Provide our employees with a safe and secure work environment and equip them with the tools to enable them to

meet their individual objectives

CHARLESTON MILL SERVICE

CHARLESTON MILL SERVICES

SAFETY PROGRAM

• SAFETY – Always #1

• OBSERVATION – Be Alert

• ATTITUDE – Be concerned about others

• REMINDERS – Speak up

Levy Mission Statement

• The Edw C Levy Companies will:

• “Supply our employees with a safe and secure work environment and equip them with the tools to meet their individual objectives”

Who to Call In Case of Medical

Emergency

• 911

• Shift Paramedic ext. 6118

• Radio channel for Paramedic 1C

• Security ext. 6281 or 6033

• Nucor Hot line 336-SAFE (7233)

NUCOR Environmental G.A.T.O.R.

• G - Good corporate citizen

• A – Assessment

• T – Technology

• 0 – Objectives and Targets

• R – Resources

Contact: Jessica Robinson, 336-SAFE

Let’s Aim for Total Wellness

•Body: Alternate mental and physical tasks to save energy and reduce fatigue.

•Mind: Memorize the Poison Control number 1-800-222-1211.

•Spirit: Find something to look forward to.

Http://bsfchm.Org/wellness_tips/2011.

NUCOR Environmental G.A.T.O.R.

Aspects (Impacts)– Slag Processing/Copper Picking (Air

Emissions)– Cutting (Air emissions)– Waste Handling (Proper Disposal)– Mobile Equipment (Road Dust, Air Emissions)– Slag Processing/Copper Picking (Water

Emissions

…..stay focus

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AT WORK. • PLEASE SUMIT PICTURES AND IDEAS OF

WHO & WHY YOU WORK SAFE FOR.• EXAMPLE OF WHO: WIFE/HUSBANS, CHILDREN,

FAMILY MEMBERS, FRIENDS, CO-WORKES… ECT..• EXAMPLE OF WHERE: WORK, HOME, PARKS, SUPERMARKET... ECT..

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SAFETY TV SHOW IN OUR COMPANY EDW C. LEVY, THIS TV SHOW IS INTENDED

TO EDUCATE OUR EMPLOYEES, ON A BETTER SAFETY BEHAVIOR.

Disaster-prep guide: Major crises and how to

be ready.

Are you ready if disaster strikes? Here's how you can be ready for

any of these crises.

Tornadoes• The threat: Approximately 1,000 tornadoes hit the U.S. each year. • Where: Most common in the Great Plains states. • When: Spring and summer, usually in early evening.

• Tornado fundamentals are easy: Get to the lowest floor in the house and put as many walls as possible between you and the twister. In tornado country, residents often install underground or basement storm shelters. For homeowners who lack basements, researchers at Texas Tech University have developed plans for do-it-yourself, aboveground safe rooms created by pouring concrete into foam forms. Plans for DIY retrofit shelters are available here. If a tornado catches you out in the open, conventional wisdom is to hide in a ditch, but Larry J. Tanner, one of the researchers at Texas Tech who has investigated every major U.S. tornado in the past 12 years, disagrees.  

• "You'll never see me in one," he says. "I've seen all sorts of things in ditches after a tornado — 2-by-4s, propane tanks, rolled cars." Look for a covered culvert instead. "If you're in a city, stay away from grocery stores, gymnasiums or anything with a long roof span," Tanner says. "Take shelter in large, sturdy buildings: Banks and hospitals are usually good."

Sirens Listen

• The City’s Outdoor Warning System is designed to alert residents and visitors of about possible danger. Specific emergency announcements can be broadcast over any one of the 65 sirens which are located on poles and on top of buildings throughout all neighborhoods.

• During the weekly test, the siren emits a single 15 second alert tone, similar to an emergency vehicle siren. In the event of a disaster, the 15 second alert tone will sound repeatedly for 5 minutes

• If you hear the siren at a time other than its regular test stop what you are doing.

• Stay calm. • Listen for possible voice announcements. • Turn on the radio or television, (such as KCBS 740AM, KQED 88.5 FM)

for important information provided by the City.· • Avoid using the telephone. Do not call

9-1-1, unless you have a life-threatening emergency.

Shelter-in-Place• One of the instructions you may be given in an emergency is to shelter-in-

place. This means you should stay indoors until authorities tell you it is safe or you are told to evacuate.

• Select a small, interior room, with no or few windows. • Close and lock all windows and exterior doors. • Turn off all fans, heating and air conditioning systems. Close the fireplace

damper. • Bring your family disaster supply kit and make sure the radio is working. • Bring your pets. • It is ideal to have a hard-wired telephone in the room you select (cellular

telephone equipment may be overwhelmed or damaged during an emergency)

• Use duct tape and plastic sheeting (heavier than food wrap) to seal all cracks around the door and any vents into the room.

• Listen to your radio or television for further instructions or updates. • If you are in your car, close windows and turn off vents and air

conditioning.

Floods

• The threat: Floods cause an average $5 billion in losses and 100 fatalities yearly. About 3,800 towns are on flood plains.

• Where: Mainly coastal states and the Mississippi Valley. • When: Spring and fall.

• Sump pumps are the best defense against minor flooding and chronically wet basements, but if a river is rising nearby or a coastal storm surge is imminent, the best advice is to move your valuables to a high floor, then evacuate. And if there are flash-flood warnings, be quick about it. These floods move fast and tend to carry mud, trees and other dangerous debris with them. If you're in a flood zone — check your address with the Federal Emergency Management Agency Map Service Center to find out — plan an escape route ahead of time. And never drive through moving water; it can be a death trap. Almost 50% of flood fatalities are car-related.

• Don't be lulled into a false sense of security by the term "100-year flood," either. That doesn't indicate that a flood will occur only once a century. What it really means is that every year, there's a one-in-100 chance of that level of flooding. If you live in a flood zone, the U.S. Geological Survey estimates that you have a one-in-two chance of experiencing a flood in your lifetime.

Storm / Flooding

• Severe storms can cause landslides, flooding, uprooted trees, and downed utility lines. Call 3-1-1 for information on free sandbags to protect your property from flooding.

• Tune to KCBS 740 AM or local TV channels for emergency advisories and instructions.

• If water has entered a garage or basement, do not walk through it – it may contain hazardous materials.

• Do not try to drive over a flooded road. If your car stalls, abandon it immediately. Attempting to move a stalled vehicle in flood conditions can be fatal.

• If you are asked to leave your property, disconnect all electrical appliances. • Do not walk through moving water. Six inches of moving water can make you fall.

If you must walk in water, walk where the water is not moving. Use a stick to check the firmness of the ground in front of you.

• Stay clear of water that is in contact with downed power lines. • Do not allow children to play around high water, storm drains or any flooded

areas. • If you are asked to leave your property, shut off electric circuits. If advised by

your local utility, shut off gas service as well.

Blackouts• The threat: Recent large-scale power outages have lasted as long as three

weeks. • Where: Anywhere. • When: Outages spike in summer, when demand for air conditioning is high.

• Power outages are a routine side effect of other disasters, but sometimes a blackout can be a disaster in itself. The largest recent example in the United States was the Northeast blackout of 2003, which left 50 million people without power and caused 11 deaths. All told, it caused $6 billion in damage.

• That blackout was widespread, but it was hardly an isolated incident. On average, a dozen large-scale blackouts affecting at least 50,000 people each occur every year. Like many disasters, blackouts introduce issues of food spoilage, water contamination and exposure to heat and cold that only get more severe as the outage lingers. The best defense is a generator, but it's also important to keep a flashlight and radio where you can easily find them. In widespread blackouts, communication networks tend to suffer along with the grid. Landline and cell-phone networks can get overwhelmed, but short texts will get through. A useful and free service called "I'm OK!" lets you create an emergency-contact list so you can send mass e-mails with a single text message.

House fires

• The threat: 400,000 fires each year kill nearly 3,000 people and injure more than 14,000.

• Where: Anywhere. • When: Most common in winter.

• More Americans die in house fires every year than in all natural disasters combined. When in doubt, escape the building, but if you judge that you can safely mount a fire-extinguisher battle, there are two rules you need to know.

• Rule one: Stay six feet from the flames so you don't torch the rest of your house by air-blasting a nascent fire across the room.

• Rule two: People often forget rule one and make things worse, so keep your escape route to your back when you pull the trigger.

• More than 50% of fatal house fires occur between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. — peak hours for all fires are 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. — so practice two ways out of every room at night. And make sure at least one of them does not rely on a stairwell, which can easily become a deadly vortex of gas, smoke, heat and flame. "Homes are the only occupancy in the country allowed by code to have an open staircase," says house-fire expert John Norman, a retired chief of the New York Fire Department. "We call them chimneys. They serve as channels for fire as it moves upwards." Finally, it may sound basic, but picking an outside rendezvous point is critical, so you can discover quickly who has made it out of the house and who hasn't.

Fire• If your smoke alarm goes off or you see a fire:• Remain calm and get out. • If you see smoke under the door, find another way out. • Feel the door with the back of your hand before you open it. If it is hot,

find another way out. • Drop to the floor to avoid smoke and fumes. Crawl to safety. • If your clothes catch on fire, STOP where you are, DROP to the ground

and ROLL over and over to smother the flames. • Call 9-1-1 from a safe location. Stay on the line until the operator hangs

up. • If you are trapped in a burning building, stay near a window and close

to the floor. If possible, signal for help. • Do not go back inside the building unless instructed that it is safe to do

so.

Wildfires• The threat: Millions of acres of the U.S. burn every year. • Where: Sun Belt states and Alaska. • When: June to September.

• Don't confuse a house fire with a wildfire that's about to overrun your house. If you didn't evacuate earlier — and you probably should have — your house is where you make your final stand. Shutting your windows against flying embers is an obvious step, but just as important is to open the fireplace damper to vent deadly gas and smoke that will precede the fire.

• Make sure to shut off gas or propane lines, but stop there. "Don't shut off the water — we can use that — and don't shut off the electricity," says Fred Stowers, a 24-year veteran of the Los Angeles County Fire Department, who helped combat last year's 160,000-acre Station Fire. "Turn lights on so we can see inside and tell the difference between things like drifting smoke and roaring flames."

Evacuation Immediate risk:

If you smell gas, smoke or see fire or otherwise fear for your safety, evacuate household occupants immediately.  From a safe location, call 9-1-1 and report the incident.

General evacuation orders:If local officials issue evacuation orders, use the evacuation routes and methods specified; carpool whenever possible. If time allows:

• Wear sturdy shoes, long-sleeve shirts and pants.• Bring car keys, credit cards, road maps, cell phone, charger and important

phone numbers.• Bring your Go-bag. • If you have a pet, make sure it is wearing a collar, bring it in a pet carrier labeled

with your name and the pet’s name. Bring your pet’s Go-bag. • Lock your home and shut off the water and electricity, but leave gas on unless

instructed otherwise.• Leave a note or tell a neighbor where you are going.• Once you arrive at a safe location, call your out-of-area emergency contact.

Earthquakes• The threat: The most destructive recent U.S. quake, in 1994 in Northridge, Calif.,

caused $40 billion in damage and killed 61 people. • Where: California and the Midwest. • When: At least one great quake — magnitude 8.0 and up —  hits somewhere in the

world each year.

Today, there is no credible way to predict earthquakes, so when a big one hits a U.S. population center — and experts agree that there will be a big one — it will come without warning, and it will be devastating. Most modern houses are bolted to their foundations, but older houses may be held in place simply by their own weight.To earthquake-proof an older home, spend a few hundred dollars on half-inch anchor bolts and earthquake brackets to attach your home to its foundation and keep it from shaking or sliding free. Also remember to secure major appliances and free-standing bookshelves to the walls and install flexible gas and water lines to prevent ruptures or leaks. Those busted lines can make the fiery aftermath of an earthquake just as deadly as the quake itself. If you smell gas, get out of your house immediately. Keep an eye out for downed power lines.Finally, the most useful technology to have around after an earthquake could be an old-fashioned battery-powered radio. "The power grid will be down, and the cell grid will be overwhelmed," says Mary Lou Zoback, a geophysicist with Risk Management Solutions. "It's going to be your lifeline for information."

If you are indoors when shaking starts:

“DROP, COVER AND HOLD ON.” If you are not near a strong table or desk, drop to the floor against an interior wall and cover your head and neck with your arms.

Avoid windows, hanging objects, mirrors, tall furniture, large appliances and cabinets filled with heavy objects.

Do not try to run out of the structure during strong shaking. If you are downtown, it is safer to remain inside a building after

an earthquake unless there is a fire or gas leak. There are no open areas in downtown San Francisco far enough from glass or other falling debris to be considered safe refuge sites. Glass from high-rise buildings does not always fall straight down; it can catch a wind current and travel great distances.

If you are in bed, stay there and cover your head with a pillow. Do not use elevators. If you use a wheelchair, lock the wheels and cover your head.

If you are outdoors when shaking starts:

• Move to a clear area if you can safely walk. Avoid power lines, buildings and trees.

• If you’re driving, pull to the side of the road and stop. Avoid stopping under overhead hazards

• If you are on the beach, move to higher ground. An earthquake can cause a tsunami.

Once the earthquake shaking stops:

• Check the people around you for injuries; provide first aid. Do not move seriously injured persons unless they are in immediate danger.

• Check around you for dangerous conditions, such as fires, downed power lines and structure damage.

• If you have fire extinguishers and are trained to use them, put out small fires immediately.

• Turn off the gas only if you smell gas. • Check your phones to be sure they have not

shaken off the hook and are tying up a line. • Inspect your home for damage.

If you are trapped in debris:

• Move as little as possible so that you don’t kick up dust. Cover your nose and mouth with a handkerchief or clothing.

• Tap on a pipe or wall so that rescuers can hear where you are. Use a whistle if one is available. Shout only as a last resort.

Power Outage

• Power cuts can occur due to rolling blackouts, extreme weather conditions, or can accompany other disasters such as earthquakes. If there is no power in your neighborhood:

• Turn off and unplug appliances and computers. Leave one light on to indicate when power has been restored.

• Avoid using candles, as they are fire hazards. • Do not use a gas stove for heating or operate generators

indoors (including the garage.) Both could cause carbon monoxide poisoning.

• If a traffic signal is not working, treat it as a stop sign. • See the Food section to learn about food safety when your

refrigerator’s power is off

Tsunami• A local earthquake may generate tsunami waves that can

reach shore in minutes. If you are on the beach or other low-lying area close to the ocean or bay, immediately evacuate by walking to higher ground if:

• Officials issue a tsunami warning and order evacuations;  • You hear the Outdoor Warning System (and it’s not

Tuesday at Noon); • The earth shakes so much that you can’t stand; • Shaking lasts longer than 20 seconds; and/or • You notice water receding from the shoreline. • View a PDF of the local inundation map.

For more information on tsunamis, visit our Tsunami FAQ.

Hurricanes

• The threat: Each year, six to eight hurricanes strike the U.S., causing an average $5 billion in damage per season.

• Where: Eastern and Southern coastal states. • When: September is the cruelest.

• The most important thing to have in place for hurricane season is a plan to get out of town. Towboat captain and 22-year Coast Guard veteran Jeff Swiney knows a thing or two about disaster evacuation; multiple hurricanes have hit his Lafayette, La., home.

• "You've got to have predetermined trigger points and then act on them," he says. "Too many people wait until it's too late, when the storm is overwhelming, and that's when they get hurt."

• Second only to the safety of your family should be the structural integrity of your home. The best time to build in hurricane protection is during new construction, when roof straps and permanent storm shutters can be added with little effort. But existing roofs can be retrofitted with gable end braces, and temporary storm shutters can be cut to fit in a couple of hours. Don't forget to bolster your garage as well, Swiney says — he braces the entrance with diagonally placed 2-by-4s. "Garage doors are weak," he says. "And if a hurricane-force wind gets inside, it will take your whole roof off."

Disaster Shelters• immediately following a large disaster, suitable shelter sites will be

selected from a predestinated list based on areas of need and estimated numbers of displaced persons. Each site must be inspected for safety prior to being opened to the public. Therefore, it is not possible to say with advance certainty which sites will actually operate as disaster shelters. As soon as disaster sites have been formally designated, this list will be announced through local media to the public. If it is unsafe to shelter-in-place, and you do not have an alternative, evacuate to a designated emergency shelter.

• Tell your out-of area-contact where you are going. • Take your Go-bag with you to the shelter. • Initially, emergency shelters may not be able to provide basic supplies

and materials. Consider bringing extra items (e.g. blanket, pillow, air mattress, towel, washcloth, diapers, food and supplies for infants.)

• Provide for your pet: only service animals are allowed in “human” shelters. If you cannot make other plans for your pets, Animal Care and Control staff will be available at “human” shelters to help with pet sheltering needs.

Blizzards

• The threat: Winter storms can paralyze whole regions of the country. • Where: Everywhere but the South. • When: December to April.

• Severe winter storms can snow people in for days at a time, while heavy ice and snow routinely bring down tree limbs and power lines. Homeowners in cold-weather states are used to breaking out the shovels, and even the roof rakes, for the hard task of snow removal. But a clear driveway isn't an excuse for a drive — 70% of winter storm fatalities occur in automobiles — so sit tight at home and stay warm.

• If the power is out, a generator will help keep the basic utilities running. But if you lack backup power and think you may be in it for the long haul, set up a "camp" inside your house with a tent, sleeping bags and your family all shut in a single room to consolidate heat.

• Long-lasting cold can burst water pipes, so prepare the house by turning off the water supply at the source; then open the lowest faucet and drain your pipes. But be sure to save some water for drinking, cooking and cleaning; eating snow is a dangerous way to hydrate and can lead to hypothermia.

Terrorism

Terrorism may involve devastating acts using weapons of mass destruction. These weapons range from chemical agents, biological hazards, a radiological or nuclear device, and other explosives. The primary objective of a terrorist is to create widespread fear.

Be Responsible:• Be aware of your surroundings. Note the location of emergency exits,

pay phones, fire alarms and fire extinguishers. • Report suspicious objects, vehicles or persons to public safety

authorities. If There Is a Terrorist Attack or Threat: • Stay calm. • Be vigilant. Look out for secondary hazards such as falling debris,

suspicious packages or persons. Report any concerns to public safety authorities.

• Follow the instructions of emergency service personnel. • Avoid spreading rumors – confirm information with a credible source.

Contagious Disease

Contagious Disease Emergencies• A contagious disease emergency could affect many people.

It could cause mild illness, hospitalization, or death in rare cases. In the event of an infectious disease emergency, the San Francisco Department of Public Health will provide up-to-date information and instructions to the public through media and public outreach sources.

• To find out how to prepare yourself and your family for a contagious disease emergency, visit the San Francisco Department of Public Health’s Communicable Disease Control and Prevention site.

• This site also provides information on what San Francisco is doing to prepare for an avian or pandemic flu emergency, including mass distribution of medications or vaccines

Transit Safety• Mass transit systems may be vulnerable to both accidents and terrorist incidents.

Mass transit customers should be aware and vigilant. Be well informed and know your surroundings.

• Review emergency exit information on the vehicle. • If you see something, say something! Report all suspicious parcels, bags or

containers to the nearest police officer or transit employee. Never touch a suspicious object.

• In the event of an emergency, remain calm and follow the instructions of transit or rescue personnel.

• Only use cell phones if you absolutely must as they could interfere with emergency equipment.

• When riding MUNI, never leave an underground streetcar unless instructed or assisted by transit employees or rescue personnel. High voltage electrical systems that power the cars can be extremely dangerous.

• If you’re instructed to evacuate, take your belongings (but leave your bicycle behind).

• If you are traveling with others, stay together. • If you are on a BART train, use the intercom at the end of the car to report your

concerns to the train operator. Be prepared to give your exact location and the individual number of the BART car you are riding.

ARE YOU PREPARED?

HOW TO PREPARE!!!

Household/Family

• Talk with your family about potential disasters and why it's necessary to prepare for them. Involve each member of your family in the planning process. By showing them simple steps that can increase their safety, you can help reduce their anxiety about emergencies.

• Make sure everyone knows where to find your disaster supply kit and Go-bags. • Have a flashlight and a pair of shoes under everyone’s bed in case there is an earthquake

during the night. Use a plastic bag tied to the leg of the bed to keep these items from moving during an earthquake.

• Plan where to meet after a disaster if your home becomes unsafe. Choose two places, one just outside your home and one outside your neighborhood in case you are told to evacuate. Be sure your gas tank is always at least half full.

• Determine the best escape routes from your home. Try to identify two escape routes. • Make sure each member knows who your family’s out-of-state contact is and instruct them

to call this person and tell him/her where they are. • Locate the gas main and other utilities and make sure family members know when and

how to turn them off. • Practice your evacuation routes, Drop, Cover & Hold and Stop, Drop & Roll drills. • Teach each member of your family how to use a fire extinguisher. • Create emergency response cards for each of your family members. • Take into account the special needs of children, seniors or people with disabilities,

family members that don’t speak English and pets.

Food• When a disaster occurs, you might not have access to food, water and

electricity for days, or even weeks. Store enough emergency food to provide for your family for at least 3 days.

• Store food items that are familiar, rather than buying special emergency food. Consider any dietary restrictions and preferences you may have.

• Ideal foods are: Shelf-stable (no refrigeration required), low in salt, and do not require cooking (e.g. canned fruit, vegetables, peanut butter, jam, low-salt crackers, cookies, cereals, nuts, dried fruit, canned soup or meats, juices and non-fat dry milk).

• Mark a rotation date on any food container that does not already have an expiration date on the package.

• Include baby food and formula or other diet items for infants or seniors. • Store the food in airtight, pest-resistant containers in a cool, dark place. • Most canned foods can safely be stored for at least 18 months. Low acid

foods like meat products, fruits or vegetables will normally last at least 2 years. Use dry products, like boxed cereal, crackers, cookies, dried milk or dried fruit within six months.

• After a power outage, refrigerated food will stay cold longer if you keep the door closed. Food should generally be consumed within 4 hours. Food in the freezer will normally remain safe for 2 days.

UtilitiesNatural Gas | Electricity | Water | Sewer Service

• Natural gas leaks can cause an explosive and flammable atmosphere inside a building.

• Gas• Natural gas leaks can cause fires and explosions inside a building.• If you smell gas, hear gas escaping, see a broken gas line, or if you suspect a leak,

shut off the main valve and open all windows and doors.• Never use candles or matches if you suspect a leak. Do not turn on electrical

switches or appliances. • Identify the main shutoff valve, located on the gas line coming into the main gas

meter. This is usually on the exterior of your home or building, or in an external closet. Your main valve may look like this:

• To turn gas off, give the valve a quarter turn in either direction. When the lever crosses the direction of the pipe (see below) the gas is off.

• Keep a crescent wrench or gas shut-off tool nearby to turn the lever. • Never attempt to turn your gas back on. Wait for your utility company to do it. This

may take several days.

Electricity• Electrocution can result from direct contact with live wires or

anything that has been energized by these wires.• Locate your main electric switch, which is normally in the

garage or outdoors. The panel box may have a flip switch or pull handle on a large circuit breaker.

• Shut off electricity when:– Arcing or burning occurs in electrical devices.– There is a fire or significant water leak.– You smell burning insulation.– The area around switches or plugs is blackened and/ or hot to the

touch.– A complete power loss is accompanied by the smell of burning

material.

• PG&E: (800) 743-5000 or www.pge.com

WaterIn a disaster, water supplies may be cut off or contaminated. Store enough water for everyone in

your family to last for at least 3 days. Store one gallon of water per person, per day. Three gallons per person per day will give you enough to drink and for limited cooking and personal hygiene. Remember to plan for pets.

If you store tap water: • Tap water from a municipal water system can be safely stored without additional treatment. Label

and store in a cool, dark place. Replace water at least once every six months. If you buy commercially bottled “spring” or “drinking” water:• Keep water in its original container, and don’t re-store a bottle once it’s been opened. If bottles

are not marked with the manufacturer’s expiration date, label with the date and replace bottles at least once per year.

Treating Water after Disaster:• If you run out of stored drinking water, strain and treat water from your water heater or the toilet

reservoir tank (except if you use toilet tank cleaners). Swimming pool or spa water should not be consumed but you can use it for flushing toilets or washing.

Treatment Process:• Strain any large particles of dirt by pouring the water through layers of paper towels or clean

cloth. Next, purify the water one of two ways: Boil – bring to a rolling boil and maintain for 3-5 minutes. After the water cools, pour it back and forth between two clean containers to add oxygen back; this will improve its taste. Disinfect – If the water is clear, add 8 drops (1/8 teaspoon) of bleach per gallon of water. If it is cloudy, add 16 drops (1/4 teaspoon) per gallon. Make sure you are using regular bleach— 5.25% percent sodium hypochlorite— rather than the “ultra” or “color safe” bleaches. Shake or stir, then let stand 30 minutes. A slight chlorine taste and smell is normal.

First AidIn any emergency, you or a family member may be cut, burned or suffer other

injuries. Keep the following basic first aid supplies so you are prepared to help when someone is hurt.

• Two pairs of disposable gloves • Sterile dressings to stop bleeding • Cleansing agent/soap and antibiotic towelettes to disinfect • Antibiotic ointment to prevent infection • Burn ointment • Adhesive bandages in a variety of sizes • Eye wash solution to flush the eyes or as general decontaminant • Scissors • Over-the-counter medicines such as Aspirin or other pain reliever, laxative, anti-

diarrhea medication • Prescription medications you take every day such as insulin, heart medicine, or

asthma inhaler • Prescribed medical supplies such as glucose monitoring equipment or blood

pressure monitors

Go-bagA component of your disaster kit is your Go-bag. Put the following items together in a backpack or another easy

to carry container in case you must evacuate quickly.  Prepare one Go-bag for each family member and make sure each has an I.D. tag. You may not be at home when an emergency strikes so keep some additional supplies in your car and at work, considering what you would need for your immediate safety.

• Flashlight • Radio – battery operated • Batteries • Whistle • Dust mask • Pocket knife • Emergency cash in small denominations and quarters for phone calls • Sturdy shoes, a change of clothes, and a warm hat • Local map • Some water and food • Permanent marker, paper and tape • Photos of family members and pets for re-identification purposes • List of emergency point-of -contact phone numbers • List of allergies to any drug (especially antibiotics) or food • Copy of health insurance and identification cards • Extra prescription eye glasses, hearing aid or other vital personal items • Prescription medications and first aid supplies • Toothbrush and toothpaste • Extra keys to your house and vehicle • Any special-needs items for children, seniors or people with disabilities. Don’t forget to make a Go-bag for

your pets.

Phone• Plan for how you will communicate with loved ones after a disaster.• Long-distance phone lines often work before local phone lines, so identify an out-of-state

contact and provide this person with the contact information of people you want to keep informed of your situation. Share this information with your family and friends locally.

• Avoid making non-urgent phone calls after a disaster – even if phone lines are un-damaged, increased phone traffic can jam phone circuits.

• Cordless phones or phone systems require electricity; make sure you have a backup phone that requires no electricity.

• Keep coins in your Go-bag. Payphones may work before other phone lines. • Don’t count on your cell phone - increased traffic on cell phone networks can quickly

overload wireless capacity. • Record an outgoing message on your voicemail so that callers can be re-assured of your

safety status. • Learn how to use text messaging. It uses a different part of the cell phone network and it

might be possible to send and receive text messages when voice channels for mobile phones and land lines are jammed.

• Register your email addresses and wireless devices (mobile phones, pagers and PDAs) at NWS.NOAA.GOV. When possible, the City will send text alerts about potential hazards and/or post disaster information. Examples include tsunami warnings and local disaster shelter locations.

• After an earthquake, check all your telephones to be sure they have not shaken off the hook and are tying up a line.

ChildrenPlan: • Include your children in family discussions and planning for emergency safety. • Teach your children their basic personal information so they can identify themselves and get help if they

become separated from a parent or guardian. • Prepare an emergency card with information for each child, including his/her full name, address, phone

number, parent’s work number and out of state contact. • Know the policies of the school or daycare center your children attend. Make plans to have someone pick

them up if you are unable to get to them. • Regularly update your child’s school with current emergency contact information and persons authorized to

pick up your child from school. • Make sure each child knows the family’s alternate meeting sites if you are separated in a disaster and cannot

return to your home. • Make sure each child knows how to reach your family’s out-of-state contact person. • Teach children to dial their home telephone number and Emergency 9-1-1. • Teach children what gas smells like and advise them to tell an adult if they smell gas after an emergency. • Warn children never to touch wires on poles or lying on the ground. • Role-play with children to help them remain calm in emergencies and to practice basic emergency responses

such as evacuation routes, Drop, Cover & Hold and Stop, Drop & Roll. • Role-play with children as to what they should do if a parent is suddenly sick or injured. • Role-play with children on what to say when calling Emergency 9-1-1. Kit: • Include a family picture and a favorite toy, game or book for each child in his/her Go-bag. • Include your child’s emergency card and include information on reunification locations and out-of-area

contact. • Provide comfort food and treats for each child in your family disaster supplies kit. • Keep a recent photo of your children in your Go-bag.

PetsPlan• Keep a collar, current license and up-to date ID tags on your pet at all times. Consider having your pet micro-

chipped. • Make sure your pet is comfortable being in a crate, box, cage, or carrier for transport. • Keep an updated list of trusted neighbors who could assist your animals in case of an emergency. • Tighten and secure latches on birdcages. Fasten down aquariums on low stands or tables. Kit• Make a Go-bag for each pet. Include:• Sturdy leashes and pet carriers. A pillowcase is a good option for transporting cats and other small animals.

Muzzles for dogs. Food, potable water and medicine for at least one week • Non-spill bowls, manual can opener and plastic lid • Plastic bags, litter box and litter • Recent photo of each pet • Names and phone numbers of your emergency contact, emergency veterinary hospitals and animal shelters • Copy of your pet’s vaccination history and any medical problems • Portable fencing or baby gatesRespond• Remember that animals react differently under stress. Keep dogs securely leashed and transport cats in

carriers or pillowcases. • If your pet is lost, contact the nearest animal shelter to report your pet missing. When it is safe, return to your

neighborhood to search and distribute “Lost Pet” posters; include a current picture of your pet.

Evacuation

• Locate all your animals and keep them with you. Be aware that shelters will only allow service animals. In a large-scale disaster, animal shelters will be set up when possible. Animal Care and Control’s (ACC) facility at 15th and Harrison will be an animal sheltering resource.

• If you must leave your pets behind: Inform animal rescue workers of your pets’ status: On your front door or in a highly visible window, use chalk, paint or marker to write the number and types of pets in your residence. Include their location in your home and the date that you evacuated. Leave plenty of water in a large, open container that cannot be tipped over. Leave plenty of food in timed feeders to prevent your pet from overeating.

• Do not tie up your pet in your home.

Seniors & Disabled

• Set up a Personal Support Network: Designate someone to check on you in an emergency and to help with evacuation or sheltering-in-place.

• Prepare and carry with you an emergency health information card: This will help you to communicate if you are found unconscious or incoherent. Include information about your medications, adaptive equipment, blood type, allergies and sensitivities, insurance numbers, immunization dates, communication difficulties and preferred treatment, as well as contact information for your health providers, personal support network and emergency contacts.

• Personal Care Assistance: If you receive assistance from a home healthcare agency or in-home support provider, find out how the provider will respond in an emergency. Designate backup or alternative providers that you can contact in an emergency.

• For Persons Using a Wheelchair: Plan for how you will evacuate in an emergency and discuss it with your care providers. If you use a motorized wheelchair, have a manual wheelchair as a backup.

• For Persons who are Blind or Visually Impaired: Keep an extra cane by your bed. Attach a whistle; in case you need to attract attention. Exercise caution when moving, paths may have become obstructed.

• For Persons who are Hearing Impaired: Keep extra batteries for your hearing aids with emergency supplies. Consider storing your hearing aids in a container attached to your nightstand or bedpost, so you can locate them quickly after a disaster.

• For persons with Communication Disabilities: Store paper, writing materials, copies of a word or letter board and preprinted key phrases in your emergency kit, your wallet, purse, etc.

Build a KitAfter a major disaster the usual services we take for granted, such as running water,

refrigeration, and telephones, may be unavailable. Experts recommend that you should be prepared to be self-sufficient for at least three days. Store your household disaster kit in an easily accessible location.  Put contents in a large, watertight container (e.g. a large plastic garbage can with a lid and wheels) that you can move easily. Your basic emergency kit should include:

• Water – one gallon per person per day • Food – ready to eat or requiring minimal water • Manual can opener and other cooking supplies • Plates, utensils and other feeding supplies • First Aid kit & instructions • A copy of important documents & phone numbers • Warm clothes and rain gear for each family member. • Heavy work gloves • Disposable camera • Unscented liquid household bleach and an eyedropper for water purification • Personal hygiene items including toilet paper, feminine supplies, hand sanitizer and soap • Plastic sheeting, duct tape and utility knife for covering broken windows • Tools such as a crowbar, hammer & nails, staple gun, adjustable wrench and bungee cords. • Blanket or sleeping bag • Large heavy duty plastic bags and a plastic bucket for waste and sanitation • Any special-needs items for children, seniors or people with disabilities. Don’t forget

water and supplies for your pets.

Build a KitA component of your disaster kit is your Go-bag. Put the following items together in a backpack or another

easy to carry container in case you must evacuate quickly.  Prepare one Go-bag for each family member and make sure each has an I.D. tag. You may not be at home when an emergency strikes so keep some additional supplies in your car and at work, considering what you would need for your immediate safety.

• Flashlight • Radio – battery operated • Batteries • Whistle • Dust mask • Pocket knife • Emergency cash in small denominations and quarters for phone calls • Sturdy shoes, a change of clothes, and a warm hat • Local map • Some water and food • Permanent marker, paper and tape • Photos of family members and pets for re-identification purposes • List of emergency point-of -contact phone numbers • List of allergies to any drug (especially antibiotics) or food • Copy of health insurance and identification cards • Extra prescription eye glasses, hearing aid or other vital personal items • Prescription medications and first aid supplies • Toothbrush and toothpaste • Extra keys to your house and vehicle • Any special-needs items for children, seniors or people with disabilities. Don’t forget to make a Go-

bag for your pets.