Write down emergency information What else you can do: for your family plan and make copies • for each family member. Monitor local radio stations and regional Are you prepared? television stations for emergency alerts and instructions. Radio: KBZY 1490 AM FLOOD Meeting place ______KGAL 1580 AM KSND 91.5 FM Out-of-town phone number ______KWBY 940 AM (Spanish) WILDFIRE KWIP 880 AM (Spanish) For a life-threatening emergency, call 911 KYKN 1430 AM WINDSTORM

TOXIC SPILL For road conditions, call 511 • Also check for emergency information on the Web site for the American Red Cross EARTHQUAKE Family contact numbers ______Cascades Region www.redcross.org. ______Assistance may be available. The phone ICE STORM ______number is (503) 585-5414. ______• Do not use land or cell phones unless Police ______necessary. In a widespread emergency, INDUSTRIAL systems needed to respond may crash if EXPLOSION Fire ______overused. PANDEMIC FLU Physician ______• Do not call 9-1-1 unless there is a life- threatening situation. Emergency systems Hospital ______may be overwhelmed and able to help only Use this information those with the most critical needs. to protect Pharmancy ______yourself and your family • Do not act on or spread rumors. Up-to-date . information will be posted on the Internet at www.co.marion.or.us/PW/EmergencyManagement Be prepared: as soon as it is available and confirmed.

Get a Kit, Make a Plan, • During large-scale emergencies, the Marion County public information and rumor Be Informed control line is (503) 391-7294. Please be patient. The phones will be very busy.

www.co.marion.or.us/PW/EmergencyManagement Before any type of emergency: Assemble your disaster/emergency kit: In an emergency you may be asked to: • • Stock up on enough food, water and other Water (1-2 gallons per day per person) Evacuate if you are within a particular area. supplies to last at least 72 hours. A public Food (non-perishable), infant food • health emergency, such as pandemic flu, Pet food Shelter in place. may require a supply adequate for two Utensils, plates, cups, manual can opener • weeks. First Aid kit Stay off landline and cell phones except when it is necessary to secure the safety of • Medications, vitamins and special items Get an extra supply of your regular Pain reliever, anti-diarrhea medication you and your family. prescription drugs. Tools and supplies • Listen to the radio or television for further • Sanitation, towels Have a supply of over-the-counter drugs Clothing, sturdy shoes instructions. for pain, stomach complaints, coughs and Bedding • colds, as well as vitamins and fluids with Battery-powered or wind-up radio Conserve water. electrolytes. Flashlights and batteries • Turn off your electricity and/or gas. Locate • Emergency car kit Prepare a Family Health Information sheet Cash (ATMs may not be working) shut-off switches and valves now. If you do that includes each person’s name, blood Copies of important family documents smell gas and turn it off, the gas company type, allergies, past/current medical must be called to turn it back on. conditions, and current medications and Possible containers for your kit include their dosages. backpacks,duffle bags, plastic trash cans and • Go to a specific location to receive medicine. plastic storage bins with lids. • Prepare a list of phone numbers to use in • Avoid exposure to other people in gathering an emergency, including hospitals, family Put the date on your emergency kit when you places such as malls, theaters and sports doctor, health department, pharmacy, assemble it. Water and expired food and events. work, school, veterinarian, and religious/ medicine should be replaced every six months. spiritual organization contact. • Take other preventive measures such as For more detailed information on preparing washing hands frequently and covering • Practice your family emergency plan and emergency kits, check the Red Cross Web site coughs. have a local and an out-of-town number at www.redcross.org. for family members to call if separated. • Check on neighbors who may need help. (Local phone exchanges can become If you have space and funds, store enough overwhelmed.) food, water and medicines to take care of your • Observe a curfew between certain hours. family for two weeks. • Talk with loved ones about how they • Observe a quarantine. would be cared for if they got sick and Keep this flyer, your Family Health what will be needed to care for them in Information sheets, and important documents • Report particular kinds of events to police, your home. and phone numbers with your emergency kit. fire or other officials.