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What is Emergency Emergency Supplies Preparedness? If an emergency strikes, it is important that PERSONAL Emergency Preparedness means being pre- you have all necessary supplies available. EMERGENCY PLAN pared for a disaster before it happens. As a Store these supplies in an easily accessible member of EverCare Choice, we care about location in a sturdy container. You should your safety. The purpose of this pamphlet is to have enough supplies for 3 days: help you develop a plan for you and your family to follow in the event that a natural or man- Water—one gallon per person, per day Your Name: made disaster occurs. Food—non-perishable, easy to prepare Emergency Number 1: items Emergency Number 2: In Case You Need to Battery-powered or hand-crank radio County Info Line: 211 (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible) Evacuate… Fire Department: Call 911 Medications and medical supplies EverCare Choice keeps apprised of emergency Police Department: Call 911 Sanitation/personal hygiene items situations that may affect our members. To the Primary Physician: extent possible, your Care Manager or another Copies of personal documents Pharmacy Number: member of the Choice team will call you or (medication list and pertinent medical your designated representative if you are in an information, proof of address, deed/ evacuation zone. While EverCare Choice is not lease to home, passports, birth certifi- responsible for helping you to evacuate, we will cates, insurance policies) assist to make your evacuation go smoothly if Family and emergency contact infor- we can. mation If you are ordered to evacuate, immediately do Change of clothing for each family so: member Listen to your battery powered radio and Flashlight & extra batteries follow the instructions of local emergency Specialty items for infant, elderly, or officials disabled family members Wear appropriate clothing and make sure First Aid Kit you have sturdy footwear Multi-purpose tool Take your disaster supply kit Cell phone & chargers Lock your home Extra cash Use the travel route specified by authorities Emergency blanket or call 911 if you need assistance to evacu- ate HURRICANES THUNDERSTORMS EXTREME HEAT
Before a hurricane: Before a thunderstorm: During a extreme heat: EAS Stations Secure storm shutters, board windows, and remove Postpone outdoor activities Stay indoors as much as possible and limit exposure to patio furniture and otherNATURAL objects that can become mis- DISASTERSGet inside a home, building, or hard top automobile (not a con- the sun siles vertible) If you do not have air conditioning, stay on the lowest Primary Station: Be sure trees and shrubs are well trimmed Secure outdoor objects that could blow away or cause damage floor out of the sunshine Clear loose and clogged rain gutters and downspouts Shutter windows and secure outside doors; If shutters are not Consider spending the warmest part of the day in public WHUD 100.7 FM Ensure a supply of water, batteries, and food available, close window blinds, shades, or curtains buildings such as libraries, schools, movie theaters, Unplug appliances and electrical items such as computers and shopping malls, and other community facilities turn off air conditioners. Eat well-balanced, light, and regular meals. Avoid using During a hurricane: Secondary Stations: Cordless and cellular telephones are safe to use salt tablets unless directed to do so by a physician Use your battery-operated NOAA Weather Radio for updates Listen to the radio or tv for information Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water. Persons who have from local officials WGNY 103.1 FM WNLA 1420 AM Turn of utilities if instructed to do so. Otherwise, turn epilepsy or heart, kidney, or liver disease, who are on
the refrigerator thermostat to its coldest setting and fluid-restricted diets, or who have a problem with fluid WRRV 92.7 FM WALL 1340 AM During a thunderstorm: keep its door closed. Turn off propane tanks retention should consult a doctor before increasing Evacuate if you are instructed to do so and are able to Go indoors. Stay indoors for 30 minutes after hearing the last liquid intake WSPK 104.7 FM WRCR 1300 AM safely comply clap of thunder. Limit intake of alcoholic beverages WTBQ 110 AM WWLE 1170 If you are unable to evacuate, stay indoors, close all Avoid: Dress in loose-fitting, lightweight, and light-colored doors and windows, keep curtains and blinds closed, clothes and stay in an interior room on the lowest level. Lie Showering or bathing. Plumbing and bathroom fixtures Avoid strenuous work in the warmest part of the day. under a table or other sturdy object can conduct electricity Use a buddy system when working in extreme heat and Natural lightning rods such as a tall, isolated tree in an take frequent breaks open area If you must go outside, protect face and head by wear- TORNADOES Hilltops, open fields, the beach, or a boat on the water ing a wide-brimmed hat FLOODS Isolated sheds or other small structures in open areas Check on family, friends, and neighbors who do not Before a tornado: Anything metal —tractors, farm equipment, motorcy- have air conditioning and who spend much of their time During a flood: cles, golf carts, golf clubs, and bicycles. alone Be alert to changing weather conditions Listen to the radio or television for information Remember that rubber-soled shoes and tires provide no protec- Never leave children or pets alone in closed vehicles Listen to NOAA Weather Radio or to commercial radio Be aware that flash flooding can occur. If there is any possi- tion from lightening! or television newscasts for the latest information bility of a flash flood, move immediately to higher ground. Look for approaching storms WINTER STORMS Do not wait for instructions to move Look for danger signs: Be aware of areas known to flood suddenly. Flash floods Dark, often greenish sky During a winter storm: can occur in these areas with or without such typical warn- Large hail IF DISASTER STRIKES Listen to your radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for ings as rain clouds or heavy rain A large, dark, low-lying cloud (particularly if weather reports and emergency information Stay in your home, out of your vehicle and off of the streets rotating) Eat regularly and drink ample fluids. Avoid caffeine and alcohol Loud roar, similar to a freight train Stay calm Conserve fuel, if necessary, by keeping your home cooler than If you must evacuate: If you see approaching storms or any of the danger normal. Temporarily close off heat to rooms that do not need to signs, be prepared to take shelter immediately Check for injuries; give first aid and get Secure your home. If you have time, bring in outdoor furni- be used ture. Move essential items to an upper floor help for the seriously injured Maintain ventilation when using kerosene heaters to avoid build- During a tornado: Turn off utilities at the main switches or valves if instructed up of toxic fumes. Refuel kerosene heaters outside and keep to do so. them at least three feet from flammable objects If you are inside: Go to the basement, storm cellar, or Listen to your battery powered radio Disconnect electrical appliances. Do not touch electrical If you are outdoors the lowest building level. If there is no basement, go to for instructions equipment if you are wet or standing in water the center of an interior room on the lowest level Wear several layers of loose fitting, light weight, and Do not walk through moving water. Six inches of moving water can make you fall. If you have to walk in water, walk (closet, interior hallway) away from corners, windows, Call your family contact person and warm clothing rather than one layer of heavy clothing doors, and outside walls. Put as many walls as possible Wear mittens instead of gloves where the water is not moving between you and the outside. Get under a sturdy table briefly provide them with up-to-date Wear a hat Use a stick to check the firmness of the ground in front of and use your arms to protect your head and neck. Do Stretch before you shovel. Avoid overexertion when you not open windows information; do not tie up the phones shoveling snow Do not drive into standing or flowing water. Six inches of If you are in a trailer or mobile home, leave and go to with lengthy conversations Cover your mouth. Protect your lungs from extremely water will reach the bottom of most passenger cars, which the nearest sturdy shelter cold air by covering your mouth when outdoors. Try not can cause loss of control and possible stalling. A foot of water will float many vehicles. Two feet of rushing water If you are outside, lie flat in the nearest ditch or depres- Check on your neighbors if safe to speak unless absolutely necessary sion and cover your head with your hands Keep dry; Change wet clothing frequently to prevent a can carry away most vehicles including sport utility vehi- If you are in a vehicle, leave the vehicle for safe shelter loss of body heat cles! Stay away from downed power lines Watch for signs of frostbite or hypothermia If floodwaters rise around your car, abandon the car and move to higher ground if you can do so safely