Emergency Plan Template
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A MESSAGE FROM Hawaii EMA An emergency plan can make a big difference during or following a disaster. Fill in the blanks on this template to EMERGENCY PLAN create a plan for your family and review your plan at least once a year. For more information on making a disaster plan, download for the ‘Ohana the ReadyHawaii App for free through iTunes or Google Play. Contact Numbers Important Locations Emergency Contact (in state) Hospital Emergency Contact (out of state) Post-Disaster Meeting Place 1 Alternate Emergency Contact Post-Disaster Meeting Place 2 Alternate Emergency Contact Emergency Shelter/Pet Shelter 1 Doctor Emergency Shelter/Pet Shelter 2 Doctor Emergency Shelter/Pet Shelter 3 Veterinarian Note: Refer to your county’s civil defense agency for a list of Emergency Shelters that will be open during an emergency. Insurance Agent Emergency Data for Family and Friends Name Name Phone Numbers (Work/School, Cellular) Phone Numbers (Work/School, Cellular) Work/School Address Work/School Address Other Hangouts Other Hangouts Name Name Phone Numbers (Work/School, Cellular) Phone Numbers (Work/School, Cellular) Work/School Address Work/School Address Other Hangouts Other Hangouts Emergency Checklist What does it mean?Watches, Warnings, and Advisories min Hurricane/Tropical Storm Watch: Hurricane/Tropical Storm conditions Is your gas tank at least one-quarter full? are possible within 48 hours. Emergency Kit with one gal. of water per person, per day? Hurricane/Tropical Storm Warning: Hurricane/Tropical Storm Battery-powered radio or television nearby and working? conditions are expected within 36 hours. Flood Advisory: Be aware of a potential weather event that could cause Call signs and frequencies for local radio stations: nuisance flooding (e.g., ponding on roads, slippery driving conditions). Flood Watch: Be prepared for the possibility of hazardous weather. A Kauai KQNG 570AM Maui KMVI 550AM Hilo KHLO 850AM Flood Watch is issued when conditions are favorable for flooding. KQNG 93.5FM KNUI 900AM KANO 91.1FM KHPR 88.1FM KAOI 1110AM KWXX 94.7FM Flash Flood Warning: Take action, flooding is imminent (within 1-6 hrs) KIPO 89.3FM KIPH 88.3FM KPVS 95.9FM or is already occurring. Get to high ground if you’re in a flood prone area. KIPL 89.9FM KLHI 92.5FM Kona KKON 790AM Tsunami Advisory: Issued when a tsunami with potential to generate K269GD 101.7FM KJKS 99.3 (West) KHPH 88.7FM strong currents or waves dangerous to those in or very near the water is 99.9 (East) KKBG 97.9FM imminent, expected, or occurring. Oahu KSSK 590AM Molokai & Lanai Pahala KAHU 91.7FM Tsunami Watch: Issued by Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) after KHPR 88.1FM KKUA 90.7FM Waimea K234AN 94.7FM distant earthquakes with potential to create a tsunami in Hawaii. K203EL 88.5FM KIPM 89.7FM K239BV 95.7FM Tsunami Warning: Issued whenever tsunami waves have been KIPO 89.3FM confirmed by PTWC and/or a damaging wave is detected. KRTR 96.3FM Foreign Languages: KZOO 1210AM, Urgent Local Tsunami Warning: Issued when a local earthquake has KNDI 1270AM, KREA 1540AM occurred and damaging waves are probable. Wave travel time may be as short as 10-20 minutes. Knowing where to go and who to contact before, during, and after an emergency or disaster can make a big difference. This template seeks to give you a head start in planning. Other important considerations are the location and construction of HAWAI‘I EMERGENCY your home, workplace, or school. To find out if you live, work, or play in a tsunami evacuation zone, visit our website at dod.hawaii.gov/hiema or check the disaster MANAGEMENT AGENCY preparedness pages in the front of your phone book. [email protected] .