Steps Toward Emergency Preparedness SHERIFF Establish an Out-of-State 24-Hour Telephone Contact - Calls out will not overload phone lines as will calls coming into a disaster area. - All relatives should be informed now on procedures to As law enforcement professionals, we pledge to serve the call the phone contact, not after a disaster has occurred. Jefferson County community, build trust and confidence, The Plan How Your Family Will Stay In Contact if Separated and respond to community needs with: Pick two meeting places: 1. A place a safe distance from your home in case of fire 72-Hour Kit 2. A place outside your neighborhood in case you can't Integrity return home We interact with each other and the community we serve with honesty, dignity, and respect. Other Considerations - Stock supplies to last up to a week for each person. Innovation - Be prepared to relocate to a shelter during a prolonged power outage. We respond to the community’s needs with vision and - Have extra cash on hand in case electronic transactions initiative, relying on both traditional and non-traditional (ATM card, credit cards, etc.) cannot be processed. problem-solving methods. - Work with your family in talking about the steps each needs to take to be ready if disaster happens. Partnership

Meet With Neighbors We actively promote a spirit of teamwork Plan how the neighborhood could work together after a and cooperation through open communication disaster. Know your neighbors' skills (medical, technical). and the free exchange of ideas. Consider how you could help neighbors who have special needs, such as elderly or disabled persons. Make plans Service for child care in case parents can't get home. We continuously develop our skills and talents Emergency Outdoor Sources to provide top quality, responsive, effective law enforcement services. How to Store Water Store your water in thoroughly washed plastic, glass, Accountability fiberglass or enamel-lined metal containers. Never use a We ensure judicious management of human, container that has held toxic substances. financial, and physical resources. Preparedness is everyone’s job. Sources and Purification You can use rainwater or water from streams; rivers and other moving water; ponds and lakes; and natural Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office springs. Be sure to purify the water by: 200 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, CO 80401 - Boiling - Disinfection (household liquid bleach: 16 drops/gal. of water, stir & let stand 30 min.) Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mon.-Fri. - Distillation (boil 2 pots water and collect the vapor by Phone: 303.277.0211 tying a cup inside the pot lid -- the cup shouldn't dangle Emergency: Dial 911 in the water -- it will condense in the cup) www.jeffcosheriff.com www.jeffcosheriff.com Other Emergency Needs - Disposable diapers (dressing/splint/padding) The 72-Hour Kit - Triangular bandage (36” x 36” x 52”) If a disaster occurs in - Extra pet , pet supplies, pet your community, local medications, etc. - Baking soda (.5 tsp. soda + 1 tsp. salt + 1 qt. water for government and - Pen and paper shock) disaster-relief groups - Money work hard to help you. - Addresses and phone numbers Car Survival Kit But you need to be - Always maintain at least 1/2 tank of gas ready as well. You - Work gloves should know how to - Basic tools - and manual respond to severe weather or any disaster that can - Copies of all legal papers, - Class ABC fire extinguisher naturally occur in our area: wildfires, flood, tornadoes, including: marriage license, home - Radio and batteries winter storms and extreme heat or cold. You should mortgage, property/auto - Non-perishable food stored in coffee can also be ready to be self-sufficient for at least 3-5 days. ownership documents, wills, jewelry appraisals, drivers - Bottled water The 72-Hour Emergency Kit should be individually licenses, policies and bank accounts. - Bag of sand, shovel, tools tailored to meet the basic survival needs of your family. - Sundry kit: paper and pencil, map, tissues, pre- Most families prefer to store their emergency supplies Sanitation Kit moistened towels, plastic bags, essential medications in one location that is relatively safe, yet easily - Plastic bags and ties - Soap - and batteries accessible if evacuation is required. Items may be - Reflectors and flares stored in a 32-gallon trash can, suitcase, duffle bag, - Disinfectant - Salt backpack, footlocker or individual pack. - improvised toilet seat - Gauze - Waterproof and candles - Paper cups and plates - Elastic bandage - Jumper cables Basic Emergency Needs - Personal toiletries - Cotton balls - Blankets or sleeping bags - Battery-powered radio - Baby supplies - Cotton swabs - Short rubber hose for siphoning - First aid kit and manual - Aluminum foil - Safety pins - Sleeping bags and blankets (wool & thermal) - Paper towels - Scissors - Waterproof/windproof matches - Personal hygienic needs - Thermometer Ready Jeffco: - Non-perishable , manual can opener - Plastic utensils - Matches Are You Prepared? - with batteries, or wind-up flashlight - Soap - Needles - Water storage (1 gallon/day) - Plastic bucket with tightly fitted lid For more information, contact Jefferson County - Water purification tablets Emergency Management Office at 303-271-4900 - Utility Standard First Aid Kit or visit us at http://ready.jeffco.us - Emergency candles - First aid manual - Extra eyeglasses/contact lenses - Aspirin or pain relievers - Essential medications - Adhesive bandages - Extra clothing - Heavy string Preparedness is Everyone’s Job - Baby supplies - Individual medical needs Preparedness is everyone's job. Not just government - Rubbing alcohol agencies but all sectors of society. Service providers, businesses, civic and volunteer groups, industry Suggested non-perishable food items: ready-to-eat - Diarrhea medicine goods in unbreakable containers, canned meats, juice, associations and neighborhood associations, and every - Tweezers canned fruits and vegetables, powdered milk, infant individual citizen should plan ahead for disaster. foods, crackers, peanut butter, freeze-dried and - Micropore adhesive, paper tape During the first few hours or days following a disaster, dehydrated goods. - Small splints, popsicle sticks essential services may not be available. People must - Petroleum jelly be ready to act on their own. - Sanitary napkins (pressure dressing)