1	Family Disaster Planning Garrard County Emergency Management Agency Presented By: Chris Thomason, Director & David East, Deputy Director/Public Information Officer
2	Family Disaster Planning Types of Disasters Natural Manmade Technological What to do to prepare
3	Family Disaster Planning How Do We Prepare? Gain knowledge Assemble a disaster supplies kit Develop a disaster plan Identify a safe room for each type of disaster Reduce home hazards
4	Gain Knowledge What kind of disasters are most likely to happen in our community? How will I be warned? How do I prepare for different kinds of disasters?
5	Disasters in our Community Severe thunder storms Tornadoes Winter Storms Flooding Health Related
6	Tornadoes Capable of destroying homes and vehicles and can cause fatalities May strike quickly, with little or no warning Forward speed may vary from stationary to 70 mph Rotating winds may reach 300 mph
7	Severe Thunderstorms The ingredient that defines a thunderstorm is lightening In the United States, an average of 300 people are injured and 80 people are killed each year by lightening
8	Winter Storms Several Ice Storms in the last few years Thousands of homes were without electricity, gas and water services Millions of dollars worth of property damage Roads/bridges closed due to ice and damage trees down across roads Powerlines Down
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13	Develop a Disaster Plan Do you have disaster supply kits? You may need to survive on your own for three or more days Is your home prepared for a disaster? Do you have an evacuation plan?
14	Disaster Supply Kits Shelter in place for at least 3 days Evacuation kit Winter car kit
15	Disaster Supply Kit The Six Basics Water Food First Aid Supplies Clothing and Bedding Tools Other Important Items
16	Disaster Supply Kit A 3-day supply of water (one gallon per person per day) Store in clean plastic, fiberglass or enamel lined metal containers Seal containers tightly and store in cool, dark place Change stored water every six months
17	Disaster Supply Kit Food that Won’t Spoil Canned foods, dry mixes, high energy foods such as peanut butter, jelly, granola bars, trail mix, vitamins, powdered milk, canned juices, hard candy Don’t forget to include a manual can opener!
18	Disaster Supply Kit Food Safety Keep canned foods in a cool, dry place Keep boxed foods in tightly closed plastic or metal containers Date each food item Replace food items every six months
19	Disaster Supply Kit First Aid Supplies Prescription medications (for each family member) Extra pair of glasses or contact lenses A complete first-aid kit with manual Non-prescription medications such as aspirin and non-aspirin pain relievers, antidiarrheals, antacids, syrup of ipecac, antihistamines, laxatives
20	Disaster Supply Kit Clothing and Bedding At least one blanket or sleeping bag per person At least one change of clothes per person Sturdy shoes or boots Hat and gloves
21	Disaster Supply Kit Tools Emergency preparedness manual Flashlight Battery operated weather/radio Extra batteries Duct tape Plastic sheeting
22	Other important points… Storing important family documents Emergency money Pets Is your emergency kit portable?
23	Assemble a “winter car kit” Shovel Windshield scraper Battery-powered weather/radio Flashlight Extra batteries Water Snack food Jumper cables Mittens Hat Blanket Tow chain or rope Bag of road salt and sand Distress flag Candle Cell phone
24	Develop a Disaster Plan Preparing Your Home Post emergency telephone numbers by every phone Learn how to shut off water, gas, and electricity at main switches Install smoke alarms on every level of your home Anchor and secure heavy furniture, appliances, water heater, etc.
25	Developing a Disaster Plan How will you escape your home? Where will you meet family members? What route will you take out of your neighborhood during an evacuation? Do you have an alternate route? What will you take with you? Where will you go?
26	Escaping from your home Escaping from your home Include escape routes from every room of your house Consider the needs of children and physically challenged Run practice drills
27	Developing a Disaster Plan Meeting Places Pick one location a safe distance from your home in case of fire Pick one place outside your neighborhood in case you can’t return home Choose an out-of-state person as a “check in contact”
28	And Lastly……. REMEMBER TO PRACTICE AND MAINTAIN YOUR PLAN!
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30	ANY QUESTIONS ?????