Citizens Prepare !!

Immediate Alerts and Preparedness Messages can now be seen on LCTV1

Here is information about online emergency planning tools hosted by FEMA, Ready America and the Advertising Council

Many of you have seen and asked about the emergency preparedness buckets that the Lincoln County EMA team members have been displaying.
They are available through MorePrepared.com

Grab and Go: Packing An Emergency Preparedness Kit Is Easy – And Essential

Release Date: June 2, 2009
Release Number: FEMA R4-09-107

Just as every home should have a smoke alarm, every home should have an emergency supply kit packed and ready at the start of hurricane season.

Preparing for the potential devastation of a hurricane isn’t just the job of emergency management officials. It’s also an individual responsibility, said Phil May, regional administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

“You should be prepared to take care of yourself and members of your family for the first 72 hours – that’s three days – following a disaster such as a hurricane,” said May, who oversees operations for the eight Southeastern states that comprise FEMA Region IV.

“Packing an emergency preparedness kit helps ensure the safety and comfort of you and your family members at a time when basic public services may be disrupted,” said May.

An emergency preparedness kit needs to include food and water for each member of your family for three days, a battery-powered or hand-crank radio, flashlight, spare batteries, first aid kit, can opener, local maps, moist towelettes, toilet paper, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation.

Other items to consider include sleeping bags or blankets, paper towels, books, puzzles and games for children and pet food for family pets.

A complete list of recommended items for an emergency kit can be found at Ready.gov, FEMA’s emergency preparedness Web site.

The emergency supplies can be stored in an easy-to-carry plastic storage container or duffel bag, making them easy to grab and go when an emergency forces you to leave your home.

Putting together an emergency kit isn’t a costly enterprise. Many of the items that need to go into the kit are likely already scattered throughout your home.

An emergency preparedness kit will make your stay away from home during an evacuation more comfortable, ensuring you have foods you like, over-the-counter medications, prescription medications, entertainment and even treats during a stressful time.

More information on emergency preparedness, including how to put together a family communication plan, can be found at www.Ready.gov.

FEMA leads and supports the nation in a risk-based, comprehensive emergency management system of preparedness, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation, to reduce the loss of life and property and protect the nation from all hazards including natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters.

Last Modified: Wednesday, 03-Jun-2009 10:43:55

http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=48629

Pandemic Flu Checklists for families: 

http://www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/individual/index.html
http://www.maineflu.gov/

·    Flood

·    Power Outage

·    Thunderstorms

·    Fire

·    Hurricanes

·    Frozen Pipes

Emergency Kit Supplies: (sample) At least one gallon of water per person per day canned meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, and juice peanut butter crackers, cereal, and granola bars baby food and formula (if needed) manual can opener disposable utensils, plates, cups, and paper towels battery operated or hand cranked radio – consider a NOAA radio flashlight, whistle, and signal flare   extra batteries   paper and pencil utility knife and scissors needles and thread plastic garbage bags with ties matches in a waterproof container soap and alcohol based sanitizer pail with a cover (emergency commode if needed) household chlorine bleach spare keys multi-purpose extinguisher (ABC) plastic sheeting and duct tape tools and instructions on how to shut off utilities   First Aid Kit with manual blanket or sleeping bag for each person hygiene supplies (toilet paper, toothbrushes, diapers, feminine products) copies of prescriptions for each family member, don’t forget your Pets toys or games that could comfort a child

All items should be stored in air tight containers in one area.  Rotate stocks of food, batteries and medications every two months.

 If you have pets….

·         bowls

·         food and water for pets (if needed)

·         collar, leash, harness

·         pet carrier

·         a recent photo, immunizations, medication listing

·         supplies for managing waste

·         medications, food for 72 hours

Personal Records…

·         Copies of Identification, birth certificates, social security cards, passports

·         Copies of insurance policies, bank and house papers

·         Inventory of home and house belongings

·         Important medical records (Advance Directive)

·         List of Emergency Contacts

Please collect and leave in one safe area that you can retrieve the originals in a hurry, copies in a secured area (i.e. locked glove compartment of car)

Last modified:  11-May-2010