Saturday, May 22, 2010

Preparedness Calendar: 24 weeks of activities to get you disaster-prepared

 

I received this calendar at work. Source is Thurston County (Olympia) via DSHS

This calendar is intended as a tool to help you take appropriate preparedness actions and create a 3-7 day disaster supply kit for your household before the next emergency happens. Using the calendar, your family can assemble an emergency kit in small steps over a six month period. Check off each of the items you collect or the actions you take

Week 1

GROCERY Store

r        1 gallon water*

r        1 large can juice*

r        1 can meat*

r        1 hand-operated can opener

r        Permanent marking pen

Additional: pet food, diapers, baby food.

Action Steps:

r        Date perishable items with marker

r        Decide upon & notify out-of-area contact who can coordinate information for scattered family members.

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Week 2

HARDWARE Store

r        Heavy cotton or hemp rope

r        Duct tape

r        2 flashlights with batteries

r        Matches in waterproof container for outside use ONLY with appropriate camp stove or BBQ

Additional: leash or carrier for your pet, extra set of I.D. tags

Action Steps:

r        Sign up for First Aid/CPR class

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Week 3

GROCERY Store

r        1 gallon water*

r        1 can meat*

r        1 can fruit*

r        Feminine hygiene supplies

r        Paper & pen

r        Local map

r        Pain reliever

r        Laxative

Additional: 1 gallon water for each pet

Action Steps:

r        Find out about what kinds of disasters can happen in your area.

r        Encourage neighbors to develop their own plans.

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Week 4

HARDWARE Store

r        6-way laser flashing safety light

r        Compass

Additional: Medicines/prescriptions marked “for emergency use”, contact-lens supplies

Action Steps:

r        Develop a family disaster plan including where to meet if separated, name and number of out-of-area contact, kinds of information to give that contact in an emergency.

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Week 5

GROCERY Store

r        1 gallon water*

r        1 can fruit*

r        1 can vegetables*

r        1 can meat*

r        2 rolls toilet paper*

r        Extra toothbrush

r        Travel-size tooth paste

Additional: Special foods for special dietary needs

Action Steps:

r        Identify escape routes from house for all family members

r        Identify safe places to go in case of local disasters

r        Practice a drill for each of your plans

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Week 6

HARDWARE Store

r        First Aid Kit which includes sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes, adhesive tape, gauze pads, sterile roller bandages, latex gloves

r        Safety pins

r        Sunscreen

Action Steps:

r        Identify storage area for your supplies such as closet along an inside wall, or watertight plastic garbage cans that can be stored outside. If using outside storage, ensure container is also animal proof.

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Week 7

GROCERY Store

r        1 can ready-to-eat soup (not concentrated)*

r        1 can fruit*

r        1 can vegetables*

r        Sewing kit

r        Disinfectant

Additional: Extra baby supplies (bottles, formula, diapers)

Action Steps:

r        Place a pair of sturdy shoes, flashlight, whistle and work gloves in a plastic grocery bag and tie the bag to your bed frame.

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Week 8

FIRST AID SUPPLIES

r        Scissors

r        Tweezers

r        Thermometer

r        Liquid hand soap

r        Disposable hand wipes

r        Petroleum jelly

r        2 tongue blades

Additional: Put extra eyeglasses in First Aid Kit

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Week 9

GROCERY Store

r        1 can ready-to-eat soup (not concentrated)*

r        Liquid dish soap

r        Household chlorine bleach with medicine dropper for water treatment

r        1 box heavy duty garbage bags with ties

r        Antacid

Action Steps:

r        Test smoke detector and replace batteries

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Week 10

HARDWARE Store

r        Waterproof portable container for important papers

r        Battery powered or wind up radio

r        Wrench to turn off utilities

Action Steps:

r        Make sure that everyone in the house knows where to find gas and water meter shut-off valves and how to turn them off.

r        Attach a wrench near each shutoff valve so it is there when needed.

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Week 11

GROCERY Store

r        1 large can juice*

r        Large plastic food bags

r        1 box high-energy snacks

r        3 rolls paper towels

Additional: Keep extra battery for cell phone or change for pay phone usage.

Action Steps:

r        Locate pay phones closest to your home.

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Week 12

GROCERY Store or PET CARE Store

r        Litter and box

r        Extra water

Additional: Make sure all pet vaccinations are current and obtain medical records from veterinarian for disaster records kit. Keep emergency supply of any special pet medication needs.

Action Steps:

r        Photocopy important papers and store safely.

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Week 13

Action Steps:

r        Add to emergency supplies a change of clothing and pair of shoes for each person in the family.

r        Put together a selection of favorite and most used spices- salt, pepper, sugar- in small packets.

r        Put aside utensils, cup, plate, and bowl for each person.

r        Check to be sure all perishables have been dated.

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Week 14

HARDWARE Store

r        Whistle

r        Extra batteries for flashlights and radio

r        Pry bar

Action Steps:

r        Check with your children’s day care center or school about disaster plans and contacts

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Week 15

HARDWARE Store

r        Pliers

r        Screwdriver

r        Hammer

r        Strapping and fasteners for water heater, bookcases and computer

Action Steps:

r        Secure water heater, bookcases, computer and other heavy items that could fall in an earthquake

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Week 16

GROCERY Store

r        1 can fruit*

r        1 can meat*

r        1 can vegetables*

Action Steps:

r        Develop a disaster supply kit for your vehicles.

r        Find out if you have a neighborhood safety group and become involved.

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Week 17

HARDWARE Store

r        “Child-proof” latches or fasteners for cupboards

r        Quakehold museum putty to secure moveable items on shelves

Action Steps:

r        Secure doors and moveable items

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Week 18

GROCERY Store

r        1 box graham crackers

r        Assorted plastic containers with lids.

r        Dry cereal

Additional: Special equipment such as hearing aid batteries

Action Steps:

r        Arrange for someone to help your children if you are unavailable or at work

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Week 19

FIRST AID SUPPLIES

r        Rubbing alcohol

r        Antidiarrheal medication

r        Antiseptic

Action Steps:

r        Secure sleeping bag or blanket for each family member

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Week 20

GROCERY Store

r        1 can meat*

r        1 can vegetables*

r        1 box facial tissues

r        1 box quick energy snacks

r        Dried fruits/nuts

Action Steps:

r        Assemble an activity box of cards, games, toys

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Week 21

HARDWARE Store

r        Plastic bucket with tight lid for toileting needs

r        Plastic sheeting

Additional: Denture care supplies

Action Steps:

r        Review insurance coverage with your agent to be sure your are covered for whatever events are possible in your area

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Week 22

GROCERY Store

r        1 box quick energy snacks

r        Comfort foods (candy bars, cookies, etc.)

r        Plastic wrap

r        Aluminum foil

Action Steps:

r        Purchase and install emergency escape ladder for upper floors.

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Week 23

HARDWARE Store

r        Camping or utility knife

r        Work gloves

r        Safety goggles

r        Disposable dust mask*

Action Steps:

r        Photograph or videotape the contents of your home and send to an out of town friend to store

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Week 24

Action Steps:

r        Begin rotating water and food stores, replacing those purchased in week one.

r        Check that storage area is safe and dry.

r        Continue rotation each month so that fresh stores are always on hand.

Note: You should store 1-2 gallons of water per person for each day. This water is for consumption and sanitation. For this reason the calendar repeats the need to purchase water several times.

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