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Public Safety If you have an Emergency Call 9-1-1 EMERGENCY CHECKLIST Be prepared to take care of yourself and those around you at least three days. Be prepared to take care of yourself and those around you at least three days. Build an emergency kit with at least three days of essentials (seven to ten days Make a family Build an emergency kit with at least three days of essentials (seven to ten days preferred) for family and pets. preferred) for family and pets. Kits should be portable and ready to go in the case of communication plan Kits should be portable and ready to go in the case of evacuation. F Water – one gallon of water per person, per day, for at least F Thermal emergency blankets Discuss with your family and/ evacuation. F Rain ponchos for each family member three days (for drinking and sanitation) or friends how to prepare for and F Non-perishable food – at least a three-day supply of non- F Personal hygiene supplies (toothbrush, paste, sanitary napkins, perishable, ready-to-eat food and a manual can opener soap, towel…) FWater – one gallon of water per person, per day, for Thermal emergency blankets respond to emergencies that are Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather F Copies of important documents, placed in a water proof Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both at least three days (for drinking and sanitation) Rain ponchos for each family member most likely to happen where you container/bag F Flashlight and extra batteries F Copy of your drivers license and/or birth certifcate F Non-perishable food – at least a three-day supply Personal hygiene supplies (toothbrush, paste, live, learn, work and play. Identify First aid kit F Bank account information F Emergency Contact Card sanitary napkins, soap, towel…) F of non-perishable, ready-to-eat food and a manual Insurance cards/policy numbers/insurer contact information responsibilities for each member of F Multi-purpose tool F Cash (bank machines may not be functional, small bills are best) can opener F Whistle to signal for help Copies of important documents, placed in a water your household and plan to work F Extra set of house keys F Antiseptic towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for F Prescription medications (seven-day supply suggested) Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA proof container/bag Pet supplies (food, water, blanket, medications) together as a team. personal sanitation F Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for F Dust mask, to help flter contaminated air Copy of your drivers license and/or birth certifcate F Children/baby supplies (coloring book/crayons, diapers/wipes, F Cell phone with chargers (car charger recommended in the formula, baby food) both Bank account information Identify an out-of-area contact. event of power outages) After a disaster, long distance phone Insurance cards/policy numbers/insurer contact Flashlight and extra batteries * Always double-check expiration dates and update your emergency preparedness kit every 6 months. Use daylight savings dates as a reminder to double-check your kit. lines may be more reliable than First aid kit information Cash (bank machines may not be functional, small Other items to have on hand at your home or place of work or school local lines. Ask a friend or relative Emergency Contact Card F Emergency Contact Card F Snow shovel and salt to remove snow and ice from pathways who lives outside of Washington FMulti-purpose tool bills are best) for your safety and the safety of others Instructions and tools to turn off gas, electricity and water Outdoor faucet covers and/or insulation to wrap outdoor F F Whistle to signal for help Extra set of house keys state to be your “family contact.” Plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place F Warm blankets faucets to protect them from freezing F Camping stove and fuel (for outdoor use only) Tarps, tents and rope F Antiseptic towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties Prescription medications (seven-day supply After a disaster, your family contact becomes a communication F Fire extinguisher suggested) F Firewood and water-proof matches (for wood burning freplace for personal sanitation F Carbon monoxide detector or outdoor use only) F Medical supplies (hearing aids with extra batteries, glasses, F Dust mask, to help flter contaminated air Pet supplies (food, water, blanket, medications) point to share information with Utilities contact information easily accessible in case of downed contact lenses and solution, syringes, cane) power lines, gas leaks or food water FCell phone with chargers (car charger recommended Children/baby supplies (coloring book/crayons, all household members. Your plan F Two-way radios and extra batteries Rake to remove fallen leaves and debris away from storm F Local maps with pre-determined evacuation routes identifed Additional unique family needs depends on everyone knowing your drains to prevent street fooding in the event of power outages) diapers/wipes, formula, baby food) F Water purifcation equipment F contact’s phone number. * Always double-check expiration dates and update your emergency preparedness kit every 6 months. Use daylight Specifc items to include in your vehicle savings dates as a reminder to double-check your kit. F Rain ponchos Complete a Family F Emergency Contact Card F Flares F Preparedness kit with frst aid supplies Communication Plan and post in Other items to have on hand at your home or place of work or school F F Small shovel and traction aides (sand, litter, chains) when Warm clothing and sturdy walking shoes places your family spends most freezing weather and snow is forecasted F Warm blankets F Local maps with pre-determined evacuation routes identifed Emergency Contact Card Snow shovel and salt to remove snow and ice from of their time. Download plans at Instructions and tools to turn off gas, electricity and pathways for your safety and the safety of others TakeWinterByStorm.org. water Outdoor faucet covers and/or insulation to wrap Program all emergency contact Plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place outdoor faucets to protect them from freezing numbers into all of your phones, Warm blankets Camping stove and fuel (for outdoor use only) or keep a list with you. Make sure Tarps, tents and rope Firewood and water-proof matches (for wood to tell your family and friends that Fire extinguisher burning freplace or outdoor use only) you’ve listed them as emergency Carbon monoxide detector Medical supplies (hearing aids with extra batteries, contacts. Utilities contact information easily accessible in glasses, contact lenses and solution, syringes, cane) case of downed power lines, gas leaks or food Two-way radios and extra batteries Use text messaging if network water Local maps with pre-determined evacuation routes disruptions are causing phone calls Rake to remove fallen leaves and debris away from identifed not to go through. Wireless phones storm drains to prevent street fooding Additional unique family needs will not work if the electricity is out. Water purifcation equipment Corded (also known as land line) phones are the most reliable. Specifc items to include in your vehicle Stay informed. Tune in to local Emergency Contact Card Preparedness kit with frst aid supplies media channels for important Flares Small shovel and traction aides (sand, litter, chains) updates and directives. Go to Warm clothing and sturdy walking shoes when freezing weather and snow is forecasted TakeWinterByStorm.org for links on Warm blankets Local maps with pre-determined evacuation routes how to register for emergency alert Rain ponchos identifed systems in your area. chehalistribe.org  greatwolfodge.com  luckyeagle.com  eagleslandinghotel.net Page 9