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EMERGENCY INFORMATION 5
2019
Home Hazard Hunt
In a disaster, ordinary items in the home can cause injury and dam- age. Anything that can move, fall, break or cause a fire is a potential hazard.
Repair defective electrical wir- ing and leaky gas connections.
Fasten shelves securely and brace overhead light fixtures.
Place large, heavy objects on lower shelves.
Hang pictures and mirrors away from beds.
Strap water heater to wall studs.
Repair cracks in ceilings or foundations.
Store weed killers, pesticides and flammable products away from heat sources.
Place oily polishing rags or waste in covered metal cans.
Clean and repair chimneys, flue pipes, vent connectors and gas vents.
If Instructed to Remain Indoors
Seek shelter indoors.
Turn on a radio to a local emergency alert radio station for additional instructions.
Stay indoors until public safety officials announce that it is safe to resume outdoor activi- ties or that it is necessary to evacuate.
If You Need to Evacuate
Listen to a battery powered radio for the location of emer- gency shelters. Follow instruc- tions of local officials.
Wear protective clothing and sturdy shoes.
Take your Disaster Supplies Kit. As well as any sanitary items, games and books.
Lock up your house. Offer a ride to a neighbor.
Continue to listen to the radio for further instructions.
Use travel routes specified by local officials.
If you are sure you have time ...
Shut off water, gas and elec- tricity, if instructed to do so.
Let others know when you left and where you are going.
Make arrangements for pets. Animals may not be allowed in public shelters.
Prepare an Emergency Car Kit
Include:
Battery powered radio, flash- light and extra batteries.
Blanket. Booster cables.
Fire extinguisher (5lb., A-B-C type).
First aid kit and manual. Maps, shovel and flares. Tire repair kit and pump.
Bottled water and non-perishable high energy foods such as granola bars, raisins and peanut butter.
Fire Safety
Plan two escape routes out of each room.
Practice fire drills at least twice a year.
Teach family members to stay low to the ground when escaping from a fire.
Teach family members never to open doors that are hot. In a fire, feel the bottom of the door with the palm of your hand. If it is hot, do not open the door. Find another way out.
Install smoke detectors on ev- ery level of your home. Clean and test them at least once a month. Change batteries at least once a year.
Keep a whistle in each bed- room to awaken household in case of fire.
Check electrical outlets. Do not overload outlets.
Purchase and learn how to use a fire extinguisher (5 lb., A-B-C type).
Have a collapsible ladder on each upper floor of your house.
Consider installing home sprinklers.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Community and Family Preparedness Program and the Ameri- can Red Cross Community Disaster Education Program are nationwide efforts to help people prepare for disas- ters of all types. For more information, please contact your local emergency management office and American Red Cross chapter. FEMA’s Website: http://www.fema.gov or American Red Cross Website: http://www. redcross.org. This brochure can be found also on http://www.dema.delaware.gov.
How the Public Will be Alerted of a Major Emergency or Disaster
If a situation or event becomes a potential threat to the citizenry, the public will be alerted by:
• Police and fire department personnel using loudspeakers and making door-to-door contacts.
• Frequent announcements over the local Emergency Alert radio stations and/or Crawlers on Local TV/Cable Stations.
NOTE: A three to five-minute SIREN sounding will be used to alert the public within the ten-mile Emergency Planning Zone of the Salem-Hope Creek Generating Stations to tune to one of the EAS radio stations for important emergency instructions. For additional information please refer to the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA)
Web Page: www.state.de.us/dema (click on Nuclear Hazards).
The local emergency alert radio stations (EAS) are:
Kent County – WDSD (92.9 FM) and WDOV (1410 AM)
Sussex County – WZBH (93.5 FM) and WOSC (95.2 AM)
Other local radio stations monitor the emergency communication system and are to rebroadcast emergency announcements immediately.
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