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Aruba to me

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What to do in case of a hurricane emergency on Aruba (2nd edition)

(Oranjestad)—On June 2nd, we manual can opener).
published the Aruban Health De- • If you have perishable food in the
partment’s (DVG) first edition of refrigerator, set the temperature to
hurricane season guidelines. Once the maximum capacity and avoid
again, they have recently pub- opening it regularly.
lished their second edition contain-
ing more emergency guideline in 24 hours or 1 day before the hur-
the rare case of a serious hurricane ricane’s arrival:
emergency on the island. At a time • Secure doors and windows by
when official institutions such as nailing or covering them with ply-
the Government and the Disaster wood or some other strong mate-
Management Bureau inform us that rial.
there is a high possibility of experi- • Charge your phones and other
encing a hurricane in the coming essential electronic devices.
days, it is important for us to con- • Review the evacuation plan.
tinue with our preparations. • Prepare both electronic and
non-electronic games and activi-
72 hours or 3 days before the hur- ties to entertain your family during
ricane’s arrival: the following hours and days.
• Prepare a bag in which all essen- takes daily medication, make sure
tial materials and important items you have enough to last for a few 48 hours or 2 days before the hur- Stay tuned for edition nr. 3, where
are packed. Consider this as your days. Place these medications in ricane’s arrival: the Department of Public Health,
emergency bag. Ziploc bags and store them in the Prepare a space in your home in collaboration with the Disaster
• Gather important documents emergency bag. Do the same if where your family can stay dur- Management Bureau, will provide
such as passports, medical histo- someone in the family uses a daily ing the hours when the hurricane further instructions on what to do
ries, or necessary medications, and medical device. is passing. This space should pref- during and after a hurricane has
store them in plastic Ziploc bags in- • Pack some snacks and bottled erably be an area with few or no passed.
side the emergency bag. water in the emergency bag. windows and doors.
• Create or purchase a first-aid kit • Assign a responsible person to • Make arrangements for your pets For more information, please like
consisting of items such as band- have and carry the emergency in this space. our Facebook page “Directie
aids, antiseptic solution, gauze, bag at all times. • Fill your car with gasoline or die- Volksgezondheid DVG Aruba,”
bandages, and pain relievers like • Ensure you have a flashlight with sel. follow us on Instagram “directie_
paracetamol or voltaren, as well as batteries and a whistle with you. • Ensure you have enough drinking volksgezondheid_aruba,” visit our
other items that may be needed • Sit down and create an evacua- water for each family member (2 website www.dvg.aw, call us at
for minor injuries that don’t require tion plan in case your family needs liters per person). 5224200, or email us at servicio@
immediate medical attention. to leave their location. Don’t for- • Purchase some canned food dvg.aw. q
• If you or any family member get to include plans for your pets. and snacks (make sure you have a