Story County Emergency Management Agency

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Story County Emergency Management Agency

• Shelter-In-Place

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Story County Emergency Management Agency

• Evacuation

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Why talk about it?
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Why talk about it?
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Before an Emergency

• 3-day (72-hour) disaster supply kit
• Select an out-of-town contact
• Discuss your plan with your family
• Know how to
• Turn off fans
• Turn off heating/air conditioning systems
• Close dampers
• Emergency broadcast stations web sites

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News Outlets

• WOI 640AM/90.1FM http//www.woi.org/
• WOI-5 http//www.woi-tv.com
• KCCI-8 http//www.kcci.com
• WHO-13 http//www.whotv.com
• WHO 1030AM http//www.whoradio.com
• KDSM-17 http//www.kdsm.com
• KCWI-23 http//www.kcwi23.com
• KCCQ 105.1FM http//www.kccq.com

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Sheltering Procedures

• Move inside/stay inside
• Select an interior room
• Close/lock all windows/doors
• Close shades/blinds/curtains
• Listen to radio/television
• Use stairs/avoid elevators

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Sheltering Procedures

• Turn off fans, heating/air conditioning systems
• Close fireplace dampers
• Make sure you have your 3-day supply kit

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Sheltering Procedures

• Seal the room
• Duct tape
• Plastic sheeting
• Doors
• Windows
• Drains
• Vents

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Sheltering Procedures

• Maintain 24-hour communications watch
• Stay inside until authorities give the All clear

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Phone lines

• Do not use unnecessarily
• Call 9-1-1 for life-threatening conditions
• Call your out-of-town contact

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Pets

• Plan ahead
• Make a list of pet-friendly places
• Check with friends relatives
• Be prepared to house multiple pets separately

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Evacation Procedures

• Evacuate when told to by authorities
• Listen to radio/television
• Wear long pants, long-sleeved shirt, sturdy shoes
• Lock your home
• Take your pets

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Evacation Procedures

• Use specified travel routes
• Avoid shortcuts
• Do not drive through moving water
• Heed barriers and follow posted detour signs

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Disaster Supplies

• With moments to leave
• Pets
• First-aid kit
• Change of clothes
• Sleeping bag/blankets for each person
• Flashlight
• Radio
• Water
• Car/house keys
• Cash identification

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Disaster Supplies

• First-aid kit
• Change of clothes
• Sleeping bag/blankets for each person
• Flashlight
• Radio
• Water
• Car/house keys
• Cash identification

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Disaster Supplies

• With time before leaving
• Prepare your home
• Bring pets inside confine them
• Disaster supply kit in vehicle or by door
• Turn off electricity
• Turn off water
• Leave natural gas ON
• Collect items from your yard

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Evacuation Tips

• Decide whether to drive or walk
• Carry only what you need
• Use stairs, avoid elevators

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After an Emergency

• Remain calm
• Continue to listen to radio/television
• Check for damage
• Use flashlightsDO NOT use candlesto examine
  your home
• Take lots of pictures
• Drink only clean water
• Clean up any dangerous spills

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After an Emergency

• Watch your pets closely
• Pets behavior may change
• Call your out-of-town contact
• then keep the phone lines clear
• Check your water supply
• Stay away from downed power lines
• Look for fire hazards
• Check for gas leaks

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After an Emergency

• Do not eat spoiled food
• Check for damaged sewage lines
• Check for damaged water pipes
• Watch for loose plaster

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Be Prepared

• If you fail to plan, you plan to fail