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Emergency PreparednessNewtown Health District

Newtown Fire Marshal’s OfficeNewtown Emergency Management

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Basics of Emergency Preparedness

• Educate Yourselves & Your Family

• Create Emergency Plans

• Make Emergency Supply Kits

• Planning For Special Needs

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Educate Yourself & Your Family

• Know your surroundings• Dangerous weather conditions• Evacuation routes• Nearby hazards

• Have a place to go• Friends or family members house out of

the danger area• Learn your disaster plan

• If there is a disaster plan at your business or community, know how to use it

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Create An Emergency Communications Plan

• Know area of shelter• Inside and outside of home

• Identify evacuation routes• How will you get there

• Identify a meeting place• A place to meet with your family or friends

• Include information on keeping your pets safe

• Know the plan & Communicate It

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Emergency Supply Kits

• You should have on hand:• 3-day Supply of Water

• More if during a hot summer month or for pets• Food (non-perishable) for 3 days• Non electric cooking tools (plastic utensils, hand

can opener, etc.)• Paper Towels, Toilet Paper and Soap• Battery Powered Radio & Flashlight

• Extra Batteries• Blankets and Pillows• First Aid Kit• Pet Care Items• Extra Set of Keys

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Emergency Supply Kits

MAKE SURE YOU CHECK YOUR KITS AND UPDATE

AND REFRESH THEM REGULARLY!

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Special Needs

• Discuss Plan with home health aides• Teach others how to use equipment

• Label your equipment• Tell people where you keep your

supplies• Create a support network of people to

help you• Wear medical alert tags• Keep extra medications on hand

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Medical Information Cards

• Have a list of your medications• Include your allergies

• Have a list of your medical problems• Ask your primary doctor for a list• Include a list of your doctors

• Keep important papers with you• Keep your medical insurance card and any

other important papers with you (i.e. Living Will)

• List Emergency Contacts

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What Should I Do In An Emergency Is Declared?

• Remain Calm & Patient• Listen for instructions or updates from

officials• Code Red System

• Use 911 only for emergency purposes• DO NOT USE FOR GENERAL INFORMATION

• Call your family • Check on your neighbors• Get your supplies ready• Continue to monitor for updates &

information

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Types of Disasters

• Natural Disasters

• Biological Emergencies

• Chemical Emergencies

• Nuclear & Radiological Emergencies

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Natural Disasters

• Types• Blizzards, Flash Floods, Hurricanes,

Tornadoes

• Listen for Watches or Warnings• Known the difference

• Seek shelter• Get your supplies

• Listen for Instructions

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Biological Emergencies

• Listen for Instructions• Mass Vaccination / Dispensing Clinics• Shelter in Place

• Seek medical attention• If you have symptoms or were exposed• Quarantine and isolation

• Use good hygiene

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Chemical, Radiological, and Nuclear Emergencies

• Listen for OFFICIAL instructions• Make sure your supply kit is refreshed• Close all doors and windows• Stay indoors in a safe shelter• Monitor for developments

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Handouts

• CT Emergency Preparedness Guide• Emergency Phone Number List• Family Information Sheet• First Aid Kit Checklist• Supply Kit Checklist• Places to Get Additional Information

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Resources

• Newtown Health District 270-4291• www.newtown-ct.gov

• CT Public Health 1-860-509-8000• www.dph.state.ct.us

• Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222• Infoline 211• CT DEHMS 1-860-566-3180

• www.ct.gov/demhs

• Red Cross 1-877-287-3327• www.redcross.org

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Questions