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foR EmERgEncIES In TRIBal naTIonS
Preparing makes sense for american Indians and alaska natives. get ready now.
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Preparing makes senseInthepast,flooding,blizzards,wildlandfires,andearthquakeshaveallthreatenedAlaska.Nowconsiderthepossibilityofhomefiresandeventerroristattacks.Areyoupreparedtomakeitonyourownforafewdaysintheeventofanemergency?AlaskaNativesrecognizetheimportanceofself-reliance,asindividualsandaspartofacommunity.Simplepreparationstodaycankeepyousafeduringadisasteroremergency.Haveaplan.Beready.
Recommended Supplies to Include in a Basic Kit:
❑ Water,onegallonperpersonperday,fordrinkingandsanitation❑ Food,atleastathree-daysupplyofnon-perishablefoodlikedriedfruit, meatorfish,proteinbars,andcannedgoods❑ Battery-poweredorhandcrankradioandaNOAAWeatherRadio withtonealertandextrabatteriesforboth❑ Flashlightandextrabatteries❑ Localmaps❑ FirstAidkit❑ Whistletosignalforhelp❑ Dustmaskorcottont-shirt,tohelpfiltertheair❑ Wrenchorplierstoturnoffutilities❑ Canopenerforfood(ifkitcontainscannedfood)❑ Plasticsheetingandducttapetoshelterinplace❑ Moisttowelettes,garbagebags,andplastictiesforpersonalsanitation❑ Copiesofwills,familyrecords,healthinsurancecards,medical records,tribalIDcards,deeds,creditordebitcardandbank accountinformation,inawaterproofcontainer
During an emergency you also may need:❑ Infantformulaanddiapers❑ Cellphoneandcharger❑ Cashortraveler’schecks❑ Changeofclothes❑ Prescriptionsandaweek-longsupplyofmedications❑ Eyeglasses,hearingaidbatteries,wheelchairbatteries,oxygen❑ Operatinginstructionsforlifesavingequipment❑ Petfood,extrawater,supplies,andmedicalrecords❑ Books,playingcards,toys,comfortitems
Step 1:make a plan for what you will do in an emergency.Develop a family communications PlanConsider the following with your family and decide onan emergency plan together. Write down informationthat isn’teasytoremember,andkeep it inasafeplace.Makeagameorsongtohelpyoungerchildrenmemorize
importantinformation.
3Pickonefriendorrelativetocalltohelpyourfamilygetincontactifyouareseparated.Anout-of-towncontact isbestbecause long-distancephoneservice is less likelythanlocalservicetobeaffectedbyanemergency.
3 Knowwhereyouwillmeet.Pickameetingplaceforwhenfamilymembersareathome,andfindouttheevacuationlocationsforwork,school,daycare,andotherplacesfamilymembersoftengo.
3Makealistofimportantinformation.Writedownimportantinformationforallfamilymembers—name, Social Security number, date of birth, and important medicalinformation. Collect up-to-date names and telephone and policy numbers fordoctors, pharmacies, and medical care, along with critical homeowner’s and/orrentalinsuranceinformation.
Stay Where You are or get away?Plan for both possibilities. Use common sense, news broadcasts, and any otheravailableinformationtodetermineifthereisanimmediatethreat.Watchtelevisionandlistentotheradioforofficialinstructionsfromlocalemergencymanagers.
Plan to Shelter-In-PlaceIf you see large amounts of debris in the air, or if local authorities say the air isbadlycontaminated,youmayneedtosealtheroomandstayput.Immediatelyturnoff air conditioning, forced-air heating systems, exhaust fans, and clothes dryers.Sealallwindows,doors,andvents tocreatea temporarybarrierbetweenyouandcontaminatedair.Stayinformedthroughthebestmethodavailable:watchTV,listentotheradio,orchecktheInternetforofficialinstructions.
Plan to Evacuate if InstructedIf it isnecessary to leaveyourhome,plan inadvancewhere togo.Keepyourgastank half full and check out alternate routes.Consider your options if car travel isimpossible.Monitornewsreportsandevacuate immediatelywhentoldtodosobyauthorities.Takeyourportableemergencykit.Lockthedoorbehindyou.
considerations for Elders and Individuals with DisabilitiesBe sure you have aweek-long supply ofmedicines, plus anymedical supplies orequipment youuse regularly. If youneedelectricity tooperatemedical equipment,askproviderswhattododuringpoweroutages.Enlistfamilyandfriendsasasupportnetwork,shareyouremergencyplans,andmakesuretheyhaveakeytoyourhome.
Work with othersTalkwithyourextendedfamilyandothertribalmembersabouthowyoucanhelpeachotherinanemergency.Askyourtribalcouncilorgoverningbodyabouttheemergencyplanforyourcommunity.
Step 2: get a kit of emergency supplies.Think about fresh water, food, and clean air. You mayneedtorelyonyourownsuppliesforatleastthreedays,maybelonger.Localofficialsandreliefworkerswillbeonthesceneafteradisaster,buttheycannotreacheveryoneimmediately.Basicservicessuchaselectricity,gas,water,sewer,andtelephonescouldbecutofffordaysorlonger.Reviewlistsinthisbrochureforitemstopack.
Remembertoincludeuniquefamilyneedslikepetsupplies,diapersandinfantformula,andmedications.Storetheseitemsineasy-to-carrybagsorbins.Considertwokits—oneforhomeandasecondlightweight,portablekittokeepinyourcar.
Step 3: Be informed about what might happen.Someofthethingsyoucandotopreparefortheunexpectedarethesameregardlessofthetypeof emergency. However, it’s important to stayinformedaboutwhattypesofemergenciesaremostlikelytoaffectyourcommunity.
Be prepared to adapt this information to yourpersonal circumstancesandmakeevery efforttofollowinstructionsreceivedfromauthorities.Above all, stay calm, be patient, and thinkbeforeyouact.Withthesesimplepreparations,youcanbereadyfortheunexpected.
for more details about disaster planning,visit ready.gov or call 1-800-BE-REaDY