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A
disaster can strike without warning, destroying homes and businesses, cutting
off utilities and supplies, and threatening the health and safety of your
family. In order to be prepared for
these incidents, the public health jurisdictions of SW Ohio have provided
some basic information below that has been developed to assist in family
preparedness. See links below: |
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Family Preparedness |
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In
order to respond to disasters, your family will need to be prepared by
conducting the suggest activities below: 1. Contacting
your local health department or emergency management agency. 2. Ask
what disasters are most likely to occur in your area. Ask for information about emergency shelter
locations, what to bring to a shelter, and how to care for your family and
pets. 3. Create
a disaster plan that delegates tasks to specific individuals in you family,
establish meeting places outside your home, neighborhood, community, and state and obtain emergency
contact information. 3. Complete
one or more of the following emergency preparedness checklists:
Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention:
Develop a Family Disaster Plan 4. Practice
your emergency plan with your family. Your family will also need to prepare
to stay in your residence for long periods of time with little outside
help. In order to prepare for
this, each family should assemble a go kit:
FEMA:
Assemble a Disaster Supplies Kit |
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Steps Towards Preparedness |
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Each
of us is responsible for reporting suspicious activities to local law
enforcement agencies. If you observe
suspicious activities, try to remember as much as possible about the
suspicious person or situation, and avoid placing yourself in dangerous
situations. Remain informed and alert to information and guidance concerning
emergency incidents in your area. By
being informed, you will be better prepared to protect your family, property,
and community. Part
of preparedness activities for your family will involve talking to your kids
and preparing them to respond to emergencies.
This can often be a difficult discussion depending on your child’s
age, maturity level, and previous knowledge level on preparedness. |
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Your Responsibility |
