Keep enough supplies in your home to meet your needs for at least three days. Assemble a
Disaster Supplies Kit with items you may need in an evacuation.
(A
workplace supplies kit is also recommended). Store these supplies in sturdy, easy-to-carry containers such as backpacks, duffle bags or covered trash containers.
Include:
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A three-day supply of water (one gallon per person per day) and food that won't spoil.
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One change of clothing and footwear per person, and one blanket or sleeping bag per person.
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A first aid kit that includes your family's prescription medications.
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Emergency tools including a battery-powered radio, flashlight and plenty of extra batteries.
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An extra set of car keys and a credit card, cash or traveler's checks.
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Sanitation supplies.
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Special items for infant, elderly or disabled family members.
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An extra pair of glasses.
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Keep
important family documents in a waterproof container. Keep a smaller kit in the truck of your car.
Emergency Vehicle Kit
- Battery powered radio, flashlight and
extra batteries
- Blankets
- Booster cables
- Fire extinguisher (5lb. ABC type)
- First aid kit
- Bottled water and non-perishable high
energy food
- Maps, shovel, flares
- Tire repair kit and pump
If Disaster Strikes.....
Remain calm and patient.
Put your plan into action.
Check for injuries
Give first aid and get help for seriously injured people.
Listen to your battery powered radio for news and instructions
Evacuate, if advised to do so
and invoke your
Family
Communications Plan. Wear protective clothing and sturdy shoes.
Check for damage in your home…
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Use flashlights - do not light matches or turn on electrical switches, if you suspect damage.
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Check for fires, fire hazards and other household hazards.
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Sniff for gas leaks, starting at the water heater. If you smell gas or suspect a leak, turn off the main gas valve, open windows, and get everyone outside quickly.
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Shut off any other damaged utilities.
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Clean up spilled medicines, bleaches, gasoline and other flammable liquids immediately.
Remember to…
- Confine or secure your
pets.
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Call your family contact-do not use the telephone again unless it is a life-threatening emergency.
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Check on your neighbors, especially elderly or
disabled persons.
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Make sure you have an adequate water supply in case service is cut off.
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Stay away from downed power lines.
Potential Disasters that may impact our
city...
Our Community's Warning Signals...
During a disaster citizens will be
instructed to tune into the radio and/or
television. The City of Mesa has
access to the local cable system in Mesa.
Mesa is able to interrupt local cable
broadcast's to deliver an emergency alert,
as needed.
- CityofMesa.org
- Mesa - Channel 11
- Local Radio Stations
- CENS (Citizens Emergency
Notification System) also referred to as
reverse 9-1-1. Directions will be
on a recorded message at the time of an
emergency.
