GUIDE
SMART911
EVERY YANCEY COUNTY RESIDENT IS ENCOURAGED TO REGISTER WITH THE SMART 911 SYSTEM. SMART 911 IS USED TO NOTIFY CITIZENS IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY OR PASS ALONG VITAL PUBLIC HEALTH OR SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
SEEOTHERSIDE
FORBASIC
EMERGENCY
SUPPLIESKITLIST
ASSEMBLINGADISASTERSUPPLIESKIT
Your emergency supplies kit should include basic necessities and at least a 1-week supply of any medications your family and pets need. The American Red Cross recommends at least a 3-day supply for those planning to evacuate and a 2-week supply for those planning to shelter in place.
*This list is provided by the SBP Disaster Preparedness at Home Guide. For more information go to sbpusa.org
BASICEMERGENCYSUPPLIESKITLIST
•Water: 1 gallon per person per day
•Non-perishable food
•Multipurpose tool
• Flashlight
•Battery-powered or handcrank radio (NOAA Weather Radio)
•Extra batteries
•Cellphone with chargers
•First aid kit
•Medications, medical items
•Sanitation and personal hygiene items
•Emergency blanket
•Map(s) of the area
•Copies of important documents
•Family and emergency contact information
•Extra cash
•Pre-made prep kits are available at many major retail stores
ADDITIONALITEMS-BASEDONFAMILYNEEDSANDDISASTERRISKS
•Medical supplies (hearing aids with extra batteries, glasses, syringes, cane)
•Baby supplies (bottles, formula, diapers)
•Pet supplies
•Blankets or sleeping bags
•Games and activities for children
•Extra clothing, hat and shoes
•Rain gear
•Generator
•Can of gas
•Two-way radios
•Whistle
•Matches
•Tools/supplies for securing your home
•Plastic sheeting, duct tape and scissors
•Household liquid bleach
•Work gloves
•N95 or surgical masks
•Towels
5QUICKTHINGS
TOPREPAREFOR
ADISASTER
HYGIENEAND
SANITATIONCHECKLIST
DRINKSAFEWATER
ONLY DRINK WATER THAT IS LABELED “POTABLE” OR “FOR DRINKING”
IF STORING DRINKING WATER, MAKE SURE THE CONTAINER IS SANITIZED, LABELED, AND CAPPED
WASHYOURHANDS
BEFORE PREPARING FOOD BEFOREEATING AFTER USING THE BATHROOM
AFTER CHANGING A CHILD’S DIAPER AFTERTOUCHING GARBAGE
AFTER INTERACTING WITH SOMEONE WHO IS SICK
SEEOTHERSIDE FORADDTIONAL TIPS
FLUSH&SCRUBTIPS
CONSERVEWATER
COLLECT WATER FROM WASHING DISHES, BATHING, AND LAUNDRY IN A BUCKET FOR FLUSHING. FLUSH ONCE AT THE END OF THE DAY OR WHEN NECESSARY
MAINTAINGOODHYGIENE
WASH HANDS OFTEN, CLEAN YOUR BODY, WEAR CLEAN CLOTHES, AND SANITIZE SURFACES TO PREVENT GETTING SICK
ENVIRONMENTALSAFETY
DO NOT INTERACT WITH FLOODWATERS, FLOOD DEBRIS, OR SEDIMENT AND MUD FROM FLOODING
*THISLISTISPROVIDEDBYWINETOWATER
NEIGHBOR READYCARD
LISTTHREEPEOPLE: SOMEONEYOUWILLCHECKON.
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SOMEONEWHOWILLCHECKONYOU. _________________________________
SOMEONEWHOSPEAKSANOTHERLANGUAGEOR MAYNEEDEXTRAASSISTANCE. _________________________________
SEEOTHERSIDE FOREMERGENCY PHRASESINENGLISH ANDSPANISH
WORDSMATTER
A few kind words can help someone feel safe during an emergency. Learning words in another language is a great way to be a helpful neighbor!
ENGLISH
ARE YOU OKAY?
DO YOU NEED HELP?
WATER FOOD
SHELTER
MEDICINE
SPANISH ¿ESTÁ BIEN? ¿NECESITA AYUDA?
AGUA
COMIDA REFUGIO
MEDICINA
TRYSAYINGTHESEWORDSWITHYOUR FAMILY.YOUDON'THAVETOBE PERFECT—JUSTBEINGKINDAND TRYINGCANMAKEABIGDIFFERENCE!
ORGANIZATIONAL
SUSTAINABILITY & RESILIENCE
CONTACTS EMERGENCY
UNDERSTANDING COMMUNITYSERVICESAND RESOURCES
IDENTIFYING RESOURCES AND CONTACTS IN YOUR COMMUNITY BEFORE A DISASTER IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE IT HELPS YOU RESPOND MORE QUICKLY AND EFFECTIVELY DURING AN EMERGENCY.
EMERGENCYCONTACTS
Fillincontactinformationforeachresource
LOCALEMERGENCYMANAGEMENTOFFICE
Phone: Address: Website: NEARESTEMERGENCYSHELTERS
Phone: Address: Website: HOSPITALORURGENTCARES
Phone: Address: Website: PHARMACIES
Phone: Address: Website: FOODPANTRY
Phone: Address: Website: PUBLICHEALTHDEPARTMENT
Phone: Address: Website: UTILITYCOMPANIES
Phone: Address: Website: ANIMALSHELTERORPET-FRIENDLYSHELTER
Phone: Address: Website: