Residents' Preparedness Guide July 2021

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GO KIT

This kit is designed to complement the items assembled in your Home Kit for situations where you Shelter-in-Place; or to “grab and go” if an evacuation is ordered Tip: Prepare a Go Kit and will complement your Car Kit if for each family member. needed. A small back pack or duffel bag Consider individual needs such as disabilities works well for this component. and special situations. Suggested items include: Involve the help of each  Change of clothes

family member.

 Bottle of water  Snack bars  Copies of important papers, including emergency phone numbers, medical insurance, Tip: Include an out-of-state 24 insurance agent information. -hour contact.  Cash  Prescription medication  Spare glasses / contact lenses and supplies  First Aid kit—small kit that contains basic items such as, aspirin, laxatives, diarrhea medicine, Tip: Obtaining extra Band-Aids, and antiseptic wipes. prescription medication These items can supplement the can be challenging. First Aid kit stored in your Home Kit. ·Talk with your doctor  Trash bags, hand sanitizer, paper towels, toilet paper, tissues, and other toiletries.  Utility knife  Playing cards  Cell phone charger  Pen and paper

or pharmacist about options including samples.

·Keep medications in a place that can be easily grabbed.

·Always have a list of medications and the prescribed dosage on your person.

Pet Emergency Supply Kit If you are ordered to evacuate and have to go to a public shelter, it is important to understand that animals must be contained in a crate or pet carrier to be allowed inside. Plan in advance for the items you may need. Consider shelter alternatives in advance that will work for both you and your pets (think about local hotels or motels that are pet friendly).

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Purchase a crate or pet carrier adequate for your pet Collar and identification tag for each animal Sturdy leashes and harnesses Medications, medical records, and a first aid kit Current photos of your pets in case they get lost Food, potable water, bowls, cat litter/pan, and can opener

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Identity Theft

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Personal Safety

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Household Hazardous Materials

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pages 61-65

Home Security

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pages 66-67

Child Safety

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pages 58-59

Gun Safety

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Home Safety

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Home Safety and Security

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Power Outages

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page 54

Random Acts of Violence

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pages 42-43

Winter Storms

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pages 51-53

Tornadoes

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pages 48-50

Thunderstorms (Lightning & Hail)

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pages 46-47

Terrorism

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pages 44-45

Hazardous Materials

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pages 35-37

Public Health

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pages 38-41

Flooding

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Evacuation Plans

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Broomfield Hazards

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Fire

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pages 31-32

Earthquake

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pages 29-30

Shelter-In-Place Plans

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pages 22-24

Early Warning & Information Systems

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pages 14-16

Information Systems 9-1-1

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pages 17-21

Family Disaster Plan Checklist

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Preparedness Essentials

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Communications Plan

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Home Kit

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72-Hour Preparedness Kit

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Car Kit

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Go Kit

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Neighborhood Watch

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