Emergency Guide 2014 by Statesboro Herald

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Prepare your home and family for an emergency You can’t predict the future, but you can feel more confident in your ability to face unforeseen emergencies if you prepare your home and family ahead of time. Planning for all kinds of scenarios is crucial, say experts. “In the event of an emergency, a well-thought out emergency plan can eliminate stress, limit confusion and save a great deal of wasted time,” says Tim MacWelch, author of the new book, “Outdoor Life: Prepare for Anything.” “Different areas are prone to different risk factors. So look up your neighborhood’s flood history and seismological data to understand your risks. Luckily, there is a lot of overlap in the supplies and

preparations you need to make for many disasters. To be better prepared for anything, MacWelch recommends taking the following actions: ➤ Create up-to-date contact information cards for each family member. ➤ Develop communication strategies to keep in touch, even if phones are out-of-service. ➤ Plan how you will assist or care for family who have mobility or medical issues, communication difficulties or special needs. ➤ Maintain, inspect and rotate emergency supplies, such as nonperishable food, water, first aid, lighting and communication equipment. Periodically pull out all of

disaster preparedness Some accidents can’t be prevented. That’s why being prepared is your best defense against a natural disaster.

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your emergency supplies. Take inventory, check expiration dates, use older items and replace them with new supplies. Make sure you end up with more items than you started with. ➤ Maintain specialized supplies for infants, young children and sick or elderly members of your family. ➤ Create a plan and keep supplies for the care of pets ➤ Have the tools and the knowledge to shut off your utilities. ➤ Develop basic self-sufficiency skills in the event you have to seek shelter in a place without utilities. Create a supply kit that includes drinking water, nocook foods like protein bars and peanut butter, first-aid supplies, flashlights, digital backups of important documents and cash. ➤ Create an evacuation plan, in case you have to leave your home. ➤ Learn basic safety skills, such as first aid, CPR, and fire prevention. ➤ Get the family ready by conducting emergency drills. For example, you can perform a classic fire drill by evacuating your home at an unexpected time. Have everyone low-crawl out of the house and meet at a planned spot outside the home. Round out the exercise with stop, drop and roll each time you have a fire drill. More information about MacWelch’s “Prepare for Anything” can be found at http://weldonowen.com. Take steps now to prepare yourself, your home and your family for whatever may come your way. Knowledge, supplies and a game plan can increase your family’s chances for survival. — StatePoint

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How to recognize signs of a medical emergency According to the American College of Emergency Physicians, the following are warning signs of a medical emergency: ➤ Bleeding that will not stop ➤ Breathing problems (difficulty breathing, shortness of breath) ➤ Change in mental status (such as unusual behavior, confusion, difficulty arousing) ➤ Chest pain ➤ Choking ➤ Coughing up or vomiting blood ➤ Fainting or loss of consciousness ➤ Feeling of committing suicide or murder ➤ Head or spine injury ➤ Severe or persistent vomiting ➤ Sudden injury due to a motor vehicle accident, burns or smoke inhalation, near drowning, deep or large wound, etc. ➤ Sudden, severe pain anywhere in the body ➤ Sudden dizziness, weakness, or change in vision ➤ Swallowing a poisonous substance ➤ Upper abdominal pain or pressure

Be prepared ➤ Determine the location and quickest route to the nearest emergency department before an emergency happens. ➤ Keep emergency phone numbers posted by the phone. Everyone in your household, including children, should know when and how to call these numbers. These numbers include: ➤ Fire department ➤ Police department police ➤ Poison control center ➤ Ambulance center ➤ Your doctors' phone numbers ➤ Contact numbers for neighbors or nearby friends

or relatives. ➤ Work phone numbers ➤ Know at which hospital(s) your doctor practices and, if practical, go there in an emergency. ➤ Wear a medical identification tag if you have a chronic condition or look for one on a person who has any of the symptoms mentioned. ➤ Get a personal emergency response system if you are elderly, especially if you live alone.

What to do if someone needs help ➤ Remain calm, and call your local emergency number (such as 911). ➤ Start CPR or rescue breathing, if necessary and if you know the proper technique. ➤ Place a semiconscious or unconscious person in the recovery position until the ambulance arrives. DO NOT move the person, however, if there has been or may have been a neck injury.

➤ Upon arriving at an emergency room, the person will be immediately evaluated. Life- or limb-threatening conditions will be treated first. Persons with conditions that are not life- or limb-threatening may have to wait.

When to call 911 ➤ The person's condition is life-threatening (for example, the person is having a heart attack or severe allergic reaction) ➤ The person's condition could become life-threatening on the way to the hospital ➤ Moving the person could cause further injury (for example, in case of a neck injury or motor vehicle accident) ➤ The person needs the skills or equipment of paramedics ➤ Traffic conditions or distance might cause a delay in getting the person to the hospital — MedlinePlus

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Power outages can be inconvenient, costly and even dangerous. Being prepared is especially important when wicked seasonal weather — such as hurricanes, thunderstorms, tornadoes and heat waves — are more likely to take a toll. No matter where you live, make sure your home and family are ready.

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Nearly 70 percent of U.S. adults who experience a power outage are saddled with costs, according to a recent Harris Interactive survey sponsored by Briggs & Stratton Corporation. Expenses include supply purchases, such as flashlights, portable generators and candles, property damage and replacing spoiled food. Additionally, your home may be uninhabitable in extreme weather.

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Prevent, detect, escape fires Who to call, where to go in case of an emergency Thousands of people die or are injured in home fires each year. Fires can happen in any home. Understanding how to prevent, detect early and escape fires can save lives and minimize injury and property loss.

Fire safety tips ➤ Install smoke detectors on each level of your home. Consider installing an automatic fire sprinkler system. ➤ Make sure there are two clear escape routes from each room and that everyone knows these escape routes and has practiced using them. ➤ Fire is unpredictable. Even though smoke detectors give you an early warning, and, thanks to your escape plan, you know exactly what to do, you still must be ready for the unexpected.

Fire survival tips Closed doors provide protection against heat and smoke, providing more time for escape. Make sure each person can hear smoke alarms, which should be installed in bedrooms and

throughout the house. ➤ Test doors before opening them. You can easily be overcome by heat, smoke or flames rushing into a room. During a fire, before opening any door along your escape route, feel it with the back of your hand. If the door is warm, use an alternate escape route. ➤ Use windows as alternate escape routes. If you are on the first or second floor, you can probably drop safely to the ground. Back out, feet first, on your stomach. Hold onto the window sill with both hands, lowering yourself as far as possible. Then drop to the ground, bending your knees to cushion your landing. Lower small children from windows before dropping out yourself. Lower a child as far as possible without risking falling out yourself and then drop

the child to the ground. If you go out first and the child refuses to jump, you can’t get back inside to help. If your window is more than two stories from the ground, you should not jump. Wait to be rescued. Stand at the window and wave a large, bright-colored cloth. Stuff clothes or towels to seal cracks under doors. ➤ Crawl low under smoke. During a fire, superheated air and toxic gases fill the room from the top down. Some toxic fumes settle in a layer near the floor. This leaves a “safety zone” of breathable air about 12 to 24 inches above the floor. ➤ If your clothes catch fire, stop, drop and roll. If your clothes start to burn, stop where you are. Drop to the ground. Cover your face with your hands. Roll over and over to smother the flames. — Reprinted with permission from "Fire in Your Home: Prevention & Survival"

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➤ Where: U.S. Highway 301 North ➤ Contact: (912) 764-8888 — Sheriff Lynn Anderson ➤ Uniform: Sage green and beige ➤ Patrol car: White with reflective green striping ➤ Tickets/fines: Paid at Bulloch County Sheriff's Office.

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Is your first aid kit complete? A well-stocked first aid kit is a handy thing to have. To be prepared for emergencies, keep a first aid kit in your home and in your automobile. Carry a first aid kit with you or know where you can find one when you are hiking, biking, camping or boating. Find out the location of first aid kits where you work. First aid kits come in many shapes and sizes. You can buy one from a drug store, the RedCross.org store, your local American Red Cross chapter may sell them, or you can make your own kit. Include any personal items, such as medications and emergency phone numbers, or other items your physician may suggest. Check the kit regularly. Make sure the flashlight batteries work. Check expiration dates and replace any used or out-of-date contents. The contents of a first aid kit can be dangerous in the hands of young children. Store

your first aid kit in a secure place out of the reach of young children. Here are suggestions for the contents of a first aid kit: ➤ Activated charcoal (use only if instructed by Poison Control Center) ➤ Adhesive tape ➤ Antiseptic ointment ➤ Band-Aids (assorted sizes) ➤ Blanket ➤ Cold pack ➤ Disposable gloves ➤ Gauze pads and roller gauze (assorted sizes) ➤ Hand cleaner ➤ Plastic Bags ➤ Scissors and Tweezers ➤ Small flashlight and extra batteries ➤ Syrup of Ipecac (use only if instructed by Poison Control Center) ➤ Triangular bandage — The American Red Cross

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Hurricane preparedness — be ready Two keys to weather safety are to prepare for the risks and to act on those preparations when alerted by emergency officials. These are essential pieces to the Weather-Ready Nation. Refer to the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Ready.gov/ hurricanes for comprehensive information on hurricane preparedness at home and in your community. Some highlights on how to prepare and take action are available below:

Gather information ➤ Know if you live in an evacuation area. Assess your risks and know your home's vulnerability to storm surge, flooding and wind. Understand National Weather Service forecast products and especially the meaning of NWS watches and warnings. ➤ Contact your local National Weather Service office and local government/ emergency management office. Find out what type of emergencies could occur and how you should respond.

Contacts ➤ Keep a list of contact information for reference.

➤ Local Emergency Management Office County Law ➤ Enforcement ➤ County Public Safety Fire/Rescue ➤ State, County and City/Town Government ➤ Local Hospitals ➤ Local Utilities ➤ Local American Red Cross ➤ Local TV Stations ➤ Local Radio Stations Your Property ➤ Insurance Agent

Risk analysis Online hazard and vulnerability assessment tools are available to gather information about your risks. ➤ Check your hazards risks with FEMA's Map Portal. ➤ Rate your flood risk with the FloodSmart.gov portal.

Plan and take action Everyone needs to be prepared for the unexpected. Your friends and family may not be together when disaster strikes. How will you find each other? Will you know if your children or parents

are safe? You may have to evacuate or be confined to your home. What will you do if water, gas, electricity or phone services are shut off?

Supplies kit Put together a basic disaster supplies kit and consider storage locations for different situations. Help community members do the same.

Emergency plans Develop and document plans for your specific risks. ➤ Be sure to plan for locations away from home ➤ Business owners and site locations should create Workplace Plans ➤ Make sure schools and daycares have School Emergency Plans ➤ Pet owners should have plans to care for their animals. The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention offer information on animal health impacts in evacuation shelters. ➤ Prepare your boat and be aware of marine safety if you are on or near the water.

Frontier Communications practices 'be prepared' for potentially severe summer weather Frontier Communications teams across the country are preparing for possibly severe summer weather. Their preparations include the following: ➤ Equipping fleet vehicles with extra fuel, fluids and lighting. ➤ Double-checking all safety equipment and supplies used by field technicians. ➤ Placing emergency network supplies throughout company facilities. ➤ Inventorying supplies needed for network restoral in the event of severe weather. In case of severe weather,

the company reminds customers and others of the following: ➤ Stay far away from any downed cables or power lines. Contact Frontier at (800) 921-8102 (business) or (800) 921-8101 (residential) to report any fallen telephone poles or cables. ➤ Make sure you can communicate in the event commercial power is lost. ➤ Customers who rely on cordless phones should consider plugging a corded phone directly into the wall. In the event of a power outage, corded phones still will

operate; cordless ones (e.g., VoIP) will not. If commercial power is unavailable, generators and batteries in Frontier’s central offices serve as a backup. Phone lines generally have enough power to allow a corded phone to function. It is best not to use phones during the actual storm. ➤ Customers’ voicemail boxes are protected within Frontier’s network and will continue to operate despite a power loss. ➤ Charge wireless devices such cellphones, laptops and tablets in advance of the severe weather.

Health and environment Follow guidelines to guard your community's health and protect the environment during and after the storm. ➤ Review the Centers for Disease Control's (CDC) health considerations before, during, and after a storm. ➤ Remember to follow the U.S. Food & Drug Administration's (FDA) food and water safety guidelines during disasters. Review the ➤ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) suggestions for health and environmental safety in disaster preparedness. — NOAA

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Wind Speed 74-95 mph 96-110 mph 111-130 mph 131-155 mph 155+ mph

Storm Surge 4-5 ft 6-8 ft 9-12 ft 13-18 ft Over 18 ft

Actual storm surge values may vary considerably depending on coastal configuration, slope of the ocean floor, and other factors.

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