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Emergency Preparedness Info
04/24/2019 - B'More Prepared (PLAN 9) - a nine step plan with a simple guide to the nine essential items to help you shelter-in-place in the event of an emergency.
1. Water - Bottled water. One gallon per day per person per day for drinking & sanitation. Keep the water in a cool, dark place & change to a fresh supply every six months.
2. Food - Nonperishable food. A supply of 3-5 days of food per person. Have ready-to-eat canned meat, fruit & vegetables. Have canned or boxed juices, powdered milk & soup, crackers, granola & trail mix.
3. Clothes - Have one change of clothes & footwear per person. Consider packing blankets, rain gear & outerwear in case of inclement weather.
4. Medications - Have 3 days worth of any prescription medicines you're taking. Be sure to note the expiration date so that you don't keep them past their date.
5. Flashlight - Keep a bright flashlight in case there's no electric power. Consider getting a lantern-style light for hands-free use. Don't use candles! They're a fire hazard & are easy to lose track of when the lights come back on.
6. Can Opener - Make sure it's a manual can opener in case there's no electric power. Consider buying items with a pull-top opening. You won't need a can opener at all!
7. Radio - A battery-powered radio for listening to news & weather. Consider buying a crank-operated or a solar-powered radio. Don't forget to get extra batteries! Buy them in advance in case they're in short supply.
8. Hygiene Items - Have the basics like soap, toilet paper & a toothbrush. Moist towelettes can be useful for quick sanitation.
9. First Aid - Have basics items such as antiseptic, gloves, bandages & non-prescription. You can buy a pre-made kit at most pharmacies or grocery stores.
For more information about emergency preparedness, contact some of the following organizations:
American Red Cross - www.redcross.org
Centers for Disease Control (US-CDC) - www.cdc.gov
Disaster Help - www.disasterhelp.gov
Federal Emergency management Agency (FEMA) www.fema.gov
US Dept of Homeland Security (US-DHS) www.ready.gov
Baltimore City Mayor's Office of Emergency Management - Sign Up for Emergency Alerts
https://emergency.baltimorecity.gov/bmore-alert
10a. Eton SOLARLINK FR370 Emergency Preparedness Radio with NOAA Weather Alert and USB Cell Phone Dump Charging feature https://etoncorp.com
10b. ETON FR370 Owners/User Manual (https://etoncorp.com) - https://manualmachine.com/eton/fr370/356579-user-manual/
11a. ETON Scorpion II Multi-Powered Emergency Radio with built -in flashlight (https://etoncorp.com)- https://etoncorp.com/products/scorpion-ii .
11b. ETON Scorpion II Owners/Users Manual (https://etoncorp.com) - https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2407/2229/files/ScorpionII_NA_031215_LoRes.pdf?9762196610585182480
11c. ETON Scorpion II Technical Specification Datasheet (https://etoncorp.com) - https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2407/2229/files/SpecSheet_EtonNA_ScorpionII_082615LR.pdf?18304495891828989365
12. XLN's model #XLN-288 Emergency Radio Flashlight, XLN-288DUS Crank Dynamo AM/FM Radio with Flashlight Hand Cranking Rechargeable Emergency Flashlights for Camping Outdoor Hiking Climbing https://www.amazon.com/Emergency-Flashlight-XLN-288DUS-Rechargeable-Flashlights/dp/B072MB3N5N/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
13. Vector VEC172WB Stormtracker Crank Weather Alert Radio/Flashlight
http://www.foreandaftmarine.com/641-VEC172WB.htm
14. ETON "AXIS" Model # RCPT300W Emergency Radio https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2407/2229/files/Axis_NA_Manual_051011_0.pdf?2394194086751923075
Flooding Information -
Go to FloodSmart.gov to determine if your area is at low, moderate, or high risk of flooding, and determine your need for flood insurance.
Protect your family and property from flooding.
Store important papers (e.g., deeds, birth certificates, etc.) in a safe place; and create password-protected digital copies.
Fix an emergency kit/“go-bag,” including basic supplies (e.g., medicines, cash, water, food, first-aid kit, etc.) that can help sustain you and your family for at least 3 to 10 days. See the attached files (Emergency Supply Checklist, Individuals with Disabilities Emergency Supply List, Seniors Emergency Supply List, Pet Owners Emergency Supply List) for recommended supplies. Think about how today’s current events can affect your emergency needs.
Learn evacuation routes, and an alternate location to stay.
Record contact information for your family and other important people/offices, such as doctors, medical facilities. Identify someone outside your household as a central point of contact with whom you all can relay/share information about your status.
If you are in an area prone to hurricane watches or warnings, visit Ready.gov’s “Hurricanes” Web page to ensure you know what to do before, during, and after a hurricane.
Visit Ready.gov’s “Severe Weather” Web page to know what to do during tornadoes, floods, and other emergencies.
Get the FEMA Mobile App for emergencies (at https://www.fema.gov/mobile-app). The app offers alerts from the National Weather Service and safety tips for weather events and other disasters. The app also allows you to locate open emergency shelters and disaster recovery centers in your area.
Sign up for other emergency alerts and local public alerts/warnings for emergency-related information pertinent to your local area.
Keep a battery-operated/or hand crank radio and an All Hazards NOAA Weather Radio so you can stay informed on coming storms and other hazards; this is important for power outages or in the event you are unable to use your mobile phone.
Record contact information for your family and other important people/offices, such as doctors, medical facilities. Identify someone outside your household as a central point of contact with whom you all can relay/share information about your status.
If you are in an area prone to hurricane watches or warnings, visit Ready.gov’s “Hurricanes” Web page to ensure you know what to do before, during, and after a hurricane.
Visit Ready.gov’s “Severe Weather” Web page to know what to do during tornadoes, floods, and other emergencies.
Get the FEMA Mobile App for emergencies (at https://www.fema.gov/mobile-app). The app offers alerts from the National Weather Service and safety tips for weather events and other disasters. The app also allows you to locate open emergency shelters and disaster recovery centers in your area.
Sign up for other emergency alerts and local public alerts/warnings for emergency-related information pertinent to your local area.
Keep a battery-operated/or hand crank radio and an All Hazards NOAA Weather Radio so you can stay informed on coming storms and other hazards; this is important for power outages or in the event you are unable to use your mobile phone.
Record contact information for your family and other important people/offices, such as doctors, medical facilities. Identify someone outside your household as a central point of contact with whom you all can relay/share information about your status.
Hurricane season is here! Get yourself and your family prepared! Encourage your friends and neighbors to get prepared too! Get more readiness tips and information at Ready.gov’s “Be Informed” Web page.
NOTES:
*Per the National Weather Service: Hurricane season for the Atlantic Basin (the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico) as well as for Central Pacific Ocean is from 1 June to 30 November. Guam, the Northern Marianas and Micronesia experience typhoons all year round but the main season in July through November with a peak from mid-August to mid-September. The eastern Pacific hurricane season officially runs from 15 May through 30 November
On May 21, 2020, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its initial outlook for the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season. In addition to the Atlantic hurricane season outlook, NOAA has also issued seasonal hurricane outlooks for the Eastern and Central Pacific basins.
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