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Disaster Preparedness Plans Guide

This document provides preparedness plans for various disasters including fire, tsunami, typhoon, floods, and earthquakes. It outlines key supplies to have on hand like drinking water, food, medications, flashlights and batteries, important documents, and cash. It also stresses the importance of having evacuation routes and plans mapped out for each disaster type, securing the home beforehand when possible, and knowing where to find safe shelter and information sources during and after the event. Key actions include going over plans with family, securing hazardous items, turning off utilities when advised, sheltering in safe areas away from glass, and checking for damages after shaking stops.

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Disaster Preparedness Plans Guide

This document provides preparedness plans for various disasters including fire, tsunami, typhoon, floods, and earthquakes. It outlines key supplies to have on hand like drinking water, food, medications, flashlights and batteries, important documents, and cash. It also stresses the importance of having evacuation routes and plans mapped out for each disaster type, securing the home beforehand when possible, and knowing where to find safe shelter and information sources during and after the event. Key actions include going over plans with family, securing hazardous items, turning off utilities when advised, sheltering in safe areas away from glass, and checking for damages after shaking stops.

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Write the possible outcomes on the - Assemble 

supplies,  Drinking water –


circle using the graphic organizer below. Fill clean containers, Food that requires
Fill in the blanks with your preparedness no refrigeration or cooking, Medications
plan. and first aid supplies, Important
Fire disaster documents, Flash lights/Extra batteries,
-  On a floor plan of your house, indicate and cash
two escape routes from each room in - With your family, go over flood plans
case of fire. Select a secure outside area and decide where you will reunite if you
where you can meet up after escaping a become separated.
fire.  - Make a plan for your pets.
- Keep lighters and matches in a cabinet
that is secured, up high and away from Tsunami
children. Children may play with - Check your home and property for any
matches and lighters if they are not kept potential flooding hazards.
out of their reach because they are - Make sure your family has an
interested by fire. emergency plan in place as well as a
- Keep the area around the stove neat portable emergency kit in the form of a
and free of anything that could catch backpack.
fire, including towels, clothing, curtains, - Track the tsunami's movement and
bags, boxes, and other appliances. When keep an eye out for any warnings or
your focus is diverted, combustible guidance from local authorities. When
things around stoves may quickly catch the first tsunami strikes, if you are safe,
fire. stay still until the authorities say
- have a small lock box for documents, everything is safe.
If you need to leave, you may take your - Be aware of dangers including
documents with you because they are drowning from flowing water or
portable. hypothermia from chilly water.

Typhoon Earthquake
- Secure your home, close the storm - Make a plan for your family's
shutters, and bring any outdoor items protection during an earthquake that
inside or secure them. If directed, turn includes your pets.
off utilities like the electricity. - Determine safe areas in each room of
- During the typhoon, stay inside and your house, understand the risk of
keep your distance from glass doors and earthquakes in your area, and take the
windows. necessary precautions to keep safe.
- For information, turn on the radio or - Drop, Cover, and Hold On
television and keep your weather radio -  Identify Your Home's Potential
close at hand. Weaknesses
- Make sure there is water available for - if you need to go, you can take your
sanitary purposes. documents with you because they are
portable if you keep them in a compact
Floods lock box.
-Prepare a family evacuation strategy. - After the Shaking Stops Check for
Discover whether your home is in a Damages and Injuries Needing
flood-prone location and whether the Immediate Attention
water level on your property is above or
below the flood stage. Elevate your
electric panel, water heater, and stove.

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