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Family Emergency Procedure
Suggestions for a Portable 72-Hour Kit
List of Basic Medical/First Aid Supplies
Emergency Procedures for Home Electrical Circuits
Emergency Control of Natural Gas
Sheltering in Place

Family Emergency Procedure

In case of an emergency and the family is separated, the family should have a plan that will reunite the various family members. Location sites should be selected adjacent to the family home, at a neighbors, in the neighborhood, and in the community to allow for various levels of emergencies.

Suggestions for a Portable 72-Hour Kit

Water:	1 Gallon (8 lbs.) per person per day for 3 days (8 drops chlorine bleach per gallon)
Food:	Minimal or Non-cook, Lightweight, Palatable, Can Opener, Cooking and Eating Utensils
Clothing:	1 Change, Extra Shoes, Raingear, Adequate Winter Wear Bedding: Sleeping Bags, Blankets Personal
Hygiene:	Including Feminine Hygiene and Baby Items
Sanitation:	Airtight Bucket or Porta-Pottie, Toilet Paper, Newspaper, Soap, Towel, Disinfectant, Trash Bags, Bleach
First Aid Kit:	Personal Medications
Shelter:	Tent or Tarp, Rope 1/4* x 36*
Tools:	Pocket Knife, Small Tools, Ax, Pointed Shovel
Light:	Flashlight, Batteries, Candles, Matches
Communication:	Radio, Batteries, 1 'Whistle Per Person
Fuel:	For Cooking, Light, Heat
Important Papers:	Wills, Testaments, Stocks, Securities, Titles, Certificates, Insurance, Current Family Pictures, ID. Cards & Tags, Inventory of Household Items, Pencil & Paper, Maps, Phone Numbers, Emergency Manual, Car Keys, House Keys, Books
Money:	Cash and Charge Remember: Keep car gas tank at least half full!

List of Basic Medical/First Aid Supplies

	1.	A well-supplied First Aid Kit must be tailored to the individual needs of your family. Existing health problems in the family, for example, heart disorders, diabetes, serious allergies, asthma, or ulcer, may make it necessary to include specific medicines in your First Aid Kit. It is also necessary to consider the ages of family members.
	2.	Elderly members of the family may have special needs.
	3.	Infants or small children within the family may need items such as baby oil, etc.
	4.	Should a member of the family be pregnant, you must provide your First Aid Kit with supplies for emergency childbirth and the after-care of the mother and infant.
	5.	In addition to special items dictated by your specific family needs and ages, the following is a basic list of medical and first aid supplies recommended for all. You are urged to discuss this basic list, as well as your special needs, with your physician so that he or she may advise you of specific medications to purchase, provide you with any needed prescriptions, inform you regarding how to use the medicines, how to store them and storage life of each medication so that they may be stored and rotated without significant deterioration, and counsel you regarding quantities you will need.

	AT LEAST ONE ADULT MEMBER OF EVERY FAMILY SHOULD BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE FOUR MAIN FIRST AID FUNCTIONS:
		AIRWAY- BREATHING-CIRCULATION - SHOCK
	ALL ARE LIFE THREATENING AND SHOULD BE ACTED ON QUICKLY IN AN EMERGENCY

List of Basic First Aid Supplies

	1.	First Aid Manual
	2.	Antiseptic Solution - Iodine compounds such as Chlorhexidine. (Ask your druggist for these.) *NOTE: Do not use mercurochrome or merthiolate.*
	3.	Neosporin
	4.	Antiseptic Soap
	5.	Normal Saline Solution - One teaspoon table salt to 1 pint water
	6.	Water Purification - for each gallon of water, use 4 purification tables, or 12 drops of Tincture of Iodine, or B drops of liquid chlorine bleach. If water is cloudy, double these amounts.
	7.	Rubbing Alcohol - 70%
	8.	Aspirin Tablets
	9.	Acetaminophen Tablets (Tylenol)
	10.	Diarrhea Medicine
	11.	Nausea Medication - such as Etnetrol
	12.	Petroleum Jelly
	13.	Thermometer
	14.	Tweezers
	15.	Scissors
	16.	Safety Pins - assorted sizes
	17.	Measuring Spoon
	18.	Matches - in waterproof case
	19.	Paper Drinking Cups - for administering liquids
	20.	Heavy String
	21.	Small Splints - popsicle sticks, tongue depressors, etc.
	22.	Band-Aids - assorted sizes
	23.	Cotton - sterile, absorbent
	24.	Gauze Rolls- 2 in, 3 in, and 4 in
	25.	Dressings- 4 x 4 in., sterile
	26.	Tape Roll- 2 in. wide(Micropore tape, Paper tape, or Adhesive tape)
	27.	3 Triangular Bandages (slings) -40 in.
	28.	Sanitary Napkins - can be used for pressure dressings
	29.	Elastic Bandage
	30.	Sewing Needles
	31.	Disposable Diapers - can be used for dressings or for splint padding
	32.	Insect Repellent
	33.	Caladryl
	34.	Syrup of Ipecac
	35.	Individual Medical Needs

Care and Maintenance of First Aid Supplies

Medicines in your emergency supplies should be carefully labeled with the name of the medicine, directions for use, and necessary warnings (i.e., POISON, "External Use Only, etc.). These labels should be clearly visible. All stored medicines should be placed out of reach of children, packed so as to prevent breakage, and stored in a cool, dry place. Best storage temperature should be below 70, but above freezing. Rotation of medical and emergency supplies is strongly urged to prevent waste due to deterioration and to eliminate the danger of using outdated medications.

Emergency Procedures for Home Electrical Circuits

Familiarize yourself and your family with the location of the electrical breaker panel.

Turn off breakers for areas of concern.

Main breaker may be shut off if in doubt.

In cases of basement flooding:

a.	Think before stepping in any water.
b.	A shock hazard may exist even in an inch of water if an extension cord connection is on the floor.
c.	If the electrical panel is upstairs, shut off all circuits.
d.	If the electrical panel is in the basement, determine whether it can be reached on dry ground. If not refer to the next step.

Check your house electrical meter. If it is on your home there may be a main disconnect switch (breaker) next to it. If the meter is on an underground service, it may be in front of your home; but there should be a main breaker where the line enters the home. Shut it off!

Emergency Control of Natural Gas

	1.	Check house piping and appliances for damage.
	2.	Check for fires or fire hazards.
	3.	Do not use matches, lighters or other open flames. Â
	4.	Do not operate electrical switches, appliances or battery-operated devices if natural gas leaks are suspected. This could create sparks that could ignite gas from broken lines. Â
	5.	If gas line breakage is suspected, shut off the gas at the meter. This should be done, however, only if there is a strong smell of natural gas or if you hear gas escaping.
	6.	Wear heavy shoes in all areas near broken glass or debris. Keep your head and face protected from falling debris.
	7.	Turn on a battery-operated radio (if no gas leaks are found) or car radio to receive disaster instructions.
	8.	Do not used your telephone except in extreme emergency situations.

Sheltering in Place

What is In-Place Sheltering?

In-Place Sheltering simply means staying inside your home, business or other facility, or seeking shelter in the nearest available building.

In-Place Sheltering keeps you inside a more protected area during an accidental release of toxic chemicals, or emergencies involving hazardous materials where air quality may be threatened.

When Should You In-Place Shelter?

Local authorities are responsible for issuing orders for In-Place Sheltering during chemical or hazardous material emergencies.

You may receive notice directly from Police, Fire and Emergency Management Officials or through radio and television broadcast.

An emergency vehicle going through your Area with a Hi -Lo Siren sounding continuously means an emergency situation may exist in your area. You should immediately tune to your local Emergency Alert System (EAS) for more information. The primary EAS station for Cache County is KVNU 610 AM.

Emergency information, including steps to be taken, will be broadcast continuously until the emergency is over.

In-Place Sheltering In Your Home

If possible, bring pets inside.
Close and lock all doors and windows to the outside
Turn off all heating/air conditioning systems, and switch inlets or vents to the "closed" position.
Close all fireplace dampers.
Seal gaps around window-type air conditioners, fireplace dampers, doors and windows with tape, plastic sheeting, wax paper, aluminum wrap, or other material.
Seal all bathroom exhaust fans or grills, range vents, dryer vents, and all other openings, as much as possible.
Close drapes and/or shades covering windows. Stay away from windows and doors.
Remain inside until you are informed directly by Police, Fire and Emergency Management Officials or through radio broadcasts, that it is safe to leave.
If time does not permit you to seal the entire home, close all exterior doors and windows and as many internal doors as possible, then move to a room that can be easily sealed and seal that room as advised.

In-Place Sheltering in Your Workplace

In addition to the directions listed for your home, you should take the following steps:

Ensure that all ventilation systems are set to 100 percent re-circulation so that no outside air is drawn into the building.
If 100 percent re-circulation is not possible, ventilation systems should be turned off.
Minimize use of elevators as they tend to "pump" air in and out of a building while moving up and down.
Again, remain inside until you receive notice from Police, Fire and Emergency Management Officials, or through radio or TV broadcasts, that it is safe to leave.

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