112th Precinct Community Council

info on emergency preparedness taken from OEM READY NY

May 23, 2004

Here is some information taken from the READY NY guide of OEM NYC From their web site. For more of the city's information see WWW.NYC.gov

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVICE FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
Emergency preparedness is as simple as planning ahead. It?’s easy and inexpensive for anyone. Go over the checklists below with your household to determine how you can take control of an emergency.
Check and update your kits when you change your clocks during daylight-saving times. Make sure they are complete and ready to go.

Emergency Supply Kit Checklist

What to Have in Your Home
Keep enough supplies in your home to survive on your own for at least three days. If possible, keep these materials in an easily
accessible, separate container or special cupboard. You should indicate to your household members that these supplies are for
emergencies only.
One gallon of drinking water per person per day
Non-perishable, ready-to-eat canned foods and
manual can opener
First-aid kit, medications and prescriptions
Flashlight, battery-operated AM/FM radio and extra batteries
Whistle
One quart of unscented bleach or iodine tablets
(for disinfecting water ONLY if directed to do so by health officials) and eyedropper (for adding bleach to water)

Go Bag Checklist
What to Have in Your Hand
Every household should consider assembling a Go Bag ?–
a collection of items you may need in the event of an evacuation.
Each household member?’s Go Bag should be packed in a sturdy,
easy-to-carry container such as a backpack or suitcase on wheels. A Go Bag should be easily accessible if you have to
leave your home in a hurry. Make sure it is ready to go at all times of the year.
Copies of your important documents in a waterproof and portable container (insurance cards, birth certificates,
deeds, photo IDs, etc.)
Extra set of car and house keys
Credit and ATM cards and cash, especially in small
denominations. We recommend you keep at least $50-$100 on hand.
Bottled water and non-perishable food such as energy or granola bars
Flashlight, battery-operated AM/FM radio and extra
batteries. You can also buy wind-up radios that do not require batteries at retail stores.
Medication for at least one week and other essential personal items. Be sure to change medications before they expire. Keep a list of the medications each member
of your household takes and their dosages, or copies of all your prescription slips.
First-aid kit
Sturdy, comfortable shoes, lightweight raingear
and a mylar blanket
Contact and meeting place information for your household,
and a small regional map
Child care supplies or other special care items

Household Disaster Plan Checklist
What to Have in Your Head
Consider developing a disaster plan with your household members to prepare for what to do, how to find each other,
and how to communicate in an emergency.

Decide where your household will reunite after a
disaster. Identify two places to meet: one right outside your home and another outside your neighborhood, such as a library, community center or place of worship.
Make sure everyone knows the address and phone
number of your second meeting place.
Know and practice all possible exit routes from your home and neighborhood.
Designate an out-of-state friend or relative that household
members can call if separated during a disaster.
If New York City phone circuits are busy, this out-of-state
contact can be an important way of communicating
between household members. When local phone circuits
are busy, long-distance calls may be easier to make.
Account for everybody?’s needs, especially seniors, people
with disabilities and non-English speakers.
Practice your plan with all household members.
Ensure that household members have a copy of
your household disaster plan to keep in their wallets and backpacks.