Disaster plan

WHAT TO DO TO GET READY AND
THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU'LL NEED

At the time, in 1976 my home was a six-acre sugarcane plantation called "Diamond and Ruby" where I lived with two cats Friday and Guavaberry. All the Great Houses had wonderful names like that and have survived countless hurricanes.
I've lived through 2 hurricanes, named Frederick and David which devastated St.Croix in 1979. I then relocated stateside to San Diego, CA with my 2 cats. Imagine, the first thing that happened in my new home in San Diego was Mount St. Helen's blew up. Take my advice, this is what you need to know to get prepared and live through disasters.

8 THINGS TO KNOW

• School Disaster Plan
• Get your school involved with HAM RADIO Operation.
• Emergency Communication
• Hurricane Disaster Plan
• Earthquake Disasters
  
• What to do about Bird Flu
• Federal Government Disaster People, Agencies, Contacts to Know
• FORMULATE A RESPONSE PLAN - REPORT THE INCIDENT
• NIST SECURITY CONFIGURATION CHECK LIST

1. LEAVE TOWN

Train out, drive out, or fly out (if the planes are still taking off) and take your pets with you.

• Petfinder - Hurricane Katrina information
• ASPCA - Hurricane hotline
• The Humane Society of the United States
• What happens to the infected animals?
  Tulane National Primate Research Center, a cluster of Level-3 biological labs containing around 5,000 monkeys, most of which are housed in outdoor cages. According to an article in Tulane University Magazine, "The primary areas of focus today at the Tulane National Primate Research Center are infectious diseases, including biodefense related work, gene therapy, reproductive biology and neuroscience. The Tulane primate center is playing a key role in the federal strategic plan for biodefense research."

2. Go to high ground

You will not have any food, medicine, clean water, fuel, electricity, escape, clothes, ice, a roof over your head, disinfectant, bathroom, sleep, phone, cell phone, generator, gasoline, air conditioning, schools, tv, books, computer, email, internet, national guard, navy, police, income, insurance, a job . . .

Donate Computers or get a free one.

HUMOR:

 

A flood came and a man had to climb onto the roof of his house.   As the waters rose a neighbor in a rowboat appeared, and told him to get in. "No," replied the man on the roof, "the Lord will save me."  Then a firefighter appeared in a speedboat. "Climb in!" shouted the firefighter. "No," replied the man on the roof, "The Lord will save me." A helicopter appeared and the pilot shouted that he would lower a rope to the man on the roof. "No," replied the man on the roof, "the Lord will save me."   Eventually the man drowned and went to heaven, where he asked God why He hadn't helped him.   "I sent a neighbor, a firefighter, and helicopter," said God.  "What more do you want?"

"Somebody asked Bush what he thought about Roe v. Wade.  He said didn't care how people got out of New Orleans."

HOME
72 HOUR KIT

 

Get a "72-hour kit" in a backpack that could help you survive for 72 hours until rescued or able to return home. It should contain a change of clothes, important medications, food and water. If you google "72 hour kits" you will find lots of websites on how to make them or where to buy ready-made ones.

Your home 72-hour kit should contain at least the following items:

• One gallon of water per person per day. This means at least three gallons of water per person.
• Sufficient non-perishable food for three days. Ideally, these foods will be lightweight and high in energy. If you pack canned foods, remember a can opener!
• Prescription and non-prescription medications. Include a spare set of glasses, if you need them.
• Battery powered portable radio. This may be your only source of information during a disaster.
• First aid kit. The small camping kits work well. Remember to get enough supplies for the number of people who may be using them.
• Personal hygiene items.
• Clothing and bedding. A spare pair of socks and a space saver blanket would be a minimum.
• Special items such as baby needs or contact lens supplies, etc.
• Personal comfort items. Books, games, personal electronics, etc.

A Complete List

• Aluminum foil
• Antacid tablets
• Aspirin & non-aspirin pain relievers *
• Cash, spare change *
• Change of clothing *
• Chlorine bleach
• Comfort items – Books, cards, hard candy *
• Contact lens supplies or glasses, if needed *
• Disinfectant
• Food (see below for examples) *
• Maps - city and county
• Matches in weatherproof container *
• Mess kit-Disposable plates/utensils
• Needles and thread
• Paper and pencils/pens *
• Paper towels
• Personal hygiene items *
• Plastic garbage bags *
• Prescription drugs *
• Rain gear
• Signal flares
• Soap
• Sturdy shoes or boots *
• Toilet paper *
• Towels *

Food and Water Supply Examples per Person

• Apple Juice: 2 – 7.5 oz. cans (flip top)
• Granola Bars: 2 bars
• Mixed Fruit: 2 – 4.5 oz. cans
• Pork and Beans: 2 – 8 oz. cans
• Peanut Butter: One small jar
• Smoked or dried meats (beef-jerky)
• Tuna: 2 – 3.25 oz. cans
• Unsalted crackers: 4 oz.
• Bottled spring water: 3 gallons

Purchase Order/Donations

TOOLS:

• Adjustable wrench, 10in
• Bolt cutters
• Camp hatchet
• Chisel
• Claw hammer
• Crow bar, 18"
• Folding shovel
• Hacksaw & blades
• Nylon tool bag
• Pliers
• Screwdriver set
• Short handle sledge hammer

SUPPLIES:

• Battery operated radio *
• Can opener (non-electric)
• Candles
• Compass
• Duct tape
• Dust masks *
• Emergency solar blankets *
• Extra batteries
• First aid kit (complete)
• Flashlights *
• Leather palmed work gloves
• Lightsticks *
• Plastic Sheeting
• Rope, 100 ft x ½ in
• Safety glasses or goggles *
• Signal Flares
• Tarp
• Utility/camp knife
• Whistles *
• Wool blankets

* Every employee should have a kit that includes at least one each of these items

ADMINISTRATION KIT

Pack in a portable, weather-resistant container (backpacks work well):

• Personnel roster/phone numbers
• Disaster response manual and facility map
• First aid kit and manual
• Battery operated radio
• Master keys on neck lanyard
• 2-way radios/extra batteries
• 8 D cell and 16 AA batteries
• 4 whistles
• 4 flashlights
• 4 pairs of leather palmed gloves
• 4 pairs of safety glasses or goggles
• 4 emergency (solar) blankets
• 4 light sticks (8-12 hr.)
• 8 dust masks
• 2 rolls of 2" masking tape
• 1 roll of duct tape
• 1 box of 30 gallon garbage bags
• 2 rolls of toilet paper
• 1 roll of paper towels
• 1 small box of plastic cutlery
• Food and water supply *

* Food and Water Supply Examples One Person

• Apple Juice: 2 – 7.5 oz. cans (flip top)
• Granola Bars: 2 bars
• Mixed Fruit: 2 – 4.5 oz. cans
• Pork and Beans: 2 – 8 oz. cans
• Peanut Butter: One small jar
• Smoked or dried meats (beef jerky)
• Tuna: 2 – 3.25 oz. cans
• Unsalted crackers: 4 oz.
• Drinking water

Some other examples:

The Do-It-Yourself Emergency Management Guide!

DONATE TO CHARITY AND WHAT TO EXPECT

Southern California Earthquake Data Center
map of the region that features information on recent earthquakes in California and Nevada. Learn about the local faults and recent activity along each fault.

HUMOR:

 

A flood came and a man had to climb onto the roof of his house.   As the waters rose a neighbor in a rowboat appeared, and told him to get in. "No," replied the man on the roof, "the Lord will save me." 
Then a firefighter appeared in a speedboat. "Climb in!" shouted the firefighter. "No," replied the man on the roof, "The Lord will save me."
A helicopter appeared and the pilot shouted that he would lower a rope to the man on the roof. "No," replied the man on the roof, "the Lord will save me."
Eventually the man drowned and went to heaven, where he asked God why He hadn't helped him.   "I sent a neighbor, a firefighter, and helicopter," said God.  "What more do you want?"

"Somebody asked Bush what he thought about Roe v. Wade. 
He said didn't care how people got out of New Orleans.