HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2019-05-02, Page 10May 5 - May 11
Nancy Michie,
Administrator Clerk-Treasurer/Alternate CEMC
Municipality of Morris-Turnberry
Marty Bedard, Fire Chief
Municipality of
Huron East
Dave Renner, Fire Chief
Municipality
of Central Huron
Carson Lamb,
Township of North Huron
Clerk/Health & Safety Coordinator
PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2019.
This page is sponsored by the following:
Dave Clarke
CEMC - Emergency Manager
County of Huron
Evacuation
Some emergency situations, such as a
hazardous materials incident, will require you
to evacuate the area so you are removed from
danger. If you are advised by local authorities to
evacuate, listen carefully to the instructions
provided to make sure the evacuation order
applies to you.
A decision to evacuate is made to save lives
— do not ignore it!
Take your Grab and Go Bag and follow any
additional instructions provided by emergency
responders. Remember to take your pets with
you!
Shelter-in-Place
Sheltering-in-Place is the practice of remaining
safely indoors during an outdoor release of a
hazardous substance. It has been shown to be
the most effective response during the first few
hours of a substance release where the public
would be at higher risk outdoors.
A decision to Shelter-in-Place is made to
save lives — do not ignore it!
• Go inside immediately and bring pets with you
• Close all doors and windows
• Shut down furnace, A/C and exhaust fans
or vents
• Close fireplace dampers
• Seal doors and windows and place wet towel
at base of doors
• Monitor media for updates
• If you must travel outside, cover your nose
and mouth with a wet towel
Home Emergency
Survival Kit
• Non-perishable food items.
Canned food such as soups, stews, baked beans,
pasta, meat, fish, fruit. Crackers and biscuits, honey,
peanut butter, jam
• Manual can opener (bottle opener)
• Bottled water. 4L per person per day. (2 for drinking
and 2 for hygiene and washing)
• Crank or battery-operated radio
• Flashlight with batteries
• Candles and matches (lighter)
• Family First Aid kit
• Personal hygiene items (toilet paper, feminine products,
hand sanitizer, etc.)
• Pocket knife or multi-tool
• Whistle
• Cash (small bills and change)
• Special needs items for babies, pets, elderly (as required)
• Garbage bags and zip-lock bags
• Duct tape
• Copies of important papers (insurance, medications,
family contacts, etc.)
• Emergency document holder
• Spare phone or tablet charger
NOTE: Consume and replace water and canned
goods annually
Supplies for Your Family for 72 Hours