Huron Expositor, 2006-05-03, Page 19The Huron
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FOOD
LI Canned food such as soups, stews, baked beans, pasta,
meat, poultry, fish, vegetables, fruits
❑ Crackers and biscuits
❑ Honey, peanut butter, syrup, jam, salt and pepper, sugar,
instant coffee
DRINKING WATER
❑ At least one litre per person per day
LI Remember to include enough water for your pet
Plan For Power
Outages
Power could be out during an emergency.
People should take some precautions
in case the hydro goes out. Be sure to have a radio,
a light source and a heat source.
It's good to have an alternate means of cooking.
Have a plan to live with no electricity.
WATCH OUT!
Your safety is yourfarsl priority during an
en ng ncy. 2uur mute to medical personitd
may be blocked. If the emergency has
caused strrtral injuries jour access to
medical tare may be delayed.
TAKE THESE PRECAUTIONS DURING AN
EMERGENCY TO ENSURE YOUR SAFETY.
• Barbecues and c xrkstoyes are designed for cooking outside.
During an emergency, it's wise to keep them outside.
Barbecues, ccx>kstoves and kerosene lamps release dangerous
fumes which can overcome you if they are used indoors where
there is little ventilation. Keep in mind that you won't know if
fumes have reached a dangerous level. During a power outage
SILLS HOME HARDWARE
Home
• For Smoke Detectors
• New Fire Extinguishers & Recharging Depot
• Replacement Batteries
• Fire Escape Ladders
69 Main St., Seaforth (519)527-1620
POOLS & SPORTS
POLRRIS Sales & Service
234 MAIN ST. N.. SEAFORTH 519-527-0104
Box Furniture
& Floor Coverings
Main St., Seaforth 519-527-0680
only battery operated smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
will be functioning.
• Learn ttow to connect your generator lxibre you rued to use it.
Although generators make dealing with an ettetgency a little
easier, they can be a danger if they arc not hooked up properly.
If it is wired into the municipal wires, linemen working to
restore power can be electrocuted.
Linemen do not know if a generator is in use and
Will assume the lines are dead during a power outage.
• If there is a power outage, turn off the main switch. Unplug
and turn off the appliances. Also turn off the water tap
connected to your washing machine and dishwasher. when the
power is restored, plug in only the most essential appliances,
leaving other items for a few hours.
FUNERAL HOME
87 Goderich St. W., Seaforth 519-527-1390
Agent for Stratford Memorials Ltd.
www.whitneyribeyfuneralhome.com
Janet's
Country Donut Cafe
Main St., South, Seaforth
519-527-2551
Be Prepared! Discuss
Emergency Plans With
Your Family.
(519) 527-0160
FOR OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS
❑ Prescription medication
❑ Extra eye glasses
O Keep at least one week's supply of medication in
your emergency kit and include copies of prescriptions
for your medicine and glasses
EQUIPMENT
0 Knives, forks, spoons
❑ Disposable cups and plates
D Manual can opener, bottle opener
❑ Fuel stove and fuel
(follow manufacturer's instructions)
Don't use a barbecue indoors
❑ Waterproof matches and plastic garbage bags
For additional information please contact
Marty Bedard
Fire Chief
Community Emergency Management
Coordinator
72 Main St., S.
Seaforth
Tel: 519 527-0160
Fax: 5 I 9 527-2561
email: mbedard@huroneast.com
www.huroneast com
PREPARE NOW,
LEARN HOW!
It is Emergency Preparedness Week!
Are you Ready?
Corporation of County of Huron
County Emergency Management
Coordinator
Gary Wood, BSc., CEMC
Tel 519-482-5119 ext. 2330 Fax 519-482-7820
Email gwood@huroncounty.ca
Website: www.huroncounty.ca
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