The Times Advocate, 2008-05-07, Page 2020
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Wednesday, May 7, 2008
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DEVELOPING AN EMERGENCY PLAN
Meet with family members to develop an emergency plan,
and regularly conduct drills to practice your plan.
• Become aware of emergency situations that can occur
in your area.
• Learn your community evacuation plan - refer to Huron County
website and call your municipality
• Determine safe rooms to use for shelter in your home
• Post emergency phone numbers by the phone.
During an emergency only use the phone if someone needs
immediate assistance.
• Teach children their address and phone number.
• Note special assistance needed by people with disabilities.
• Prepare for family health needs
(medication, medical supplies, etc.)
• Plan not to leave pets behind. Locate a local shelter.
Remember farm animals too.
• Learn basic CPR and First Aid
• Establish a meeting place if family is separated in an emergency.
• Find out school/daycares emergency procedures
during severe weather.
FLOODING
• Tune into local radio stations
• Stay away from flood waters
Do not attempt to walk, drive or swim through floodwaters.
• If flood waters are high allow them to flow freely into basement.
• Do not stack sandbags against house.
This adds pressure and can cause damage.
• Do not drink tap water.
• Move valuables to higher floors.
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Tune into your local stations for more
information in time of emergencies:
Radio - Wingham: AM920 CKNX
FM101.7 The One
FM94.5 The Bull
Kincardine: FM95.5 CIYN The Coast
London: FM96
Television: Wingham A Channel
London A Channel
Bluewater Cable TV
Wightman Telecom Maitland Cable TV
PLAN FOR POWER OUTAGES
Power could be out during an emergency. Take some precautions
in case the hydro goes out. Be sure to have a radio, a light source
and a heat source.
PLAN FOR SPECIAL NEEDS
People with medical devices, such as pain pumps, oxygen or dial-
ysis, depend on a power supply. Cheryl Yost, of the Stratford
General Hospital, advises these people to discuss how they can pre-
pare themselves for a power outage with their health care provider.
PREPARE AN EMERGENCY KIT
Families can also create their personal emergency kits together.
Filled with emergency food, clothing, a flashlight and a radio, the
kits are invaluable in an emergency. Be sure your emergency kit
and water supply will last for at least three days.
Collect enough supplies to sustain yourself until additional help
and supplies arrive.
Store the items for your emergency kit in a bag which will be easy
to carry if you are evacuated.
Most importantly, be sure everyone in the family knows where the
emergency kit is kept.
SCHOOL CHILDREN
DO NOT attempt to pick your children up at their school. School
staff will be informed of an emergency and the safety of your chil-
dren will be top priority. Media will inform you, of where to pick up
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Please be sure to help disabled and elderly citizens in the commu-
nity. Assist them in the event of evacuation by giving them rides to
shelters, and helping them to pack a bag.
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