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Your Council has established a comprehensive emergency plan
to deal with a major disaster, caused by a lengthy power blackout, an extreme
storm involving snow, rain and wind, or a major accident/incident. The Fire Department,
the Community Patrol, the Public Works Department, the Recreation Department,
the Town Hall employees, and a Coordinator together form (along with the S.Q.)
your Emergency Measures Services. The Town also has a volunteer-run telephone
chain network.
Part of any emergency preparedness involves the citizens themselves
taking precautionary measures to ensure their own well-being in the event of a
disaster which may disrupt their daily lives. You should have an emergency plan,
including a home escape plan. You should be prepared to take care of yourself
and your family for a minimum of 72 HOURS. To that end, you should prepare an
EMERGENCY KIT containing most of the following:
BATTERY-POWERED or WIND-UP RADIO, with spare batteries
FLASHLIGHTS, with spare batteries
BLANKETS or SLEEPING BAGS (one per person)
WATER for 3 DAYS - at least two litres of water per person
per day
FOOD for 3 DAYS - such as canned foods, energy bars, and
dried foods
INFANT FORMULA
MANUAL CAN OPENER
SMALL STOVE and FUEL (never use a barbecue indoors)
FIRST-AID KIT
CANDLES and MATCHES/LIGHTERS
SET of KEYS for the CAR and HOUSE
BASIC TOOLS (hammer, pliers, wrench, screwdrivers, work gloves,
etc.)
WHISTLE (to attract attention)
SOME CASH in SMALL BILLS and CHANGE for PAYPHONES
CELL PHONE or push-button/dial PHONE for power failures.
IMPORTANT PERSONAL DOCUMENTS and IDENTIFICATION
CLOTHING and SHOES (spare set)
PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS
TOILET PAPER and OTHER PERSONAL CARE and HYGIENE SUPPLIES
PLASTIC GARBAGE BAGS
UP-TO-DATE FIRE EXTINGUISHER and SMOKE DETECTOR(S)
FIREWOOD
GENERATOR (especially for sump pumps)
Plan, also, for your family’s specific needs, such as
extra provisions for:
*Babies and young children- diapers, etc.
*Children- a few small toys, books, cards or games
*Elderly people-medical necessities
*Pets- dog/cat food, shelter
*Your automobile-small emergency kit
In the event of an emergency, listen to authorities and follow
their directions. Your cooperation will make it easier to help everyone in need.
It is to our mutual benefit if we are all well prepared for any emergency situation.
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