{"id":2135,"date":"2016-07-25T20:19:49","date_gmt":"2016-07-25T20:19:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/?p=2135"},"modified":"2016-07-25T20:19:49","modified_gmt":"2016-07-25T20:19:49","slug":"emergency-preparedness-plans-and-what-you-should-have-in-your-kit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/emergency-preparedness-plans-and-what-you-should-have-in-your-kit\/","title":{"rendered":"Emergency Preparedness Plans and What You Should Have in Your Kit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/emergency-checklist-155667998.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3487\" src=\"http:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/emergency-checklist-155667998-300x199.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/emergency-checklist-155667998-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/emergency-checklist-155667998-453x300.jpg 453w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/emergency-checklist-155667998.jpg 509w\" alt=\"emergency checklist-155667998\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" \/><\/a>Disasters can occur unexpectedly but being prepared can lessen the effect of damages and the chances of accidents. Developing an emergency plan and creating a kit for your household is the best way to prepare for disasters.<\/p>\n<p>When forming an emergency plan get the entire family or those who live in your home involved. Here is a checklist for things to consider:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ensure that contact information for family and loved ones is up to date<\/li>\n<li>Designate safe spaces where everyone can meet<\/li>\n<li>Locate emergency shelters in your community<\/li>\n<li>Assign responsibilities to each member of your household<\/li>\n<li>Choose an emergency contact person outside of your immediate area<\/li>\n<li>Create an evacuation plan and practice evacuating your home at least twice a year<\/li>\n<li>If you have pets, keep a list of pet-friendly hotels and shelters in your neighborhood<\/li>\n<li>Remind everyone to register with the American Red Cross\u2019 Safe and Well website or call 800-RED-CROSS after a disaster. Enrolling will allow concerned loved ones to know that you are safe, by searching the list.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition to having an emergency plan, it is vital that you put together an emergency preparedness kit. A few suggested items to include are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Water- at least one gallon per person for each day , lasting two weeks<\/li>\n<li>Non- perishable food<\/li>\n<li>Flashlights<\/li>\n<li>Batteries<\/li>\n<li>Sanitary and personal hygiene Items<\/li>\n<li>Copies of important documents, such as ID\u2019s, birth certificates, medical information, proof of address and insurance<\/li>\n<li>Cell phones and chargers<\/li>\n<li>Extra cash in small bills<\/li>\n<li>Medications<\/li>\n<li>Multipurpose tools<\/li>\n<li>Battery-powered and two-way radios<\/li>\n<li>Blankets<\/li>\n<li>Maps<\/li>\n<li>Emergency contact information cards<\/li>\n<li>Spare set of house and car keys<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you need assistance in making an emergency plan, City programs such as Ready New York provide ready-made templates, where you can fill in important information. Templates also include resources from utility companies, city and federal emergency departments. Please visit<a href=\"https:\/\/www1.nyc.gov\/assets\/em\/downloads\/pdf\/myemergencyplan_english.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www1.nyc.gov\/assets\/em\/downloads\/pdf\/myemergencyplan_english.pdf<\/a> to create a plan.<\/p>\n<p class=\"disclaimer\">All content of this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Please consult a medical professional before adopting any of the suggestions on this page.   You must never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment based upon any content of this newsletter.<strong>  PROMPTLY CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR CALL 911 IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.<\/strong> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Disasters can occur unexpectedly but being prepared can lessen the effect of damages and the chances of accidents. Developing an emergency plan and creating a kit for your household is the best way to prepare for disasters. 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