What To Do Immediately After the Disaster

1. Check for injuries and administer First Aid.
2. Check for and extinguish small fires.
3. Check emergency supplies.
4. Shut off gas if a hissing sound or the smell of natural gas is noticed.
5. Shut off water if a broken water pipe is suspected.
6. Shut off electricity if sparking is seen or the smell of burnt insulation is detected.
7. Check house, roof and chimney for damage. Evacuate to safety outdoors if safety of house is in doubt.
8. Turn on portable battery operated radio to listen for advisories.
9. Check neighbors for injuries.
10. Begin clean up efforts within home.
11. Round up pets and bring them inside.

Escape Routes

Develop an escape route for your home. Sketch a floor plan of your home that includes the following:

• an outdoor meeting place
• exits such as doors
• secondary exits such as windows
• safe spots in each room
• location of emergency supplies
• location of fire extinguishers
• location of smoke detectors
• location of utility shut off values (gas, electric and water)

If Trapped...

1. Stop any bleeding with direct pressure, elevation or indirect pressure.
2. The human body can generally survive up to three days without water.
3. Carry a whistle on a keychain to alert rescue workers.
4. Conserve energy.
5. Keep a positive attitude, rescue workers are on their way.