EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Disasters can strike quickly and without any warning. They can be frightening, especially for people with disabilities and seniors. The following emergency preparedness guideline will provide you with some useful tips and information to help you prepare yourself in an emergency. In the event of an emergency:

STEP 1: STAY TUNED

Listen to the TV and radio for the latest information. If you are not able to do this, have a friend or neighbor relay the information to you.

STEP 2: DEVELOP A PERSONAL EMERGENCY PLAN

Consider developing a disaster plan with your household members or neighbors that outline what to do, how to find each other, and how to communicate in an emergency. Identify two places to meet: a place outside your home and another place outside your neighborhood (library, school, place of worship). Practice your plan with all household members.

Home Meeting Address: _______________________ Tel #: __________________

Neighborhood Meeting Address: _________________ Tel #: __________________

STEP 3: KEEP AN EMERGENCY SUPPLY KIT

• Bottled water, canned foods, can opener
• Battery-operated radio
• Blanket, change of clothes
• Sanitation and hygiene supplies
• Flashlight and extra batteries
• House and car keys
• Credit card, cash (in small denominations)
• First aid kit, 1-2 week supply of medications (OTC and Rx)
• Cell phone and charger

BE PREPARED and REVIEW OFTEN

MEDICAL OR THREATENING EMERGENCY	CALL….. 911
EVACUATION ROUTES AND SHELTER LOCATIONS	STAY TUNED TO YOUR RADIO or TV IN NYC CALL…..….. 311 ITTY…….... 212 - 504 - 4115
POWER OUTAGE	DISCONNECT ALL APPLIANCES THAT WILL AUTOMATICALLY GO ON WHEN SERVICE IS RESTORED CALL YOUR POWER COMPANY LIPA….……....... 877- 275 - 5472 KEYSPAN…..... 800 - 930 - 5003 CON ED (NYC)..800 - 752 - 6633
MEDICATION MEDICAL EQUIPMENT and SUPPLIES	SPEAK TO YOUR PHYSICIAN ABOUT A MEDICATION Rx RESERVE KEEP YOUR PHARMACY’S NUMBER ON HAND FOR EASY ACCESS

For More Information Contact -

TRI-COUNTY HOME NURSING SERVICES............................................. 516 - 997 - 1208

Additional Information Sources -

DEPARTMENT OF AGING HOTLINE........................................................ 212-442-1000
AMERICAN RED CROSS OF GREATER NY................................................ 877-733-2767
POTENTIAL TERRORISM HOTLINE......................................................... 888-692-7233
NASSAU COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICE........................... 516-571-9627
POISON CONTROL (IN ALL AREAS)....................................................... 800-222–1222