Safety Planning
What are some emergency contacts you should keep written down and in your car/phone in case of an emergency while commuting?
(name one or more)
Your transit system phone number and website
Local transit police (emergency and non-emergency numbers)
Local red cross chapter phone and website
Your emergency phone number
Family emergency phone numbers
An out-of-town contact name and number
Your family emergency meeting place
How long should the food and water in your evacuation kit be able to sustain your family for?
3 days for evacuation, 2 weeks for home supply
What is the most common time of year for earthquakes?
There is none
What items should you keep in your car to prepare for a winter storm (name 3 or more)?
Windshield scraper
Small sack of sand or kitty litter for traction and/or set of tire chains or traction mats
Matches in a waterproof container
A brightly colored (preferably red) cloth to tie to antenna
An emergency supply kit (food, first aid, water, flashlight)
Warm clothing and/or blankets
If you live in an area prone to wildfire, you should keep a Go Kit handy. What items might you need in your Go Kit?
Food
Water
Medicine (up to 1 month supply)
Personal, financial, and medical records
You and your household should discuss and choose where to meet up in case of emergency. How many locations should you choose any why?
Choose 2
One right outside your home in case of a sudden emergency like a fire
One outside your neighborhood in case you need to evacuate or can't return home
How much water should you keep in your emergency or evacuation kit per person?
1 gallon per person per day (up to 3 days for evacuation, 2 weeks for home)
What should you do if you're indoors and feel the shaking of an earthquake?
Move as little as possible and drop, cover, and hold on. Do NOT try to get to a doorway - they are no stronger than any other part of the structure.
How can you prevent your vehicle's fuel line from freezing?
By keeping the gas tank full
An eruption of Mount Rainier could produce volcanic ash, lava flows, avalanches and mud flows/lahars that would have the greatest impact on which areas?
Puyallup, Sumner and Orting
Who should and your family/household should choose as an emergency contact in event of an emergency?
Someone out of area
It may be easier to text or call long distance if local phone lines are overloaded or out of service. Everyone should know who this contact is and have their information saved in their phones
What individualized needs should you consider when packing your emergency kit
Medical supplies (hearing aids, glasses, medications)
Baby supplies (bottles, formula, baby food, diapers)
Pet supplies (collar, leash ID, food, carrier, bowl)
What is the most common hazard to occur after an earthquake?
Fire
How can you prevent frozen pipes in your home ?
(name 1 or more ways)
Keep garage doors closed if there are water supply lines there
Open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warmer air to circulate around the plumbing
When the water is very cold out let cold water drip from the faucet served by exposed pipes
Keep the thermostat set to the same temperature both day and night
If you're going away during cold weather, leave the heat on at a temperature no lower than 55 degrees
In the event of a Mt Rainier eruption, _____ will be your best bet of survival if located outside of the immediate destruction zone
#1 evacuation. if you can't evacuate than
#2 staying indoors
In order to prepare for an emergency your family/household should practice _____ 2x a year
Evacuating your home
What "old tech" should you really keep on hand in case of an emergency?
Flashlight and battery-powered radio ... with extra batteries of course!
What should you do if you're outside when an earthquake starts?
Move as little as possible. Find a clear spot and drop to the ground. Stay there until the shaking spots. Try to be as far away from buildings, power lines, trees and streetlights as possible. If you're in a vehicle, pull over to a clear location and stop. Stay inside with your seatbelt fastened until the shaking stops.
When planning to drive in winter conditions, you should let someone know what information?
Your destination, your route and when you expect to arrive
Keep ____ handy for each member of your household in case of ashfall from a volcanic eruption
pair of goggles and a dust mask
If you're separated from loved ones during an emergency and cannot reach them by phone, what are some alternate ways you could try to make contact?
(name 2 or more)
Call during off peak hours
Send a text
Check social media
Send an email
Call friends and relatives who may have been in contact with them
Call people and place where your loved one is well-known (neighbors, employer, school, place of worship etc.)
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Name all 7 clinical managers
Rebecca Brito
Heather Lauer
Debbie Levin
Kristen Rose
Summer Popelka
Zaneta Billyzone
Amy Swanson
What items in the home should be braced and bolted to wall studs to help strengthen home for an earthquake?
water heaters
gas appliances
Heavy standing furniture such as dressers and wardrobs
(bonus: do not hang heavy items like pictures and mirrors near beds, couches any anywhere people sleep or sit)
What should you do if you're stranded in your car during a winter storm?
stay in vehicle and wait for help. Do not leave the vehicle to search for assistance unless help is visible within 100 yards
Which patients are at higher risk for complications related to wildfire smoke inhalations?
(name 2 or more)
Patients with asthma, CHF, COPD, DM, hx of CVA, atherosclerosis, CABG or angina