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Emergency Preparedness
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Newport News Facts
100

Informs law enforcement personnel of the rules contained in the shelter resident information sheet concerning alcohol, weapons, and drugs

What is Security

100

Every employee should have one of these in their car or some where handy in case they are called to an emergency shelter

Emergency Preparedness Kit

100

At least one of these should be listed in LTS so the agency may reach you in case of emergency

What is Emergency Contact Information
100

This information has to be reported to EOC hourly

What is the Shelter Census

100

This famous Newport News Resident has a library named in their honor

Who is Pearl Bailey

200

Provides the Shelter Manager with the census count

What is Personnel

200

Our bodies are mostly made of this substance which should be the number one item in your Emergency Shelter Kit.

What is water

200

Flooding, Fire, Being too hot or too cold could result in this

What is Shelter Activation

200

These Uniformed Personnel should be part of every shelter operation

Who is the Sheriff's Office

200

This famous Newport News resident was recently honored for her 100th birthday

Who is Ella Fitzgerald

300

Inputs evacuee information into EWA Phoenix

What is Data Entry

300

Linus carried this item around for security.  It should be in your kit for comfort as well.

What is a blanket

300

Shelter duty is part of all job descriptions with the Department of Human Services.  This makes participation in shelter events....

What is Mandatory

300

These types of service animals are allowed in the shelter

What are dogs, and miniature ponies

300

Before becoming a Hookie, this famous NFL player, roamed the halls of Warwick High School (one of our shelter sites)

Who is Michael Vick

400

Does Inventory and inspects all equipment for the shelter

What is Supply

400

You can never have too much of this personal hygiene product.  It's better than using newspapers and leaves!!.

What is toilet paper

400

This program officially replaced City Watch as the notification system for Emergency Sheltering

What is Everbridge

400

Pets which are not service animals will have to be placed here?

What is an animal shelter

400

She was the first woman and first black person elected to the Newport News City Council. She later became Mayor of Newport News.

Who is Jessie Rattley

500

Provides Administrative Supervision and support for all functions of the shelter

Who is the Shelter Manager

500

This may be made available in the cafeteria, but it will never be like your own

What is food or snacks

500

This is the hub for all emergency operations for the City of Newport News

What is the EOC

500

When shelter residents leave and come back into the shelter, they must go through this process

What is check in/check out

500

President Barrack Obama spoke at this Newport News Landmark

What is the Victory Arch