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\nKentuckians face threats to their safety and property throughout the year; from tornadoes, flooding, straight-line winds, lightning, winter storms, and man-made hazards, to daily emergencies.<\/p>\n
\nKentuckians face threats to their safety and property throughout the year; from tornadoes, flooding, straight-line winds, lightning, winter storms, and man-made hazards, to daily emergencies.<\/p>\n
Governor Matt Bevin signed a proclamation designating September as Preparedness Month to coincide with the Nation Preparedness month. Emergency officials believe every household and every business should be prepared to face these challenges at any given time. Disasters can occur at anytime, anywhere in Kentucky. <\/p>\n
As we have seen with devastating hurricanes and wildfires in recent years, preparedness can make the difference of saving your life or your family. Supplies such as water, non-perishable food, flashlights and batteries, radios and first aid kits are easy to store, and can be lifesavers when a crisis hits. A communication plan with family, friends and neighbors is also very important. Officials offer these preparedness tips below:<\/p>\n
PLANNING FOR A DISASTER: \u201cBE AWARE \u2013 BE PREPARED \u2013 HAVE A PLAN\u201d<\/p>\n
Be Aware:
\n\u2022 Stay informed about risks in your communities and monitor weather forecasts.
\n\u2022 Own and monitor a battery backed-up or crank-type NOAA Weather Alert Radio. During threatening weather, stay tuned to your local broadcast stations.
\n\u2022 Discuss conditions with family members and know their locations during dangerous weather. <\/p>\n
Be Prepared:
\n\u2022 Discuss known risks with family members and neighbors.
\n\u2022 Develop and review your emergency plan periodically and update of necessary.
\n\u2022 Assemble an emergency kit(s) and refresh periodically. A kit should have enough food, water and medications for each family member for five days.
\n\u2022 Drill: practice your plan with household members.<\/p>\n
Have a plan:
\n\u2022 Share your plan with others, including friends or relatives in another region or even another state
\n\u2022 Medications – prepare a list of all prescription drugs.
\n\u2022 Utilities – Written instructions for how to turn off electricity, gas and water; if authorities advise you to do so. (Remember, you’ll need a professional to turn them back on.)
\n\u2022 Shelter – Identify safe locations within and outside your residence.
\n\u2022 Contacts – Written contact information for relatives, neighbors, utility companies, employers\/employees and local emergency contact telephone numbers.
\n\u2022 Evacuate – Predetermine evacuation routes. Identify where you could go if told to evacuate. Choose several places, such as a friend or relative’s home in another town, a motel or shelter.
\n\u2022 Children – Make backup plans for children in case you (or they) can\u2019t get home in an emergency.
\n\u2022 Vehicles – Keep jumper cables in all vehicles at all times.
\n\u2022 Maintain at least a half tank of fuel in vehicles.
\n\u2022 Move vehicles away from under trees during possible wind events.
\n\u2022 Keep an emergency kit in all vehicles.
\n\u2022 During winter months, keep a blanket and bag of kitty litter in the trunk.
\n\u2022 Medications – prepare a list of all prescription drugs.
\n\u2022 Pets – have at least a 3 day supply of food and water for each pet. Have carriers, a collar or harness with ID tag, rabies tag and a leash; familiar items such as treats, toys and bedding can help reduce stress for your pet.
\n\u2022 Share your plan with others, including friends or relatives in another region or state.<\/p>\n
Make an emergency kit:
\n\u2022 First aid kit and essential medications (to include prescription medicines).
\n\u2022 Canned food and can opener
\n\u2022 At least three gallons of water per person
\n\u2022 Protective clothing, rainwear and bedding or sleeping bags
\n\u2022 Battery or crank powered radio, flashlight and extra batteries or crank recharging stations that are capable of recharging cell phones, tablets, laptops, etc.
\n\u2022 Waterproof matches and candles
\n\u2022 Local phone book
\n\u2022 Special items for infants, elderly or disabled family members
\n\u2022 Extra set of car keys
\n\u2022 Cash \u2013 as much as you can afford<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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