Family Fit Lifestyle Month Emergency Weather Plan

Prepare. Plan. Stay informed.

Prepare yourself first, and plan before the storm arrives. Check and update your plan monthly.  When a weather emergency occurs, your family should have a plan.  Your contact list should include agencies listed below including local numbers and websites for your area.  If you have a condition that requires special assistance, many of these agencies have contact information for preparations before, during, and after the storm. For example, most state power and utility companies have special assistance programs for thse in need of power to run medical supportive devices.

Preparation tips include:

• stay well rested 
• avoid unnecessary distractions
• know the facts, be present and up to date on storms and emergency preparation by reading and listening to lectures 
  
• prepare and check medical provider list to include your primary care doctors including specialists, nearest urgent care community health centers and hospital
• contact electric company to help with medical provisions like home oxygen should power failure occur
• contact community emergency services for listing if medical condition requires extra attention
• prepare food and water stock for two weeks or more
• freeze water for ice enough to fill two or more coolers
• keep prescription medication current with adequate supply for two months
• stay informed with neighbors and community resources
• get batteries for lights, radio, fans, medical devices like glucometer, blood pressure monitor
• charge all sources of power for telephones, limit use and keep turned off if not in use

During a weather emergency many resources are used quickly.  Make your emergency plan a family priority.to prevent and avoid unhealthy adverse events.  Best health!

Emergency Contact List

RED CROSS
http://www.redcross.org/
Phone: 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767 / 1-800-257-7575 (Español)

Ready
http://www.ready.gov/
Phone: 1-800- BEREADY (1-800-237-3239)

CDC Emergency Preparedness for Flood, Hurricane, Wildfires and more
http://emergency.cdc.gov/

CDC
http://www.cdc.gov/
Phone: (800) CDC-INFO/(800) 232-4636) TTY (888) 232-6348

National Weather Service
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/
http://www.weather.gov/

NOAA (National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration)
http://www.noaa.gov/
NOAA in Your State
http://www.legislative.noaa.gov/NIYS0107/noaainyourstate.html

FEMA
http://www.fema.gov/
Disaster Assistance: (800) 621-FEMA, TTY (800) 462-7585

Flood Smart (NFIP - National Flood Insurance Program}
http://www.floodsmart.gov/
Phone: 1- 888-379-9531

National Association of County and City Health Officials
http://www.naccho.org/
local public health resource

National Guard
http://www.nationalguard.com/

Stay healthy.  Stay safe.  Stay prepared. Best health!

Sustain the Hurricane Health Tips

Be organized and keep it simple.  When preparing for a hurricane or any weather emergency, this is important to do especially when it comes to your health.  Anxiety and uncertainty in this flight or stay adrenaline pumping situation can decrease your awareness of what you really should be doing to stay healthy and safe.  Taking care of yourself is primary to sustain the hurricane. 

These tips will help you prepare.

• stay well rested 
• avoid unnecessary distractions
• know the facts, be present and up to date on hurricanes and emergency preparation by reading and listening to lectures 
  
• prepare and check medical provider list to include your primary care doctors including specialists, nearest urgent care community health centers and hospital
• contact electric company to help with medical provisions like home oxygen should power failure occur
• contact community emergency services for listing if medical condition requires extra attention
• prepare food and water stock for two weeks or more
• freeze water for ice enough to fill two or more coolers
• keep prescription medication current with adequate supply for two months
• stay informed with neighbors and community resources
• get batteries for lights, radio, fans, medical devices like glucometer, blood pressure monitor
• charge all sources of power for telephones, limit use and keep turned off if not in use

Prepare yourself first, and plan before the storm arrives. Check and update your plan monthly. Stay healthy and safe.  Best health!

Emergency Plan Helps Save Your Health

"Prepare. Plan. Stay informed."

When emergency occurs it is good for you and your family to be prepared and have a plan.  Your contact list should include agencies listed below and the local numbers for your area.  If you have a condition that requires special assistance, many of these agencies have contact information for preparation before an emergency occurs.  For example, most state power and utility companies have special assistance programs for those in need of power to run medical supportive devices.

During an emergency many resources are utilized quickly.  Make your emergency plan a family priority to prevent and avoid unhealthy adverse events.  Best health!

Emergency Contact List

RED CROSS
http://www.redcross.org/
Phone: 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767 / 1-800-257-7575 (Español)

Ready
http://www.ready.gov/
Phone: 1-800- BEREADY (1-800-237-3239)

CDC Emergency Preparedness for Flood, Hurricane, Wildfires and more
http://emergency.cdc.gov/

CDC
http://www.cdc.gov/
Phone: (800) CDC-INFO/(800) 232-4636) TTY (888) 232-6348

National Weather Service
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/
http://www.weather.gov/

NOAA (National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration)
http://www.noaa.gov/
NOAA in Your State
http://www.legislative.noaa.gov/NIYS0107/noaainyourstate.html

FEMA
http://www.fema.gov/
Disaster Assistance: (800) 621-FEMA, TTY (800) 462-7585

Flood Smart (NFIP - National Flood Insurance Program}
http://www.floodsmart.gov/
Phone: 1- 888-379-9531

National Association of County and City Health Officials
http://www.naccho.org/
local public health resource

National Guard
http://www.nationalguard.com/