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Prepare un Plan

Prepare un plan Su familia podría no estar junta al suceder un desastre. La mejor manera de mantener a todo el mundo seguro es hacer un plan de emergencia adelantado. Cómo preparar su plan de emergencia Cuándo hay que hacer planes especiales Cómo practicar su plan de emergencia Los desastres pueden ocurrir de repente, así […]

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Disaster Supply Checklist

On this page Food and Water First Aid, Medication, Hygiene Communication, Lighting, Document Bag Items Add These Items for Evacuating by Car Add These Items for Sheltering in Place First-Aid Kit Emergency Documents People with Disabilities and Those with Access and Functional Needs Pet Supplies Build your kit all at once or step-by-step. Start with

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Emergency Planning for the Elderly

Older individuals are among the most at-risk when a disaster happens. When making emergency plans, be sure to consider how a disaster situation may threaten or aggravate the health of an elderly person: Create a special contact sheet containing a complete medical history and important information for emergency/rescue personnel, such as: Emergency contact information Allergies

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Hurricanes

On this page What is a Hurricane? What to Do Before a Hurricane What to Do During a Hurricane What to Do After a Hurricane Stay Informed with Weather and Disaster Alerts What is a Hurricane? A hurricane is a type of tropical cyclone, the generic term for a low pressure system that generally forms

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Build A Kit

Build A Kit Being prepared for the unexpected brings peace of mind. Build a kit with the essentials your family and pets will need if you must shelter in place or evacuate. Disaster Supply Checklist No matter the type of disaster, you will need to have food, water, and essential supplies for your family and

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Chemical Incident

A chemical incident occurs with the accidental or intentional release of hazardous chemicals. Chemicals may be hazardous to humans, pets, livestock, and/or the environment. Chemical releases can be unintentional, as in the case of an industrial accident, or intentional, as in the case of a terrorist attack.  Many different types and categories of hazardous chemicals

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Cómo practicar su plan de emergencia

Preparar a su familia para un desastre implica algo más que la creación de un plan. Cada miembro de la familia, especialmente los niños, debe saber exactamente qué hacer durante una emergencia. A continuación, le presentamos algunas sugerencias útiles para transmitir a su familia la importancia de estar preparado ante un desastre. Designe roles. Asigne

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