Source document: https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697797000331.pdf (Dominica)
BE PREPARED.

BE SAFE.

EMERGENCY KIT CHECK LIST www.odm.gov.dm odm@dominica.gov.dm (767) 448-7777 / 266-4412 Facebook.com/ODMDominica1 TIPS PERSONAL SUPPLIES MAINTAINING YOUR EMERGENCY KIT After your kit is assembled, maintenance is important so it is ready when it is needed:  PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES (1MIONTH SUP- PLY AND COPY OF PRRESCRIPTIONS)  FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS  Keep canned food in a cool dry place.

 TOILET PAPER  Boxed food should be stored in tightly closed plastic or metal containers.
 BEDDING: PILLOWS, SLEEPING BAG  CHANGE OF CLOTHING  Replace all expired items  Re-think your needs every year and up- date your kit as your family change KIT STORAGE  MASKS  GLOVES  HAND SANITIZERS OR RUBBING ALCOHOL (70%)  SANITIZING CLEANERS Your whereabouts at the time of an emergen- cy is always unknown; therefore, supplies should be prepared for home, work and cars.
 ENTERTAINMENT : BOOKS, GAMES, TOYS AND MAGAZINES  Home: Keep your kit in a designated place and have it ready in case you have to leave quickly.

Ensure all family members know where the kit is kept.

 RAIN PONCHOS AND WORK GLOVES  EXTRA EYE GLASSES OR CONTACTS  Work: Be prepared to shelter at work for at least 24 hours.

Your kit should include food, water and other necessities like medicines, as well as comfortable shoes, stored in “grab and go” case.
 Car: In case you are stranded, keep a kit of emergency supplies in your car.

IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS BABY SUPPLIES  INSURANCE DOCUMENTS  DISPOSABLE DIAPERS  BIRTH, MARRIAGE AND BAPTISMAL  FORMULA  FOOD  MEDICATION  BOTTLES AND FEEDING UTENSILS CERTIFICATES  IMMUNIZATION DOCUMENT  TRAVEL DOCUMENTS (PASSPORT ETC.)
 COMMUNICATION PLAN – INCLUDING A LIST OF ALL YOUR IMPORTANT CONTACTS (FAMILY, DOCTOR, INSURANCE AGENTS)  BANKING INFORMATION  LEASES/MORTGAGE  PROOF OF OCCUPANCY (SUCH AS UTILITY BILL)  PHOTO INVENTORY OF YOUR PERSONAL BELONGONGS  WATERPROOF CONTAINER TO STORE BASIC SUPPLIES  INSTANT TEA OR COFFEE  DRINKING WATER (1 GALLON PER PER-  FLASHLIGHT (1PER PERSON) SON’S DAY)  MANUAL CAN OPENER  NONPERISHABLE FOODS  PORTABLE BATTERY POWDERED LANTERNS  LARGE TRASH BAGS (LOTS OF THEM)  CANNED MEAT, FISH, FRUIT OR VEGE-  BATTERY OPERATED OR SOLAR TABLES POWERED RADIO  BREAD IN MOISTURE PROOF PACKAG-  EXTRA BATTERY FOR ALL BATTERY OPER- ING ATED ITEMS.
 COOKIES, CANDY OR DRIED FRUIT  FIRST AID KIT INCLUDING ASPRIN, ANTI- OTHER NECESSITIES  TOOL BOX  FIRE EXTINGUISHER  WHISTLE  CANNED SOUPS & NON- PERISHABLE MILK  POWDERED OR SINGLE SERVE DRINKS  CEREAL  PACKAGE KETCHIUP, MUSTARD OR  MASKING TAPE OR DUCT TAPE MAYONNAISE BIOTIC CREAM  MOSQUITO REPELLENT  WATERPROOF MATCHES  CASH  UNSCENTED BLEACH OR WATER PURIFI- CATION TABLETS (ADD 8 DROPS OF BLEACH PER GAL.)
DOCUMENTS  OUTDOOR EXTENTSION CORDS  PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY  SPRAY PAINT  LOCAL PHONE BOOK  ROOFING TARPS OR PLATIC SHEETING  POWER BANK  GENERATOR AFTER THE STORM Stay Informed– continue listening to your radio if you are able to for the latest updates.

Ensure the ALL CLEAR has been given by the authorities before venturing outdoors.

Stay alert– Avoid flooded roads and wash-out bridges and drive only if necessary.
If you must go out, watch out for downed elec- trical wires, weakened walls, bridges, roads and areas that were affected by landslides.

Assess the damage– Walk carefully around the premises and assess the damages.

Check the loose power lines and structural damage.

Co-operate with Damage Assessors.

Assist neighbours — Check in on your neighbours and get help where possible for persons needing medical attention or other assistance.
KNOW THE WEATHER SYSTEMS Potential Tropical Cyclone - A term used to describe a disturb- ance that is not yet a tropical cyclone, but which poses the threat of bringing tropical storm or hurricane conditions to land areas within 48 hours Tropical Storm - A tropical cyclone in which the maximum sustained surface wind speed ranges from 34 kt (39 mph or 63 km/hr) to 63 kt (73 mph or 118 km/hr) HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS ARE YOU READY?

Hurricane – A sustained surface winds is 64 kt (74 mph or 119 km/hr ) or more.
tropical cyclone in which the maximum Major Hurricane – A hurricane that is classified as Category 3 or higher.

WATHCES AND WARNINGS WHEN A TROPICAL STORM OR A HURRICANE WATCH IS ISSUED YOU HAVE 48 HOURS OR JUST 2 DAYS TO BEFORE SEVERE WEATHER IS LIKELY TO BEGIN...PREPARE!

WHEN A TROPICAL STORM OR A HURRICANE WARNING IS ISSUED YOU HAVE 36 HOURS OR A DAY AND A HALF BEFORE SEVERE WETAHER OR TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS BEGINS.

PREPAREDNESS SHOULD BE RUSHED TO COMPLETION.

HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS TIPS...!


BEFORE THE STORM  Have a family emergency kit  develop an evacuation plan and know where your emergency shelter is located  Check into your home and auto insurance  Secure important documents  Develop an emergency communication plan WHEN UNDER A HURRICANE WARNING:  Windows should be reinforced with shutters and doors with bars  Roof covering should be properly fixed to the rafters.
Spaces between the roof and the supports should be sealed off during hurricane periods.
FAMILY COMMUNICATION PLAN (MAKE THE NUMBERS EASILY ACCESSIBLE) Home: ______________________________ Adult: ______________________________ Cell: ________________________________ Work: ______________________________ Child: _________________________________ Daycare: _______________________________ Emergency pick-up: ______________________ Neighbor: _____________________________ Home: ________________________________ Cell: __________________________________ Adult: ________________________________ Cell: _________________________________ Out of community contact: _________________ Work: ________________________________ Home: _________________________________ Adult: ________________________________ Cell: ___________________________________ Cell: __________________________________ Off island relative/friend: __________________ Home: _________________________________ Cell: ___________________________________ Child: ________________________________ Cell: _________________________________ School: _______________________________ Emergency pick-up: _____________________ Police: Fire & Ambulance: Hospital: Nearest health center:  Trim overhanging trees.
Trees or branches that hang over a house or which look as if they might damage your home during a hurricane should be cut down.

MEETING PLACES (If family become separated during an emergency) In your neighborhood: ________________________________________________________ Out of your neighborhood: _____________________________________________________  Clear all drains, gullies or ravines to allow for free flow of water and to reduce flooding.

(Adopted from: ready.gov)