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NEVER write your PIN on your card, the card sleeve       or on anything you keep with your card.
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FAQs • Dublin • CivicEngage
It is a good idea to have essential disaster supplies in all places where you spend significant amounts of time.	

24.
Isn’t preparing for an unspecified emergency a waste of time? Do you think the government is helping or hurting the American people with these types of messages?

Any type of disaster can happen any time, such as an earthquake, fire, flood, or tornado. We think it is important to be prepared for any event, regardless of the cause. While issuing these types of messages may cause some people to be concerned or anxious, we think that disaster preparedness actions as recommended by the Red Cross and government agencies are helpful.	

25.
How can we handle fears and concerns of children?

The American Red Cross has resources available that can help children deal with terrorism and tragic events. See the lessons and activities to prepare your home and family for an emergency situation. 

26.
How do I stay calm?

Develop a plan on how to respond with your family, including loved ones who will be concerned about you but who do not live with you. Include an emergency communications plan. If a disaster happens, follow your plan. Knowing that you know what to do and doing it is the best way to remain calm.	

27.
Do I stay low to the ground during a chemical attack?

Follow the advice that local government officials will provide on the radio and television. The response will vary, depending on the chemical in question.	

28.
Tell me about smallpox, ricin, and other specific biological or chemical hazards.

Please refer to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the Health and Human Services Office for specific information.	

29.
What is a dirty bomb, and what is the radius of the effects of a dirty bomb?

According to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), a dirty bomb is a radiological weapon which combines conventional explosives and radioactive material. This bomb is designed to scatter dangerous and sub-lethal amounts of radioactive material over a general area. There is no way to estimate in advance the area that will be affected by such a bomb.	

30.
What's the difference between a chemical and biological threat?
Chemicals and Hazardous Materials Incidents | Ready.gov
Move away immediately, in a direction upwind of the source.If in a car, keep car windows and vents closed and shut off the air conditioner and heater.Find the closest building to shelter-in-place.
After an Incident
Do not leave the safety of a shelter to go outdoors, including to help others, until authorities say it is safe to do so. If you have evacuated, return home only when authorities say it is safe.
If you are affected by a chemical agent and medical help is not immediately available, the best action is to decontaminate yourself and help others to do so, if possible. 
How to decontaminate:

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Remove all clothing and other items in contact with your body.Cut off clothing normally removed over the head to avoid contact with the eyes, nose and mouth.Put contaminated clothing and items into a plastic bag and seal the bag.Remove eyeglasses or contact lenses. Put glasses in a pan of household bleach to decontaminate them and then rinse and dry.Wash hands with soap and water. If helping someone decontaminate, immediately wash your hands and other exposed skin afterwards.Flush eyes with water.Gently wash face and hair with soap and water before thoroughly rinsing with water.

As soon as it is safe to do so, proceed to a medical facility for screening and professional treatment.

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FAQs • Disaster Preparedness
Also, designate someone who lives out of town to be the central contact, in case those you care about are in different places when disaster strikes.	

18.
How do I know which radio station to listen to get information?

These days, all radio stations are required to carry emergency alert messages when local officials issue them. For continuous updates, select a radio station that you know carries regular and live news broadcasts, rather than taped interviews.	

19.
If I live in a high-rise, do I respond the same way as if I lived in a home?

Listen to the advice of local government officials. If advised to shelter-in-place, select an interior room on the floor that you are on in which to take refuge. If advised to evacuate, follow the advice of local government officials or building management.	

20.
How can schools prepare for the unexpected?

The American Red Cross has produced the Facing Fear: Helping Young People Deal With Terrorism and Tragic Events curriculum that is available online. These lessons and activities will help educators deal with student's concerns, as well as practice drills on "reverse evacuation" if required.We do not have information on how schools, colleges, or universities can develop disaster plans. Please consult the school board or local emergency management agency.	

21.
What should you do if you hear about an emergency and your children are in school?

Schools should have an emergency plan - check with your children's school now to find out what the plan is. If an emergency happens while children are in school, often the school will hold children until the area is safe and parents or a designated adult can pick them up. Parents should not drive to school to pick up children unless advised to do so; driving on the roadways may put you into harm's way.	

22.
How do I find out what kind of plan my place of employment has? 

Ask your supervisor or facilities manager. If your employer does not have a plan, suggest that they read the Emergency Management Guide for Business and Industry (A5025) which is available for downloading from the Red Cross website for more information.	

23.
Should I take a disaster supplies kit to work with me?
Space History Is Made in This NASA Robot Factory
The high bays' hangar-door dimensions determine the maximum size of the spacecraft that can be built within.Keeping It CleanOf course, filtered air is only part of what makes a clean room clean."The level of cleanliness changes depending on the spacecraft you're building," said Roger Francis, the building's facility manager. "If you have special lenses, like a telescope, it requires more effort to make sure particles don't affect your instruments."But regardless of the type of spacecraft, staff regularly wipe down surfaces with 180-proof isopropyl rubbing alcohol, push microfiber mops across the floors and use HEPA vacuums along wall corners, while the walls themselves are cleaned up to 10 feet (3 meters) high. Most metal is stainless steel, which resists corroding and releasing particles into the air.Then there are the rigorous procedures required for everything that enters the clean room.For spacecraft and their separate components, that means being wrapped in plastic and brought into an airlock outside the clean room. They're unwrapped on the "dirty side" of the room and wiped down before being moved to the clean side.A crane capable of lifting 30,000 pounds (13,608 kilograms) slides along the ceiling of each room, assisting workers as they move equipment through the high bays. A white parasol on each crane's cable catches any grease or debris from the crane that could land on the sensitive hardware below.Dressing the PartPeople follow a special process before entering the clean room as well: Automated shoe brushes and sticky mats remove debris from their shoes before they enter a locker room. Once their feet are covered with booties, they step over a line onto the clean side of the room.Then it's time to don a bunny suit, face mask, hair cover and latex gloves before taping sleeves closed. (A mannequin called High Bay Bob stands on the floor of High Bay 1, demonstrating proper attire and giving visitors a sense of scale.) Finally, they step into an "air shower" that blows stray particles off the outside of their garments.Static electricity can interfere with electronics, so personnel wear an antistatic cord around one wrist, with a clip on the other end to attach to hardware in the clean room.
FAQs • Disaster Preparedness
If there has been an actual or suspected exposure to a chemical or radiological agent, local government officials will set up screening and decontamination locations. This is a place where you will be screened for any agent you may have been exposed to. If contamination is determined, you will be escorted through a decontamination process. You will then be given some form of identifier that indicated you are now free of contamination. Do not return to a contaminated area until it is determined safe by authorities, because you may have to go through the decontamination process again. If you have further questions about decontamination procedures, please contact your local emergency management agency or local fire department.	

32.
During a biological threat, should I fill up the bathtub with water?

We recommend that you have your disaster supplies kit fully stocked, including at least three gallons of water per person in your household. It is alright to fill the bathtub with water if you select the bathroom as the room in which to shelter-in-place. Then you can use that water for bathing (not for drinking).	

33.
What if I come in contact with a chemical or biological agent? Can I go in the room selected to shelter-in-place with the rest of my family?

If you come into contact with a chemical or biological agent, get immediate medical attention. Avoid exposing others to the potential hazard.	

34.
What do I do if I suspect an attack?

Call local law enforcement authorities or 9-1-1 Emergency Dispatch immediately to report it.	

35.
Do I need to buy a generator?

Unlike a severe storm, it is not likely that an attack using a chemical or biological agent will cause power disruption, so you will not likely need a generator.	

36.
What will trigger a move to the severe level in the homeland security system?

A credible threat with information about an impending attack or an actual attack will trigger it.	

37.
What if I'm in a mall or store during an attack - where do I need to go?

Find a place where you can listen to a local radio or television station. Follow the advice of local government officials.
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Nearly every household uses products containing hazardous materials or chemicals.
Although the risk of a chemical accident is slight, knowing how to handle these products and how to react during an emergency can reduce the risk of injury.
There are probably many hazardous materials throughout your home. Take a tour of your home to see where these materials are located. Use the list of common hazardous household items to guide you in your hunt. Once you have located a product, check the label and take the necessary steps to ensure that you are using, storing, and disposing of the material according to the manufacturer’s directions.
It is critical to store household chemicals in places where children cannot access them. Remember that products such as aerosol cans of hair spray and deodorant, nail polish and nail polish remover, toilet bowl cleaners, and furniture polishes all fall into the category of hazardous materials.
How can I protect myself from a household chemical emergency?

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As such, security measures are in place to protect state officials, employees, and visitors alike.Visitors entering the Capitol building will subject to security-control measures and checks which include, but are not limited to:•  Passing through a metal detector •  X-ray and visual examination of all packagesProhibited ItemsThe safety of both our visitors and staff is our top priority.The following prohibited items applies to all public visitors, staff-led and member-led tours.Electronic DevicesPhones, camera, and video recorders are allowed in the Capitol, with some restrictions. Inside the museum rooms on the first floor, no flash photography is allowed. In the Senate and Assembly public viewing galleries, the following are not allowed: flash photography, equipment stands (e.g., tripods), and/or blocking aisleways or the views of other visitors. Medical devices are permitted.Unsafe ItemsThe following are NOT allowed: guns, toy guns, ammunition, fireworks, knives, mace and pepper spray, razors and box cutters, any pointed object (not including pens and pencils) or any other sort of weaponized item. Bags exceeding lengths of 14 inches wide x 13 inches high x 4 inches deep are not allowed.Food and BeveragesOutside food and beverages are allowed in the building, but some designated areas may be off limits.Personal ProhibitionsPets are not allowed unless they are service animals. Drugs, narcotics, and non-aerosol sprays are not allowed unless they are for a medical prescription. Strollers are only prohibited in the gallery.Directions & ParkingThe Capitol is located at 1315 10th Street Sacramento, CA 95814. Get DirectionsThe center of California’s government is located in downtown Sacramento, close to several freeways and within walking distance of many hotels and restaurants. The streets in downtown Sacramento are numerical from west to east and alphabetical north to south. Street parking and parking garages are located throughout Sacramento.The nearest parking garage is the City of Sacramento-Capitol Garage on 10th and L Streets.  Metered parking is available on all sides of the Capitol building and surrounding areas.
FAQs • Disaster Preparedness
Parents should not drive to school to pick up children unless advised to do so; driving on the roadways may put you into harm's way.	

22.
How do I find out what kind of plan my place of employment has? 

Ask your supervisor or facilities manager. If your employer does not have a plan, suggest that they read the Emergency Management Guide for Business and Industry (A5025) which is available for downloading from the Red Cross website for more information.	

23.
Should I take a disaster supplies kit to work with me?

It is a good idea to have essential disaster supplies in all places where you spend significant amounts of time.	

24.
Isn’t preparing for an unspecified emergency a waste of time? Do you think the government is helping or hurting the American people with these types of messages?

Any type of disaster can happen any time, such as an earthquake, fire, flood, or tornado. We think it is important to be prepared for any event, regardless of the cause. While issuing these types of messages may cause some people to be concerned or anxious, we think that disaster preparedness actions as recommended by the Red Cross and government agencies are helpful.	

25.
How can we handle fears and concerns of children?

The American Red Cross has resources available that can help children deal with terrorism and tragic events. See the lessons and activities to prepare your home and family for an emergency situation. 

26.
How do I stay calm?

Develop a plan on how to respond with your family, including loved ones who will be concerned about you but who do not live with you. Include an emergency communications plan. If a disaster happens, follow your plan. Knowing that you know what to do and doing it is the best way to remain calm.	

27.
Do I stay low to the ground during a chemical attack?

Follow the advice that local government officials will provide on the radio and television. The response will vary, depending on the chemical in question.	

28.
Tell me about smallpox, ricin, and other specific biological or chemical hazards.

Please refer to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the Health and Human Services Office for specific information.	

29.
FAQs • Dublin • CivicEngage
A recommended list of disaster supplies can be found on the Red Cross website.	

13.
Do you recommend that people have a gas mask?

No. The most current advice provided by the Centers for Disease Control is that gas masks are not recommended for the general public. They need to be fitted carefully for each face, and there are different kinds of masks for different types of agents. Having or using a gas mask may offer a false sense of security.	

14.
Does the Red Cross recommend that people stock up on certain antibiotics?

No. An antibiotic is a chemical that is used after exposure to a disease-causing organism. Health professionals are reluctant to or will not prescribe antibiotics before exposure (prophylactic treatment) because that further increases the problem of mutations of organisms to be resistant to antibiotics. If an organism develops resistance to common antibiotics, then more powerful antibiotics may have to be used instead. More powerful antibiotics often have serious side-effects, sometimes worse than the actual disease. In addition:Antibiotics are specific as to the type of organism they work for. You don't know which one to take until you know what you have been exposed to. Usually the lay-public can not tell what one has been exposed to. A doctor has to determine that, usually through tests.Most antibiotics have a limited shelf-life, and some require refrigeration and/or special storage.Antibiotics are not useful for virus-caused illnesses. Viruses are different types of organisms and are not affected by antibiotics.The Red Cross only recommends that people have antibiotics on hand that their physician has prescribed for specific conditions. Further, the person receiving the antibiotics should get advice from the physician or a licensed pharmacist as how to store and maintain antibiotics, as well as how to use them. 

15.
Should I stock up on potassium iodide (KI?)

Potassium iodide has been shown to provide some limited help in preventing the body from absorbing certain types of radioactive particles, which could inhibit metabolism through action of the thyroid gland. The Centers for Disease Control does not recommend that individuals stock up or take potassium iodide in advance of an attack.
Frequently Asked Questions :: California Secretary of State
A victim's assistance counselor may help you make this determination.
Please note that household members of participants who have enrolled as reproductive health care workers are not eligible to participate unless they independently qualify.

What kind of mail is forwarded?All first class, registered and certified mail addressed to the Safe at Home participant’s designated mailing address will be forwarded to the mailing address at no cost to the participant. Safe at Home will not forward packages, periodicals, catalogs, prescriptions, liquids or fragile items.
What happens after a person is accepted into the Safe at Home Program?Once accepted into the Safe at Home Program, the participant receives a Participant Guide along with their Safe at Home Authorization Card (ID). The participant should immediately begin using the designated Safe at Home mailing address displayed on the Authorization Card (ID).
How long are participants certified to be in the program?Upon acceptance into Safe at Home, participants are certified for four (4) years. After the four year period, they may renew their certification. The Safe at Home Program will send a renewal application to participants towards the end of their four year term.
Can someone be cancelled from the Safe at Home Program?Yes. The Safe at Home Program may cancel a participant’s certification under certain circumstances. Click here for additional information Participants.
Who is required to accept the substitute address?All California state, county and city government agencies and California courts must accept the Safe at Home designated mailing address as the participant's actual residence address.
Will my mail be delayed?Mail received at the designated address will be forwarded no less than twice a week.
Mail that is received with a name that differs from the enrolled name or mail that is received without the participant's four digit Authorization number (ID) may be delayed or returned to the sender if the Safe at Home program cannot determine the correct recipient.

Who else will have access to my confidential address?A program participant's records are maintained as confidential and cannot be released by Safe at Home unless directed by a court of law, government agency, or requested by a law enforcement agency. Government agencies and law enforcement have to demonstrate a bona-fide administrative 'need to know' participant information before Safe at Home releases it as requested.