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Know where the closest emergency exit is.Know another way out in case your first choice is blocked.Take cover against a desk or table if things are falling.Move away from file cabinets, bookshelves or other things that might fall.Face away from windows and glass.Move away from exterior walls.Determine if you should stay put, shelter-in-place or get away.Listen for and follow instructions.Take your emergency supply kit, unless there is reason to believe it has been contaminated.Do not use elevators.Stay to the right while going down stairwells to allow emergency workers to come up.
In a Moving Vehicle
If there is an explosion or other factor that makes it difficult to control the vehicle, pull over, stop the car and set the parking brake.If the emergency could impact the physical stability of the roadway, avoid overpasses, bridges, power lines, signs and other hazards.If a power line falls on your car you are at risk of electrical shock, stay inside until a trained person removes the wire.Listen to the radio for information and instructions as they become available.Have a plan for traveling between work and home and other commonly visited locations in case of an emergency. Download the Commuter Emergency Plan (PDF).

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The next best protection is a small, interior, windowless room or basement on the lowest level of a sturdy building.Plan for your pet. They are an important member of your family, so they need to be included in your family’s emergency plan.Prepare for long-term stay at home or sheltering in place by gathering emergency supplies, cleaning supplies, non-perishable foods, water, medical supplies and medication.

Staying Safe During a Tornado

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Immediately go to a safe location that you have identified.Pay attention to EAS, NOAA Weather Radio, or local alerting systems for current emergency information and instructions.Protect yourself by covering your head or neck with your arms and putting materials such as furniture and blankets around or on top of you.In a car or truck: There is no safe option when caught in a tornado in a car, just slightly less-dangerous ones. If the tornado is visible, far away, and the traffic is light, you may be able to drive out of its path by moving at right angles to the tornado. If you are caught by extreme winds or flying debris, park the car as quickly and safely as possible -- out of the traffic lanes. Stay in the car with the seat belt on. Put your head down below the windows; cover your head with your hands and a blanket, coat, or other cushion if possible. If you can safely get noticeably lower than the level of the roadway, leave your car and lie in that area, covering your head with your hands. Avoid seeking shelter under bridges, which can create deadly traffic hazards while offering little protection against flying debris.

Staying Safe After a Tornado

Save your phone calls for emergencies and use text messaging or social media to communicate with family and friends.

Pay attention to EAS, NOAA Weather Radio, and local authorities for updated information.Stay clear of fallen power lines or broken utility lines.Contact your healthcare provider if you are sick and need medical attention. Wait for further care instructions and continue to shelter in place.Wear appropriate gear during clean-up such as thick-soled shoes, long pants, and work gloves, use appropriate face coverings or masks if cleaning mold or other debris.

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Store enough supplies for your pet's needs for at least three days, including food, water, and related items such as kitty litter.	

12.
What's the difference between an "all hazards" disaster supplies kit and a WMD disaster supplies kit?

There is no difference between these kits, except that certain manufacturers may apply different labels to them. 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?)
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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. If you are advised to shelter-in-place, follow the instructions on the Red Cross shelter-in-place directions as if you were at a business. If you are advised to evacuate, follow instructions provided on the radio or television.	

38.
What if I'm in my car? Is there anything I can do?

If local officials are advising to shelter-in-place Follow the instructions on the Red Cross shelter-in-place directions for what to do if you are in a vehicle. If you are advised to evacuate, follow instructions provided on the radio.	

39.
Winter Safety Tips
If you are afraid of heights or think the job is too big for you, hire help.

Physical Exertion
Heavy exertion such as shoveling snow, clearing debris, or pushing a car can increase the risk of a heart attack. To avoid problems:
Stay warm, dress warm and SLOW DOWN when working outdoors.
Take frequent rests to avoid over exertion.
If you feel chest pain—STOP and seek help immediately.
Home Emergency Supplies
Flashlights and extra batteries
Battery-operated radio and extra batteries
Emergency non-perishable foods that do not require refrigeration
Non-electric can opener
Bottled water
One week supply of essential medicines
Extra blankets and sleeping bags
First aid kit and manual
Fire extinguisher
Emergency heating equipment, used properly
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If You Lose Power:
First, call your utility company to determine area repair schedules.
Turn off or unplug lights and appliances to prevent a circuit overload when service is restored. Leave one light on to indicate when power has been restored.
If heat goes out during a winter storm, keep warm by closing off rooms you do not need.
To help prevent freezing pipes, turn on faucets slightly. Running water will not freeze as quickly.
Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible to help reduce food spoilage.
Protect yourself from carbon monoxide poisoning:
	DO NOT operate generators indoors; the motor emits deadly carbon monoxide gas.
DO NOT use charcoal to cook indoors. It, too, can cause a buildup of carbon monoxide gas.
DO NOT use your gas oven to heat your home. Prolonged use of an open oven in a closed house can create carbon monoxide gas.
Make sure fuel space heaters are used with proper ventilation.

Alternative Heating Safety Tips
Use only safe sources of alternative heat such as a fireplace, small well-vented wood or coal stove or portable space heaters. Always follow manufacturers’ instructions.
When using alternative heat sources such as a fireplace or woodstove, always make sure you have proper ventilation. Keep curtains, towels and potholders away from hot surfaces.
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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?

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.
FEMA: Shelter
To avoid conflicts in this stressful situation, it is important to cooperate with shelter managers and others assisting them. Keep in mind that alcoholic beverages and weapons are forbidden in emergency shelters and smoking is restricted.
The length of time you are required to shelter may be short, such as during a tornado warning, or long, such as during a winter storm. It is important that you stay in shelter until local authorities say it is safe to leave. Additionally, you should take turns listening to radio broadcasts and maintain a 24-hour safety watch.
During extended periods of sheltering, you will need to manage water and food supplies to ensure you and your family have the required supplies and quantities.

Guidelines for managing water supplies
Guidelines for managing food supplies

 

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Before You Enter Your Home
Walk carefully around the outside and check for loose power lines, gas leaks, and structural damage. If you have any doubts about safety, have your residence inspected by a qualified building inspector or structural engineer before entering.
Do not enter if:

You smell gas.
Floodwaters remain around the building.
Your home was damaged by fire and the authorities have not declared it safe.

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Going Inside Your Home
When you go inside your home, there are certain things you should and should not do. Enter the home carefully and check for damage. Be aware of loose boards and slippery floors. The following items are other things to check inside your home:

Natural gas. If you smell gas or hear a hissing or blowing sound, open a window and leave immediately. Turn off the main gas valve from the outside, if you can. Call the gas company from a neighbor’s residence. If you shut off the gas supply at the main valve, you will need a professional to turn it back on. Do not smoke or use oil, gas lanterns, candles, or torches for lighting inside a damaged home until you are sure there is no leaking gas or other flammable materials present.
Sparks, broken or frayed wires. Check the electrical system unless you are wet, standing in water, or unsure of your safety. If possible, turn off the electricity at the main fuse box or circuit breaker. If the situation is unsafe, leave the building and call for help. Do not turn on the lights until you are sure they’re safe to use. You may want to have an electrician inspect your wiring.
Roof, foundation, and chimney cracks. If it looks like the building may collapse, leave immediately.
Appliances. If appliances are wet, turn off the electricity at the main fuse box or circuit breaker. Then, unplug appliances and let them dry out. Have appliances checked by a professional before using them again. Also, have the electrical system checked by an electrician before turning the power back on.
Water and sewage systems. If pipes are damaged, turn off the main water valve.
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Appoint a staff contact to give instructions on returning to work.

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SAFETY FIRST!

Remain calm, reassuring. Alert staff to potential hazards.
Look for loose or downed power lines. Avoid area. Report problems to local utility.
Look for electrical system damage: sparks, broken/frayed wires, smell of burning insulation. Turn off electricity at main switch if you can without risk.
Shut off water.
If you smell gas or hear blowing or hissing, open a window and immediately leave the building. Turn off gas at main valve if trained to do so. Call gas company at once.
DO NOT REENTER THE BUILDING until declared safe by security or emergency management officials.

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GETTING STARTED OFF SITE

Gather staff off-site to assign tasks and review salvage priorities. Create a team big enough for the work.
Establish a "Command Center" with office equipment (computers, photocopier) and communications tools (walkie-talkies, cellular phones).
Create a secure salvage area with locks, fans, tables, shelves, plastic sheeting, drying materials and clean water.
Notify emergency officials of the extent of damage. Contact peer institutions or professional groups for help.
Appoint a media liaison to report conditions and need for help/volunteers. You may have to limit access to collections.
Verify financial resources: amount and terms of insurance, government assistance, potential outside funding.
Contact service providers for generator, freezer, drying or freeze-drying services and refrigerated trucking.
Arrange for repairs to security system.

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STABILIZE THE BUILDING & ENVIRONMENT

Some building contents may be contaminated. Do not enter without current tetanus shots, protective gloves/clothing, hard hat and NIOSH-approved respiratory mask.
Identify and repair structural hazards. Brace shelves. Remove debris from floor.
Reduce temperature and relative humidity at once to prevent mold outbreak. Ideal targets are less than 70° F/45% RH.
If warm outside, use coldest air conditioning setting; cover broken windows with plastic.
In cool, low-humidity weather open windows, use circulating fans.
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However, they will require a parent/guardian to be present during initial sign-up and teens must have their parent/guardian review, approval and provide a signature on the application. 

10.
How can I get a key fob? And how much is a replacement if I lose it?

You may pick up your key fob from the information front desk located at the West entrance immediately after you sign up for a membership.Replacement key fobs can be purchased in person only and for $5. 

11.
Do I need to bring my own lock? 

Locks are of course optional but highly recommended. If you do not have your own lock, you may purchase one in person at Sportspark for $5.00.  

12.
Can I leave my belongings in the locker room overnight?

All personal belongings must be emptied from the locker rooms by closing time on each day. Members and guests cannot store any items or belongings overnight in our facility. Any clothing, gear, or personal effects left overnight will be stored in our lost and found for 1 week before being donated. All perishable or consumable items left overnight will be discarded immediately. 

13.
Where is your lost and found located? And how can you ensure that a lost item is returned to its rightful owner?

Our lost and found will be located at the front desk located in the West lobby. As always, we will do our best ensure that each item is reclaimed by its rightful owner by asking preliminary questions to identify the items prior to its release. However, this will be a courtesy offered by our staff and Sportspark is not liable for any lost or stolen property. 

14.
How long do you keep items in your lost & found?

All lost items found in Sportspark, with the exception of perishables and personal hygiene items like soaps and body washes, are tagged with the date they were found and placed in our lost & found bins. Items in the lost & found bins are discarded after 14 days have elapsed without being claimed. 

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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. This is because potassium iodide is only useful for certain types of radioactivity, and can also be harmful if used improperly, or given to children or people with chronic or undiagnosed thyroid disease. Consult your physician if you have questions about this chemical.	

16.
Do I need to evacuate my home?

Only if local government officials advise to do so. Some times, it may be safer to stay at home and shelter-in-place.	

17.
Tell me more about the personal communications plan that you recommend?

The greatest cause of anxiety when disaster happens is not knowing how the people you care about are doing. It is important to list all telephone numbers as well as email addresses for everyone that you will need to notify in an emergency. 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?
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