CHATHAM TOWNSHIP

OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

What Can You Do?

Your key to surviving any emergency is to be prepared for it.  Basic preparedness actions you can take are:

Develop a Family Plan for each type of Emergency

• Teach family members how to turn off the water, gas and electricity at main switches.
• Have a fire evacuation plan for your home.  Conduct Drills.
• Have a communications plan to contact family members.
• Prepare a Disaster Supply Kit.
• Keep a list of Important Telephone Numbers

Home Emergency Supplies

You could be isolated in your home for several days. Some of the items you should have on hand include:

• Portable Radio and Flashlight
• Extra Batteries
• First Aid Handbook and Kit
• Medicines, Baby Supplies and Food for Special Diets
• Fire Fighting Equipment including all-Purpose Extinguisher Rated A-B-C
• Water for 3 Day Supply (One Gallon per Day per Person)
• Food (Dry Canned for 3 day supply)
• Fuel Heating Device – follow Manufacturer’s Instructions
• Tools (Shovel, Wrenches to shut off utilities)
• Sleeping Bags and Blankets

 Car Emergency Kit

Cars should be equipped with supplies you may need in any emergency.  Items you may want to include:

• Battery-Operated Radio with Extra Batteries
• Blanket
• Booster Cables
• Fire Extinguisher
• First Aid Kit with manual
• Flashlight and Batteries
• Tool Kit (Screwdriver, wrench)
• Maps
• Shovel
• Warning Device (Flares, reflectors)