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BE PREPARED

Types of disasters Warning Systems Actions to take. Emergency Kits Communications Plan Insurance. BE PREPARED. September 2011. 2. CITY OF EDMONTON EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTRE.

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BE PREPARED

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  1. Types of disasters Warning Systems Actions to take Emergency Kits Communications Plan Insurance BE PREPARED September 2011 2

  2. CITY OF EDMONTONEMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTRE City of Edmonton Emergency Operation Centre is ready 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to co-ordinate the City’s emergency response to a disaster. 3 September 2011

  3. NATURAL DISASTERS 4 September 2011

  4. DISASTERS CAUSED BY HUMANS 5 September 2011

  5. 1992 - 93 ; T hree hailstorms costing 1942 Blizzard; over 60 million 49.53 cm snow 2009 H1N1 Flu: 93 cases Edmonton area 1979 Pipeline 1903 Great Rupture; 17,000 Prairie Blizzard evacuated 1890 1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2011 2001 Canada Day 1892 Smallpox; Civil Disorder; 37 1965 Bomb; 2 travel arrests U.S. jets restrictions destroyed, 1 dead 1918 Spanish 1987 Tornado; Flu; 262 Dead 27 dead, 600 injured LOCAL HISTORY(Selected Incidents) 2011 Slave Lake Fire 6 September 2011

  6. BE AWARE • Be aware of the potential hazards in your community • Learn the Warning Systems in your area: http://www.emergencyalert.alberta.ca/ 7 September 2011

  7. EMERGENCY GUIDE • English • French • Spanish • Hindi • Punjabi • Chinese • Vietnamese • Arabic 8 September 2011

  8. DIAL BEFORE YOU DIG ALBERTA 1-CALL is the free and easy way to avoid damaging gas, electric and other utility lines that could be buried as close as a few inches underground. Call at least two working days before digging in your yard: 1-800-242-3447 9 September 2011

  9. EVACUATION • Listen to the local radio or TV and follow instructions. • Shut off utilities if instructed to do so. • Take your evacuation kit. • Ensure your pets are cared for. • Lock up your home. • Register at the Reception Centre. 10 September 2011

  10. SHELTER-IN-PLACE • Go inside. • Close all windows and doors. • Turn off furnace and exhaust fans. • Listen to the local radio or TV for further instructions. Keep phone lines free. • If odour is strong, seal an inside room with wet towels at the base of the door. • Breathe through a damp towel to filter air. 11 September 2011

  11. SUMMER STORMS • Summer storms can bring heavy rain, high winds, hail, intense lightning and even tornadoes, all of which can damage property and threaten lives. 12 September 2011

  12. WINTER STORMS • Winter storms bring the dangers of high winds, extremely low temperatures and heavy snowfall or freezing rain. If caught in a blizzard, seek shelter and wait out the storm. 13 September 2011

  13. FLASH FLOODS • Caused by rainfall intensity and duration. • Go to higher ground. • Listen to the local radio. • Avoid already flooded areas and fast flowing water. 14 September 2011

  14. INFLUENZA OUTBREAK • Wash hands often. • Cover coughs and sneezes with tissues. Cough into your sleeve. • Stay away from others as much as possible when sick. • Stay home from work and school if you become sick. • Get an annual flu shot. • Get plenty of rest and strive to stay healthy with proper nutrition and exercise. 15 September 2011

  15. NATURAL GAS • Leave immediately if you smell natural gas inside a building. • Call 911 or ATCO Gas using a neighbour’s phone. • ATCO GAS 24-hour Emergency Services • 1-780-420-5585 Edmonton & Area • 1-800-511-3447 All other areas 16 September 2011

  16. ELECTRICITY To report a downed power line in Edmonton call 780-412-4500 immediately with the exact location of the line. • Always assume that downed lines are energized. Keep back a minimum of 10 metres (33 feet) from the wires or anything in contact with the wires. • Warn others in the area of the danger. 17 September 2011

  17. EMERGENCY KITS 18 September 2011

  18. Ready-to-eat and high-energy foods for 3 days Manual can opener Bottled water Extra prescription medications Baby supplies, special needs items Lanterns, flashlights, lightsticks Battery-operated radios, batteries Alternate heat sources Extra warm clothing and blankets Cash First aid kit HOME EMERGENCY KIT 19 September 2011

  19. Flashlight Flares or reflective triangle First aid kit Basic tools including a shovel Extra clothing including hats and gloves Booster cables Sand or kitty litter Ice scraper and brush Blanket Non-perishable high energy food Water Small candle in a tin can, waterproof matches TRAVEL EMERGENCY KIT 20 September 2011

  20. PET EMERGENCY KIT • Food and water for three days • Disposable litter trays • Litter or paper towels • Feeding dishes • Extra leash • Pet’s blanket • Photo of your pet 21 September 2011

  21. INSURANCE • Home insurance • Tenant insurance • Student insurance for living in residence 22 September 2011

  22. FAMILY COMMUNICATION PLAN 23 September 2011

  23. Prepared by the City of Edmonton, Office of Emergency Preparedness in conjunction with ATCO Gas www.edmonton.ca/oep www.facebook.com/EdmontonPrepare www.twitter.com/EdmontonPrepare 24 September 2011

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