Emergency Planning

Emergencies come unexpectedly.  Being prepared can be the difference between life and death.  Prepare for emergencies before they happen.

  Local, State, and Federal agencies have plans for various
emergency responses.  Do you have a plan for emergency respose?
YOU Are Reponsible For Your Own Safety In An Emergency!

St. Francois County Health Center and the
Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services recommends
"Ready in 3" - Three steps to prepare for an emergeny.

Click the "Ready In 3" logo for more information

 
Do You Have A Family Plan For Emergencies and Disasters ?

A Family Plan Would Include:

1. Family Information
                 Information for each family member would include:

 Name

 Date of Birth

Telephone Number

 Doctor's Name

 Social Security Number

 Special Medical Information

 Insurance Information

 Their Usual Location

 


2. Workplace Information/School Information/Day Care Information
                 Addresses and telephone numbers for each

3. Nearest Relative(s) Information
              Names, Addresses and telephone numbers

4. A plan of how to stay in contact if separated by disaster
              Choose two meeting places; primary & secondary

5. Choose an out-of-town friend or family member as a contact for everyone to call
               Name, address, telephone (home/work/cellular)

6. Designate a room in your home to stay in for several days

7. Designate a place where your family will be able to stay for several days in case of evacuation including the address and telephone number of location or site.

 Emergency Kit Checklist:

These items should be part of your emergency kit and kept in a container that can be easily carried. 

 Bottled Water

 1 gallon/person/day - 3 day supply

Canned/Dried Foods  (opener)

Non-perishable - 3 day supply 

 Battery-powered Radio

Spare Batteries 

Flashlight 

Formula  Baby Food 

First-Aid Kit 

 Baby Diapers 

Prescription Medicine(s) 

Extra Clothing 

Extra Credit Card/Money 

Sturdy Shoes/Boots 

Trash Bags 

Blankets 

Toilet Paper

Toiletries 

Pet Items 

Matches (water proof container) 


Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services Center for Emergency Response and Terrorism, P.O. Box 570, Jefferson City, MO  65102
573-526-4768.

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