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May 4, 2020 – Requirements for 1st Class 7d & 7e

7d – Tell what utility services exist in your home or meeting place. Describe potential hazards associated with these utilities, and tell how to respond in emergency situations.

7e – Develop an emergency action plan for your home that includes what to do in case of fire, storm, power outage, and water outage. (Also discuss gas leaks.)

Introduction to emergency planning (4:14)

What are the 4 things you should do when confronted with any emergency situation?

1. Keep Calm
2. Assess the Situation
3. Call for Help
4. Focus on the Task

Prepare a family emergency plan (2:27)

Family Emergency Kit

* A requirement for Emergency Preparedness MB

Three-day supply of water
Nonperishable foods (including pet food) and a nonelectric can opener
Eating utensils
Special foods for any dietary restrictions, including baby foods
Family first-aid kit
Battery- or cranked-powered radio
Flashlight
Extra batteries (rotate these out regularly so they don’t go stale in your closet)
Matches in waterproof container
Blanket or sleeping bag for each family member
Extra clothing
Face masks for air filtering
Soap, wipes, antibacterial gel
Toilet paper
Copies of important family documents in waterproof containers
Signal whistle
Local maps
Cash

Major Disaster Preparedness Items

Fire extinguisher
Tool kit (with ax, shovel, broom, screwdriver, pliers, hammer, coil of rope, coil of bailing wire, duct tape, razor blades, adjustable wrench for turning off gas or water)
Chart showing location of shutoff valves in your home, including the main electrical switch
Portable fire escape ladder for homes or buildings of more than one floor
Portable butane or charcoal stove (to be used outdoors away from the garage)
Gloves and cloths for cleaning up dangerous spills
Covered containers for storing waste
Garden hose kept near an outside faucet

Two important numbers

9-1-1 and 8-1-1

Know where to find information

National Weather Service – https://www.weather.gov/
Kentucky Utilities – https://lge-ku.com/
South Kentucky RECC – http://www.skrecc.com/
Somerset Utilities:
• Gas Department – https://www.cityofsomerset.com/gas-department/
• Water Department – https://www.cityofsomerset.com/water/
Southeastern Water Association – https://www.southeasternwater.org/
Kentucky Poison Control Center – https://kypoisoncontrol.com/
KY HELP Statewide Call Center (substance abuse) – https://operationunite.org/programs/kyhelp-call-center/

Don’t be left out – Be aware!

People can sign up for the CodeRED weather warning system by going to pcgovt.com and click on the CodeRed logo to complete notification form.

You can also enroll by calling the Pulaski County 911 Center’s non-emergency number at 678-5008.