Community Health Nursing Programs

Emergency Preparedness

Emergency Supply List

Shelter Checklist

Make A Plan

Education and Training:

• Basic Emergency Preparedness for Public Health
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) IS-700

Emergency Preparedness Information:

• CDC Emergency Preparedness Information
• State of Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Emergency Preparedness Information and training

Hurricane Preparedness:

• National Hurricane Center
• American Red Cross - Be Prepared Website - Useful forms and information to have prior to a disaster

Pet Care:

Pets are not allowed into shelters. Prior to evacuation to a shelter plan accordingly for care of your pet. Discuss various options available with your veterinarian .

A helpful website is the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)

 

Disaster Home Supply List

FOOD - 3 DAY SUPPLY

Ready to eat canned meats, pastas, fruits, fish, vegetables, canned juices, peanut butter, crackers, jelly, and staples (salt, pepper, sugar)

WATER - STORE IN PLASTIC BOTTLES

One gallon of water per person per day

SANITATION

• toilet paper
• hand sanitizer
• personal hygiene items
• plastic garbage bags
• disinfectant
• plastic bucket with a tight lid (use a a port-a-potty)
• household chlorine bleach
• large trash container

TOOLS & SUPPLIES

• battery operated radio/extra batteries
• paper cups, plates, plastic utensils
• paper towels
• flashlight/extra batteries
• manual can opener
• knife
• matches

CLOTHING & BEDDING

• at least one change of clothes/shoes
• blankets/sleeping bag
• sturdy shoes
• rain gear

FIRST AID KIT

• bandages, scissors, tape
• moist towelettes
• painkillers (motrin, aspirin, tylenol)
• antacids
• laxatives
• antihistamines
• prescriptions, insulin, denture needs, eyeglasses

RADIO STATIONS

• 96.9 WBEY Crisfield
• 102.5 WOLC Princess Anne
• 104.7 WQHQ Salisbury

Shelter Checklist

• Change of Clothes for several days for each person, include jacket/raincoat
• Personal items (such as towel, washcloth, soap, sanitary pads/tampax, toothbrush/denture supplies, glasses)
• All medications & medical supplies, indlude all diabetic supplies (syringes, glucometer) as well as inhalers & nebulizers
• Food (snacks available but no meals during first 24 hours of shelter opening)
• Blanket, pillow, sleeping bag for each person
• Flashlight & batteries
• Battery radio & batteries
• Emergency contact phone numbers

DO NOT BRING PETS TO THE SHELTER! See Pet Care

Somerset Co. Health Dept., 7920 Crisfield Hwy., Westover, MD 21871 Phone: 443-523-1700 email: schd@ezy.net