Be Ready Lehi

04/23/2012

Get Your Bags Packed for a Disaster! By Maralin “Earthquake Lady” Hoff Page 5
Disaster strikes when we least expect it. And if you were in need of leaving your home within a matter of minutes, would you have everything you need? How about your children? Here are some helpful tips to get your bags packed and ready.
BASIC CONTENTS FOR CHILDREN’S
EMERGENCY BACKPACK
Backpack, tote, duffle bag, or a small suitcase on wheels for easy transportation Warm jacket, sweater, gloves and hat Two or more pairs of socks Change of warm clothes, sweatshirt, sweatpants, etc. Change of undergarments Small blanket or emergency Mylar blanket (Purchase at any stores in the camping section) Flashlight and extra batteries A blow whistle (Can be heard over a yell for help)
Zip-lock bag items to place in bag: 1 child-size emergency poncho 1 or more hand/body warmer packets Hand wipes or sanitizer gel Pocket-size facial tissues
Stress Relief Items: Coloring book(s) and crayons Writing pad/paper, pen/pencils Reading book(s), pad games Small stuffed animal for security
Extra Tips:
Place backpack underneath head of bed with handle facing out for quick grab.
Closet or hanging hooks at doorway or hallway for quick grab and go!
Children should always keep an extra pair of hard sole SHOES next to their bed for quick slip on in case you need to evacuate from home.
Children’s medication, personal hy-giene, and other special needs should be under parental care.
BASIC CONTENTS FOR ADULT
EMERGENCY BACKPACK
Backpack, tote, duffle bag, or a
small suitcase on wheels for
easy transportation Warm jacket, sweater, gloves
and hat Two or more pairs of socks Change of warm clothes. Sweat-shirt, sweat pants, etc. Change of undergarments Adult-sized poncho Emergency Mylar blanket Flashlight and extra batteries 1 blow whistle. Have plan for your medication Supply of extra hearing aid
batteries First aid kit, ointments, various
size bandages, sterile alcohol
pads/swabs, safety pins,
shampoo/conditioner, tooth
paste, tooth brush, hand/body
lotions, soap Comb/brush, nail file, clippers
TIPS:
Adults should always keep extra pair of hard sole SHOES next to their bed for quick slip on in case you need to evacuate from home.
Do not store emergency backpack(s) in the basement of your home. Store on main floor of home, garage, stor-age shed, RV, camper/trailer for easy access.
Update emergency kit(s) at least every six (6) months. Most items have expiration dates, rotate clothes sizes if necessary, especially in chil-dren’s backpack.
Stress Relief Items: Writing pad/paper/journal Reading books Ipod, MP3 player Playing cards, crosswords
More info: BeReadyUtah.gov or on Twitter Mini sewing kit Body warmers Hand wipes or sanitizer gel Pocket-size facial tissues Other items for personal hygiene

03/22/2012

Lehi City is preparing to take part in the Great Utah Shake Out. We would like to encourage all our residents and businesses to participate as well. If you would like more information about the Shake Out drill please go to http://www.shakeout.org/utah/

At 10:15 a.m. on April 17, 2012*, thousands of Utahns will "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" in The Great Utah ShakeOut, the largest earthquake drill in Utah history!

03/15/2012

ADVICE FOR PEOPLE WITH LIMITIED MOBILITY, DISABILITIES
OR ACCESS AND FUNCTIONAL NEEDS IN AN EARTHQUAKE

What would my less mobile
family and friends do in an
earthquake? DROP, COVER,
and HOLD ON? What are
their options?
The main point is to try not to
move, but immediately
protect your head and neck
the best you can, right where
you are.
If you are indoors, and use a
wheelchair or have other
mobility impairments protect
your head and neck with a
pillow or your arms, and
bend over if you are able. In
bed, stay there and hold on;
protect your head with a
pillow. In a public building,
do not use the elevators,
follow instructions. Don’t
leave until the shaking is
over.
If outdoors, move to a clear
area away from buildings,
wires or anything that could
fall and hurt you, but only if
you can safely do so.
If driving, pull over to the
side of the road and stop.
Set the parking brake.
Avoid bridges and overhead
hazards. Stay inside your
vehicle until the shaking is
over.
There are simple actions to
take today to get ready and
protect the less mobile such
as move furniture that may
fall and move heavy objects
to lower shelves.
Let's all be ready so when
the "BIG ONE" hits we are
all safe.
by Paulette Valentine

01/03/2012

As New Year's Day fast approaches, many Utahns are thinking about how they want to improve themselves. They may try to lose weight, finally start that novel they've been talking about for three years, build that shed or take up a new hobby.

Here's another idea: Why not resolve to be ready in 2012? Ready for what? Disaster.

Across the nation in 2011, we saw winter storms, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and earthquakes. Since late 2010, Utah has had two flooding events that led to Presidential Disaster Declarations. The Dec. 1 windstorm that struck Davis County knocked out power and overturned semitrailers. Since last week, Utah has registered 11 tiny earthquakes. We expect hundreds of small earthquakes to occur in Utah each year and we're overdue for the "Big One."

Why not resolve now to prepare yourself and your family to survive a disaster? There are simple steps you can take. Start by clicking around BeReadyUtah.gov to learn preparedness tips in the following areas.
•Make a plan - What should you do in an earthquake? What if you have to evacuate your home?
•Get a kit - Learn about what should go into a kit you can grab if you have to flee.
•Be informed - Mother Nature has a lot of possible disasters up her sleeves. Learn about which ones can affect you.
•Get involved - In a disaster, expect help to come from neighbors. How can your neighborhood get prepared?
•ShakeOut, Don't Freak Out - Register to join the Great Utah ShakeOut, happening at 10:15 a.m. on April 17, 2012. It's the state's largest earthquake drill ever. Join 700,000 Utahns who will drop, cover and hold on while practicing their emergency plans. Visit ShakeOut.org/Utah to register.


Daily preparedness tips are always available if you follow us on Twitter .

When we resolve to be ready, we plan to survive.

12/21/2011

Give the Gift of Preparedness this Holiday Season
This holiday season, one of the best gifts you can give your loved ones is the gift of disaster preparedness. Giving emergency supplies to help build a disaster supply kit and having an emergency communications plan can go a long way to ensure that your family is prepared for any emergency.
A list of possible gifts that may assist in disasters includes:
• Disaster kits for homes, offices and cars (first aid kits; food, water and prescription medications for 72 hours, extra clothing, blankets, and flashlights)
• NOAA weather radios with extra batteries
• Enrollment in a CPR or first-aid class
• Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
• Fire extinguishers (for the kitchen, garage, car, etc.)
• Foldable ladders for second-story escape in a fire
• Winter car kits (emergency flares, shovels, ice scrapers, flashlights and fluorescent distress flags, jumper cables)
• Pet disaster kits (food, water, leashes, dishes, toys, and carrying case or crate)
• Battery powered lamps
Emergency supplies are important, but it is also essential to discuss what your family will do in case of an emergency. This year, consider at least one of these gift ideas. You just may save the life of a friend or family member. For more information and preparedness tips, please visit Ready.gov and FEMA.gov.

12/06/2011

What Should You Do To Be Ready?
Make a plan! Create a disaster plan, practice it, and adhere to it.
Get a kit! Prepare a disaster supply kit, complete with the essentials needed to survive an emergency. Details on what to include in the kit can be found on the Be Ready Utah web site at http://beready.utah.gov. Think emergency kit supplies for your holiday shopping this year!
Be informed! Check out the latest forecast and road conditions before you venture out. Utah Department of Transportation CommuterLink at http://commuterlink.utah.gov or via phone at 511 (within Utah) and 866-511-UTAH (out of state)
Get involved! Most local areas have Community Emergency Re-sponse Teams (CERT). Check your local area for CERT programs or other volunteer opportunities.

12/06/2011

Winter Weather Preparedness -
Don’t Get Caught in the Cold
With the holidays quickly approaching, we are working less, shopping more, and seeing a lot of snow and colder temperatures. It’s a good time to check your emergency kits and supplies, replenishing or replacing items in need. It is important to be prepared for winter weather, and the many im-plications winter storms bring, before it strikes.

12/06/2010

Lehi City has a great Emergency Preparedness Manual. If you don't have one stop by City Hall and pick one up.

11/30/2010

With winter upon us, it is a good idea to have an emergency kit in your car as well as a blanket.