Sunday, July 20, 2014

Helping those in Carlton County, WA affected by fires!


Over 100 homes lost. Raising money to go directly to the people of the Methow Valley currently experiencing devastating losses due to an extreme forest fire called the Carlton Complex, nearly 73 square miles.

This post is to help those affected by devastating fires in Washington State and Oregon. Many, many homes have been lost in both States. Many not directly affected want to help those in the areas. Here's a list of what things people need in a disaster using FEMA Guidelines, which was compiled by a group of Homeowners in a community of 70 homes in Marin County, CA. If you can get people these things right after a disaster they can survive for about 10 days on their own. Also you may help financially by going to this Link.


 IN THE EVENT OF A DISASTER 
You may learn of a disaster from a neighbor, a phone call, the news, or your local emergency alarm system. 

1. Stay calm and don’t panic. 
a) If an earthquake is in progress immediately move to a safe place in your home – in a hallway or doorway and away from windows and tell others in your home to do the same. 
b) After the earthquake turn off your gas on the outdoor meter ONLY IF YOU SMELL GAS. 
c) During an actual large-scale disaster, 911 will most likely not work. Use phones only if you have a life-threatening injury – keep lines and circuits open for emergency personnel. 


2. Get dressed and gather your family together. 
3. Turn on the news (if you do not have power use a battery operated or hand-crank radio
4. Gather your car keys, cell phone, cash and important documents. 
5. Move your emergency supplies to an easily accessible location in case of evacuation orders. 
6. If time allows, check on disabled neighbors or neighbors that live alone. 
7. Keep streets clear for emergency vehicles. 
8. Stay off the land-line telephones to leave phone circuits open for actual emergencies and local emergency personnel. Use cell phones only in an emergency. 



After Immediate Danger 

• Use flashlights. Do not light matches or turn on electrical switches in case of gas leak. 
• Sniff for gas leaks, starting at the water heater. If you smell gas or suspect a leak, turn off the main gas valve, open windows, and get everyone outside quickly. 
• Shut off water at main if any water leaks are visible or suspected – you will be able to turn your water back on without assistance, so it’s safe to do this as a precaution. 
• Clean up spilled medicines, bleaches, gasoline, and other flammable liquids immediately. 
• If you do not have any water leaks, fill up any bathtubs in your house in case of water shortage later. 

 If you have a vehicle and can leave the area by car, load all emergency supplies that will fit after ensuring your family has room in the vehicle. 

EVACUATION 

If notified by emergency personnel to evacuate, do so immediately! 
(If your neighborhood has not already been ordered to evacuate and you are not at home but your family is, try to get home to your family if it is possible and safe to do so.) 
1. Implement your Family Emergency Plan: 
2. Gather your household members. 
3. Get containers of emergency supplies and rations. 
5. Leave the area affected by the disaster. 


Returning Home After an Evacuation 
After a required evacuation, when you are permitted by authorities to return home, do the following: 
• Use flashlights. Do not light matches or turn on electrical switches in case of gas leak. 
• Sniff for gas leaks, starting at the water heater. If you smell gas or suspect a leak, turn off the main gas valve, open windows, and get everyone outside quickly. 
• Shut off water at main if any water leaks are visible or suspected – you will be able to turn your water back on without assistance, so it’s safe to do this as a precaution. 
• If you do not have any water leaks, fill up any bathtubs in your house in case of water shortage later. 
• Clean up spilled medicines, bleaches, gasoline, and other flammable liquids immediately. 


Emergency Supplies and Rations Suggestion List 
    Replace water every 6 months. 

   FOOD DRINKS (liquid or powdered) 
   Dried Fruit Canned protein drinks 
   Peanut Butter Survival drink mixes 
   Trail Mixes (raisins, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, chocolate chips) Gatorade 
   Dried meat (jerky) Water (1 gallon, per day, per person) 
   Granola Dried Milk 
   Freeze-Dried Foods 
   Canned foods (meat, vegetable, beans) 
   Instant Soups (Cup of Noodles, Cup of Soup, and instant mashed potatoes) 
   Nuts 
   Energy Bars 
   MRE’s (“Meals, Ready to Eat”) shelf life of up to 10 years if stored below 70°. No cooking or water required 

   EQUIPMENT 
   Tent (large enough for all members of your household) First-aid Kit ** (see box) 
   Stove and gas tanks Candles 
   Screwdriver, hammer, pliers and wrench Flares 
   Small shovel and broom Whistle 
   Work Gloves Gas Lantern 
   Large plastic tarp Duct tape 
   Hand-crank Portable Radio or Portable radio and batteries Matches 
   Hand-crank Flashlight or Flashlight and batteries Fire Extinguisher 

   UTENSILS & COOKING SUPPLIES 
   Large trash bags Large cooking pots (1 for boiling 1 for frying) 
   Metal cups with handles Reusable spoons, forks, knives 
   (1 for each household member) (plastic or metal) 
   Paper towels Metal camping plate 
   Dish soap (bio-degradable) (1 for each household member) 
   Oven mitt Towels 
   Plastic tub for washing dishes Manual can opener 
   (also use to store supplies) Chlorine bleach 
   Large knife and Heavy Duty Scissors Water purification tablets 
   Large Zip-lock bags 

   BEDDING, CLOTHING, TOILETRIES MISC. 
   Prescription Medications Important Papers** (see box below) 
   Sleeping Bag (for each family member) Cash 
   1 Set of Clothing (for each family member) Extra set of house and car keys 
   Hat (for each family member) Large black permanent markers 
   1 pair of boots or sturdy shoes for each family member Pens & Paper 
   Towels Playing cards 
   Liquid Soap (for body and hair) Travel size board games 
   Toothpaste & toothbrush List of relocation places & phone numbers 
   Feminine products 
   Toilet paper 

   PET SUPPLIES (if applicable) 
   Dry Food 
   Bowl 
   Leash 
   Medications (if used regularly) 

   Infant Supplies (if applicable) 
   Bottles Diapers 
   Formula Baby Food 
   Blanket Extra clothes 

**First aid kit: 
ace bandage, band aids, Neosporin, pain relievers, scissors, first aid tape and cotton, alcohol pads, large roll of wide gauze tape 

**Important Papers: 
Make copies of the following and put in a waterproof container: 
Birth certificate 
Passport 
Drivers License 
Social Security Card 
Will 
Deeds 
Insurance Information 
Banking Information 
Computer disks of important computer files 

Mini First-Aid Kit for Car and/or Office 
In a duffle bag or back pack, keep a kit with the following items in your car and office (if applicable) at all times: 
o Extra pair of boots or tennis shoes 
o Blanket 
o Hand-crank flash light OR flash light and batteries 
o Hand-crank portable radio OR portable radio and batteries 
o Flares 
o Rope 
o Duct Tape 
o Gloves 
o Goggles 
o Black permanent marker 
o Small pad of paper 
o Heavy duty scissors and/or swiss army type knife 
o Bottle of water 
o 9 high-calorie energy/granola bars 
o First Aid kit: 
Ace bandage 
Band aids 
Alcohol pads 
Sterile gauze 
First aid tape 
Alcohol pads 
Neosporin 
Pain relievers 



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