[KYHAM] KEN TRAINING Nov. 3: APPENDIX D-6 HOMEOWNER EMERGENCY AND DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

[Ron Dodson]

Tonight, we finish the Annex D portion of a typical county EOP. 
This is a section everyone needs to take a minute to look over. 

APPENDIX D-6
HOMEOWNER EMERGENCY AND DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

I.	SITUATION AND ASSUMPTIONS

A.	SITUATION.  Despite the public and private agencies that avail
themselves after a disaster, the individual is responsible for
self-sufficiency during an emergency event.

B.	ASSUMPTIONS.  Individuals are mentally and physically able to
prepare the proper materials needed in a disaster.

II.	MISSION

This document is composed to assist homeowners and individuals in
preparing for any kind of emergency or disaster. 

III.	DIRECTION AND CONTROL

A.	The homeowner is responsible for the health and welfare of the
occupants of his home in the case of a disaster or emergency.

B.	The homeowner is responsible for making all the necessary
preparations before a disaster or emergency.

IV.	CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS

A.	Gather the following Home Emergency Supplies.

1.	Flashlights with extra batteries.

2.	Portable radio with extra batteries.

3.	First aid kit with a book explaining basic first aid
procedures.

4.	Fire extinguishers.

5.	Emergency food supplies to include adequate, non-perishable,
food for all family members to last at least 72 hours.  Special
foods for infants or persons on restricted diets must be included
in the emergency food rations.

6.	Bottled water supply of at least three gallons per person for
72 hours.

7.	Medical needs, such as medicine, test kits, special foods,
blankets, etc.

8.	Tool kit including special pipe wrenches and crescent wrenches
for turning off gas, water, and other utilities.  Include rope,
hammer, screw-drivers, face mask, clean rags, sledge hammer and
crow bar. 

B.	The food, water, batteries and fire extinguishers need to be
checked and/or replaced, if needed, every three months. 

C.	Practice disaster awareness as you rehearse fire drills.

D.	Educate responsible family members on the proper way to turn
off electricity, water, gas mains and other utilities.

1.	Locate and mark gas shut off valve.  Hang the right sized
wrench nearby to allow quick shutoff if is becomes necessary.

2.	Do not shut off the gas unless absolutely necessary.  If the
gas is ever turned off, it must be inspected and re-lit by the
utility company.

3.	Locate the electrical supply box in residence.  Determine if
it is a fuse or breaker box.  Make sure the family knows how to
disconnect the main circuit.

4.	Locate and mark the water shut-off valve.