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Home Hazard Hunt
In
a disaster, ordinary items in the home can cause injury and damage.
Anything that can move, fall, break or cause a fire is a potential
hazard.
 Repair
defective electrical wiring and leaky gas connections.
Fasten
shelves securely and brace overhead light fixtures.
Place
large, heavy objects on lower shelves.
Hang
pictures and mirrors away from beds.
Strap
water heater to wall studs.
Repair
cracks in ceilings or foundations.
Store
weed killers, pesticides and flammable products away from heat
sources.
Place
oily polishing rags or waste in covered metal cans.
Clean
and repair chimneys, flue pipes, vent connectors and gas vents.
If You Need to Evacuate
Listen
to a battery powered radio for the location of emergency shelters.
Follow
instructions of local officials.
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Wear
protective clothing and sturdy shoes.
Take
your Disaster Supplies Kit.
Lock
your house.
Use
travel routes specified by local officials.
If you
are sure you have time ...
Shut
off water, gas and electricity, if instructed to do so.
Let
others know when you left and where you are going.
Make
arrangements for pets. Animals may not be allowed in public
shelters.
Prepare an Emergency Car Kit
Include:
Battery
powered radio, flashlight and extra batteries
Blanket
Booster
cables
Fire
extinguisher (5 lb., A-B-C type)
First
aid kit and manual
Bottled
water and non-perishable high energy foods such as granola bars,
raisins and peanut butter
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Maps,
Shovel, Flares
Tire
repair kit and pump
Fire Safety
Plan
two escape routes out of each room.
Practice
fire drills at least twice a year.
Teach
family members to stay low to the ground when escaping from a fire.
Teach
family members never to open doors that are hot. In a fire, feel the
bottom of the door with the palm of your hand. If it is hot, do not
open the door. Find another way out.
Install
smoke detectors on every level of
your home. Clean and test them at least once a month. Change
batteries at least once a year.
Keep
a whistle in each bedroom to awaken household in case of fire.
Check
electrical outlets. Do not overload outlets.
Purchase
and learn how to use a fire extinguisher (5 lb., A-B-C type).
Have
a collapsible ladder on each upper floor of your house.
Consider
installing home sprinklers.
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