Step to a Hurricane

Before
 Build an emergency kit.
 Make a family communications plan.
 Help your parents bring in outdoor items like potted plants, patio furniture, decorations,
and garbage cans. They can fly in strong winds!

During

 Don’t open the refrigerator or freezer. In case you lose power, you want the cold air
to stay in!
 Stay away from windows and glass doors. They could break and hurt you.
 Don’t go outside when the rain or winds stop. This is the eye of the storm, or a short
“rest,” and it will start again.
 If need be, stay inside a closet or a room without windows. You can also lie on the
floor under a table or sturdy object.
 Listen to your parents or safety authorities for important instructions.

After

 Don’t go outside without a grown-up.

 Don’t go near any wires that are loose or dangling. They could electrocute you!
 Tell your parents if you smell gas.
 Don’t drink water from the faucet unless your parents say it’s okay.
 Text, don’t talk. Unless there’s a life-threatening situation, if you have a cell phone, send a
text so that you don’t tie up phone lines needed by emergency workers. Plus, texting may
work even if cell service is down.
 STEPS TO A EARTHQUAKE

BEFORE

 Build an emergency kit.

 Make a family communications plan.
 Know the safe spots in every room – under a sturdy table or against an inside wall.
 Ask your family to hold earthquake drills – drop, cover, and hold on!

DURING

 DROP to the ground.

 Take COVER under a sturdy table or other heavy furniture. If there is nothing to get
under, cover your face and head with your arms and crouch near an inside wall.
 HOLD ON until the shaking stops.
 STAY AWAY from windows, glass, lighting fixtures, or furniture that could fall – like
bookcases.
 STAY INSIDE!
 Do not use elevators!

AFTER

 Expect aftershocks. They are usually not as strong but can cause damage.
 Open cabinets carefully. Objects that have moved could fall on you.
 Wear long pants, long sleeves and shoes to protect your skin from getting scratched by
broken objects.
 Text, don’t talk. Unless there’s a life-threatening situation, if you have a cell phone, send
a text so that you don’t tie up phone lines needed by emergency workers. Plus, texting
may work even if cell service is down.
 STEPS TO A DROUGH

BEFORE

 Don't pour water down the drain! There may be another use for it, like watering indoor
plants.
 If you want to play in the sprinkler, water the lawn, but not the driveway or sidewalk.

DURING

 Listen to the rules from authorities. They want to make sure there's enough water for the
things we really need.
 Take short showers, not baths. Showers use less water.
 Don't let the water run when you brush your teeth.
 Take a break from your outdoor water toys. When the drought ends, you can play with
them again.
 STEPS TO A TSUNAMI

BEFORE

 Build an emergency kit.

 Make a family communications plan

DURING

 Listen to evacuation orders and leave the area immediately.

 Take any pets with you.
 Move inland (away from the ocean) and towards higher ground.
 Stay away from the beach. Never go down to the water to watch a tsunami come in. If you
can see the wave, you are too close to escape it.
 If the water recedes from the shoreline or goes out to sea in a very noticeable way, get
away from the area immediately. This is nature’s warning that a tsunami is coming.

AFTER

 Don’t return home unless officials tell you it is safe to do so. Tsunami waves can continue
for hours and the next wave may be more dangerous than the first.
 Stay away from debris in the water. It could be dangerous.
 Stay out of any building with water around it. Water can make floors crack or walls
collapse.
 Text, don’t talk. Unless there’s a life-threatening situation, if you have a cell phone, send
a text so that you don’t tie up phone lines needed by emergency workers. Plus, texting
may work even if cell service is down
 STEPS TO A FLOOD

BEFORE

 Build an emergency kit.

 Make a family communications plan.
 Tell an adult if you hear a flood warning on the TV or radio.

DURING

 Listen to authorities and safety officials.

 If there is any possibility of a flash flood, move immediately to higher ground.
 Help your family move important items to an upper floor.
 Do not walk through moving water. Even 6” of water can make you fall.

AFTER

 Stay away from flood water. It could be contaminated, meaning contain dangerous
substances.
 Stay away from moving water. It can knock you off your feet.
 Stay out of the way of emergency workers so they can do their job easily.
 BUILD A KIT (construir un equipo de materiales de emergencia)

Here are some items you and your family will need:
 Non-perishable food (such as dried fruit or peanut butter)

 First aid kit

 Extra batteries

 Matches in a waterproof container

 Toothbrush, toothpaste, soap

 Paper plates, plastic cups and utensils, paper towels

 Water – at least a gallon per person, per day

 Battery-powered or hand-cranked radio

 Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person

 Flashlights

 Whistle to signal for help

 Can opener (manual)

 Local maps

 Pet supplies

 Baby supplies (formula, diapers)

Aquí hay algunas cosas que usted y su familia necesitan:

• Alimentos no perecederos (tales como frutos secos o mantequilla de maní)
• Botiquín de primeros auxilios
• Baterías adicionales
• Fósforos en un recipiente a prueba de agua
• Cepillo de dientes, pasta de dientes, jabón
• Platos de papel, vasos de plástico y utensilios de cocina, toallas de papel
• El agua - por lo menos un galón por persona, por día
• Radio de pilas o de manivela
• Bolsa de dormir o manta para cada persona
• Linternas
• Silbato para pedir ayuda
• Abrelatas (manual)
• Mapas locales
• Animales domésticos:
• Suministros para bebés (leche, pañales)
  Personal hygiene items
 Bedding such as pillows, blankets, air mattress
 Books, games
 Non-perishable snacks
 Extra change of clothing
 Baby supplies: ample amounts of baby food, formula,
juice, diapers and wipes, and a stroller, portable crib or
play pen
 Needed medications
 Driver’s license, other identification
 Cash, traveler’s checks
 Personal items such as extra eyeglasses,hearing aid, etc.
 Battery-operated radio
 Flashlight

Important documents such as birth or marriage certificates, social security cards,

passports, immunization records, checkbook and bank account files, wills, vehicle
titles, insurance policies, stocks, bonds, deeds, computer backup disk, etc.

• Artículos de higiene personal

• Ropa de cama, como almohadas, mantas, colchón de aire
• Libros, juegos
• bocadillos no perecederos
• cambio extra de ropa
• Suministros para bebés: grandes cantidades de alimentos para bebés, fórmula, jugo,
pañales y toallitas húmedas, y una silla de paseo, cuna portátil o corral
• Los medicamentos necesarios
• Licencia de conducir, otra identificación
• Dinero en efectivo, cheques de viajero
• Artículos personales como anteojos adicionales, audífonos, etc
• Radio a pilas
• Linterna
Los documentos importantes como certificados de nacimiento o de matrimonio, tarjetas
de seguro social, pasaportes, registros de vacunación, chequera y archivos de cuentas
bancarias, testamentos, títulos de vehículos, pólizas de seguro, acciones, bonos, títulos
de propiedad, el disco de copia de seguridad informática, etc