PLEDGE TO PREPARE! Remember our action steps! Get a Kit, Make a Plan, Be Informed!
First - get or assemble a disaster supplies kit containing the following items:
· At least a three day supply of water (I gallon per person, per day);
· At least a three day supply of nonperishable food that does not require cooking or refrigeration
· A manual can opener
· A flashlight with extra batteries
· A hand-crank or battery-operated radio with extra batteries
· A first aid kit and medication
· Cash and copies of important documents; and
· Specific items for family members with additional needs, such as children, the elderly and people with disabilities. A full list of items is available at www.redcross.org.
You may purchase an Emergency Preparedness Kit with basic disaster supplies that you can add items to that will meet your specific needs at our office, through www.redcross.org or purchase items and store them in a sturdy, sealable, easy-to-carry container.
Second - make a disaster plan which includes a family communications plan and an evacuation plan.
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Choose an out-of-area emergency contact person and two places for your family to meet; one right outside your home where you can escape in case of a sudden emergency, like a fire, and one outside your neighborhood.
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Plan how to take care of your pets
Third - be informed.
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Find out how local authorities will contact you during a disaster or other emergency.
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Listen to local radio, television or NOAA weather radio stations or channel when disaster threatens and follow the guidance of your local officials.
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If you are told to evacuate, do so immediately.
For more information on how to prepare your home, work or school for disasters such as a hurricane, contact your Hampton Roads Chapter at 838-7320 or visit www.redcross.org
WANT TO HELP?
One of the best ways to help is by donating to the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund by:
- Calling 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish).
- Mailing donations to the Hampton Roads Chapter at 4915 W. Mercury Blvd., Newport News, VA 23605.
- Submitting donations directly online here at our website. Click on the “DONATE NOW” section in the toolbar or go to http://www.hrredcross.org/product_info.php?cPath=82&products_id=77 and follow the directions given.
 
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Please register at least one week in advance. When you register, you are automatically enrolled and should be in attendance at the class. "TBA" Course locations will be determined on class size. Enrollment is on a first-come, first-serve basis, until the class is filled to capacity. You may be sent a confirmation of training by phone, email or flyer. The Red Cross reserves the right to cancel a class with fewer than six participants registered, or in case of inclement weather. You will also be notified if the class is canceled. To become certified in a class, you must attend the entire session. You will be issued a card verifying your participation once the class is complete. |
