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Phone Plan for how you will communicate with loved ones after a disaster. •  Long-distance phone lines often work before local phone lines, so identify an out-of-state contact and provide this person with the contact information of people you want to keep informed of your situation. Share this information with your family and friends locally. …

Water In a disaster, water supplies may be cut off or contaminated. Store enough water for everyone in your family to last for at least 3 days. •  Store one gallon of water per person, per day. Three gallons per person per day will give you enough to drink and for limited cooking and personal …

Food When a disaster occurs, you might not have access to food, water and electricity for days, or even weeks. Store enough emergency food to provide for your family for at least 3 days. •  Store food items that are familiar, rather than buying special emergency food. Consider any dietary restrictions and preferences you may …

First Aid In any emergency, you or a family member may be cut, burned or suffer other injuries. Keep the following basic first aid supplies so you are prepared to help when someone is hurt. •  Two pairs of disposable gloves •  Sterile dressings to stop bleeding •  Cleansing agent/soap and antibiotic towelettes to disinfect …

Disaster Shelters Immediately following a large disaster, suitable shelter sites will be selected from a predesignated list based on areas of need and estimated numbers of displaced persons. Each site must be inspected for safety prior to being opened to the public. Therefore, it is not possible to say with advance certainty which sites will …

Evacuation Immediate risk: If you smell gas, smoke or see fire or otherwise fear for your safety, evacuate household occupants immediately. From a safe location, call 9-1-1 and report the incident. General evacuation orders: If local officials issue evacuation orders, use the evacuation routes and methods specified; carpool whenever possible. If time allows: •  Wear …

Contagious Disease Emergencies A contagious disease emergency could affect many people. It could cause mild illness, hospitalization, or death in rare cases. In the event of an infectious disease emergency, the San Francisco Department of Public Health will provide up-to-date information and instructions to the public through media and public outreach sources. To find out …

Terrorism Terrorism may involve devastating acts using weapons of mass destruction. These weapons range from chemical agents, biological hazards, a radiological or nuclear device, and other explosives. The primary objective of a terrorist is to create widespread fear. Be Responsible: •  Be aware of your surroundings. Note the location of emergency exits, pay phones, fire …

Storm / Flooding Severe storms can cause landslides, flooding, uprooted trees, and downed utility lines. Call 3-1-1 for information on free sandbags to protect your property from flooding. •  Tune to local TV channels for emergency advisories and instructions. •  If water has entered a garage or basement, do not walk through it – it may …