PREPAREDNESSGUIDEBOOK

EMERGENCYBarefoot

Emergencies, disasters, both natural andmanmade can occur without warning at any time.Being physically and psychologically prepared tohandle unexpected emergencies is an individual, aswell as a community, responsibility.This Emergency Preparedness Guidebook has beendeveloped to assist in minimizing the negativeeffects from such events. Please read this guidethoroughly before an emergency occurs, becomeacquainted with the contents, periodically reviewthis guide with all residents of your home, and postthis guide in your residence for immediatereference, preferably next to your telephone.Become familiar with the quickest exit routes fromyour location in your home and neighborhood.

If you have any additional questions concerning a unique situationnot covered in this reference or need additional emergencyinformation, please contact:� North Myrtle Beach Fire Chief at 843-280-5512, or � Horry County Emergency Management Director at843-915-5150, or � North Myrtle Beach Director of Public Safety at 843-280-5611.

Contents...

Family Disaster Planning� Create a Family Disaster Plan� Create a Family Communication Plan� Home Preparations You Can Do� Website Resources for Family Disaster PlanningFamily Communication Plan

Fire & Medical EmergenciesUnexploded OrdnanceHurricane WarningTornado WarningTsunami WarningHaz-Mat EmergenciesTips to Prepare for Blackouts

Barefoot Evacuation � Routes, Zone C� Re-EntryImportant Resource Information

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Introduction...

emergency preparedness

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family disaster planning

Plan & Take Action

Everyone needs to be pre-pared for the unexpected.Your friends and family maynot be together when disasterstrikes. How will you find eachother? Will you know if yourchildren or parents are safe?You may have to evacuate orbe confined to your home.What will you do if water, gas,electricity, or phone servicesare shut off?

Create a Family Disaster Plan...Do Your Homework

Meet with your family and discuss why you need toprepare for a disaster:� Discuss the types of disasters that are likely tohappen and explain what to do in each case (seethe other sections in this guide for information onthe various types of events that may occur).� Identify responsibilities for each family memberand plan to work together as a team.� Review home escape exits and evacuationroutes. (Use the KNOW YOUR ZONE document.)� Include your pet(s) in your plan. Remember,some shelters do not accept pets. Plan ahead byfinding pet-friendly hotels/motels and animal shel-ters along your evacuation route.� Make sure you have special plans for children,seniors, and any disabled persons you need toaccommodate.� Establish a family password or phrase to ensurethat all communications are really from the personstalking or messaging. In the case of strangers stat-ing that a family member is hurt and requires yourpresence, you may verify by giving the password.Having additional security questions/answers mayalso be advisable.

Create a Family Communication Plan...

Because you and your family may not be togetherwhen a disaster hits, it is important to create a com-munication plan to help you connect and get help.� Choose two places to meet:

• Right outside the home in case of a suddenemergency such as a fire.

• Outside your neighborhood in case you can-not return home or are asked to evacuate.� Choose an out-of-area contact person, familymembers can call (or text) to let them know you aresafe. It may be easier to make a long-distance callthan to call across town because phone lines maybe down or jammed. An out-of-town contact maybe in a better position to communicate amongseparated family members.� Teach family members how to text. During anemergency it’s often easier to get a text messagerather than a phone call.� Subscribe to an emergency alert system(http://www.fema.gov/wireless-emergency-alerts).Check with local agencies to see what alert serv-ices are available. NIXLE and CODE RED areavailable in our North Myrtle Beach area.� Everyone in the family should know how to call911 for help as well as the local numbers for policeand fire. Make sure these emergency numbers areposted near your home telephone and are oneveryone’s cell phone. (See North Myrtle Beach

emergency numbers in the box below.� Every family member should carry anEmergency Contact List. (See sample on page9. Or download the American Red Crosssample at http://www.redcross.com).Review, update, and practice your DisasterPlan at least once a year.Be informed of all potential disasters that canaffect your area and what to do in the event ofone occurring. Watch the weather and stay ontop of the news. If local authorities are tellingyou to evacuate, then EVACUATE!!

SiIMPLE. NO COST.Stay instantly informedof public safety & community information. Sign up now athttp//ps.nmb.us

911 for Emergencies

843-280-5511 Non-Emergencies toPublic Safety / Police843-281-5510 Fire Department843-248-1326 Horry Cty Sheriff’s Dept843-445-9797 Animal Emergency800-922-1117 Poison Control843-365-5001 SC Hwy Patrol843-546-2742 US Coast Guard800-922-5431 Wildlife Law Enforcmnt843-369-2212 to report power outageto Horry Electric Cooperative

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Home preparations you should do...

� Make arrangements for pets. Pets arenot allowed in most shelters.� Fuel up family vehicles and service them.� Stay tuned to your local television and radiostations for emergency information.� Special needs individuals are required topreregister with the state and/or county inorder to use special needs shelters.� Check to make sure you have adequateinsurance to cover flooding or structural dam-age to your home and property.� Install and test smoke detectors in yourhome. Carbon monoxide detectors if necessaryshould also be installed and tested.� Have fire extinguishers readily available andtested annually. Make sure everyone knowshow to correctly use them.� Everyone in the family should know how toshut off all the utilities in case of an emergency(i.e. gas, water, electric).� Secure (or take) any valuables consideredirreplaceable.� Lock and secure doors and windows.� In the event of a fire, you may want to keepyour sprinkler system on, so you know whichbreaker controls its power.� If you do evacuate your home, considerposting a note indicating where you are goingwith contact information.� Conduct a household inventory to documenthousehold items with pictures and copies ofreceipts. Include serial numbers if possible.� Stock supplies and assemble a Disaster /Evacuation Supplies Kit, listed on page 7.

family disaster planning

Personalize the kit for your own unique situation.Remember, you may have to evacuate in a hurry, sotry to put only the essential items you need. Itemsthat may be essential may include:IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS

Insurance policiesFamily recordsPhoto identificationImportant telephone numbersTax recordsBank informationCash, checkbook, credit cardsPERSONAL ITEMS

Clothing to last more than a few daysSturdy shoes and sufficient protective clothingPrescription and necessary OTC medicationsPersonal hygiene suppliesCell phones, laptop computers, tablets, chargersMeds, food, and water for your petsFOOD AND WATER

Non-perishable foodDrinking water (two gallons per person per day)Non-electric can openerBaby supplies (including food and diapers)Meds, food, and water for your petsGENERAL SUPPLIES

Sleeping bags, blankets, pillowsFirst aid kitFlashlights and batteriesKnow Your Zone Horry County GuideRoad mapsGames and booksFire extinguisherPortable Emergency Weather Radio (which is bothelectric and battery-powered if you need to evacuate)

Emergency Plans...

Develop and document plans for your specific risks.� Protect yourself and family with a Family Emer-gency Communication Plan – see page 8. � Be sure to plan for locations away from home.� Business owners and site locations shouldcreate Workplace Plans.� Make sure schools and daycares have SchoolEmergency Plans.� Pet owners should have plans to care for theiranimals. The Centers for Disease Control & Preven-tion offer information on animal health impacts inevacuation shelters.� Prepare your boat and be aware of marinesafety if you are on or near the water.

Website Resources for family disasterplanning...

� American Red Cross (www.redcross.org)� Federal Emergency Management Agency(www.FEMA.gov)� SC Emergency Management Division(www.scemd.org)� Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(www.bt.cdc.gov)

Two keys to weather safety are to prepare for therisks and to act on those preparations when alertedby emergency officials. These are essential piecesto the Weather-Ready Nation.� Review the Centers for Disease Control's (CDC)health considerations before, during, and after astorm.� Remember to follow the US Food & DrugAdministration's (FDA) food and water safety guide-lines during disasters.� Review the Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) suggestions for health and environmentalsafety in disaster preparedness.

DISASTER / EVACUATION SUPPLIES KIT

Let your family knowthat you’re safe:

If you experience adisaster, register onthe American RedCross “Safe and Well”website availablethroughRedCross.org to letyour family andfriends know aboutyour welfare.If you don’t haveinternet access, call866-GET-INFO toregister yourself andyour family.

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Police: Call 9-1-1 or _________________

Fire Dept.: Call 9-1-1 or ______________

Ambulance: Call 9-1-1 or _____________

Poison Control Center: 800-222-1222

Health Care Provider: _______________

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Police: Call 9-1-1 or ____________________

Fire Dept.: Call 9-1-1 or _________________

Ambulance: Call 9-1-1 or ________________

Poison Control Center: 800-222-1222

Health Care Provider: __________________

Emergency Contact Card

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Meeting Place Outside of Neighborhood: __________ ______________________________________

People to Call or Text in an Emergency

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Emergency Contact Card

Name: _________________________________ Phone: _________________________________ Home Address: ___________________________ ______________________________________

Name: ________________________________ Phone: _______________________________ Home Address: __________________________ _____________________________________

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People to Call or Text in an Emergency

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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________ Out-of-Area Contact Person: __________________ Phone: _________________________________

Meeting Place Outside of Neighborhood: __________ ______________________________________

American Red Cross Emergency Contact CardsDoes your family know how toget in touch with each other ifyou are not all together?BEFORE an emergencyhappens, have a family discus-sion to determine who wouldbe your out-of-state point ofcontact, and where you wouldmeet away from your home –both in the neighborhood andwithin your town.

MEDICAL CONTACTS

Doctor:

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Pediatrician:

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Dentist:

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Specialist:

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Specialist:

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Veterinarian:

Kennel:

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INSURANCE INFORMATION

Medical Insurance:

Phone:

Policy Number:

Homeowners/Rental Insurance:

Phone:

Policy Number:

Important Information

ABOUT YOUR FAMILY

Make a list of your household familymembers and include the followinginformation for each person:� Name� Date of birth� Social Security number� Important medical information� Workplace and phone number� School, phone number, evacua-tion location� Other places frequented andphone numbersEnter this information in your phoneor keep a copy of this information ina safe place, such as your purse orbriefcase, your car, and your disas-ter kit. Be sure to look it over everyyear and keep it up to date.Make copies of the forms onthese two pages, fill out, and giveto your family members to carry withthem, in case of a disaster or otheremergency.

POLICE: Call 911 or 843-280-5511FIRE DEPT: Call 911 or 843-280-5510AMBULANCE: Call 911POISON CONTROL: 800-922-1117HEALTHCARE PROVIDER: ___________________

NORTH MYRTLE BEACHEMERGENCY NUMBERS

POLICE: Call 911 or 843-280-5511FIRE DEPT: Call 911 or 843-280-5510AMBULANCE: Call 911POISON CONTROL: 800-922-1117HEALTHCARE PROVIDER: ___________________

NORTH MYRTLE BEACHEMERGENCY NUMBERS

FAMILY MEMBER:

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fire & medical emergencies unexploded ordnance

NOTE: Open burningis prohibitedin NorthMyrtle Beach

Procedures...

Upon discovering a fire, immedi-ately notify other occupants of theresidence, exit the home, and takethe following steps:

Dial 911 and report thefollowing information:� Name� Address� Exact type and location of thefire or medical emergency in yourhome� Condition of victim� If any persons are trapped inthe home� Any other information youdeem pertinent

What to do...

� Have someone meet emer-gency personnel in front of yourhome and direct them to the areaof fire or medical emergency. � Use a fire extinguisher ONLY ifthis can be done WITHOUT risk toyourself.� Always position yourself with ameans of escape at your backbefore you attempt to extinguish afire.� If possible, close doors aroundthe fire.� Follow instructions of the FireDepartment.� If caught in smoke, drop to yourknees and crawl to escape.(Oxygen can be found at floorlevel.) Breathe through your noseand take short breaths.� Exit the residence.

Barefoot was part of the 55,000-acreConway Bombing and Gunnery Rangeduring WWII with a bombing targetcentered in the area of Barefoot’s ParkHill community. Lots and streets developed since 2003were cleared of Unexploded Ordnance(UXOs), but common open areas andwetlands were not. The UXOs recorded from 2003 removalin the vicinity of Barefoot by the ArmyCorps of Engineers include: 100 lb.practice bombs, fragmentation bombs,and incendiary bombs.UXOs can be extremely dangerousbecause they have been readied for useor used and malfunctioned. The fusehas thus been activated and the explo-sive condition is unknown.Munitions that have survived an attemptto destroy them by open burning arealso considered to be UXOs, as thecondition of the fuse is unknown.

What to do...

� Don’t go near a suspected UXO item� Don’t go into area where UXO is located.

� Don’t touch, move, or disturb UXO.

� Don’t try to take apart any UXO item.

� DO follow the 3 R’s of UXO Safety:

RECOGNIZE: Recognize when you may haveencountered a munition.

RETREAT: Do not touch, move, or disturb it, butcarefully leave the area the way you entered.

REPORT: Immediately notify local law enforce-ment of what you saw and where you saw it.

For more information on UXOs, visit:� UXO Safety Education Website at:https://www.denix.osd.mil/uxo� Formerly Used Defense Sites Program Websiteat: http://www.usace.army.mil/Missions/Environmen-tal/FormerlyUsedDefenseSites.aspx� Conway Bombing and Gunnery Ranges at:http://www.conwaybgr.com/

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hurricane safety checklist

Hurricanes are a yearly threat to SouthCarolina, usually predictable days inadvance, but with intensity and locationvarying considerably. Even a small storm with sustained winds orrain could cause loss of utilities, floods,destruction of roads, bridges, homes, andcommercial buildings, closure of medicalfacilities, reduction in safety services,accumulation of dangerous debris, and thethreat of tornados. Being prepared is your best defense: readthe material here and that was sent to eachBarefoot homeowner in the fall of 2014 orgiven to you at your closing. Use the advice to prepare, enlist yourfamily’s participation, and be ready to actdecisively. Leave and be safe... stay and risk your life.

What should I do?

� Listen to a NOAA WeatherRadio for critical information fromthe National Weather Service.� Check your disaster suppliesand replace or restock as needed.� Bring in anything that can bepicked up by the wind (bicycles,lawn furniture).� Close windows, doors, and hur-ricane shutters. If you do not havehurricane shutters, close and boardup all windows and doors withplywood.� Turn the refrigerator and freezerto the coldest setting and keep themclosed as much as possible so thatfood will last longer if the powergoes out.� Turn off propane tanks andunplug small appliances.� Fill your car’s gas tank.� Talk with members of yourhousehold and create an evacuationplan. Planning and practicing yourevacuation plan minimizes confu-sion and fear during the event.� Learn Barefoot’s hurricaneresponse plan. Plan routes to localshelters, register family memberswith special medical needs, andmake plans for your pets to becared for.� Evacuate if advised by authori-ties. Be careful to avoid floodedroads and washed out bridges.� Because standard homeownersinsurance doesn’t cover flooding, it’simportant to have protection fromfloods associated with hurricanes,tropical storm, and heavy rains. Formore information on flood insur-ance, please visit the National FloodInsurance Program website atwww.FloodSmart.gov

What supplies do I need?

� Water - at least a 3-day supply;one gallon per person per day.� Food - at least a 3-day supply ofnon-perishable, easy-to-preparefood.� Flashlight.� Battery-powered or hand-crankradio (NOAA Weather Radio).� Extra batteries.� First aid kit.� Medications (7-day supply) andmedical items (hearing aids withextra batteries, glasses, contactlenses, syringes, cane).� Multi-purpose tools.� Sanitation and personal hygieneitems.� Copies of personal documents(medication list and pertinent med-ical information, proof of address,deed/lease to home, passports, birthcertificates, insurance policies).� Cell phones with chargers.� Family and emergency contactinformation.� Extra cash.� Emergency blankets.� Map(s) of the area.� Baby supplies (bottles, formula,baby food, diapers).� Pet supplies (collar, leash, ID,food, carrier, bowl).� Tools / supplies for securingyour home.� Extra set of car and house keys.� Extra clothing, hat, and sturdyshoes.� Rain gear.� Insect repellent and sunscreen.

What do I do after ahurricane?

� Continue listening to aNOAA Weather Radio or thelocal news for the latestupdates.� Stay alert for extended rain-fall and subsequent floodingeven after the hurricane or trop-ical storm has ended.� If you evacuated, returnhome only when officials say itis safe.� Drive only if necessary andavoid flooded roads andwashed-out bridges.� Keep away from loose ordangling power lines and reportthem immediately to the powercompany.� Stay out of any building thathas water around it.� Inspect your home for dam-age. Take pictures of damage,both of the building and its con-tents, for insurance purposes.� Use flashlights in the dark.Do NOT use candles.� Avoid drinking or preparingfood with tap water until you aresure it’s not contaminated.� Check refrigerated food forspoilage. If in doubt, throw itout.� Wear protective clothingand be cautious when cleaningup to avoid injury.� Watch animals closely andkeep them under your directcontrol.� Use the telephone only foremergency calls.

Be Red CrossReadyHurricanes are strong stormsthat cause life and property-threatening hazards such asflooding, storm surge, highwinds, and tornadoes.Preparation is the best protec-tion against the dangers of ahurricane.

Know the difference...

Hurricane Watch – Hurricaneconditions are a threat within 48hours. Review your hurricaneplans, keep informed and beready to act if a warning isissued.Hurricane Warning –Hurricane conditions areexpected within 36 hours.Complete your storm prepara-tions and leave the area ifdirected to do so by authorities.

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tornado safety checklist

When waiting out a storm be careful,the danger may not be over yet...Be alert for:• Tornadoes – they are oftenspawned by hurricanes.• The calm "eye" of the storm – itmay seem like the storm is over, butafter the eye passes, the winds willchange direction and quickly return tohurricane force.Locally, alerts to approaching torna-does will be given on radio, television,and the Nixle system (e-mail and tele-phone). North Myrtle Beach doesNOT use siren alerts.

Caution: Walking around a damagedsite after a tornado can be very danger-ous, due to live wires, constructionnails, and shredded building materials.Tread lightly and wear proper footwear.

What should I do to preparefor a tornado?

� Listen to local news or a NOAAWeather Radio to stay informedabout watches and warnings.� North Myrtle Beach does notuse siren alerts. Check local radio,television, and the Nixle system.� Pick a safe room in your homewhere household members and petsmay gather during a tornado. Thisshould be a basement, storm cellar,or an interior room on the lowestfloor with no windows.� Practice periodic tornado drillsso that everyone knows what to do ifa tornado is approaching.� Consider having your safe roomreinforced. Plans for reinforcing aninterior room to provide better pro-tection can be found on the FEMAwebsite athttps://www.fema.gov/safe-rooms� Prepare for high winds byremoving diseased and damagedlimbs from trees.� Move or secure lawn furniture,trash cans, hanging plants or any-thing else that can be picked up bythe wind and become a projectile.� Watch for tornado danger signs:

• Dark, often greenish clouds –a phenomenon caused by hail

• Wall cloud – an isolated lower-ing of the base of a thunderstorm

• Cloud of debris• Large hail• Funnel cloud – a visible rotat-

ing extension of the cloud base• Roaring noise

What should I do if atornado is threatening?

� The safest place to be is anunderground shelter, basement, orsafe room.� If no underground shelter orsafe room is available, a small, win-dowless interior room or hallway onthe lowest level of a sturdy buildingis the safest alternative.

• Mobile homes are not safeduring tornadoes or other severewinds.

• Do not seek shelter in a hall-way or bathroom of a mobile home.

• If you have access to a stur-day shelter or a vehicle, abandonyour mobile home immediately.

• Go to the nearest sturdy build-ing or shelter immediately usingyour seat belt if driving.

• Do not wait until you see thetornado.� If you are caught outdoors, seekshelter in a basement, shelter, orsturdy building. If you cannot quicklywalk to a shelter:

• Imediately get into a vehicle,buckle your seat belt and try to driveto the closest sturdy shelter.

• If flying debris occurs whileyou are driving, pull over and park.

Now you have the following optionsas a last resort:

• Stay in the car with the seatbelt on. Put your head down belowthe windows, covering with yourhands and a blanket if possible.

• If you can safely get notice-ably lower than the level of the road-way, exit your car and lie in thatarea, covering your head with yourhands.

• Your choice should be drivenby your specific circumstances.

What do I do after atornado?

� Continue listening to aNOAA Weather Radio or thelocal news for the latest infor-mation and instructions.� If you are away from home,return only when authorities sayit is safe to do so.� Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt and sturdy shoeswhen examining your walls,doors, staircases, and windowsfor damage.� Watch out for fallen powerlines or broken gas lines andreport them to the utility com-pany immediately.� Stay out of damaged build-ings.� Use battery-powered flash-lights when examining build-ings – do NOT use candles.� If you smell gas or hear ablowing or hissing noise, opena window and get everyone outof the building quickly and callthe gas company or fire depart-ment.� Take pictures of damage,both of the building and its con-tents, for insurance claims.� Use the telephone only foremergency calls.� Keep all of your animalsunder your direct control.� Clean up spilled medica-tions, bleaches, gasoline, orother flammable liquids thatcould become a fire hazard.� Check for injuries. If you aretrained, provide first aid topersons in need untilemergency responders arrive.

Be Red CrossReadyA tornado is a violently rotating columnof air extending from the base of a thun-derstorm down to the ground. Tornadointensisites are classified on the FujitaScale with ratings between F0 (weakest)to F5 (strongest). They are capable ofcompletely destroying well-made struc-tures, uprooting trees and hurling objectsthrough the air like deadly missiles.Although severe tornadoes are morecommon in the Plains States, tornadoeshave been reported in every state.

Know the difference...

Tornado Watch – Tornadoes are pos-sible in and near the watch area. Reviewand discuss your emergency plans, andcheck supplies and your safe room. Beready to act quickly if a warning is issuedor you suspect a tornado is approaching.Acting early helps to save lives!Tornado Warning – A tornado hasbeen sighted or indicated by weatherradar. Tornado warnings indicate immi-nent danger to life and property. Goimmediately underground to a base-ment, storm cellar or an interior room(closet, hallway, or bathroom).

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tsunami safety checklist

Although tsunamis are rare, theimpacts associated with themcan be significant. Tsunamis area series of waves and they canoccur over several hours. If alerted to a potential tsunami,follow evacuation procedures asyou would for a hurricane andseek higher ground.

How can I prepareahead of time?

� Barefoot Resort varies fromapproximately 0 to 10 ft abovesea level and is about 2 milesfrom the Atlantic Ocean.� Plan evacuation routesfrom your home, school, work-place, and other places youcould be where tsunamis pres-ent a risk. If possible, pickareas 100 ft above sea level orgo as far as 2 miles inlandaway from the coastline. Everyfoot inland or upward maymake a difference. You shouldbe able to reach your safe loca-tion on foot within 15 minutes.� Find out what the schoolevacuation plan is. Find out ifthe plan requires you to pickyour children up from school orfrom another location. Tele-phone lines during a tsunamiwatch or warning may be over-loaded and routes to and fromschools may be jammed.� Practice your evacuationroutes. Familiarity may saveyour life. Be able to follow yourescape route at night and dur-ing inclement weather. Practic-ing your plan makes theappropriate response more of areaction, requiring less thinkingduring an actual emergency.� If you are a tourist, familiar-ize yourself with local evacua-tion protocols.

What should I do during apotential tsunami situa-tion?

If you feel an earthquake that lasts20 seconds or longer:� Drop, cover, and hold on. Youshould first protect yourself from theearthquake.� When the shaking stops, gathermembers of your household andmove quickly to higher ground awayfrom the coast. A tsunami may becoming within minutes.� Avoid downed power lines andstay away from buildings and bridgesfrom which heavy objects might fallduring an aftershock.What to do during a tsunamiwatch:� Use a NOAA Weather Radio ortune to a Coast Guard emergencyfrequency station or local radio ortelevision station for updated emer-gency information.� Locate household members andreview evacuation plans. Be ready tomove quickly if a tsunami warning isissued.What to do during a tsunamiwarning:� If you hear an official tsunamiwarning or detect signs of a tsunami,evacuate at once.� Take your emergency prepared-ness kit. Having supplies will makeyou more comfortable during theevacuation.� Take your pets with you. If it is notsafe for you, it’s not safe for them.� Get to higher ground as far inlandas possible. Watching a tsunamicould put you in grave danger. If youcan see the wave, you are too closeto escape it.

What do I do after atsunami?

� Continue listening to a NOAAWeather Radio or the local news for thelatest information and instructions.� Return home only after localofficials tell you it is safe. A tsunami is aseries of waves that may continue forhours. Do not assume that after onewave, the danger is over. The nextwave may be larger than the first one.� Check yourself for injuries and getfirst aid as needed before helpinginjured or trapped persons.� If someone needs to be rescued,call professionals with the right equip-ment to help. Many people have beenkilled or injured trying to rescue others.� Help people who require specialassistance – infants, elderly people,those without transportation, peoplewith disabilities, and large families whomay need additional help in an emer-gency situation.� Avoid disaster areas. Your pres-ence might interfere with emergencyresponse operations and put you atfurther risk from the residual effects offloods.� Use the telephone only for emer-gency calls.� Stay out of any building that haswater around it. Tsunami water cancause floors to crack or walls tocollapse.� Use caution when re-entering build-ings or homes. Tsunami-driven flood-water may have damaged buildingswhere you least expect it. Carefullywatch every step you take.� To avoid injury, wear protectiveclothing and be cautious when cleaningup.� Watch animals closely and keepthem under your direct control.

Be Red CrossReady

Tsunamis are a series of large oceanwaves generated by major earth-quakes beneath the ocen floor ormajor landslides into the ocean.When the waves enter shallow water,they may rise to several feet or, inrare cases, tens of feet, striking thecoast with devastating force. People on the beach or in low coastalarea need to be aware that a tsunamicould arrive within minutes after asevere earthquake. The tsunamidanger period can continue for manyhours after a major earthquake. A tsunami can occur during anyseason of the year and at any time,day or night.

Be aware of the signs of atsunami...

� A strong earthquake lasting 20seconds or more near the coast.� A noticeable rapid rise or fall incoastal waters.

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haz-mat emergencies

Hazardous Materials are defined as any substance ormaterial that could adversely affect the safety of thepublic, handlers, or carriers during transportation.They include explosives, compressed gases, flam-mable liquids, flammable solids, oxidizers, toxicmaterials, radioactive materials, corrosive materials,and miscellaneous.

Dial 911 and report thefollowing information:� Name� Address� Exact type and location of theEMERGENCY� Alert 911 if any persons aretrapped or down� Any other information youdeem pertinent

Awaiting arrival ofemergency personnel...

� If the actual event is in theimmediate area outside of yourhome, close all of your windows.� Await further information fromEmergency Responders.� In some circumstances, it issafer to keep community residentsindoors than to evacuate them.

What to do...� If you are caught outside in anincident, try to stay upstream,uphill, and upwind of the incident.� Should you decide to evacuateprior to the arrival of the Emer-gency Responders, a good rule ofthumb in haz-mat type incidents isto go at least 10 city blocks (one-half mile) from the danger area; formany incidents, you will need to gomuch further.

tips to prepare for

� Follow energy conserva-tion measures to reduce elec-tricity usage, which can helppower companies avoid impos-ing rolling blackouts.� Fill plastic containers withwater and place them in therefrigerator and freezer. Leaveabout an inch of space insideeach one to account for expan-sion. Chilled or frozen waterwill help keep food cold duringa temporary power outage.� Be aware that most med-ication that requires refrigera-tion can be kept in a closedrefrigerator for several hourswithout a problem. If unsure,check with your physician orpharmacist.

� Keep your car tank at leasthalf full because gas stationsrely on electricity to power theirpumps.� Know where the manualrelease lever of your electricgarage door opener is locatedand how to operate it. Garagedoors can be heavy, so knowthat you may need help lifting it.� Keep a key to your housewith you if you regularly use thegarage as the primary means ofentering your home, in case thegarage door may not open.� Be sure your cell phone andany external battery are charged.

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NORTH MYRTLE BEACHEVACUATION ZONES� Zone A� Zone B� Zone C

EVACUATION ROUTES

In South Carolina, ONLY the Governor hasthe authority to order an evacuation before ahurricane. Once an evacuation order hasbeen issued, it can be enforced as law.

You should keep in mind that duringmandatory evacuations, there willbe limited emergency services andyou may be subject to a penalty orfine if you fail to evacuate.

� Review the FEMA EvacuationGuidelines to allow for enough timeto pack and inform friends and fam-ily if you need to leave your home.FOLLOW instructions issued bylocal officials. Leave immediately ifordered!� Consider your protectionoptions to decide whether to stay orevacuate your home if you are notordered to evacuate.

zone CThe Barefoot swing bridge will be locked in place for motorvehicle traffic. However, authorities recommend not using it toaccess US17 North to Route 9 since it will be packed with evac-uees.Route #1 – Right on to Water Tower Road, right on to SC90, left onto SC57, left on to SC9.Route #2 – Left on to Water Tower Road, left on to SC31 North,exit on to SC9 North.When evacuating, always take a road map with you! Be awarethat law enforcement and the SC National Guard may be postedalong evacuation routes to assist you.Closest American Red Cross shelter:

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RE-ENTRY

� Wait until the area is declared safe forre-entry – check PIPS Re-Entry Information:866-246-0133.� Check roads and conditions before youreturn (call 511SC or www.511sc.org).� You must have photo ID (proof of resi-dency) with you in order to be permitted toreturn to your home. If your ID does nothave proof of residency, be sure to have autility bill, deed, car registration, etc.� Be prepared if you have no water orelectricity.

Important Resource InformationHorry County EMD – 843-915-5150.American Red Cross shelters – 843-477-0020.SCDOT – (Traffic & Road Conditions) –888-877-9151. Only activated when neededand Spanish interpreters available.Re-Entry Information – 866-246-0133This phone line is manned in Columbia andprovides information on evacuation, shel-ters, damage assessments, and re-entry. The number is activated once an evacuationis ordered.SCDHEC – 843-915-8804 Special MedicalNeeds Shelters.

Swing Bridge

Never attempt to cross the swing bridge whilethe barricades are down, red lights are flash-ing, or bell is ringing. Do not pass any vehi-cles on the bridge, including golf carts.Pedestrians and bicyclists are to use thewalkway on the southern side of the bridge.If the swing bridge is damaged in any waythat presents a safety risk for users, it will beclosed to traffic until the damage is remedied. NMB safety officers may be deployed to re-direct traffic, and/or signs will be placed atboth ends to re-route vehicles. Ponderosa Management and/or the ActivitiesDirector will send email notices and updates,and the city will utilize NIXLE for advisories. Temporary signs also may be placed at thetwo back entrances, Links Drive and ParAvenue, to warn motorists that the bridge isclosed and there is no thru traffic to US17.When the bridge is closed, there are twoalternate entrances/exits to Barefoot – LinksDrive and Par Avenue – which will handledetoured traffic.

Additional Important Resource Information� FEMA - Are You Ready? Guide� National Weather Service Weather Safety� Be a Force of Nature with NOAA's Weather-ReadyNation� NWS Storm-Ready Sites & Communities� Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)� Ready.gov Kids� American Red Cross� http://www.horrycounty.org/� http://www.scemd.org/� http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/food-safety-education/get-answers/food-safety-fact-sheets/emergency-preparedness/preparing-for-a-weather-emergency/ct_index� http://www.redcross.org/images/MEDIA_CustomPro-ductCatalog/m4340128_Flood.pdf� http://www.redcross.org/images/MEDIA_CustomPro-ductCatalog/m4340158_HeatWave.pdf� http://www.redcross.org/images/MEDIA_CustomPro-ductCatalog/m4340160_Hurricane.pdf� http://www.redcross.org/images/MEDIA_CustomPro-ductCatalog/m4340185_Thunderstorm.pdf� http://www.redcross.org/images/MEDIA_CustomPro-ductCatalog/m4340177_Tornado.pdf� http://www.redcross.org/images/MEDIA_CustomPro-ductCatalog/m4240231_WinterStorms.pdf� http://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/20130726-1549-20490-2111/basic_preparedness.pdf� http://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/docu-ments/7877� http://www.weather.com/life/safety/� http://www.ready.gov/� http://www.redcross.org/prepare/disaster-safety-library

Lane Reversals

When an evacuation order isissued, lane reversals will beinstituted automatically for twosections of US Hwy 501: � US Hwy 501 from SC544to SC378, and � US501 from SC22 to theUS501 / SC576 split inMarion. Once you get into a lanereversal pattern,you will not beable to get back out.Never enter a lane reversalpattern unless directed bylaw enforcement!

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BRRA EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE

� Rich Einhorn, Chairman� Glen Talley, BRRA Board Liaison� Dan Lyon, Vice Chair� Joan Kasper-Nolan, Secretary� Marianne Maloney� Lester Jee� Greg Snow

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