Emergency Awareness

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How to Respond in time for a Natural Disaster.........

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table of contentsTornadoespg 12

Thunderstorms and lighteningpg 13

livestockpg 15

Floodpg 14

Hazardous Materialspg 16CAUTION

Distaster Factspg 17

animal Preparednesspg 8

Family Preparedness pg 8

What is a Hurricane pg 10

Firepg 11

211 Your Number For information local Resourcepg 9

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Safety TipsTexas Engineering Extension Service • 301 Tarrow • College Station, TX 77840C11.5324.07

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Your Family Emergency PlanMake sure your family has a plan in case of an emergency. Before an emergency happens, sit down together and decide how you will get in contact with each other, where you will go and what you will do in an emergency. Keep a copy of this plan in your emergency supply kit or another safe place where you can access it in the event of a disaster.

Fill out the following information for each family member and keep it up to date.

Write down where your family spends the most time: work, school and other places you frequent. Schools, daycare providers, workplaces and apartment buildings should all have site-specific emergency plans that you and your family need to know about.

Dial 911 for Emergencies!

Out-of-Town Contact Name: Telephone Number:Email:Neighborhood Meeting Place: Telephone Number:Regional Meeting Place: Telephone Number:Evacuation Location: Telephone Number:

Name: Social Security Number:Date of Birth: Important Medical Information:Name: Social Security Number:Date of Birth: Important Medical Information:Name: Social Security Number:Date of Birth: Important Medical Information:Name: Social Security Number:Date of Birth: Important Medical Information:Name: Social Security Number:Date of Birth: Important Medical Information:Name: Social Security Number:Date of Birth: Important Medical Information:

Work Location OneAddress:Phone Number:Evacuation Location:Work Location TwoAddress:Phone Number:Evacuation Location:Work Location ThreeAddress:Phone Number:Evacuation Location:Other place you frequentAddress:Phone Number:Evacuation Location:

School Location OneAddress:Phone Number:Evacuation Location:School Location TwoAddress:Phone Number:Evacuation Location:School Location ThreeAddress:Phone Number:Evacuation Location:Other place you frequentAddress:Phone Number:Evacuation Location:

It’s important to be prepared!


Safety TipsTexas Engineering Extension Service • 301 Tarrow • College Station, TX 77840C11.5324.07

www.teex.org

Your Family Emergency PlanMake sure your family has a plan in case of an emergency. Before an emergency happens, sit down together and decide how you will get in contact with each other, where you will go and what you will do in an emergency. Keep a copy of this plan in your emergency supply kit or another safe place where you can access it in the event of a disaster.

Fill out the following information for each family member and keep it up to date.

Write down where your family spends the most time: work, school and other places you frequent. Schools, daycare providers, workplaces and apartment buildings should all have site-specific emergency plans that you and your family need to know about.

Dial 911 for Emergencies!

Out-of-Town Contact Name: Telephone Number:Email:Neighborhood Meeting Place: Telephone Number:Regional Meeting Place: Telephone Number:Evacuation Location: Telephone Number:

Name: Social Security Number:Date of Birth: Important Medical Information:Name: Social Security Number:Date of Birth: Important Medical Information:Name: Social Security Number:Date of Birth: Important Medical Information:Name: Social Security Number:Date of Birth: Important Medical Information:Name: Social Security Number:Date of Birth: Important Medical Information:Name: Social Security Number:Date of Birth: Important Medical Information:

Work Location OneAddress:Phone Number:Evacuation Location:Work Location TwoAddress:Phone Number:Evacuation Location:Work Location ThreeAddress:Phone Number:Evacuation Location:Other place you frequentAddress:Phone Number:Evacuation Location:

School Location OneAddress:Phone Number:Evacuation Location:School Location TwoAddress:Phone Number:Evacuation Location:School Location ThreeAddress:Phone Number:Evacuation Location:Other place you frequentAddress:Phone Number:Evacuation Location:

It’s important to be prepared!


Search and Rescue

Help fireman Dan find his missing tools that he uses to respond to a disaster! Words can be down, across, or diagonal.

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1. Stay away from __________________, don’t talk to __________________!

2. Remember the adults you __________________, check with them first you

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3. It’s okay to __________________, then go run and __________________!

4. It’s safer with __________________, your buddy and __________________!

5. There’s nothing to __________________, just walk __________________!

6. Walk where it’s __________________, you’ll get home all __________________!

7. Don’t get in the __________________, run fast and run __________________!

8. Don’t lose your __________________, remember the __________________!

be cool: know the rules!

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Search and Rescue

Help fireman Dan find his missing tools that he uses to respond to a disaster! Words can be down, across, or diagonal.

Words to look for:

ropecanineraingearmapaxehelmetglassesradio

bootsboatsflashlightsawmasksearchwatergloves

BONUS:disastersearch

rescueprepare

F E R R U M S E A R C H A S I T O M N I A T Q U E N O B I T R

P A B O L O R E S T A C I E D U R R E H E N E C E P U D I T A

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D I C L O E S S E D M A X I S I N V E L I R A D I O C U S Q N

V E N I A T T S A P I T A M A S K N I H I L I U R H A R S M G

I A M I N S S D U N T E T U S Q U E E S I S D I D I T E M E E

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R U N T O D Q U A E D E M Q U E L A T U R S I A U T B E C T I

Policeman Tom wants you to stay safe and obey the rules! Fill in the blanks with words from the list and remember: BE COOL AND KNOW THE RULES!

farstrangersbrightawayyoutrust

carsaytwotellrightdanger

yellmustrulescool

1. Stay away from __________________, don’t talk to __________________!

2. Remember the adults you __________________, check with them first you

__________________!

3. It’s okay to __________________, then go run and __________________!

4. It’s safer with __________________, your buddy and __________________!

5. There’s nothing to __________________, just walk __________________!

6. Walk where it’s __________________, you’ll get home all __________________!

7. Don’t get in the __________________, run fast and run __________________!

8. Don’t lose your __________________, remember the __________________!

be cool: know the rules!

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chiLdren & disasters

Disasters may strike quickly and without warning. These events can be frightening for adults, but they are traumatic for children if they don’t know what to do. Children depend on daily routines. When emergencies or disasters interrupt this routine, children may become anxious. It is important to give children guidance that will help them reduce their fears.

In a disaster, they’ll look to you and other adults for help. How you react to an emergency gives them clues on how to act. If you seem overcome with a sense of loss, a child may feel their losses more strongly.

Be aware that after a disaster, children are most afraid that:

• The event will happen again.

• Someone will be injured or killed.

• They will be separated from the family.

• They will be left alone.

Having children participate in the family’s recovery activities will help them feel that their life will return to “normal.” Your response during this time may have a lasting impact.

prepare For disaster

Create a Family Disaster Plan and practice it so that everyone will remember what to do when a disaster occurs.

Teach your child how to recognize danger signals. It is important they understand what smoke detectors, fi re alarms and community warning systems (horns, sirens) sound like.

Explain how to call for help. Teach your child how and when to call for help. Even very young children can be taught how and when to call for emergency assistance.

Children should memorize their family name, address and phone number. They should know where to meet in case of an emergency.

protect your property

The following steps can help you reduce the physical destruction to your property if you were to be hit with a disaster. These steps can reduce your insurance costs, too.

• Install smoke detectors to warn of an apartment or home fi re.

• Cover windows, turn off utilities, or move possessions to a safer location if you have adequate warning of something like a hurricane or fl ood.

conduct a househoLd inventory

Inventory your household possessions by making a list of everything you own. This will help to:

• Prove the value of what you owned if those possessions are damaged or destroyed.

• Make it more likely

you’ll receive a fast, fair payment from your insurance company for your losses.

• Provide documentation for tax deductions you claim for your losses.

Once you have completed your inventory, leave a copy with relatives or friends, or in a safe deposit box.

use an evacuation boX

Buy a lockable, durable “evacuation box” to grab in the event of an emergency. Even a cardboard box would do. Put important papers into the box in sealed, waterproof plastic bags. Store the box in your home where you can get to it easily. Keep this box with you at all times, don’t leave it in your unattended car.

pets & diasters

Your pet should be wearing up-to-date identifi cation at all times. This includes adding your current cell phone number to your pet’s tag.

when you evacuate, taKe your pets with you

The single most important thing you can do to protect your pets is to take them with you

when you evacuate. If you leave, even if you think you may only be gone for a few hours, take your animals. When you leave, you have no way of knowing how long you’ll be kept out of the area, and you may not be able to go back for your pets.

cats

You may consider a harness and leash for your cat, in case you have to keep them confi ned in a cage while you are living away from home. A harness would allow you to safely take them out of the cage for exercise.

dogs

Have a stake out chain for all dogs in your household. Fences may come down during disasters and it may be necessary to keep your dog tethered until

repairs can be made. There should also be shelter from elements within reach.

Have a harness for all dogs in your household. If you have to evacuate, dogs can become frightened, pull away from you, and have the collar slip over their head. A harness will allow you to securely control your dog.

disaster suppLy checKList For pets

• Food and water for at least fi ve days for each pet, bowls and a manual can opener if you are packing canned pet food.

• Medications and medical records stored in a waterproof container and a fi rst aid kit. A pet fi rst aid book is also good to include.

• Cat litter box, litter, garbage bags to collect all pets’ waste, and litter scoop.

• Leashes, harnesses, and carriers to transport pets safely and to ensure that your pets can’t escape. Carriers should be large enough for the animal to stand comfortably, turn around and lie down.

• Photos and descriptions of your pets to help others identify them in case you and your pets become separated and to prove that they are yours.

• Pet beds and toys, if you can easily take them, to reduce stress.

• Information about your pets’ feeding schedules, medical conditions, behavior problems, and the name and number of your veterinarian in case you have to board your pets or place them in foster care.

Animal Preparedness

Family Preparedness

2-1-1 Texas off ers a free, three-digit phone number that connects callers with services in their community that can improve their health and quality of life. “It is the number people should call when they aren’t sure where to turn for help,” says Alison Smith, Director of I&R Services for 2-1-1 Texas/United Way of the Brazos Valley. “No matter where you live in the Brazos Valley or in Texas, you can call 2-1-1 and fi nd information about resources in your local community. Whether you need help fi nding food or housing, childcare, crisis counseling or substance abuse treatment, one number is all you need to know.”

2-1-1 Texas is a free, anonymous information and referral line answered by nationally certifi ed specialists 24 hours a day, seven days a week. These trained experts have access to the most comprehensive database of community-based organizations, government agencies and nonprofi ts that exist in Texas. Information can be provided in almost any language including Spanish.

“When a person dials 2-1-1, their call is usually answered right in their hometown,” said Smith. “Specialists are very knowledgeable and familiar with local resources that may be able to provide assistance.”

2-1-1 experts can provide information on hundreds of resources, including:

• Child Care Information

• Elder care services

• Emergency shelter, food and clothing

• Family counseling services

• Housing assistance

• Legal help

• Prenatal, health and home care

• Disaster response and relief

2-1-1 Texas is also included in Governer Rick Perry’s Homeland Security strategy as a tool for sharing information and mobilizing resources during local, statewide or national disasters.

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The Special Needs Registry is used to alert city and county o� cials to the physical location of individuals with special needs (oxygen, medication dependent, no transportation, physical limitations, etc.) in the event of a disaster/emergency. Emergency management coordinators will use this information to create phone banks and maps that will give emergency responders a vital tool in assisting individuals in an emergency. An emergency can include anything from a hurricane, � ood, � re, or chemical spill, to a power outage, etc.

To register:

Dial 2-1-1 from a touch-tone phone Monday-Friday 1. between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Select Option 1 for English, 2 for Spanish or 0 for 2. another language.

Select Option 1: Information and Referral for Local 3. Community Services

Tell the specialist you want to register with the 4. Brazos Valley Special Needs Registry

The specialist will ask several questions regarding 5. your situation. Information provided for the Registry is not used for any other purpose than the Special Needs Transportation Registry.

Even if you have registered with the Special Needs Registry before, please call 2-1-1 to update your information. This ensures that our information is current and accurate. You can also call 2-1-1 if you are unsure of whether you need to register; a trained specialist will speak with you and help you decide.

•• If your contact or medical information changes, be sure to call 2-1-1 to update this information. ••

Information On2-1-1Local Resources

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What is aA hurricane is a type of

tropical cyclone, the generic term for a low-pressure system that generally forms in the tropics. A typical cyclone is accompanied by thunderstorms, and in the Northern Hemisphere, a counterclockwise circulation of winds near the earth’s surface.

All Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico coastal areas are subject to hurricanes or tropical storms. Parts of the Southwest United States and the Pacifi c Coast experience heavy rains and fl oods each year from hurricanes spawned off Mexico. The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June to November, with the peak season from mid-August to late October.

protecting your home

During severe thunderstorms or hurricanes, homes may be damaged or destroyed by high winds. Debris fl ying through the air can break windows and doors, allowing high winds inside

the home. In extreme wind storms, the force of the wind alone can cause weak places in your home to fail. Experts who study the durability of homes have found four areas that should be checked for weakness—windows, doors, the roof, and if you have one, the garage door.

exterior doors and windows

Exterior walls, doors, and windows are the protective shell of your home. If your home’s protective shell is broken, high winds can enter and put pressure on your roof and walls, causing damage. You can protect your home by strengthening the doors and windows.

plywood storm shutters

Plywood shutters that you make yourself, if installed properly, can off er a high level of protection from fl ying debris during a storm. Plywood shutters can be installed on all types of homes. Measure each window and each door that

has glass, and add 8 inches to both the height and width to provide a 4-inch overlap on each side of the

window or door. Sheets of plywood are generally 4 feet by 8 feet. Tell your local building supply retailer the size and number of openings you need to cover to determine how many sheets of plywood to buy.

evacuation

You should evacuate under the following conditions:

If you are directed by local authorities to do so. Be sure to follow their instructions.

• If you live in a mobile home or temporary structure – such shelters are particularly hazardous during hurricanes no matter how well fastened to the ground.

• If you live in a high-rise building – hurricane winds are stronger at higher elevations.

• If you live on the coast, on a fl oodplain, near a river, or on an inland waterway.

• If you feel you are in danger.

• If you are unable to

evacuate, go to your wind-safe room.

If you do not have one, follow these guidelines:

• Stay indoors during the hurricane and away from window and glass doors.

• Close all interior doors – secure and brace external doors.

• Keep curtains and blinds closed. Do not be fooled if there is a lull; it could be the eye of the storm – winds will pick up again.

• Take refuge in a small interior room, closet, or hallway on the lowest level.

• Lie on the fl oor under a table or another sturdy object.

TROPICAL DEPRESSIONAn organized system of clouds and thunderstorms with a defi ned surface circulation and maximum sustained winds of 38 MPH (33 knots) or less. Sustained winds are defi ned as one-minute average wind measured at about 33 ft (10 meters) above the surface.TROPICAL STORMAn organized system of strong thunderstorms with a defi ned surface circulation and maximum sustained winds of 39–73 MPH (34–63 knots).HURRICANEAn intense tropical weather system of strong thunderstorms with a well-defi ned surface circulation and maximum sustained winds of 74 MPH (64 knots) or higher.STORM SURGEA dome of water pushed onshore by hurricane and tropical storm winds. Storm surges can reach 25 feet high and be 50–1000 miles wide.STORM TIDEA combination of storm surge and the normal tide (i.e. a 15-foot storm surge combined with a 2-foot normal high tide over the mean sea level created a 17-foot storm tide).

SOURCE: INDIA COSTAL SERVICE CENTER HISTORICAL HURRICANE TRACKS: 1851 TO 2008

Hurricanes haven’t stopped people from fl ocking to the coast, and that means more people are in harm’s way each hurricane season. The Census Bureau found that South Carolina’s coastal population grew than 475,000 people since 1960.

HURRiCaNE TERMS


Each year, more than 4,000 Americans die and more than 25,000 are injured in fi res, many of which could be prevented.

To protect yourself, it is important to understand the basic characteristics of fi re. Fire spreads quickly; there is no time to gather valuables or make a phone call. In just two minutes, a fi re can become life-threatening. In fi ve minutes, a residence can be engulfed in fl ames.

Heat and smoke from fi re can be more dangerous than the fl ames. Inhaling the super-hot air can sear your lungs. Fire produces poisonous gases that make you disoriented and drowsy. Instead of being awakened by a fi re, you may fall into a deeper sleep. Asphyxiation is the leading cause of fi re deaths, exceeding burns by a three-to-one ratio.

beFore a Fire

The following are things you can do to protect yourself, your family,

and your property in the event of a fi re:

smoKe aLarms

• Install smoke alarms. Properly working smoke alarms decrease your chances of dying in a fi re by half.

• Place smoke alarms on every level of your residence. Place them outside bedrooms on the ceiling or high on the wall (4 to 12 inches from ceiling), at the top of open stairways, or at the bottom of enclosed stairs and near (but not in) the kitchen.

• Test and clean smoke alarms once a month and replace batteries at least once a year. Replace smoke alarms once every 10 years.

escaping the Fire

• Review escape routes with your family. Practice escaping from each room. If you cannot escape, hang a white or light-colored sheet outside the window, alerting fi re fi ghters to your presence.

• Make sure windows are not nailed or painted shut. Make sure security

gratings on windows have a fi re safety-open-ing feature so they can be easily opened from the inside.

• Consider escape lad-ders if your residence has more than one level, and ensure that burglar bars and other antitheft mechanisms that block outside win-dow entry are easily opened from the inside.

• Teach family members to stay low to the fl oor (where the air is safer in a fi re) when escaping from a fi re.

• Clean out storage areas. Do not let trash, such as old newspapers and magazines, accumulate.

during a Fire

If your clothes catch on fi re, you should: Stop, drop, and roll - until the fi re is extinguished. Running only makes the fi re burn faster.

To escape a fi re, you should:

• Check closed doors for heat before

you open them. Use the back of your hand to feel the top of the door, the doorknob, and the crack between the door and door-frame before you open it. Never use the palm of your hand or fi ngers to test for heat - burning those areas could impair your ability to escape a fi re (i.e., lad-ders and crawling).

• Crawl low under any smoke to your exit - heavy smoke and poisonous gases collect fi rst along the ceiling.

• Close doors behind you as you es-cape to delay the spread of the fi re.

• Stay out once you are safely out. Do not re-enter. Call 9-1-1.

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Additional Items to Consider Adding to an Emergency Supply Kit:

Prescription medications and glasses

Infant formula and diapers

Pet food and extra water for your pet

Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container

Cash or traveler’s checks and change

Emergency reference material such as a first aid book or information from www.ready.gov

Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person. Consider additional bedding if you live in a cold-weather climate.

Complete change of clothing including a long sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy shoes. Consider additional clothing if you live in a cold-weather climate.

Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper – When diluted nine parts water to one part bleach, bleach can be used as a disinfectant. Or in an emergency, you can use it to treat water by using 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per gallon of water. Do not use scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners.

Fire Extinguisher

Matches in a waterproof container

Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items

Mess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic utensils, paper towels

Paper and pencil

Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children

Being Ready starts with you! Getting an Emergency Supply Kit and being informed about emergencies is a community responsibility. Learn more about being prepared:

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Recommended Items to Include in a Basic Emergency Supply Kit:

Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation

Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food

Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio withtone alert and extra batteries for both

Flashlight and extra batteries

First aid kit

Whistle to signal for help

Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air and plasticsheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place

Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation

Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities

Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food)

Local maps

Through its Ready Campaign, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security educates and empowers Americans to take some simple steps to prepare for and respond to potential emergencies, including natural disasters and terrorist attacks. Ready asks individuals to do three key things: get an emergency supply kit, make a family emergency plan, and be informed about the different types of emergencies that could occur and their appropriate responses.

All Americans should have some basic supplies on hand in order to survive for at least three days if an emergency occurs. Following is a listing of some basic items that every emergency supply kit should include. However, it is important that individuals review this list and consider where they live and the unique needs of their family in order to create an emergency supply kit that will meet these needs. Individuals should also consider having at least two emergency supply kits, one full kit at home and smaller portable kits in their workplace, vehicle or other places they spend time.

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Tornadoes are nature’s most violent storms. Spawned from powerful thunderstorms, tornadoes can cause fatalities and devastate a neighborhood in seconds. A tornado appears as a rotating, funnel-shaped cloud that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground with whirling winds that can reach 300 miles per hour. Damage paths can be in excess of one mile wide and 50 miles long.

what are the signs of an approaching tornado?

Most tornadoes develop from an intense thunderstorm or area where two or more weather patterns (or fronts) collide. Weather forecasters watch these systems carefully and issue watches and warnings when conditions are favorable. Individuals must take precaution when storms arise and look for signs of tornadic activity, especially at night when storm circulation patterns are not visible. Following is a list of some common tornado indicators.

• Strong, persistent rotation in the cloud base.

• Whirling dust and debris on the ground under a cloud base–tornadoes sometimes have no funnels.

• Hail or heavy rain followed by dead calm or a fast, intense wind shift. Many tornadoes are wrapped in heavy precipitation and cannot be seen.

• Loud, continuous roar or rumble, much like the sound of an approaching freight train.

• At night, small, bright, blue-green to white fl ashes at ground level near a thunderstorm. These mean power lines are being snapped by very strong winds, maybe a tornado.

• At night, persistent lowering from the cloud base, illuminated or silhouetted by lightning–especially if it is on the ground or there is a blue-green-white power fl ash underneath.

where should i seek shelter?

The best place to be during a tornado is a storm shelter specifi cally designed for that use located within the basement or outside the home. Many companies manufacture pre-fabricated shelters constructed of concrete, fi berglass or steel, that are installed below ground, and that blends in with home landscaping. Whatever the shelter, your entire family should know where to go and what precautions to take in case of a tornado. Conduct annual emergency drills to ensure that everyone remembers what to do

and where to go automatically and without panic. Another good tip is to choose a friend or family member in another part of town or elsewhere to be a “contact person” that will be called by everyone should the family become separated.

In a house with no basement, a dorm, or an apartment … Avoid windows. Go to the lowest fl oor, small center room (like a bathroom or closet), under a stairwell, or in an interior hallway with no windows. Crouch as low as possible to the fl oor, facing down; and cover your head with your hands. Getting into a bath tub with a couch cushion over you gives you protection on all sides, as well as an extra anchor to the foundation. Even in an interior room, you should cover yourself with some sort of thick padding (mattress, blankets, etc.) to protect against fl ying glass and falling debris in case the roof and ceiling fall.

In a mobile home … Get out! Even if your home is tied down, you are probably safer outside, even if the only alternative is to seek shelter out in the open. Most tornadoes can even destroy tied-down mobile homes; and it is best not to play the low odds that yours will make it. If your community has a tornado shelter, go there fast. If there is a sturdy permanent building within easy running distance, seek shelter there. Otherwise, lie fl at on low ground away from your home, protecting your head. If possible, use open ground away from trees and cars, which can be blown onto you.

Tornadoes

Myth 1: “An underpass is a safe place to be in case of a tornado.”

Stopping under a bridge to take shelter from a tornado is very dangerous. Deadly fl ying debris can be blasted into the spaces between the bridge and grade, impelling any people hiding there. People may be blown out from under the bridge and possibly up the tornado itself. The bridge may collapse, peel apart, or create large fl ying objects.

Myth 2: “You should make sure to open all the windows in the house to equalize pressure.”

Opening the windows is useless, a waste of precious time, and very dangerous. You may be injured by fl ying glass trying to do it. If the tornado hits your home, it will blast the windows anyway.

Myth 3: “Mobile home parks attract tornadoes.”

It may seem that way, considering most tornado deaths occur in mobile homes and the most graphic damage comes from mobile home parks. However, the reason that mobile homes are more likely to experience damage is the home’s construction. A strong straight-line wind or small-sized tornado can easily blow a mobile home off its foundation, even one that’s tied down.

Myth 4: “I can outrun an approaching tornado.”

Most tornado deaths occur in cars and mobile homes. Cars are easily tossed and destroyed. There’s no way to know the speed of an approaching tornado, and since tornadoes change directions, you cannot predict their paths. Your get-away speed may also be affected by traffi c, road obstructions, and weather. The best option is to get as far away from the car as possible, fi nd a sturdy building or lay face down in a low lying ditch with your hands and arms over your head.

Myth 5: “Hail always comes before a tornado.”

Rain, wind, lightning, and hail vary from storm to storm, from one hour to the next, and even with the direction the storm is moving with respect to the observer. While large hail can indicate the presence of an unusually dangerous thunderstorm, and can happen before a tornado, hail is not a reliable predictor of a tornado threat.

Source:The Weather Channel

COMMON MYTHS


Thunderstorms and Lightening

Source:The Weather Channel

All thunderstorms are dangerous. Every thunderstorm produces lightning. In the United States, an average of 300 people are injured and 80 people are killed each year by lightning. Although most lightning victims survive, people struck by lightning often report a variety of long-term, debilitating symptoms. Other associated dangers of thunderstorms include tornadoes, strong winds, hail, and flash flooding.

Facts about thunderstorms

• They may occur singly, in clusters, or in lines.

• Some of the most severe occur when a single thunderstorm affects one location for an extended time.

• Thunderstorms typically produce heavy rain for a brief period, anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour.

• Warm, humid conditions are highly favorable for thunderstorm development.

Facts about Lightning

• Lightning’s unpredictability increases the risk to individuals and property.

• Lightning often strikes outside of heavy rain and may occur as far as 10 miles away from any rainfall.

• Most lightning deaths and injuries occur when people are caught outdoors in the summer months during the afternoon and evening.

• Your chances of being struck by lightning are estimated to be 1 in 600,000, but could be reduced

even further by following safety precautions.

• Lightning strike victims carry no electrical charge and should be attended to immediately.

beFore a thunderstorm

To prepare for a thunderstorm, you should do the following:

• Remove dead or rotting trees and branches that could fall and cause injury or damage during a severe thunderstorm.

• Remember the 30/30 lightning safety rule: Go indoors if, after seeing lightning, you cannot count to 30 before hearing thunder. Stay indoors for 30 minutes after hearing the last clap of thunder.

guideLines For personaL saFety in a thunderstorm watch:

• Postpone outdoor activities.

• Get inside a home, building, or hard top automobile (not a convertible).

• Remember, rubber-soled shoes and rubber tires provide NO protection from lightning. However, the steel frame of a hard-topped vehicle provides increased protection if you are not touching metal.

• Secure outdoor objects that could blow away or cause damage.

• Close windows and secure outside doors. Avoid showering or bathing. Plumbing and bathroom fixtures can conduct electricity.

• Use a corded telephone only for emergencies. Cordless and cellular telephones are safe to use.

during a thunderstorm

• If you are in an open area, got to a low place such as a valley or ravine. Be alert for flash floods.

• If you are on open water, get to land and find shelter immediately.

• If you are anywhere and you feel your hair stand on end – which indicates lightning is about to strike – squat low to the ground on the balls of your feet. Place your hands over your ears and your head between your knees. Make yourself the smallest possible target and minimize contact with the ground. Do not lie flat on the ground.

• Use a NOAA Weather Radio or listen to a local radio or television station. Local authorities will provide you with the best information for your particular situation.

thunderstorms and Lightning terms

severe thunderstorm watch

Tells you when and where severe

thunderstorms are likely to occur. Watch the sky and stay tuned the radio, or television for information.

severe thunderstorm warning

Issued when severe weather has been reported by spotters or indicated by radar. Warnings indicate imminent danger to life and property to those in the path of the storm.

medicaL aid to a Lightning victim

• Breathing - if breathing has stopped, begin mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

• Heartbeat - if the heart has stopped, administer CPR.

• Pulse - if the victim has a pulse and is breathing, look for other possible injuries. Check for burns where the lightning entered and left the body. Also be alert for nervous system damage, broken bones, and loss of hearing and eyesight.

• Strong rising currents of air within a storm, called updrafts, carry water droplets to a height where freezing occurs.

• Ice particles grow in size, becoming too heavy to be supported by the updraft, and fall to the ground.

• Hail causes more than $1 billion in damage to property and crops each year.

• Large stones fall at speeds faster than 100 mph and cause more than $1 billion in crop and property damage each year.

Hail


FloodsFloods are one of the most common hazards in the United States. Some fl oods develop slowly, sometimes over a period of days. Flash fl oods can develop quickly, sometimes in just a few minutes and without any visible signs of rain. Flash fl oods often carry rocks, mud, and other debris and can sweep away most things in its path. Overland fl ooding occurs outside a defi ned river or stream, such as when a levee is breached, but still can be destructive. Flooding can also occur when a dam breaks, producing eff ects similar to fl ash fl oods.

Be aware of fl ood hazards no matter where you live. Even very small streams, gullies, creeks, culverts, dry streambeds, or low-lying ground that appear harmless in dry weather can fl ood.

beFore a FLood

To prepare for a fl ood, you should:

• Avoid building in a fl oodplain unless you elevate and reinforce your home.• Elevate the furnace, water heater, and electric panel if susceptible to fl ooding.• Install “check valves” in sewer traps to prevent fl oodwater from backing up into the drains of your home.• Construct barriers (levees, beams, fl oodwalls) to stop fl oodwater from entering the building.• Seal walls in basements with waterproofi ng compounds to avoid seepage.

during a FLood

If a fl ood is likely in your area, you should:

• Be aware that fl ash fl ooding can occur. If there is any possibility of a fl ash fl ood, move immediately to higher ground. Do not wait for instructions to move.• Be aware of streams, drainage channels, and other areas known to fl ood suddenly. Flash fl oods can occur in these areas with or without such typical warnings as rain clouds or heavy rain.

If you must prepare to evacuate, you should do the following:

• Secure your home. If you have time, bring in outdoor furniture. Move essential items to an upper fl oor.• Turn off utilities at the main switches or valves if instructed to do so. Disconnect electrical appliances. Do not touch electrical equipment if you are wet or standing in water.

If you have to leave your home, remember these evacuation tips:

• Do not walk through moving water. Six inches of moving water can make you fall. If you have to walk in water, walk where the water is not moving. Use a stick to check the fi rmness of the ground in front of you.• Do not drive into fl ooded areas. If fl oodwaters rise around your car, abandon the car and move to higher ground if you can do so safely. You and the vehicle can be quickly swept away. The rule is simple: If you cannot see the road or its line markings, do not drive through the water.

In addition to the high frequency of excessive rainfall events, the impacts of fl ooding may increase as population and urban development grows.

driving FLood Facts

Points to remember when driving in fl ood conditions:

• Six inches of water will reach the bottom of most passenger cars, causing loss of control and possible stalling.• As little as one foot of water can move most cars off the road.• Most fl ood-related deaths occur at night, and are vehicular.• Urban and small stream fl ash fl ood often occur in less than one hour.• Tropical cyclones pose signifi cant risk well inland due to fresh water fl ooding.

aFter a FLood

The following are guidelines for the period following a fl ood:

• Listen for news reports to learn whether the community’s water supply is safe to drink.

• Avoid fl oodwaters; water may be contaminated by oil, gasoline, or raw sewage. Water may also be electrically charged from underground or downed power lines.• Avoid moving water.• Be aware of areas where fl oodwaters have receded. Roads may have weakened and could collapse under the weight of a car.• Stay away from downed power lines, and report them to the power company.• Return home only when authorities indicate it is safe.• Stay out of any building if it is surrounded by fl oodwaters.• Use extreme caution when entering buildings; there may be hidden damage, particularly in foundations.• Service damaged septic tanks, cesspools, pits, and leaching systems as soon as possible. • Clean and disinfect everything that got wet. Mud left from fl oodwater can contain sewage and chemicals.

Flood watch:Flooding is possible. Tune in to NOAA Weather Radio, commercial radio, or television for information.

Flash Flood watch:Flash fl ooding is possible. Be prepared to move to higher ground; listen to NOAA Weather Radio, commercial radio, or television for information.

Flood warning:Flooding is occurring or will occur soon; if advised to evacuate, do so immediately.

Flash Flood warning:A fl ash fl ood is occurring; seek higher ground on foot immediately

Flood Risk(as of March 14, 2008)

FLOOD: Know Your Terms

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What To Do With Your

It is recognized that any emergency situation that threatens humans also threatens both domestic and wild animals. It may be necessary to provide water, shelter, food, and medical treatment for pets, livestock, and wildlife aff ected during an emergency situation.

hurricane evacuations - disaster preparedness For horses and LivestocK

When sheltering operations are begun, Brazos County Emergency Management is asking evacuees to go to Veterans Park off Harvey Road in College Station where evacuees will be given shelter assignments and then directed to an appropriate facility for the animals.

If you are evacuating to the Brazos County area and you are bringing horses and/or other livestock, please bring the following:

• proof of Coggins tests

• vaccination and health records

• identifi cation photographs

• any other vital information

It is recommended that those records be put in a watertight envelope. Keep the papers close so they can be reached quickly.

There will be a charge to house horses in Brazos County - $15/day per horse and an additional $7 for the fi rst day for 1 bag of shavings. Additional bags will be available for purchase if desired at the $7 per bag price. This fee is being charged to defray costs incurred by the county for sheltering horses. There is no charge anticipated at this time for livestock, other than horses.

Animals will be triaged upon arrival and assessed to determine if any medical assistance is needed.

Be sure to have a supply of food, hay, and medications for your animals. A list of suppliers can be made available if these items need to be purchased during your stay here. Water will be provided at no cost.

Each horse should have a halter marked with the horse’s name, owner’s name, owner’s telephone information, including an emergency telephone number where someone can be reached.

For more information, visit www.bcdem.org.

aFter the hurricane

Hurricanes can put livestock in immediate danger of drowning from fl ooding caused by heavy rains or storm surges in low-lying areas. In addition, fl ying debris or collapsing buildings can injure animals. Downed power lines can present electrocution hazards. After the hurricane, livestock seeking higher ground may wander onto roadways, creating additional hazards for themselves and motorists. Check perimeter fences along roadways or downed trees or missing water gaps.

As soon as it is safe, livestock owners should check on the condition of their animals. Be prepared to take feed, hay, water, basic livestock fi rst aid supplies, and wire cutters and other tools. As soon as possible, move the animals out of any fl ooded areas and to dry or covered locations.

Check for injuries and render fi rst aid as needed. Serious injuries will require veterinary attention. Be ready to provide some form of aid until the vet can arrive. Remember that veterinarians may have damage to their homes and buildings or livestock too, or they may have more urgent cases to handle fi rst. Off er to render any aid suggested. Don’t forget to tell exactly where the animals are located or mention any road closures or bridges along the way.

Give stressed animals clean feed or hay and water. Provide animals that have not had access to feed for one or more days a little feed the fi rst few days. Gradually increase it over a week to full feed. Animals should

be allowed access to clean hay even if it is wet.Do not give wet or moldy feed to any animal.

Wet hay, as long as it is not moldy, is good fi ller. Dry feed will be best for all classes of livestock. Remember to feed in moderation. If you need hay, contact your local Texas AgriLife Extension county agent’s offi ce for a list of local suppliers. Or you can contact the Texas Department of Agriculture Hay Hot Line at 1-877-429-1998.

In A HurricaneLivestock


Chemicals are found everywhere and are routinely stored in your home. They purify drinking water, simplify household chores and increase crop production. But chemicals also can be hazardous to humans or the environment if used or released improperly.

Hazardous materials in various forms can cause death, serious injury, and long-lasting health eff ects. These products are also shipped daily on the nation’s highways, railroads, waterways, and pipelines.

Hazardous materials come in the form of explosives, fl ammable and combustible substances, poisons, and radioactive materials. These

substances are most often released as a result of transportation accidents or because of chemical accidents in plants.

what to do during a haZardous materiaLs incident

You should stay away from the area to

minimize the risk of contamination. Remember that some toxic chemicals are odorless.

iF you are asKed to evacuate:

• Do so immediately using routes recommended by authorities.

• Stay tuned to a radio or television for information on evacuation routes, temporary shelters, and procedures.

• If you have time, minimize contamination in the house by closing all windows, shutting all vents, and turning off attic fans.

• Take pre-assembled disaster supplies.

• Remember to help neighbors who may require special assistance – infants, elderly people and people

with disabilities.

iF you are caught outside:

• Stay upstream, uphill or upwind! In general, try to go at least one-half mile (usually 8-10 city blocks) from the danger area. Move away from the accident scene and help keep others away.

• Do not walk into or touch any spilled liquids, airborne mists, or condensed solid chemical deposits. Try not to inhale gases, fumes and smoke. If possible, cover mouth with a cloth while leaving the area.

• Stay away from accident victims until the hazardous material has been identifi ed.

iF you are in a vehicLe:

• Stop and seek shelter in a permanent building. If you must remain in your car, keep car windows and vents closed and shut off the air conditioner and heater.

iF you are reQuested to stay indoors:

• Bring pets inside.

• Turn off air conditioners and ventilation systems.In large buildings, set ventilation systems to 100 percent recirculation so that no

outside air is drawn into the building. If this is not possible, ventilation systems should be turned off .

• Close and lock all exterior doors and windows. Close vents, fi replace dampers, and as many interior doors as possible.

• Go into the pre-selected shelter room. This room should be above ground and have the fewest openings to the outside.

• Seal gaps under doorways and windows with wet towels or plastic sheeting and duct tape.

• If gas or vapors could have entered the building, take shallow breaths through a cloth or towel. Avoid eating or drinking any food or water that may be contaminated.

Hazardous Materials

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CAUTION


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Gale tornado (40-72 mph); light damage. Some damage to chimneys; break branches o� trees; push over shallow-rooted trees; damage to sign boards.

Moderate tornado (73-112 mph); moderate damage. The lower limit is the beginning of hurricane wind speed; peel surface o� roofs; mobile homes pushed o� foundations or overturned; moving autos pushed o� the roads.

Signi� cant tornado (113-157 mph); considerable damage. roofs torn o� frame houses; mobile homes demolished; boxcars pushed over; large trees snapped or uprooted; light-object missiles generated.

Severe tornado (158-206 mph); Severe damage. Roofs and some walls torn o� well-constructed houses; trains overturned; most trees in forest uprooted; heavy cars lifted o� ground and thrown.

Devastating tornado (207-260 mph); Devastating damage. Well-constructed houses leveled; structure with weak foundation blown o� some distance; cars thrown and large missiles generated.

Incredible tornado (261-318 mph); Incredible damage. Strong frame houses lifted o� foundations and carried considerable distance to disintegrate; automobile sized missiles � y through the air in excess of 100 yards; trees debarked; incredible phenomena will occur.

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monster storms since 1900year month name Location category deaths1900 September Galveston Hurricane Galveston, TX Cat. 4 10,0001902 May Texas Tornado Outbreak Goliad, TX F4 1141915 August Galveston Hurricane Eastern Texas to Louisiana Cat. 4 275-4001919 September Florida Keys Hurricane Texas to Florida Keys Cat. 4 6001927 April The Rocksprings Tornado Rocksprings, TX F5 741953 May Waco Tornado Outbreak Central United States N/A 1141957 June Hurricane Audrey Texas to Alabama N/A 4191961 September Hurricane Carla Texas Coast N/A 431967 September Hurricane Beulah Caribbean, Mexico to Texas N/A 581970 May The Lubbock Tornado Lubbock, TX F5 261970 August Hurricane Celia Caribbean to Texas Cat. 3 201979 April Red River Valley Tornado Outbreak Wichita Falls, TX Cat. 4 581980 August Hurricane Allen Rio Grande Valley near Brownsville Cat. 5 2741983 August Hurricane Alicia Galveston and Houston, TX Cat. 3 211987 May The Saragosa Tornado Reeves County,TX F4 302005 September Hurricane Rita Texas-Louisiana Border Cat. 3 1112008 September Hurricane Ike Galveston, TX Cat. 4 195

BIGGEST WAVES EVER MEASURED!

hurricane ivan, in september 2004,

spawned waves that measured over 90

feet in the gulf of mexico!

Disaster Facts

want a shake with that?did you know that anearthquake measuring 4.4 on the richter scale hit rusk, texas in 1964?

RARE F5 TORNADO POUNDS TEXAS!on april 12, 1927 a powerful tornado hit near rocksprings, texas killing 74 people.

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