Three Easy Step to Plan for Emergency

Important Phone Numbers

National Disaster Management

Authority
+91-11-26701728
Police
100
-------Fire
101
-------Ambulance
102
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My Doctors

My Emergency Plan
Three Easy Step to Plan for Emergency

1. My Plan- Important details to help my family or

household
Contact details
A If we cant get home or contact each other we
will arrange to meet or leave a message at:
________________________________________________________

B Out-of-town contact, family or friend

could be the same as (A)
Name:________________________________
Address:_______________________________
Phone: _________________________________

My Emergency Plan
Three Easy Step to Plan for Emergency

2. During an Emergency

Listen to the Radio for information and updates

Stay at home unless told otherwise
Have emergency plan and emergency kit ready
Be prepared to look after yourself and family for up to
three days

3. During an Evacuation
Take emergency plan and emergency kit
Turn off water, electricity (mains supply) and Gas ( if
applicable)

Our Neighbours
Name_________________________
Address _______________________
Phone _________________________

Name __________________________
Address_________________________
Phone __________________________

My Emergency Kit
Three Easy Step to Plan for Emergencies

1. Things to keep in your

emergency kit at all times
Battery Radio and spare
batteries
Torch (preferably a windup torch)
First-aid kit and manual
Strong plastic garbage
bags
Tarpaulin and tape for
temporary repairs and
protecting windows
Tools to turn off utilities
such as water
Whistle
Copies of important
documents in sealed
plastic bags

2. Things to have ready for your

emergency kit when a warning
is issued and a disaster is likely
Three days of canned and nonperishable food, a can opener
plus pet food (if required)
Bottled water
Essential medications and
toiletries
Change of clothes, strong
shoes and hats
Mobile phone and charger
(preferably car mobile phone
charger)
Money, spare house keys and
car keys
Important documents

My Emergency Kit
Three Easy Step to Plan for Emergencies

3. Things to include in your kit if there is

extended loss of electricity , water and gas
Clean water in sealed containers (10 litres per person
is recommended for a 3 day period)
Water purification tablets
Extra food
Portable stove with fuel
Fire extinguisher

SEVERE STORMS
Three Easy Step to Plan for Emergencies

You can reduce the risk of storms to yourself,

family and property by taking these simple
precautions
1. Before a Severe
2. During a Severe
Storms

Ensure that your emergency

plan is up to date and your
emergency kit is ready
Check your insurance covers
home and contents for the
risk of storms
Check the roof and any
guttering is in good condition,
clear leaves and trim any tree
branches.
Ensure your yard is free from
loose items like chairs and
rubbish
Keep vehicles undercover

Storm

Keep your emergency

plan and emergency kit
with you
Listen to the Radio for
information and updates
Dont use the landline
telephone
Stay inside and away
from doors and windows
If you need to shelter in
the strongest part of your
house, this is usually the
bathroom, toilet or
hallway

SEVERE STORMS
Three Easy Step to Plan for Emergencies

The time after a storm can be dangerous. Many

injuries and deaths occur as a result of people not
taking proper actions after a storm has passed.

3. After a Severe Storm

Listen to the radio for information
and updates
Remain indoors until advised it is
safe
Do not enter flood waters. They
may be contaminated.
If safe to go outside, carefully
check your home for damage and
make temporary repairs if needed
Keep away from damaged power
lines and fallen trees
Do not drink tap water unless safe
to do so

Floods
Three Easy Step to Plan for Emergencies

1. Before a Flood
Identify which roads and
cause ways are likely to
flood and plan an
alternative access route if
necessary. These roads can
usually be identified by
looking for flood level
markers.
If your property is likely to
be isolated in a flood, stock
up on extra non-perishable
supplies including bottled
water and ensure your
emergency kit is up to date
Identify when and where
you would evacuate to if
required.
Ensure your insurance
covers flood damages.

2. During a Flood
Listen to your local Radio station for
flood updates
If it is flooded, Dont walk, ride or
drive through flood waters
Turn off water , power and gas
supplies
Raise furniture, valuables and
electrical items onto higher floors,
beds , tables or roof spaces.
Ensure the safety of pets, children,
elderly and those with special
needs.
Keep Sand bag at entry points of
your property . Put a sand bag
inside toilets and on top of indoor
drains to prevent sewage back flow.
Move vehicles, outdoor equipment,

Floods
Three Easy Step to Plan for Emergencies

3. After the Flood

Dont wade or drive into
remaining flood waters
Flood waters may be
contaminated and have
health risks
Dont re-enter your home
until it is declared safe
Dont eat food that has
been in flood water
Boil tap water until water
supplies are declared safe
Dont use gas or electrical
appliances until they are
checked for safety

Earthquakes
Three Easy Step to Plan for Emergencies

1. Before an Earthquake
Sketch a plan of your home, discuss details with your family
Mark where the utility switches or valves are located so that
they can be turned off, if possible
Mark where your emergency food, water, first-aid kits and
fire extinguishers are located
Plan a second exit from each room if possible. If you need
special equipment, such as a rope ladder, mark where it is
located
Indicate the location of your familys emergency outdoor
meeting place
Ensure everyone is aware where the emergency kit is
located

Earthquakes
Three Easy Step to Plan for Emergencies

2. During an Earthquake
Indoors

Drop to your hands and knees

Cover your head and neck under a table if possible
Hold on to your shelter until the shaking stops
Do not stand in a doorway

Outdoors

If you are outside stay outside

Avoid electrical wires, sinkholes, gas and fuel lines
Move away from buildings
Get down low

Earthquakes
Three Easy Step to Plan for Emergencies

3. After an Earthquake
Check yourself for injuries
Assist your family, give first aid
where appropriate
Extinguish any small fires
Inspect your home for damage ,
if unsafe get your family out
Help your neighbours
Listen to a portable, batteryoperated Radio ( or television)
for updated emergency
information and instructions
Expect aftershocks so move
away from buildings
Watch out for fallen power lines
or broken gas lines, and stay
out of damaged areas
Await the emergency services

Landslides & Mudslides

Three Easy Step to Plan for Emergencies

1. Before a Landslide/ Mudslide

Assume that steep slopes and areas burned by
wildfires are vulnerable to landslides
Learn whether landslide or debris flows have occurred
previously in your area
Complete the emergency and evacuation plans for
your family
Complete the emergency communication plan in case
family members are separated. Explain emergency
and evacuation plans to your family

Landslides & Mudslides

Three Easy Step to Plan for Emergencies

2. During a Landslide/ Mudslide

Drop to your hands and knees
Listen to the radio or watch TV for warnings about intense
rainfall
Be aware of any sudden increase or decrease in water
level on a stream or creek that might indicate debris flow
upstream
Look for tilted trees, telephone poles, fences or walls and
for new holes or bare spots on hillsides
Listen for rumbling sounds that might indicate an
approaching landslide or mudflow
Be alert when driving
If landslide or debris flow danger is imminent , quickly
move away from the path of the slide
Move to the nearest high ground in a direction away from
the path

Landslides & Mudslides

Three Easy Step to Plan for Emergencies

3. After a Landslide/
Mudslide
Stay away from the site.
Flooding or additional
slides may occur after a
landslide or mudflow
Check for injured or
trapped people near the
affected area, if it is
possible to do so without
entering the path of the
landslide or mudflow
Listen to the radio or TV
for emergency information
Report broken utility lines
to the appropriate
authorities.