http://www.ct-n.com/CTNplayer.asp?odID=8341
This link explains hurricane Sandy in a way that is easy to understand for adults:
http://www.newsday.com/news/weather/as-hurricane-sandy-turns-into-frankenstorm-experts-explain-the-rare-convergence-1.4161214
This is Sesame Street explaining hurricane Sandy:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/29/sesame-street-hurricane-sandy-episode_n_2040697.html
This has already been posted on this blog, but I think it could use being up on top with Sandy trashing the East Coast.
BASIC DISASTER SUPPLIES KIT
A basic emergency
supply kit could
include the following
recommended items:
- Water, one gallon
- of water per person
- 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
- with tone 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 plastic
- sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-
- place
- Moist towelettes, garbage bags and
- plastic ties for personal sanitation
- Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
- Manual can opener for food
- Local maps
- Cell phone with chargers, inverter or
- solar charger
Here are a couple of links to help you
with more information about
preparedness supplies:
Additional Items to Consider Adding to an Emergency Supply Kit:
q 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
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 with
tone 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 plastic
sheeting 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
Contacts
Keep a list of contact information for
reference.
Local Emergency Management Office
County Law Enforcement
County Public Safety Fire/Rescue
State, County and City/Town
Government
Local Hospitals
Local Utilities
Local American Red Cross
Local TV Stations
Local Radio Stations
Your Property Insurance Agent
If you evacuate your home, DO NOT
LEAVE YOUR PETS BEHIND! Pets
most likely cannot survive on their own
and if by some remote chance they do,
you may not be able to find them when
you return.
This is an important message from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. If you stay in your home through a hurricane, there are things you can do to protect yourself. Monitor the radio or television for weather reports. Stay indoors until the storm is over. Seek shelter in a basement or in an interior room with no windows. Stay away from all windows and exterior doors. Evacuate to a shelter or to a neighbor's home if your home is damaged or if emergency personnel instruct you to do so. To learn more, call the CDC at 1-800-CDC-INFO.
This is an important message from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Apply first aid to treat cuts and scrapes and prevent infection. To care for a bleeding cut, put pressure on it until the bleeding has stopped. Clean the wound by gently pouring clean tap or bottled water over it. Next, apply a clean, dry bandage. If you think the cut is infected, get medical help as soon as possible.
This is an important message from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. During a power outage, never use generators, grills, or other gasoline-, propane-, or charcoal-burning devices inside your home, garage, or carport or near doors, windows, or vents. They produce carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless gas that kills more than 500 Americans each year. If your home is damaged, stay with friends or family or in a shelter.
This is an important message from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Home fires are a threat after a natural disaster and fire trucks may have trouble getting to your home. If the power is out, use flashlights or other battery-powered lights if possible, instead of candles. If you must use them, place candles in safe holders away from anything that could catch fire. Never leave a burning candle unattended.
My older hurricane posts have a link to maps that show very good detail for people to be able to keep up with conditions in their neighborhood and local areas. You may even be able to see your own home site on it.
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