EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN


Program Summary
The American Red Cross recommends that you have a plan and know what to do in case of an emergency.  If commuting to work, make sure you have alternate supplies such as a disaster supply kit in you vehicle and a compact kit on public transportation.

Tips from Collaborating Agencies Responding to Disasters

Use this simple code to communicate:
  1 Flash for "YES", 2 Flashes for "NO", and 3 Flashes for "HELP!"

Flashlights are very effective at getting someone's attention, or directing traffic.

Use flashlights to see AND TO BE SEEN.

A Whistle and Flashlight give anyone their own personal alerting and warning system.

Use a Flashlight for:    Being seen/getting attention, seeing the the dark, communication device, and a Guidance device.

Use a Whistle for:       Calling for Help, giving a warning, staying in communication, and a signaling device.

A Whistle is also a valuable communication tool.  The same code works for whistles: 1 Blow for "YES", 2 Blows for "NO", 3 Blows for "HELP!"  A whistle's sound will carry much further than your voice, and it will last longer.  Use a whistle as a warning signal.