updated April 10, 2008
Earthquake Test
The American Red Cross Island County Chapter invites you take the earthquake test and see how well you do. http://www.nwcn.com/sharedcontent/features/flash/quake/during.html It's only 10 questions and has references at the last page.
Out of Area Contact Cards
The American Red Cross, Island County Chapter now has available Out-of-Area Contact Cards. The cards are wallet size with
the information listed below.
The information placed on the card is for the carrier to use when they are impacted by a disaster and want to let a family
member that lives outside of the impacted area that they are okay.
The cards can be picked up at the Red Cross Chapter office at 1150 SE Dock Street in Oak Harbor Monday thru Friday 8am to 4pm.
For additional information call the chapter office at 360-675-2912 or 1-888-216-5727 or email Barbara at johnsonb@islandredcross.org
Side One
| Out of Area Contact Person
Why? Local phone systems may be shut down in a disaster. However, you frequently can place a long-distance call. Name (print): ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number (with area code): ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Cell phone number (with area code): ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Tip: You may be able to text message all your loved ones on your cell phone. Keep these messages short. |
Side two
| Disaster meeting place ( if cannot return home):
__________________________________________________________________________________________________ Exact Location Meeting place in case of house fire: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Exact Location
In case of local emergency contact: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Print Name |
Disaster Preparedness Kits etc
Disaster Preparedness kit for 1 person Stock # 7201 Kit
includes enough supplies to sustain 1 person at least 3 days. 5 year shelf life
for food and H20 Cost is $36.00
Disaster Preparedness Fanny Pak Kit for 1 person Stock # 7204 Kit includes enough supplies to sustain 1 person at least 3 day 5 year shelf life for food and H20 Cost is $55.00
Disaster Preparedness deluxe kit for one person Stock # 2001
Kit includes enough supplies to sustain 1 person at least 3 days. 5 year shelf
life for food and H20 Cost is $60.00
Disaster preparedness kit for 2 persons Stock #7202. Kit includes enough supplies to sustain 2 people at least 3 days. There is a 5 year shelf life for food and H20. Cost is $120.00.
Disaster Preparedness kit for 4 persons Stock #7204. Kit includes enough supplies to sustain 4 persons at least 3 days. 5 year shelf life for food and H20 Cost is $160.00
Disaster
Preparedness Kit for 10 people Stock # 7210 Kit includes enough supplies to
sustain 10 persons at least 3 days 5 year shelf life for food and H20 Cost is
$270.00
Fire Escape Ladder light weight only 10 lbs easy for a child to carry and use unassisted. Wide slip free steps and stand-offs for sure footing, first 2 steps are stationary.
Ladder comes in 2 story length Cost is $95.00 or 3 story lengths Cost is $125.00.
5 Actions for Emergency
Preparedness
Make a Plan-Planning ahead is the first
step to a calmer and more assured disaster response.
Build a Kit-What
you have on hand when a disaster happens can make a big difference. Plan to store
enough supplies for everyone in your household for at least three days.
Get Trained-Learning simple first aid
techniques can give you the skills and confidence to help anyone in you home,
your neighborhood and at work.
Volunteer-Few Americans are untouched
by Red Cross services----all made possible by volunteers, people like you. Our communities need our help there are so
many needs and so many ways to serve.
Give Blood-Blood is needed in times of
emergency, but the ongoing need is also great.
To receive a copy of the complete information on the 5 Actions for Emergency Preparedness or to schedule a Community Disaster Education volunteer to meet with your group or organization call the chapter at 360-675-2912 or 1-888-216-5727 or email johnsonb@islandredcross.org