SUPPORT SERVICES

American Red Cross / 635-2333
Animal Shelter / 635-4734
Anxiety Support / 636-0314
C-Cap / 636-2448
Child Care Resource / 540-955-5164
Concern Hotline / 635-4357
Depression Support / 636-0314
Dialysis Center / 636-6900
Electrical Depart. Of Front Royal / 636-1070
Free Medical Clinic (St. Lukes) / 636-4325
Front Royal Police / 635-2111
Front Royal Women’s Resource Ctr. / 636-7007
Warren County Animal Control / 635-4128
Home Health Agency / 662-5200
Meals on Wheels / 635-7141
Poison Control / 1800-222-1222
Salvation Army / 635-4020 & 636-8872
Shelter for Abused Women / 667-6466
Social Services of Front Royal / 635-3636
Town Of Front Royal / 636-7799
Warren County Sheriff’s Office / 635-4128
Virginia Dept. Of Health / 1-800-533-4148
Warren Co. Health Department / 635-3159
Warren Co. Senior Center / 635-8652
Warren Memorial Hospital / 636-0300
Women’s Shelter / 635-9062
Pandemic Flu Website / Pandemicflu.gov
All hazards emergency preparedness / www.vdem.state.va.us

Emergency Guide

Pandemic Flu and

Other Emergencies

Importance & Benefits of Being Prepared

The effects of a pandemic or any other disaster can be lessened if you prepare ahead of time. Preparing for a disaster will help bring peace of mind and confidence to deal with the incident.

When a pandemic starts, everyone around the world could be at risk.

A pandemic would touch every aspect of society, so every part of society must begin to prepare. All have roles in the event of a pandemic.

As you and your family plan for influenza pandemic, think about the challenges you might face, particularly if a pandemic is severe.

You can start to prepare now to be able to respond to these challenges. The following are some challenges you or your family may face and recommendations to help you cope. In addition, checklists and other tools have been prepared to guide your planning efforts.

Essential Services you depend on may be disrupted & Food & Water supplies may be limited.

·  Plan for the possibility that usual services may be disrupted. These could include services provided by hospitals and other healthcare facilities, banks, restaurants, government offices, telephone, cellular phone companies, post offices, and the electrical office.

·  Stores may close or have limited supplies. The planning checklist can help you determine what items you should stockpile to help you manage without these services.

·  Transportation services may be disrupted and you may not be able to rely on public transportation.

·  Public gatherings, such as volunteer meetings and worship services may be canceled. Prepare contact lists including conference calls, telephones chains, and e-mail distribution lists, to access or distribute necessary information.

·  Consider that the ability to travel, even by car if there are fuel shortages, or supplies could be limited.

·  You should also talk to your family about where family members and loved ones will go in an emergency and how they will receive care in case you cannot communicate with them.

Additional things to think about in any disaster.

·  Community warning signals:

If your community has a warning system, know what they sound like and what to do when you hear them. Keep a battery-powered radio and extra batteries on hand. Listen to your local emergency alert system radio or television station. Some communities use “reverse 911” systems that automatically dial telephones in the affected area and play a recorded message that tells you what to do. NOAA Weather Radios are also a valuable source of information.

·  If someone in the household is hearing-impaired, they might have difficulty hearing sirens or other types of alerts. In such cases, consider purchasing an alert system that features a visual signal, and make special arrangement ahead of time through local emergency management officials.

·  Know how, where and when to turn off water, gas and electricity in your home. Only turn off utilities if authorities instruct you to do so or if you suspect damaged lines. If you do turn off your utilities, do not turn them on again by yourself. You will need a professional to turn them back on.

Family Member / Blood Type / Allergies / Past/Current
Medical
Conditions / Current
Medications/
Dosages
Contacts / Name/Phone Numbers
Local Personal Emergency Contact
Out-of-Town Personal Emergency Contacts
Hospital / 540-636-0300
Family Physician(s)
Town Of Front Royal
Electrical Department of F.R. / 636-7799
636-1070
Local Police and Fire / 635-4128 Sheriff’s Dept.
635-2111 Police Dept.
911 Fire and Rescue
State Public Health Department
Local Health Department / 1-800-533-4148
635-3159
Pharmacy
Employee contact and Emergency
Information
School Contact and Emergency
Information
Religious/Spiritual Organization
Veterinarian
Other
A Pantry Emergency Food List
Baking Mixes / Dry Eggs, Fruit, Onions, Etc. /
Powdered Milk
Baking Powder & Soda / Garlic Powder / Raisins
Barley / Granola Bars / Rice
Beans-Dry / Honey / Spam or Treet
Bottle Drinks & Juices / Hot Chocolate Mix / Spices
Bottled Water
/ Instant Coffee / Sugar
Bullion, Concentrated / Flour / Tea
Broth / Jellies and Jams / Trail Mix
Candy (Chocolate bars) / Jerky / Ultra Pasteurized Milk
Caned Foods
/ Ketchup & Mustard / Vanilla
Canned Evaporated Milk
/ Kool Aid / Velveeta Cheese
Cans of Lemonade Mix / Syrups / Vienna Sausage in a Can
Cheese Dips in Jars / Oatmeal / Yeast
Coffee Filters / Oil / Baby Food
Corn Meal
/ Pancake Mix / Bottled Water
Corn Starch for Thickening / Pet Food
Cream of Wheat / Salt & Pepper
Crisco / Powder Sugar
Supplies for Comfort and Safety
Gas Containers and Gas / Plastic bags (Different Sizes) / Purcell/ Gel Hand Cleaner
for your car / Ziplock Bags / Wipes or Baby Wipes
Non-Electric can Opener / Duct Tape / Bug Repellent
Clorox (Plain Kind) / Scissors / Insect Killer
Dishwashing Detergent / Disposable Plates, Forks, etc / Nail Clippers
Small Scrubbier / Knives / Tooth Paste & Brush
Paper Towels / Cooking Pots / Tampons or Sanitary
Toilet Paper & Tissues / Hand Beater Non-Electric / Needs
Matches / Aluminum Foil / Shampoo & Soap
Long-Snout Type Lighters / Extra Set of Car Keys / Vitamins
Candles / Sleeping Bags and Blankets / First Aid Kit
Hatchet or Axe / Sturdy Shoes / Band-Aids
Parable Heater / Glasses & Sunglasses / Imodium AD
Emergency Lighting / Sunscreen / Headache Medicine
Playing Cards / Clothes Pins and Line Rope /
Extra Prescriptions
Camp Stove & Fuel / Plastic Gloves / Medicines
Metal Garbage Can to Burn / Work Gloves / Antibiotic Ointment
Maps, Atlas & Compass / A Cell Phone Charger /
Thermometer
Waterproof Marker / Cell Phone / Supplies for Babies &
Paper & Pens / A corded Phone / Older Family Members
Mop & Bucket / A Little Shovel / Good Locks on Doors &
Magnifier / Generator / Windows
Hand Saw / Lamps and Lamp Oil /
Cash
Lanterns /
Photocopies of Important
/
Flu Medicine
Firewood / Papers /
Sanitary Wipes

·  In a pandemic, there may be widespread illness that could result in the shut down of local ATM’s and Banks. Keep a small amount of cash in small denominations for easy use.

·  You may be unable to get to a store. To prepare for this possibility you should store at least one to two weeks supply of non-perishable food and fresh water for emergencies.

·  Select foods that do not require refrigeration, preparation, (including the use of water) or cooking.

·  Insure that formulas for infants and any child’s & older person’s special nutritional needs.

·  Store two weeks of water, 1 gallon of water per person per day. (2 quarts for drinking, 2 quarts for food preparation/sanitation) in clean plastic containers. Avoid using containers that will decompose or break, such as milk cartons or glass bottles.

Things to Think About

·  Schools and Daycare center may be closed for an extended periods of time

·  Plan home learning activities and exercises that your children can do.

·  Schools, and potentially public and private preschool, childcare, trade schools, college and universities may be closed to limit the spread of flu in the community and to help prevent children from becoming sick. Other school-related activities and services could also be disrupted or cancelled including; clubs, sports, sporting events, music activities, and school meals.

·  Being able to work may be difficult or impossible.

·  Medical care for people with chronic illnesses could be disrupted.

·  Check expiration dates on all food.

·  Wash hands often & disinfect doorknobs and other surfaces.

·  Rotate your food and water supply.

·  Have a water purifier.

·  Home protective masks

·  Know the difference between seasonal flu and the pandemic flu.

·  Talk to your employer about their plan in the work place.

·  Make sure your family’s vaccines are up-to-date.

·  Watch the TV news and the newspaper (Stay informed).

·  Keep your prescriptions filled.