Shelter in Place

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HurricanePreparedness for Caregivers
Doug Douglass Disaster Services Manager of
Planning and Preparedness American Red Cross -
Tampa Bay Chapter 813 348 4820 Ext
842 douglassd_at_usa.redcross.org
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Hurricanes
A hurricane is a storm that packs strong winds,
heavy rains, and pushes storm surge ahead of it
into coastal areas like Tampa Bay.
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HURRICANE CHARLEY
Tampa, '04
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Hurricane Hazards

• Storm surge
• Winds
• Flooding
• Tornadoes
• Power outages and fires

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Even Tropical Storms are Dangerous!
Tropical Storm Jeanne 2004
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• Know your zone
• evacuation zone
• flood zone

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Surge Zone Hillsborough County Tampa Bay
Chapter
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• Just like on a plane, you must put on your oxygen
  mask first!

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• ITS JUST YOU AND ME
• FOR THE FIRST FIVE

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Hurricanes Make a Plan

• Find out how vulnerable you are to hurricanes.
• Know your storm surge/evacuation zone and flood
  zone.
• Decide on a safe place to go.
• Plan on what to do with your pets.
• Identify local evacuation routes.
• Make a list of items to bring inside in the event
  of a storm.

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Special Considerations for Caregivers

• Identification bracelets, necklaces and current
  photos
• Personal Medical Records
• Let others who are outside the affected area know
  your plans and give them your contact information
  as well as identifying information on your client

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Special Considerations for Caregivers

• Make sure someone else has copies of medical
  records, medications and physician information
• Backup eyeglasses and/or hearing aids
• Comfort Items
• Extra Supply of Routine Medications and Rescue
  Medications

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Special Considerations for Caregivers

• Water, Water and More Water
• Effective Calming Techniques
• Control the Environment as Much as Possible
• TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF TOO!!

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Evacuation

• If instructed to evacuate, families should -
• Know of you are in an evacuation zone.
• Call their out-of-state contact to tell him/her
  where they are going and what you are doing.
• Turn off electricity at the main breaker and the
  main water valve.
• Lock and secure the home and leave as soon as
  possible.
• Take your family disaster supplies kit.
• If you are in an evacuation zone, this is the
  time to go.

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Afterwards. . .

• Return home only when officials say it is safe.
• Stay tuned to local radio for information.
• Avoid loose or dangling power lines.
• Enter buildings or homes with extreme caution.
• Wear sturdy shoes and protective clothing,
  including long sleeves and long pants.
• Beware of snakes, insects or animals that may
  have been driven to higher ground.
• Be sure not to drink water tap until officials
  indicate that it is safe to do so.

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ANY QUESTIONS ?
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Thank You For Attending

• Doug Douglass
• Disaster Services Manager of Planning and
  Preparedness
• American Red Cross
• Tampa Bay Chapter
• 813 348 4820 Ext 842
• douglassd_at_usa.redcross.org