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local authorities direct you to evacuate your
home or office and go to an emergency shelter,
act quickly and follow their instructions. They
will tell you when to go to an emergency shelter,
where the shelter is located, and in which direction
you should travel to get to the shelter. |
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you have children in school, they may be sheltered
at the school. You should not try to get to the
school if the children are being sheltered there.
Transporting them from the school will put them,
and you, at increased risk. |
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Evacuating and sheltering in this way should keep
you safer than if you stayed at home or at your
workplace. You will most likely not be in the
shelter for more than a few hours. Emergency coordinators
will let you know when it is safe to leave the
shelter and anything you may need to do to make
sure it is safe to re-enter your home. |
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are some simple tips to follow if asked to evacuate: |
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- Wear
sturdy shoes and comfortable, protective
clothing such as long pants and long-sleeved
shirts.
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- Make
sure you take your disaster supplies
kit with you.
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- Take
your pets with you; do not leave them
behind. Pets are not permitted in public
shelters, so follow your plan to leave
them at a relative's or friend's home,
or take them to a "pet-friendly"
hotel.
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If you have time, call your out-of-state
contact person to let them know where
you are going and that you are safe.
Local telephone lines may be jammed
in an emergency, so you should plan
ahead to have a contact person to leave
messages with who lives in another state
or at least 100 miles away.
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- Secure
your home. Close and lock windows and
doors, and unplug appliances before
you leave. Authorities will instruct
you if it is necessary to turn off utilities.
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- Check
on neighbors to make sure they have
been notified, and offer to help those
with disabilities or other special needs.
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- If
you need a ride, ask a neighbor. If
no one is available to help you, listen
to the emergency broadcast station for
further instructions
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- Take
only one car to the evacuation site.
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- Don't
take shortcuts because a shortcut may
put you in the path of danger. For your
safety, follow the exact route local
officials tell you to take.
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- Stay
away from downed power lines.
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- Close
your car windows and air vents and turn
off the heater or air conditioner.
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Be
Responsible - Be Ready - Be Prepared!
Your Emergency Preparedness Team
Kings County Fire Department, Office of Emergency Management
280 Campus Drive Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 582-3211, Ext. 2634
www.kingscountyoem.com |
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