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Directory > Personal Support
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| Develop
a Personal Support Network |
A
personal support network can consist
of friends, roommates, family members,
relatives, personal attendants, co-workers
and neighbors who will check in with
you in an emergency to ensure you
are OK and provide assistance if
needed. Establishing a network will
increase your preparedness and help
ensure your safety in the event of
a disaster. Begin by identifying
the people and resources you would
need to effectively respond if a
disaster were to occur. |
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| Organize
a Network |
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- Choose
at least three people for each
location where you spend a
lot of time, such as your home,
gym, workplace, church or volunteer
site.
- Choose
people who know your capabilities
and needs and who will be able
to offer help within minutes.
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| Work
Together to Prepare for a Disaster |
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- Discuss
with network members what your
personal needs would be and
how they can help you in an
emergency.
- Arrange
for more than one person to
check on you immediately after
an emergency. It is important
not to rely on only one network
member, as there is always
the chance that they might
be unable to reach you if disaster
strikes.
- Make
sure your network knows how
to contact you anytime critical
information becomes available.
- Teach
network members how to operate
any special equipment you use.
It’s a good idea to label
your equipment and include
instructions.
- If
you feel comfortable, give
network members the keys they
would need to get into your
home, car or any other place
in order to find you in an
emergency.
- Make
sure your network knows where
you keep your disaster
supplies kit.
- Practice
your plan. Based on your knowledge
of the disasters in your area,
simulate any problems or obstacles
you may experience. Have the
members of your network practice
how to help you, and familiarize
them with any adaptive equipment
you may need.
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| Provide
Network Members with Important
Information |
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- Emergency
and medical information lists
- Lists
of any special equipment and
disability-related supplies
- Personal
assessment
- Evacuation
plans
- Personal
disaster plan
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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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