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Creating a disaster supplies kit is essential.


Emergency Preparedness,
Safety & First-Aid

 IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
  • Emergencies, including downed
    power wires, call 9-1-1
  • Malfunctioning street lights or signals, call 626-570-5072
  • Obstructions in the public right-of-way,
    call 626-570-5067
  • Power outage, call SCE 800-611-1911
  • Street light outages, report online
  • Water (emergencies such as leaks),
    call 626-570-5151
 
 
ALHAMBRA FIRE DEPARTMENT DISASTER PREPAREDNESS GUIDE
(CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE GUIDE)
 
In an emergency, the City of Alhambra will respond through a collaborative effort with
local, State and Federal law enforcement agencies, including Police & Fire Services, emergency health providers, the Alhambra Unified School District, the faith-based community, the American Red Cross, and private industry. The City's Emergency Operations Center (EOC), operating out of the Office of the Chief of Police, will be activated in an emergency. The EOC brings together resources and personnel to
make decisions and coordinate the flow of information and strategies required to deal effectively with the crisis.  Alerting public officials, shelter/ evacuation, search and
rescue, and resource mobilization are all part of the response mode. Because local
officials and relief workers may not be able to reach everyone right away, it is critically important to make emergency preparedness plans before a disaster occurs.
 
ESSENTIAL THINGS TO DO AND HAVE ON HAND BEFORE AN EMERGENCY

 
Preparation:

  • Discuss your family’s disaster communications plan - Be sure children know who to
    reach and how to reach them, as well as where to meet in an emergency. Check with your child’s school so you are aware of the school’s emergency preparedness plan.
    Make sure it has updated information on you and other designated caregivers.
    Arrange for one or more neighborhood meetings and share family emergency plans
    with each other.
  • Choose a safe place in every room where nothing can fall on you (such as under a
    sturdy table or desk, or against an inside wall). Bolt bookcases, china cabinets and
    other tall furniture to wall studs.
  • Strap the upper third and lower third of you water heater to wall studs (replace semi-
    rigid tubing that carries gas to your applianced with approved corrugated metal
    appliance connectors.
  • If handicapped, fasten oxygen tanks and other equipment to wall studs.
  • Consider bolting house to its foundation and other structural mitigation techniques.

Disaster Preparedness Kit:
Every family must have a Disaster Preparedness Kit and it should be kept up-to-date
and stocked with enough supplies for at least 72 hours of self-sufficiency, including:

  1. Food: Have enough on hand for 72 hours, preferably one week. Include canned food
    and a can opener.
     
  2. Water: Have enough so each person has a gallon a day for 72 hours, preferably one week. Store in airtight containers and replace it every six months. Store disinfectants such as iodine tablets or chlorine bleach (eight drops per gallon) to purify water if necessary.
     
  3. First-Aid Kit: Make sure it is well-stocked, especially with bandages and disinfectants--and other items (click here for a complete list). Note: The American Red Cross online emergency preparedness store offers prepared emergency kits with first-aid supplies.  
      
  4. Fire Extinguisher: Your fire extinguisher should be suitable for all types of fires.
    Teach all family members how to use it, and also include written instructions for
    turning off gas, electricity, and water.
     
  5. Flashlights with Extra Batteries: Keep flashlights beside your bed and in several
    other locations. DO NOT use matches or candles after an earthquake until you are certain there are no gas leaks.
     
  6. Portable Radio with Extra Batteries: If telephones and other electronic forms of communication are "out-of-order" or limited due to emergency use, the radio will be
    your best source of information. Have a phone that does not require electricity to
    operate.
     
  7. Store Extra Blankets, Clothing, Shoes and Money: You may not have access to
    your bank account or ATM for several days. Have on hand: blankets, protective
    clothing, rainwear, shoes, and bedding or sleeping bags to keep warm if your
    home's heater becomes non-functional.
     
  8. Alternative Cooking Source: Store a barbeque or camping stove for outdoor
    camping. CAUTION: Ensure there are no gas leaks before you use any kind of fire
    as a cooking source and do not use charcoal indoors.
     
  9. Special Items: Have at least a week's supply of medications and food for infants
    and those with special needs. Don't forget pet food.
     
  10. Tools: Have an adjustable or pipe wrench available for turning off gas and water;
    put a security light in each room. These lights plug into any outlet and light up automatically if there is a loss of electricity. They continue operating automatically
    for four to six hours and can be turned off by hand in an emergency.
 
 WHAT TO DO IF AN EARTHQUAKE OCCURS
  • DROP, COVER AND HOLD ON, OR SIT DOWN! Move only a few steps to a
    nearby safe place. If possible, use a pillow or blanket to protect your head. Stay
    indoors until the shaking stops and it's safe to exit. Stay away from windows.
    In a high-rise building, sprinklers and alarm bells may go off.
  • If you are in bed, stay there and cover your head with a pillow.
  • If you are outdoors, find a clear spot that's away from buildings, trees and power
    lines. Drop to the ground.
  • If you are in a car, slow down and drive to a clear place. Stay in the car until the
    shaking stops.
 
 WHAT TO DO AFTER AN EARTHQUAKE
  • Check yourself and your family for injuries. Protect yourself from further danger by
    putting on long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, sturdy shoes and work gloves.
  • Give first-aid for serious injuries.
  • Look for and extinguish small fires. Eliminate fire hazards.
  • Do NOT turn off you gas unless you smell it or hear it leaking. If a leak cannot be
    stopped by turning off an appliance valve, turn off gas at the main valve at the meter.
    Call the Gas Company or a qualified plumber to turn it back on.
  • Check to make sure none of the appliance vents were separated during the shaking
  • Listen to the radio for instructions.
  • Expect aftershocks. Each time you feel one, DROP, COVER and HOLD ON!
  • Inspect your home for damage. Get everyone out of your home if it is unsafe.
 
SEVEN STEPS TO EARTHQUAKE SAFETY
  1. Fix potential hazards in your home.
  2. Create a disaster plan.
  3. Create a disaster supplies kit.
  4. Fix potential weaknesses in the structure of your building.
  5. Duck, cover and hold during earthquakes and aftershocks.
  6. After the earthquake, check for injuries and damage.
  7. Continue to follow your disaster plan when safe.
 
 AGENCIES & ORGANIZATIONS CONCERNED WITH DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

 
Local:

County of Los Angeles:

State of California:

Federal:

Other:
 
 MORE DISASTER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION


Alhambra City Hall, 111 South First Street, Alhambra, CA 91801; Phone: (626) 570-5007; Fax: (626) 576-8568
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

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