How Should Florida Prepare for Terrorism FIGHT Florida Initiative Against Homeland Terrorism Blueprint for Family Safety Checklist Unlike with a Hurricane or a Flood there will likely be NO WARNING for a terrorist attack So what can we do Families need to know what to do to locate each other in a disaster A FAMILY DISASTER PLAN is critical and should be in place at all times Your familys plan should include EMERGENCY CONTACTS identification of MEETING PLACES and a DISASTER SUPPLY KIT Family Disaster Planning Determine escape routes from your home and places to meet including a childs school a neighbor or public place Have an out of state friend or relative as a family contact so all family members have a single point of contact Identify at least two ways of contact ie phone number email etc Make a plan now for what to do with your pets if you need to evacuate Post emergency telephone numbers by your telephones on the refrigerator in your wallet or purse and in childrens book bags or backpacks Make sure children know how and when to call 911 Stock nonperishable emergency supplies and a disaster supply kit Set up a safe room or improvised shelter in an upstairs room as nerve gas and other toxic gases and mists are heavier than air Keep duct tape plastic sheeting or garbage bags to seal around windows and doors and to close off heating and air conditioning ducts Disaster Supply Kit WATER at least one gallon per person per day for three days FOOD a three to seven day supply BLANKETS PILLOWS etc CLOTHING FIRST AID KIT MEDICINES SPECIAL ITEMS FOR BABIES OR THE ELDERLY TOILETRIES MOISTURE WIPES FLASHLIGHT BATTERIES RADIO Battery operated and NOAA weather radio CASH Banks and ATMs may not be open or available for extended periods EXTRA SET OF KEYS TOYS BOOKS GAMES IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS TOOLS VEHICLES WITH FULL GAS TANKS PET CARE ITEMS DUCT TAPE AND PLASTIC SHEETING Cut and save for the refrigerator and one for your wallet EMERGENCY CONTACTS 911 MEETING PLACES OUT OF STATE CONTACT NAME TELEPHONE NUMBERS E MAIL Download Free Copies at www floridadisaster org or www flash org or call toll free 1 877 221 SAFE 7233 In the Event of a Terrorist Incident Explosion Leave premises as quickly and calmly as possible If items are falling from above seek shelter under a sturdy table or desk Exit as soon as possible If you are trapped in debris cover your mouth with a piece of cloth tap on a pipe or wall so that rescuers can hear where you are shout as a last resort Shouting can result in inhalation of dangerous amounts of dust Assisting victims untrained persons should not attempt to rescue people in a collapsed building Wait for emergency personnel to arrive Fire Stay low to the floor and exit as quickly as possible Cover nose and mouth with a wet cloth If door is hot do not open it seek an alternate escape route Stay below the smoke at all times biochemical agents Authorities will instruct you to either seek shelter and seal the premises or evacuate immediately Mail handling Suspicious Packages Leave suspicious letters or packages alone Do not touch or move the items Leave the vicinity immediately Contact local law enforcement agency Immediately collect contact information of all individuals that may have been exposed All individuals who open or have contact with suspicious items should thoroughly was their hands with soap and water Local law enforcement agencies will notify the health department to conduct the appropriate testing Results of the test will be available in time to determine what if any treatment should be implemented The threat of terrorism Does Not Mean You Have to Change Your Life Be Prepared Have a Plan FOR MORE INFORMATION www myflorida com www floridadisaster com www flash org www redcross org www fema org END