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Emergency Preparedness TipIn an earthquake, be sure to “DROP, COVER AND HOLD ON.” If you are not near a strong table or desk, drop to the floor against an interior wall and cover your head and neck with your arms.
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20 14Emergency Preparedness TipThree gallons per person per day will give you enough to drink and for limited cooking and personal hygiene. Think of other sources of water as well such as canned food and melted ice. Water purification tablets are also an easy way to make sure you have drinkable water. For more information visit: http://www.sfwater.org/index.aspx?page=539
20 14Emergency Preparedness TipIs your foundation bolted? Is your water heater strapped? Time spent now on preparation could save days in recovering from our next large earthquake. For other mitigation strategies, visit the Earthquake Safety Implementation Program site at: www.sfcapss.org
Emergency Preparedness TipDo you love animals? DART is the Disaster Animal Response Team, managed by the Animal Care and Control Department and are always looking for more volunteers to care for animals in a disaster. As a reminder, make a Pet Go Bag with such items as an extra feeding & water dish, transporter or collar with ID tag & license. Please visit: www.sfgov.org/acc
Emergency Preparedness TipIf you smell gas, smoke or see fire, evacuate household occupants immediately. From a safe location, call 9-1-1 and report the incident. For non-emergencies contact the 311 Customer Service Center by dialing 311 or 415-701-2311. For more information, visit www.sf311.org
Emergency Preparedness TipLearn how to use text messaging. It uses a different part of the cell phone network and it might be possible to send and receive text messages when voice channels for mobile phones and land lines are jammed.
Emergency Preparedness TipKeep your personal vehicle fuel tank half-full at all times. Gas stations may be non-functional and credit card transactions may be down due to power loss. It is also advisable to keep some cash and coins on hand in case ATM’s do not work.
Emergency Preparedness TipAre your children prepared for an emergency? Include your kids in your family planning. Prepare an emergency card with information for each child, including their full name, address, phone number, parents’ work number and out of state contact.
Emergency Preparedness TipAre you part of NERT? The Neighborhood Emergency Response Team teaches individuals hands-on disaster skills that will prepare them to respond to a personal emergency or as an adjunct to the SFFD response. For more information, visit www.sf-fire.org
Emergency Preparedness TipDo not shut off the gas in your house unless you smell gas, hear gas escaping, see a broken gas line or if you suspect a gas leak. If you shut off the gas, there may be a considerable delay before your service can be turned on.
Emergency Preparedness TipRegister your email addresses and cell phones at www.AlertSF.org. When possible, the City will send text alerts about potential hazards and/or post disaster information. Examples include public safety warnings and local disaster shelter locations.
Emergency Preparedness TipSeniors, persons with disabilities and those who are non-English speakers are members of our community that may need additional assistance during an emergency or an evacuation. Reach out to them before the emergency and find out how you might be able to help. www.sfgov.org/sfmod