Huron County Emergency Preparedness Question Title * 1. As a family unit, I/we have collected and placed in a safe place in our home the following items: Canned or durable food and bottled water for up to 3 days for each family member Medicines, prescription and over-the-counter, that might be needed First Aid kit Extra clothing for the appropriate season (now) for up to 3 days Food preparation tools like cookstoves, matches, fuel, and pans, paper plates, etc. Candles and other lanterns to provide light and minimal heat; matches and lighters Blankets and other bedding for sleeping purposes Contact lists for family members, employers, and other critical contacts Contact list for insurance agents, credit card companies, banks, and others Personal information such as SSN, licenses and certifications, passports, and other documents Other (please specify) Question Title * 2. For families with pets (NOT livestock), which of the following items have you collected for them during a disaster? Food for up to 3 days Bottled water for up to 3 days Medicines, both regular and preventive like Heartworm medications A leash and collar A kennel or carrier A muzzle or similar device Medical records Toys and treats Blanket and/or items for warmth First Aid kit with pet - friendly contents and medications safe for them to take Sun protection if appropriate Picture and description of the pet Copies or informtion about licenses, identification devices, or other means of tying the pet to you Other (please specify) Question Title * 3. If bad weather is imminent, I am likely to find out about it by which of the following means? I have a NOAA weather radio or similar warning device. I have text message alerts on my cellular phone. I get emails with weather alerts. I get telephone calls on my landline/house telephone with weather alerts. I am a trained weather watcher or have similar training in recognizing threatening weather conditions. I listen to the Weather Channel or similar station on television, cablevision, or satellite television. I listen to the local and area radio stations. I wait for outdoor warning sirens to activate, and then I listen to other means of notification. I listen only for outdoor warning sirens. I call a neighbor, friend, family member, or other person for this information. I am not concerned about threatening weather and do not listen for warnings. Other (please specify) Question Title * 4. If there were massive flooding that affected my home, I would take the following actions: I would evacuate immediately. I would evacuate IF local officials requested me to leave. I would not evacuate regardless of the warnings and requests. I would evacuate but I would leave my pets behind. I would evacuate and take my pets with me. I would take important documents with me, or put them in a safe place. I have a sump pump and a generator. I have a sump pump but not a generator. Other (please specify) Question Title * 5. If an extended power outage were to occur, I would take the following actions: I have a generator and would check to make sure it works. I do not have a generator. I have candles or lamps to use during a power outage. I have an alternate heat source such as a fireplace or wood burner. I have food and water that can be consumed without cooking. I have the ability to leave on my own if the outage were to be for a long time. I would need help leaving my home if necessary. Other (please specify) Question Title * 6. If my home or business were struck by a tornado, severe wind, or lightning, I would do the following: I would be able to turn off the utilities inside my home (electrical main, water main, gas main) I would not be able to turn off utilities on my own. My family and I have a pre-designated shelter area inside the home for this purpose. My family and I do not have a pre-designated area inside our home for this purpose. My home has a basement. My home does NOT have a basement. I would be able to put out a small fire with a fire extinguisher. I do not have / do not know how to use a fire extinguisher. Other (please specify) Question Title * 7. If I received a notice to shelter in place, I could complete the following actions: I could close draperies or other window coverings to shield the house from dangers. I could tape over door jams and window frames to hold contaminants out. I could isolate me and my family and pets in one centralized room in the house. I could quickly move needed items to one room in my house for shelter for more than one day. I would not be able to tape doors or windows, or to otherwise block air flow into and out of the house. I could shut of heating and ventilating systems immediately. I do not know how to shut of heating and ventilating in my home, or am unable to do so. Other (please specify) Question Title * 8. If there were a medical emergency during a disaster, I would be able to do the following: I could provide CPR or first aid if needed. I could not provide CPR or first aid if needed. I have a first aid kit. I do not have a first aid kit. My household has at least one special needs person, but I know how to help them. My household has at least one special needs person, but I do not know how to help them. Other (please specify) Question Title * 9. Various agencies and organizations help communities during disaster. I know about which of the following organizations? The local fire department The local police department and/or the Huron County Sheriff's Office The Huron County Emergency Management Agency Firelands American Red Cross The Salvation Army The Huron County CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) The Ohio Military Reserve ARES and REACT Emergency Communications teams Other (please specify) Question Title * 10. I have taken the following steps to be prepared for disaster as a household: I/we have a home exit plan that all family members can execute successfully. We have a meeting location for family members once we get out of our house. We have established an out-of-state relative for all to notify in case of a disaster. We have practiced our exit drill and /or fire drill as a family. We have established a family communications plan for use if we are all different places when disaster strikes. We have established a way for family members to notify each other about disasters and whereabouts. We have stockpiled goods and supplies and all family members are aware of their location. We have copied legal documents and placed them in a safe location somewhere besides in our home. Other (please specify) Done