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As you may know, last night, Japan was hit with a major emergency. A Tsunami struck the coastal communities after a 8.9 magnitude earthquake hit. I woke up at 11:00PM hearing a CNN News update on my phone and spent the next hour watching TV in horror. Cars turned on their heads, missing passenger trains, over turned ships! All i could do was pray. On my way back to bed, I took a look at my children as they slept and wonderd, If a major emergency hit our community, would we be prepared??
While events unfold in Japan and while other local coastlines are under tsunami warnings, Bare Blendz would like to take a moment to highlight some important tips on being prepared for an emergency, no matter the magnitude.
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If your children are old enough to understand what happened in Japan, talk to them about what an emergency is. Tell them:
-Where to meet away from your home in case of a fire (like a neighbor’s house or the corner of the street);
-Where to meet outside your neighborhood if you must evacuate. You should pick a friend or relative’s house;
-Where to call to "check in" if you become separated from your family during a disaster. You should memorize the phone number of a favorite aunt or family member who lives in another state. You would call there to report where you are so your family can find you.
-Write down your family plan keep it in your backpack.
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Prepare a disaster supplies kit for your home. Include:
• a first aid kit
• your favorite snacks
bottled water
• battery-operated radio
• flashlight or glow sticks (never use candles)
• an extra set of clothing
• include a family photo
• Phone numbers & addresses of relatives
• Color book & crayons
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If your child goes to school, be sure that they have an emergency card.
Your child's emergency contact information should include:
• Child's full name, date of birth, special health care needs such as allergies.
• Names and phone numbers of primary caregivers and back up contacts, including one out-of-state contact in case of city-wide or state-wide disaster.
• Names and phone numbers of medical and dental providers.
• Names and phone numbers of preferred hospitals.
• Copies of current insurance or Medicaid cards (black out part of the Social Security Number if you are concerned about identity theft).
• Medications.
• Parent/guardian signatures authorizing emergency care.
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