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Emergency Preparedness For high-English comprehension refugees and asylees

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Vocabulary Hazard Debris Power Outage Shelter

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Hazards in Montgomery County Floods Tornadoes

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Thunderstorms & Lightning Hurricanes (Cyclones)

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Terrorism & Man-Made Hazards

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If there is a flood: Never drive or walk across flooded roadways.

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If there is a tornado: Hide in a basement or on the lowest floor of a building Do not stand near windows. Debris can cause serious injuries.

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If there is a thunder & lightning storm: If indoors, stay away from windows If you are outside, seek shelter inside.

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If there is a Hurricane Watch/Warning: Stay inside. Prepare for power outages & flooding Make sure your emergency kit is ready Listen to alerts from the county

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Terrorism If you SEE something, SAY something. 1-800-492-TIPS

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Emergency Alerts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5C3-VIPGx-s

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Electricity During storms, electricity may go out. Do not touch power lines. Call 311 to report downed power lines. People can help you in your native language.

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WILDFIRE Januar y Februar y MarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptem ber Octobe r Novem ber Decem ber FLOOD TORNADO HURRICANE WILDFIRE DROUGHT WINTER STORM BIOLOGICAL, TECHNOLOGICAL, AND TERRORISM WINTERSPRINGSUMMERAUTUMN

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If the is a BIG emergency Call 911 for: a fire OR your life is in danger The Police & Fire Department will help you.

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To Be Emergency Prepared: 1- Stay Informed 2- Make a Plan 3- Make a Kit

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Stay Informed- Alert Montgomery In the event of an emergency, the county will send important alerts and updates directly to county residents if they have an Alert Montgomery account. https://alert.montgomerycountymd.gov

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Messages sent to your email or cell phone.

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Choose which Alerts you would like. You can pick as many as you want.

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Our Website

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Facebook

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Make a Plan A written plan should include: What to prepare for Whom to contact (in-town and out-of-town) Where to meet Whether to stay or go (shelter in place or evacuate) What to do

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Make a Kit An emergency kit should include supplies to survive for 72 hours Water Food Clothes and shoes Can opener Radio and batteries Flashlight and batteries First aid kit Medication Hygiene items Important documents

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Community Preparedness Identify a support network and establish relationships with friends and neighbors. In emergency situations or power outages, check in with neighbors to make sure they are safe.