Monthly Emergency Preparedness Checklist
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1. 2 22 PM Revision v1 3 Page 2 of 4 Monthly Emergency Preparedness Checklist RIGHT NOW Create your 5 Minute Go List 1 Go from room to room with a small notebook 2 In your notebook list the one thing in each room that you would be able to carry in your backpack that if lost you would suffer for the rest of your life such as Grandma s wedding ring the only photo of your deceased cousin a special book a wedding photo 3 List only one or two absolute treasures that fit in the go bag that you can grab as you are running through the house at breakneck speed with your list in hand because you have already pre decided what you cannot live without Make those critical choices NOW If you can put those precious items in the Go Bag now all the better If not list them on the 5 Minute Go List Taken from Disaster Recovery Journal s Fall 2008 Magazine article Creating a Go Bag Last Updated 8 26 2009 2 22 PM Revision v1 3 Page 3 of 4 Monthly Emergency Preparedness Checklist L Review important documents are up to date and copies are stored in an offsite location safe deposit box etc These documents include but are not limited to the following add whatever other documents you feel are important Home Auto Medical Other Car Insurance Cremation Authorization Car Title Doctors Contact Information Driver s License Postmortem Sperm Retrieval and Artificial Insemination Flood I2. Monthly Emergency Preparedness Checklist Date review performed Signature Please complete the following checklist on the first Saturday of every month Version v1 3 Date of revision 26AUG2009 LJ L a EIT le ea A Ea ST ey LJ Test smoke detectors if applicable Test carbon dioxide detectors if applicable Check fire extinguishers for proper pressure Turn fire extinguisher upside down and shake for 1 minute to remix extinguishing powder this is important as it settles to the bottom and over time it can clog the extinguisher Test fire escape ladder if applicable Practice fire escape plan Test sump pump s if applicable Mix a little bleach with water when testing to disinfect pump and plumbing Clean out drain line from furnace Mix a little bleach with water when testing to disinfect drain line and drain Install if applicable and verify that anti tip over strapping is securely attached to furnace Clean out drain line from air conditioner s Mix a little bleach with water when testing to disinfect drain line and drain Install if applicable and verify that anti tip over strapping is securely attached to air conditioner Drain one gallon of water from your hot water heater Attach a wrench to your hot water heater in case you need to turn off the water Install if applicable and verify that anti tip over strapping is securely attached to hot water heater Attach a wrench to your gas meter in c
3. ase you need to turn off the gas CAUTION IF YOU TURN OFF THE GAS FOR ANY REASON A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL MUST TURN IT BACK ON NEVER ATTEMPT TO TURN THE GAS BACK ON YOURSELF Install if applicable and verify that anti tip over strapping is securely attached to gas meter Attach a wrench to your electrical fuse panel if you have one of the old style screw in fuse panels in case you need to remove a fuse Last Updated 8 26 2009 2 22 PM Revision v1 3 Page of 4 Monthly Emergency Preparedness Checklist Test Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt GFCI outlets these are usually located in kitchen and bathroom areas and any other areas where water is present Check Go Kit for outdated expired supplies Switch out seasonal items if appropriate Try on clothing and shoes in bag to make sure they still fit Check Shelter in place kit for outdated expired supplies Switch out seasonal items if appropriate Try on clothing and shoes in bag to make sure they still fit Check Auto Emergency Kit for outdated expired supplies Switch out seasonal items if appropriate Try on clothing and shoes in bag to make sure they still fit Review emergency contact information is up to date make appropriate changes Register with Next of Kin emergency contact registry http nokr org Check generator s for proper operation fuel and oil levels Have service performed per user manual recommendations Check fuel storage sta
4. nsurance Powers of Attorney Homeowners Insurance Medical Records House Deed Medication Information Household Inventory Medical Directives Wills Life Insurance Living Wills Documentation 401k Stocks Bonds Information Emergency Contact Information Awards Certificates Evacuation Plans Banking Institute Information Pet Identification Chip Tattoo License Etc Birth Death Certificates Pet Vaccination Records Credit Card Information Utility Bill Property Card to Prove Legal Residence Licenses Utility Bills Marriage Divorce Certificate Veterinarians Contact Information Military Discharge Records Warranty Information Parole Information Passport Book Passport Card School Educational Records Social Security Card Last Updated 8 26 2009 2 22 PM Page 4 of 4
5. tus for items like the generator Add or replace fuel and fuel stabilizer in fuel storage cans A GU OEE ee ee Back up all important information from your computer This includes anything you cannot live without if the computer fails Store the back up in an offsite location safe deposit box etc Review list of telephone numbers stored in home cell phones Review list of email accounts and contacts MySpace Facebook etc LCI Check automobile transportation tires are properly inflated including the spare battery is charged fluids are at user manual specifications overhead storage bins is properly fastened child car seat is properly installed go to your local fire department and they will check it trailer hitch and fuel tank is full Check trailer tires are properly inflated including the spare mE Attach a spare house key to a chemical glow stick light stick Keep in bedroom night stand If you are trapped in your house there is an intruder someone is breaking into your house call 911 Notify them of your situation and tell them you have attached a house key to a chemical light stick and you have thrown it out of your window towards mailbox front door backdoor etc Activate the chemical light stick by gently bending it until you hear feel the glass container inside break Shake light stick to mix chemicals Throw out of your window to location you told 911 Wait for help Last Updated 8 26 2009
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