May 4, 2011

Bountiful, Utah Heights District (Stake) Emergency Preparation and Response Plan

If ye are prepared, ye shall not fear Doctrine & Covenants 38:30 ************* President Gordon B. Hinckley has suggested "that the time has come to get our houses in order. . . . There is a portent of stormy weather ahead to which we had better give heed" (in Conference Report, Oct. 1998, 70; or Ensign, Nov. 1998, 53). ************** Recovery from an emergency is a function of how well we are prepared (Kenneth Morevec C.E.R.T. Instructor)

Bountiful, Utah Heights District (Stake) Emergency Response Plan

Table of Contents

Section Terminology Executive Summary and flow chart Plan Introduction Emergency response contacts list: District (Stake) emergency preparedness & response: Area (Ward) emergency preparedness & response:

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Family & individual emergency preparedness & response:

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Appendix:

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The Appendix is a series of documents designed for assembly of specific needs and responsibilities for specific groups and individuals. It is intended to be separated as needed and given to each responsible party for assignments, preparation and in the event of an emergency. Go to page 16 to see the list and location of each appendix.

Terminology
This plan is for all individuals within the Bountiful, Utah Heights Stake boundaries. Because it is considered a plan to assist all individuals, some of the terminology used by this plan will be different than members of the LDS faith are used to. The plan uses the terminology developed and used by civil authorities. Therefore, it is important that for emergency purposes this terminology is used.

Familiar Terminology
Bountiful, Utah Heights Stake Bountiful Utah Heights Stake Council Stake Emergency Preparedness Specialist(s) Bountiful Stake Emergency Response Plan Bountiful Heights Stake President A ward in the Stake Bishop of a ward Ward Council Emergency Preparedness Specialist(s) Ward Emergency Response Plan Other terminology Neighborhood Captains (4 to 5 /Area (Ward)) Block Captains (15 to 30 / Area (Ward)) = = = = = = = = = = = =

Emergency Response Terminology

Bountiful, Heights District (Stake) District (Stake) Council District (Stake) Emergency Preparedness Specialist District (Stake) Plan Bountiful Heights District (Stake) Coordinator Area (Ward) Boundaries Area (Ward) Coordinator Area (Ward) Council Area (Ward) Neighborhood Coordinator(s) Area (Ward) Plan Captain over 4 to 6 Block captains Block Captain over 5 to 10 homes

Note: Assign individuals as Alternates as back-up for all positions describe above. The Alternates should be as well trained as those with primary responsibility and ready to step in as needed! (See example Area (Ward) organization and call-in communications list see Appendix 5)

Executive Summary and flow charts

This Disaster Emergency plan for the Bountiful Heights District (Stake) follows the welfare responsibility order i.e., first the individual/family then the Area (Ward) followed by the District (Stake) and finally the General Church. When the community has the resources available, they respond directly to the individual or family. When community resources are overwhelmed by an emergency, coordination with civil authorities is done through the District (Stake). At this point the District (Stake) Emergency Response plan is to be implemented. That declaration is made by a joint decision between the City Command Post and the District (Stake). This Plan is a compilation of three plans (1) the District (Stake) Plan, (2) the Area (Ward) Plan, and (3) the Family Plan. The purpose of the District (Stake) Emergency Response Plan is to provide emergency planning at the District (Stake) level, provide planning materials for use by the Areas (Wards), and to provide families and individuals with the information and resources necessary to develop their own plan to prepare for and respond to emergencies or disasters. The District (Stake) Emergency Response Plan should be viewed as a guide to be used in a thorough process by each Area (Ward) to assess risks and plan for response. This document also shows the relationships between these three groups as well as their relationships to the City of Bountiful and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. This document is designed to be separated into each of the three plans as well as the appropriate associated Appendix pages and used by each for their own needs and purposes. Preparation for emergencies is the responsibility first of the individual or family, second, the Area (Ward) / or Church (such as the First Southern Baptist Church of Bountiful) and then third, the District (Stake). Emergency Welfare Specialists can be called at any of these levels (such as the Emergency Preparedness Specialists for both the Area (Ward)s and the District (Stake)) that coordinate preparation at all of these levels, and act as staff to leaders in an emergency response effort. Because the First Southern Baptist Church members are living in a variety of locations, both in and outside of the Bountiful Utah Heights District (Stake) boundaries, they will have emergency responsibilities associated with their home location.

Outline of Emergency Response Responsibilities

Family/individual
Each family/individual has the primary responsibility for themselves and their belongings in an emergency. It is vital that the family prepare for emergencies, and then be ready to take care of their needs during the emergency. If the family cannot handle the level of need in an emergency, they go to: 1) The City/public response (Police, Fire Dept., Public utilities, etc. as long as resources or communications systems can respond). 2) The Ward (Area) headed by the Area Coordinator (ward Bishop) through the neighborhood organization.

If the family is not in need, they may offer assistance to the Area (Ward) to be ready to help others.

Neighborhood Captains and Coordinator (See Appendixes 9, 10)

Each Area (Ward) is divided into manageable neighborhood units called Blocks. Block Captains observe the status of their assigned homes (about 5 to 10) and report to a Neighborhood Captain (about 4 or 5 per Area (Ward). These Neighborhood Captains are assigned to observe and communicate the status of their Blocks (by radio or runner) to the Neighborhood Coordinator (1 per Area (Ward). The Neighborhood Coordinator reports as staff to the Area Coordinator (Bishop) the status/needs of the families in the area. They assist the Area Coordinator (Bishop) in helping implement the Area (Ward) Plan, when directed by the Area Coordinator (Bishop)

Area Coordinator (Bishop) (See Appendix 6 )

The Area Coordinator (Bishop) has the responsibility for the welfare of all individuals in his Area (Ward) boundaries. With the regular ward organization supplemented by members of other faiths, he appraises the assistance needed and responds as much as his resources can handle. He develops and maintains a communication system for his Area (Ward) besides the regular land and cell phone systems to be used in a major disaster. This includes the ability to communicate (via Armature radio) with the Emergency Response District (Stake) in a disaster. He determines the status of all of the families in the Area (Ward) neighborhoods through the Neighborhood Coordinator and the neighborhood organization. This is done by the communications system developed for the Area (Ward). He, with the help of the Area (Ward) resources, responds to the needs of the families, and where possible sends the assistance as requested or reported. He sends status reports and assistance requests to the District Coordinator (Stake President). When the availability of resources exceeds the capacity of the Area (Ward) in any specific need, the Area Coordinator (Bishop) requests help from the District Coordinator (Stake President) for that need. Likewise if the Area (Ward) has excess resources the Area Coordinator (Bishop) informs the District Coordinator (Stake President) that the Area is ready to assist others.

District Coordinator (Stake President) (See Appendix 32)

The District Coordinator (Stake President) has the responsibility of the welfare for all who live in the boundaries his District (Stake). With the regular Stake organization supplemented by members of other faiths, and with the staff assistance of the District Emergency Preparedness Specialist(s): He, by a joint decision with civil authorities, authorizes the implementation of this District (Stake) Emergency Response Plan. He appraises the help needed and responds to the Area Coordinators (Bishops) as much as the District (Stake) resources can handle. This includes using in-District (Stake) reallocation of resources if other Areas (Wards) have excess resources. He is responsible for all communication with the City Command Post and the Bishops Storehouse for coordination of resources and assistance to the Area (Ward) Coordinators. This is also the line of communication to assist other Districts (Stakes) with excess resources when available. He also has the personal responsibility to handle all media communications and requests. Note: The Church/Civil Authority Disaster Emergency Communications Flowchart diagram (Page 5) assists in understanding these concepts. 4

Church/Civil Authority Disaster Emergency Communication Flowchart Bountiful, Utah Heights District (Stake)
(Note: if a C.E.R.T. team is available insert a Emergency Operations Center)

District (Stake) Plan Introduction

This plan is divided into six topics. First preparation and second the response by the District (Stake)for emergencies. Next, the preparation for and response of the Area (Ward) during emergencies, and last the preparation for and response of the Individual or Family in an emergency. The purpose is to define the responsibilities and actions anticipated by all involved. This also allows each entity to use their respective part of the plan. The District (Stake) Plan outlines the organizational structure and procedures for response to disaster emergencies that may occur within the Bountiful Heights District (Stake) boundaries. It assigns the roles and responsibilities for the implementation of the Plan during an emergency and is designed to maximize human safety, preserve property, minimize danger, and assure responsive communication to all appropriate parties. District (Stake) responses to emergencies will be carried out through the existing District (Stake) and Area (Ward) organizations. The District (Stake) Council, under the direction of the District Coordinator (Stake President), and the Area (Ward) Council under the direction of each Area Coordinator (Bishop), should be used to coordinate these efforts. Welfare specialists can be called by both to act as staff to develop and maintain the various parts of the Plan(s). In preparing for emergencies, Church leaders, members and neighbors should realize that the primary responsibility to prepare for and respond to emergencies rests with individual members and families. Also, that civil authorities have priority in directing efforts to respond to emergencies. When the governing civil agencies emergency resources respond, the Bountiful Heights District will play a subordinate and supporting role to city, county, state, or federal emergency response officials, and will provide technical and facility support as needed. When the resources of the civil agencies are not fully available, a joint decision will be made between the District (Stake) and the civil agencies to implement this plan.

Contacts List

Revised Jan 5, 2013

_____________________ Building Phones______________________ Coordinators Phone District (Stake) Center 299-0425 33 South Moss Hill Dr (Command Center) District Coordinator(Stake President) 253 South 1550 East 801-295-0677 First Southern Baptist Church of Btfl. 292-8095 696 No. 400 E. (Pastor) 801-678-9330 Bountiful 16th Area (ward) 299-4026 Area Coordinator (Bishop) 801-292-1961 Bountiful 18th Area (ward) 299-4028 Area Coordinator (Bishop) 801-856-3774 th Bountiful 24 Area (ward) 299-4030 Area Coordinator (Bishop) 801-298-8645 Bountiful 34th Area (ward) 299-4032 Area Coordinator (Bishop) 801-292-3357 Bountiful 41st Area (ward) 299-4033 Area Coordinator (Bishop) 801-631-8100 Bountiful 50th Area (ward) 299-4034 Area Coordinator (Bishop) 801-573-0807 Bountiful 54th Area (ward) 299-4035 Area Coordinator (Bishop) 435-513-1644 Heights Area (ward) 299-4081 Area Coordinator (Bishop) 801-295-2221 Ward Canyon Area (ward) 335-3653 Area Coordinator (Bishop) 801-678-9346 South Davis Branch Care Ctr. 295-2361 No Area , (See Note 2),(President) 801-698-4089 Bishops Storehouse ----------------------------------801-546-2424 Bountiful City Command Post Police, Ambulance, Fire 911 Bountiful Emergency Officer Dispatch 801-298-6000 Officer 801-298-6017 Flooding Emergency 801-298-6030 Water Day 801-298-6180 Aft Hrs.801-298-6000 Sewer 801-295-3469 Power 801-298-6072 Gas Company 1-800-767-1689 Red Cross Salt Lake Chapter 801-323-7000 Home Land Security 801-538-3400 800-237-3239 800-753-2858 Other numbers of interest are on the inside last page of the Davis County Directory (Also see Appendix 1) Note 1): For a disaster emergency response the First Southern Baptist Church members are included in the Area (Ward) where they live. However, Preparation for an emergency is done within the Church. Note 2): The South Davis Community Hospital has its own Emergency Plan. Any emergency help for them should be coordinated through the City Command Post. The Branch President should be familiar with the hospital plan to know how help can be given. Communication for this effort should be through the District (Stake) to the City Command Post.

. For General emergency news, listen to KSL Radio 1160 AM and 102.7 FM, or NOAA or local TV. . Radio frequencies for the District (Stake), Areas (Wards), Church & Community ( See Appendix 14).

District(Stake) Emergency Preparation

The purpose of the Distract (Stake) Emergency Response Plan is to provide emergency planning at the District (Stake) level, provide planning materials for use by the Area (Ward)s, and to provide families and individuals with the information and resources necessary to prepare for and respond to emergencies or disasters. The District (Stake) Emergency Response Plan should be viewed as a guide to be used in a thorough process by each Area (Ward) to assess risks and plan for response. The District (Stake) Coordinator (Stake President) oversees the planning and execution of emergency response in the District (Stake) through the Stake PEC, the Stake Bishops Welfare Councils, and the Stake Council. The District Coordinator (Stake President) will review regularly the progress of the members of the District (Stake) in preparing themselves for emergency response, and sees that the understanding of the Plan is properly disseminated. Specific assignments can be made to District (Stake) Council members for emergency response (See Appendix 31). They can then be prepared for their assignment in an emergency. Individuals of all faiths will prepare for emergencies through their own churches, but will respond to emergencies in the Area (Ward) boundary where they reside. Block Captains will include them as part of their assignment in their blocks. The South Davis Community Hospital home of the Branch has its own emergency preparation and response plan. Any assistance given to the hospital should be done through the Bountiful City Command Center. The District (Stake) could assign the Branch Presidency the duty to monitor any response given. This still should be coordinated with the District (Stake) for clarity. Each Area (Ward) Council will review the Area (Ward) Plan and report annually on progress within their Area (Ward) to the High Councilor assigned to their ward, and the High Councilor assigned to Emergency Preparedness. The High Councilor assigned to Emergency Preparedness will report to the Stake Council who in turn will review and approve the ward Area plans. The most likely emergencies to strike Bountiful Utah Heights District (Stake) boundaries are:

Earth Quake Winter Storm Fire High Wind Flood and Flash Flood Power Outage Severe Thunderstorm For information on preparation and response to these anticipated emergencies, see the last 16 pages of the Davis County (Phone) Directory
published by Carr Printing
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The District Coordinator (Stake President) or his assigned representative

To encourage emergency preparedness by all individuals living within the District (Stake) boundaries, the District (Stake) Coordinator may: Assign welfare specialist(s) to develop and maintain the Emergency Preparedness and Emergency Response Plan. They will: (1) Prepare for emergencies by performing any of the below listed assignments as directed by the District Coordinator (Stake President). (2) Provide staff assistance to the District (Stake) in response to any major emergencies. (3) Maintain appropriate communication procedures with both the civil as well as Church authorities in an emergency through the Emergency Response Communications staff. Encourage frequent testing of this communications procedure. Encourage everyone in the District (Stake) to have a years supply of food, clothing, and where possible, fuel.

 Assign sacrament meeting talks and talks in other meetings as appropriate to stake representatives and members of the wards to speak on emergency preparedness. Emphasize spiritual and temporal welfare in the stake priesthood meetings as well as ward quorums. Prepare youth through Young Men and Young Women lessons, girls' camp experiences, and scouting emphasis on the first aid and preparedness merit badges. Assign in advance specific areas of emergency response to individuals on the District (Stake) Council so they can be prepared to perform assigned tasks in a disaster emergency (See Appendix 31 and Appendixes 17-30). Promote the Family Emergency Checklist: o Food and water storage o Evacuation plan o 72-hour kit o Where-to-meet plan o First aid kit o A contact outside of the vicinity Keep an accurate, up-to-date District (Stake) contact list of all individuals living within the District (Stake) boundaries and street map outlining the Areas and neighborhoods. This can be a summation or compilation of each Area (Ward) list and map. Assign someone to assist selected individuals or families (which might include the South Davis Hospital) which have special needs or may live in an area with an increased threat (i.e. flooding from heavy rain). Keep a list of those in the District (Stake) with special skills or equipment that could be helpful in an emergency. Assign appropriate individuals who can coordinate these resources. Keep a list of those in the District (Stake) with medical skills that could be helpful in an emergency. Assign an appropriate individual to coordinate the use of these specialists. Review each Area (Ward)s preparation to maintain and frequently test a communications plan from neighborhoods to the Area (Ward). Organize an Emergency Response Communications (ERC) Net Staff using licensed amateur radio operators within the District (Stake). Promote ERC training and coordinate ERC activities with the community and regional (ECR) specialists. Have frequent tests of the Net to assure readiness for an emergency Hold tabletop exercises to review District (Stake) and Area (Ward) emergency plans effectiveness.

District (Stake) Response to Emergencies

All individuals in the District (Stake) are encouraged to take direction from civil authorities during emergencies. After ensuring that family members are able to care for themselves, the District Coordinator (Stake President) and if possible, as many members of the District Council (Stake Council) as available should convene to: Review any counsel or instructions from civil authorities and the District (Stake) leaders. When jointly approved by civil authorities, initiate this District (Stake) Emergency Response Plan. Determine an initial course of action. Confirm overall responsibilities, making sure that the Area (Ward) leadership and others he may direct are available to minister their emergency plans in their respective Areas (Wards). Make an initial assessment of the condition of all individuals within the District (Stake) boundaries. Set the time and method for follow-up communications with city, church and Area (Ward). Stake (District) leaders will convene at the Bountiful Utah Heights Stake Center to establish a District (Stake) Command Center. If the Stake Center is unavailable, then the home of the District Coordinator (Stake President) will be used (See contacts list page 6). The District (Stake) management of emergency response will follow this order (For recommended duties see appendixes 31 -36) 1) Stake President (District Coordinator) 2) 1st Counselor in Stake Presidency (1st Alternate District Coordinator) 3) 2nd Counselor in Stake Presidency (2nd Alternate District Coordinator) 4) Member of the High Council responsible for Emergency Preparedness (4th Alt. Coordinator) Note: The District (Stake) Emergency Preparedness specialist and Alternate are staff to the District (Stake) Stake Priority of Response In consultation with civil authorities, Area (Ward) Coordinators assist those who are in danger. Inform the Bountiful City Command Post and the Bishops Storehouse (Regional welfare committee) of conditions in the District and request assistance as necessary. Account for all families and individuals within the District, assisting in reuniting families as needed. The District Coordinator (Stake President) handles all media contact. Assess damage to Church property and take steps to protect it as necessary. Review damage to homes and determine ways members can assist one another.

 Arrange for shelter and other selected services keeping people as close to their property as possible in the homes of relatives, friends, and neighbors before sending them first to public shelters or as necessary establishing a shelter in a Church meetinghouse (See Appendix 36).

Area (Ward) Emergency Preparation

Each Area (Ward) should have a written emergency response plan based on the principles set forth in Providing in the Lords Way and its supplement, Church Welfare Resources, pp. 14-17, as well as the Bountiful Utah Heights District ( Stake) Emergency Response Plan. This plan should: . Identify possible emergencies, . List ways of preparing for and responding to these emergencies . Recognize those who may have special needs. Develop ways to assist them in an emergency. . Identify individuals with special skills and/or resources such as medical personnel, equipment that may be helpful in emergency response, and outlining a priority of response. This plan should also be consistent with community plan and the District (Stake) Plan. Each Ward Council will review and report annually on progress within their Area (Ward) to the High Councilor assigned to their ward, and the High Councilor assigned to emergency preparedness. The Stake Council will review the Area (Ward) plans. Each unit should inform all of the individuals and families in their Area (Ward) boundaries of the Area (Ward) Emergency Response Plan and prepare them for specific emergencies through: Encouraging members to have a years supply of food, clothing, and where possible, fuel. Assigning, in advance, members of the Area (Ward) Council to be ready to do specific assignments during an emergency (See Appendix 5 and Appendixes 17 30). Assigning sacrament meeting talks and 5th Sunday joint meeting talks to address emergency preparedness. Contacting those not of LDS faith through neighborhood Block Captains to train them in the Emergency Response plans and preparedness concepts. Developing and frequently testing an emergency neighborhood communications procedure. This process should assume normal land-line and cell phone systems are not available. It should be coordinated with the District (Stake) communications system. An Area (Ward) FRS neighborhood radio system works well. (See Appendix 14 for assigned radio frequencies if used). Emphasizing spiritual and temporal welfare in the Melchizedek Priesthood quorums in lessons and through an annual home teaching message. Teaching Relief Society lessons on emergency preparedness and homemaking meetings. Preparing youth through annual Young Men experiences, and annual Young Women lessons, girls' camp experiences, and scouting emphasis on the first aid and preparedness merit badges. Family Emergency Checklist: o 72-hour kit o Where-to-meet plan o Food storage o Individuals to contact both inside and outside o First aid kit of the Area o Evacuation plan
Dry-pack canning quarterly at the local cannery. Use dry pack for rotation. Keeping an Area (Ward) address list and a street map defining Blocks and Neighborhoods. Assigning someone to assist selected families which have special needs or may live where there is an increased threat (i.e. flooding from heavy rain). This list and associated assignments should be an integral part of the Area (Ward) Emergency Response Plan. Compiling a list of emergency support resources. This includes a list of medical personnel, people who can assist in preventing and relieving emotional trauma, those with a heat source in their home that does not require electricity, those with trucks and four-wheel drive vehicles, both heavy and light equipment as well as the training to use it. A copy of this information should be provided to the District (Stake).

 Train amateur radio operators and participate in the Emergency Response Communications (ERC) net with the regional communications specialist (See Appendix 14). Coordinate ERC activity with the District (Stake). Teaching and qualifying members for adult and child CPR, First Aid, and if possible Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.) training (See Appendix 11).

Area (Ward) Response to Emergencies

A heavy responsibility of disaster emergency response is the responsibility of the Area Coordinator (Bishop). He takes charge of initial, as well as long term action, to assist families and individuals through an emergency. He directs the Area (Ward) resources to: evaluate conditions and report them to the District (Stake); give immediate aid to those in harms way if civil help is unavailable. After ensuring that family members and individuals in the Area (Ward) are able to care for themselves, the Area Coordinator(Bishop) and the Area Council (Ward council) should convene to: Review any counsel and instruction from civil authorities and the District (Stake). Determine an initial course of action Confirm overall responsibilities, making sure that the Area Coordinator (Bishop) and others he may direct are available to minister to members. Have back-up or relief individuals assigned as needed Area (Ward)s should identify in advance those who will direct response efforts when a member of the bishopric is not available. Presiding for the Area (Ward) emergency response is recommended to follow this order: 1) Area Coordinator (Bishop) (Duties see Appendix 6) st 2) 1 Alt Area Coordinator (1st Counselor in Bishopric) (Duties see Appendix 7) 3) 2nd Alt. Area Coordinator (2nd Counselor in Bishopric) (Duties see Appendix 8) Others who could preside (or take the place of these leaders) until one of the above is available: High Priests Group Leader Elders Quorum President Ward Executive Secretary If any of these are not available to preside the District Coordinator (Stake President) appoints someone. Make an initial assessment of the condition of Area (Ward) residents through the Area (Ward) neighborhood communications system (See Appendixes 13 and 14). Report this information to the District (Stake). Set the time and method for follow-up communications. All response to emergencies will be carried out through the existing Area (Ward) organizations, with the Area Coordinator (Bishop) or the Alternate Area Coordinators (Bishopric) as the presiding officers.

Ward Priority of Response

The following checklist will help the leadership to assess damage, secure life and health, and reduce side-effect risks: Assist those who are injured or in danger. Report the situation, casualties and dangers to the District (Stake). Account for all families, assisting them to reunite as soon as possible with family members. Work with C.E.R.T. team (if available) for search and rescue. Assess damage to Church property and take steps to protect it as necessary. Review and assess damage to homes and determine ways members can help each other. Arrange for shelter and many other possible services as necessary, i.e. food, water, etc. Use community shelters if possible. If necessary, establish a shelter using the Church meetinghouse under the direction of the Stake President (see Selected Services under Stake Priority of Response above. Also see Appendix 36).

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Family and Individual Emergency Preparation

We should be prepared for the future. Only preparation, both spiritual and temporal, can dispel fear. Individual members and families should prepare to be as self-reliant as possible in times of personal or widespread emergency situations. This plan, in general, deals with wide-spread emergencies, but attention should also be given to personal emergencies through provident living.

primary responsibility to prepare for and respond to emergencies rests with individuals and families.
The To help, Church leaders have counseled families to: Prepare spiritually through fasting, family and personal prayer, family home evening, and honoring their covenants. Prepare financially by staying out of debt, saving for the future, and obtaining insurance if possible. Acquire a year's supply of food. Families should start by storing basic foods that would keep them alive if they had nothing else to eat. They may then choose to store other foods that they regularly eat. Prepare for home and natural disasters by having certain basic emergency and first aid supplies available in one place in their home for quick and easy access (72 hour kit). Maintain physical health by practicing wise eating habits, observing the Word of Wisdom, and exercising regularly. Church publications that help members in their efforts to become prepared include Essentials of Home Production and Storage (32288); Family Home Evening Resource Book (31106), pages 322-40; and articles published in Church magazines.

Preparing for Home Emergencies and Natural Disasters

The most critical time for a major disaster is the first 72 hours. A kit assembled to care for individuals and families during this time is vital! It is important that you and your family have certain basic emergency and first aid supplies available at your home so that you can respond to home emergencies and to natural disasters. Your emergency supplies should be organized and kept all in one place where you can access them easily and quickly. Each family member should know where these supplies are and have a basic knowledge of how to use them.

Recommended Emergency Supplies

Here is a general list of the supplies you should have for home emergencies and natural Disasters (also see Appendix 2).: Supply of food and water Supply of prescription and other necessary medications. Flashlights with extra batteries placed in an accessible location (one by the bed). Portable, battery-powered radio for receiving emergency communications. Waterproof matches and/or lighters. Have either long-burning candles or a kerosene-type lamp with extra fuel, all properly stored for easy access. Fire extinguisher, ABC or dry-chemical type for all classes of fires. Frequently check the expiration date and be sure you know how to use it. Electrical fuses, if needed for your home. Rope ladder to hold your weight if you need to exit upper floors of your home to ground level, and some additional length of rope for multipurpose use. 11

 First aid instruction book. Blankets and sheets. These can be used for warmth, for splints, and for transport of injured persons. Vial of consecrated oil. Also be sure to include the scriptures and some favorite toys, games, songs, or books so that your family will be able to have some degree of normalcy if a time of emergency comes. Suggested First aid supplies There are many lists available for first aid supplies. Please alter this list as needed: Supply of prescription drugs as needed Medical-grade vinyl gloves Burn relief cream Sunscreen, SPF of 30 or greater Antibiotic ointment, Polysporin or similar Sting relief lotion or ointment, calamine or similar Box of sterile gauze pads, either 3" x 3" or 4" x 4" Abdominal (ABD) or combine sterile pad, 5" x 9" Rolled gauze of 2 sizes, 2" x 4 yards and 4" x 4 yards Bandages of assorted types: finger, knuckle, plastic, Telfa, and general adhesive Sterile oval eye pad Small sharp scissors Tweezers with pointed tip Thermometers, oral and rectal (for babies) Elastic bandage, 3" x 6" Instant ice pack Roll of adhesive tape, 1" wide, may use plastic type if preferred Triangular bandages, 2 Package of safety pins, assorted sizes Absorbent cotton balls, 1 box Diarrhea remedy, Pepto-Bismol or Kaopectate or similar Popsicle (craft) sticks or finger splints Antibacterial soap, liquid or bar Medicine dropper Water purification tablets or purification filter (not mineral filter). Small bottle of unscented bleach or pool chlorination granules and a piece of cloth (for water purification). Sharp knife or multipurpose knife/tool Bottles of aspirin, ibuprofen, and acetaminophen (childrens or liquid if needed) Splint materials: thin boards 2-3' long Cough syrup and throat lozenges Large plastic trash bag and several smaller, zip-closure bags Mosquito repellent These emergency items should be stored in a waterproof, durable container and protected from the access of small children. Be sure to check the dates on medications at least annually to make sure medications are current. Assembling the supplies listed above may take some time and money. If you have not yet begun. The important thing is to begin now to plan for an emergency. Start by gathering a few of the most important emergency items, then add to your supplies as quickly as your time and money allow. Some packaged first aid kits can be used as a baseline and then additional supplies added as you can afford to do so. 12

Long Term Emergency Storage for Food, Clothing, In the event of an emergency
that lasts for a long period of time, make provisions for appropriate food, clothing and needed supplies for up to one year (See Appendix 2).. This storage can be used both in disaster emergencies, as well as a safeguard against major problems that can occur due to loss of job or loss of health and loss of income.

A Family Emergency Response Plan

Besides emergency supplies, your family should have a plan for how to respond to an emergency. Take time regularly to discuss and practice for emergency situations with your family. Have fire or earthquake drills so that children will all know how to safely exit your home and where to gather. In planning for emergencies, consider what would happen if a parent or another family member were not at home during an emergency. Would the family members at home be able to respond to the emergency? Responsibilities for emergency response should be divided and often duplicated among family members so that, regardless of who is at home, the family will still be able to respond properly. You should have a plan for how family members will contact one another if the family is scattered during the emergency. This may include having a prearranged meeting place, a code word, or a relatives phone number (both in the area and if possible outside the area. Knowledge of first aid procedures will be invaluable for your family during any type of emergency situation. Younger children can learn most of these procedures, even CPR (please check up-dates). First aid classes are offered at many locations within most communities. The Red Cross chapters generally offer good basic first aid courses. The Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) classes are very good for emergency preparation. Neighbors can participate in emergency training together to share their skills. In preparing your children for emergencies, consider the effect that exposure to repetitive media and news reports of real disasters may have on your children. You may wish to limit such exposure to reduce stress and anxiety. The Federal Emergency Management Agency website (www.fema.gov/kids) has wonderful material to assist children in learning more about disaster preparedness. They have a program on the website called becoming a Disaster Action Kid.

Finally, help your family to know that if they are prepared, they need not fear emergency situations both personal and disasters.
If Disaster Strikes
Remain calm and be patient. Follow the advice of local emergency officials. Listen to your radio or television for news and instructions. (KSL 1160 AM KBYU & local TV) If the disaster occurs near you, check for injuries. Place colored card on front door (Green = All OK, Yellow = Need Help , but not critical, Red = Critical injuries, need immediate help). Give first aid and get help for injured people. If the disaster occurs near your home, check for damage using a flashlight. Do not light matches or candles, or turn on electrical switches until gas leaks are eliminated. Check for fires, fire hazards and other household hazards. Sniff for gas leaks, starting at the water heater. If you smell gas or suspect a leak, turn off the main gas valve, open windows, and get everyone outside quickly. Shut off any damaged utilities, i.e. water, power, gas (note, if gas is turned off, it may be several days before the gas company can come to restore service do not turn gas back on by yourself)! Confine or secure your pets. Call your family contacts. Do not use the telephone again unless it is a life-threatening emergency. 13

 Check on your neighbors, especially those who are elderly or disabled, and report status to Block Captains or local authorities and assist as appropriate. Evacuation If local authorities ask you to leave your home, they have a good reason to make this request. You should heed the advice immediately. Listen to your radio or television and follow the instructions of local emergency officials and keep these simple tips in mind: 1. Wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants and sturdy shoes so you can be protected as much as possible. 2. Place colored card in window indicating your home status (Green, Yellow, Red, ). 2. Take your disaster supplies kit (72 hour kit). 3. Take your pets with you; do not leave them behind. Because pets are not permitted in public shelters, follow your plan to go to a relative's or friend's home, or find a "pet-friendly" hotel. 4. Lock your home. 5. Use travel routes specified by local authoritiesdon't use shortcuts because certain areas may be impassable or dangerous. 6. Stay away from downed power lines.

Listen to local authorities.

Your local authorities will provide you with the most accurate information specific to an event in your area. Staying tuned to local radio and television, and following their instructions, is your safest choice. If you're sure you have time: Call your family contact or leave a note in a predetermined location to (1) tell where you are going, (2) who is with you, and (3) when you expect to arrive. Call again when you get there. Shut off water and electricity before leaving, if instructed to do so. Leave natural gas service ON unless local officials advise you otherwise. You may need gas for heating and cooking, and only a professional can restore gas service in your home once it has been turned off. In a disaster situation it could take weeks for a professional to respond.

Shelter-in-place Fact Sheet

If you are advised by local officials to "shelter in place," what they mean is for you to remain inside your home or office and protect yourself there. If the emergency is air born (such as toxic chemicals), close and lock all windows and exterior doors. Turn off all fans, heating and air conditioning systems. Close the fireplace damper. Get your disaster supplies kit, and make sure the radio is working. Go to an interior room without windows that is above ground level. In the case of a chemical threat, an above-ground location is preferable because some chemicals are heavier than air, and may seep into basements, even if the windows are closed. Using duct tape, seal all cracks around the door and any vents into the room. Keep listening to your radio or television until you are told all is safe or you are told to evacuate. Local officials may call for evacuation in specific areas at greatest risk in your community. Be sure to use the Colored cards for your front door or window to let the Block Captains know of your condition.

The most likely emergencies to strike Bountiful Utah Heights District are:
Earth Quake Fire Flood and Flash Flood Severe Thunderstorm Winter Storm High Wind Power Outage

For information on preparation and response specific to these anticipated emergencies see the last 16 pages of the Davis County (Phone) Directory Published by Carr Printing. Other good free resources are the Bountiful City Emergency Handbook (Free from the Police Dept.), and an Emergency Preparedness Family Plan CD from Lakeview Hospital. Plan References:
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The Emergency Response Plan for the Bountiful Utah Heights District (Stake) is based on principles set forth in the following documents or from the following organizations. Providing in the Lord's Way, The General Handbooks of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 1 and 2, (these documents are available as appropriate in the District (Stake) offices and in the various Bishops office of each Area (Ward)), from the Bountiful City Emergency Handbook, The Davis County Phone Directory, the Red Cross, Homeland Security, Association of Volunteer Emergency Response Teams (Avert) and South Davis Community Hospital. Thanks also go to the Virginia, Mount Vernon Stake for some of the format and discussion, and AVERT (CERT instructors) and Lakeview Hospital.

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