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If Disaster Strikes
- Remain calm and patient. Put your plan into action.
- Check for injuries.
- Give first aid and get help for seriously injured people.
- Listen to your battery powered radio for news and instructions Primary stations for the Wasatch Front are: KSL- TV Channel 5; KSL-Radio AM 1160; KALL-Radio AM 700.
- Evacuate if advised to do so. Wear protective clothing and sturdy shoes.
- Check for damage in your home.
- Use flashlights -- do not light matches or turn on electrical switches if you suspect damage.
- 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 other damaged utilities.
- Clean up spilled medicines, bleaches, gasoline, and other flammable liquids immediately.
Remember to:
- Confine or secure your pets.
- Call your family contact -- do not us the telephone again unless it is a life-threatening emergency.
- Check on your neighbors, especially elderly or disabled persons.
- Make sure you have an adequate water supply in case service is cut off.
- Stay away from downed power lines
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Preparing for Disaster
Family Disaster Plan
Four Steps to Safety
Emergency Supplies
Utilities
Neighbors Helping
Neighbors
Home Hazard Hunt
Evacuation
If Disaster Strikes
Additional Information
Emergency Preparedness
Avalanche
CERT
Chemical and
Biological Weapons
Debris Flows
Drought
Earthquake
Flood
Hazardous Materials
Preparing for Disasters
Severe Weather
Terrorism
Tornado
Wildfire
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