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18 FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | MARCH 2018 1. You need 1.25 gallons of water per day per person? 2. You'll be able to depend on the fire and police department in a major disaster? 3. Store enough water for a 7-14 day emergency? 4. Bottled water stored in plastic containers is safe to drink for two years? 5. Keep household chemical/products in original containers? 6. A "Go Bag" is a bag to go shopping with? 7. If trapped under debris after an earthquake, tap on pipe or wall? 8. You should have cash on hand in small denominations in case of a disaster? Emergency Preparedness Committee YO-YO: You're On Your Own. In response to a disaster, don't expect help from the community first responders. You need to be prepared to handle the consequences of any disaster without immediate outside assistance. Make a plan and prepare for yourself and family to be self-sufficient for at least 14 days. The following is what you need to know: 1. You are responsible for yourself and your family. 2. Within your neighborhood, you should check on each other and offer aid. 3. Your neighborhood should report to the Four Seasons Beaumont Command Center as to your status and needs after a disaster. They will respond to life and death emergencies if you can get word to them. 4. The Mayor and Beaumont emergency managers will implement their disaster plan. 5. The Four Seasons Emergency Preparedness Incident Command will communicate with the Beaumont Office of Emergency Services (OES) which will evaluate the status of our community and make plans to allocate resources. 6. Resources are allocated according to the greatest need, concentration of people, and business centers. • A school full of kids is a priority • A mall full of shoppers is a priority • A business center is important for the community in supplies and jobs • Your house is way down on the priority list 7. The county and state emergency responders will begin response. 8. The governor declares a state of emergency if asked. This will clear the way for federal help and money. 9. FEMA makes a plan to aid the Beaumont area in response to the governor's request. NOTE: FEMA, Federal Troops and other outside agencies cannot come into our area unless requested by the state. They are not going to land in your backyard to bring you water and food. You must be responsible and have water and food in your home. Clean water is the most essential item to have in your home to "shelter in place" while waiting for the emergency responders. In conclusion, the residents of Four Seasons are responsible for their own safety and well-being. State governments are responsible for the safety of their citizens but the individual is ultimately responsible for ensuring that he is safe. The federal government is there to provide follow-up support. Do not wait around for federal or state officials to take care of your needs. Make a plan today; review it often with your family. ~ Reprinted from Breeze March, 2015; originally written by Jean Sandoval The Chain of Responsibility in Emergencies Pop Quiz: True or False Answers to EPP quiz 1. False. At least 3.75 gallons per person per day for 7-14 days for drinking, hygiene and cooking. 2. False. Resources are allocated to the greatest need, concentration of people and business centers. 3. True. Yes 4. False. Always refer to the expiration date on any water or food product. Rotate the products at least every six months. 5. True. Yes 6. False. A "Go Bag" is a bag that has supplies for one day in the event you are asked to evacuate, i.e., clothes, shoes, medications, pet supplies, flashlight, hygiene items, bottle of water, protein foods. Keep the "Go Bag" behind your bedroom door, grab and go if asked to leave your home. 7. True. The first responders will be able to hear the tapping. If trapped for several hours, you may become hoarse from yelling. 8. True. The ATM may not be working due to an electrical outage. If a store does have water, you may end up paying a large sum of money for the water as the cash register won't be working to provide change. Volunteer to become a member of the Four Seasons Emergency Preparedness Committee. The EPC meetings are the third Tuesday of every month at 10 am in the RCN Conference Room. Help us reestablish our emergency response teams. To volunteer sign up on the EPC clipboard in the Lodge across from the pool room. ~ Mike Mendoza

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