Utility Safety
During an emergency it is important to know how to shut off your utilities to prevent damage from broken or leaking services. The website below from Clallam County provides some basic instructions on utility services. Also listed are some general Youtube videos on water, electricity, propane and hot water heaters.
Other resources:
- PDF on Water Tank Input Valve Shutoff
- How to Drain Your Hot Water Heater
- How to Shut Off a Propane Tank
- How to Shut Off Water
- How to Shut Off Electricity
Disaster Preparedness Quick To Do List
- Gather a 30 day food supply (Costco, Walmart, canned food)
- Obtain water sources (water barrels, 5 gallon containers, Life Straws)
- Prepare "Go" bags for home and car
- Secure vital documents on USB drives, waterproof containers, fireproof safe, safety deposit boxes
- Conduct hazard assessment in your home and surrounding areas and identify any risks
- Create a cache of food, water, medication, extra bedding portable shelter, plastic sheeting
- Sign up for alerts:
- CCEM: Everbridge , text 87844 to join
- FEMA: Text prepare to 43362
- NOAA: WEA (wireless weather alerts) connection in cell settings
Educate yourself:
- Obtain alternate sources for heating and cooking
- Learn utility shut off procedures. Have tools nearby
- Learn how to use Fire extinguisher
- Obtain fire blankets.
Neighborhood Meeting
Here are the meeting minutes from the first neighborhood emergency preparedness planning meeting.