Emergency Management
Emergencies
Extreme Cold
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-Wear several layers of loose fitting, lightweight, warm clothing rather than one layer of heavy clothing.
-Wear water-repellant clothing.
-Cover your mouth with a scarf to protect your lungs.
-Wear a hat.
-Make sure small children, the elderly, and those who require special care stay warm.
-Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages.
-Use proper heating methods safetly to prevent fires.
Fires
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-If your home is on fire, get everyone out of the house, and call 911.
-For more information on fire safety click here.
Floods
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-Seek higher ground.
-Be aware of flash flood areas such as canals, and streams.
Power Outage
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-Keep a flashlight and other emergency supplies handy in case of power outages.
-Check the fuse box to see if there is a blown fuse or a tripped circuit breaker.
-If you rely on electrical medical equipment, such as ventilators and oxygen compressors, plan ahead by talking to your medical supply company about getting batteries or a generator as a back up source.
Thunderstorms
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-Avoid handling metal, electrical equipment, telephones, bathtubs, water faucets and sinks, because electric currents from lightening can travel
through wires and pipes.
-Avoid taking shelter under trees.
-Unplug computers and other electrical equipment.
Winter Storms
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-Make sure your emergency kit is stocked for winter conditions.
-Buy rock salt to melt ice on walkways and sand to improve traction.
-Make sure you have sufficient heating fuel.
-Keep emergency heating equipment and fuel so you can keep at least one room of your house warm.
-Keep fire extinguishers on hand, and make sure your family knows how to use them.
-Do not overexert yourself or work outside for extended periods of time.
jyencopal@bakercounty.org
Baker County
2200 4th St
Phone: (541) 523-9669
Emergency: 911