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What is ElPasoTeller911.org (PeakAlerts.org) that you must register for to receive "reverse 911" notifications
The way you receive LOCAL emergency alerts about natural and human-made disasters. (This system is not the same as statewide AMBER alerts)
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What is a map showing names of nearby neighbors friendly to client, and their phone numbers.
a resource to put on client's refrigerator showing names of close-by helpers you could call on to help in an emergency
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What is ONLY First Responders can do CPR on client. (Or ... you can do it ONLY if 911 operator talks you through it.)
Persons allowed to perform CPR on a client, when you work for a non-medical business like Seniors Helping Seniors
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What is HAZMAT (hazardous material) spill, local crime alert, blizzard blocking roads, tornado coming, pandemic.
List of reasons emergency officials might notify you and client to shelter at home (possibly needing to seal windows and doors)
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What is immediately get yourself and client out of the house, do NOT generate any sparks by turning off light
What you should do if you smell rotten eggs/sulfur/ natural gas smell in the home
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What is 5 addresses and 8 points of contact. They will notify you even if you're somewhere else. Also could register on companion Everbridge app (similar to Code Red in other counties).
The number of addresses and local points of contact you (and client) can register for on ElPasoTeller911.org
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What is TWO, one for themselves (and caregivers) and one for family/friends in local area - listing emergency family meetup location if neighborhood is closed off due to wildfire etc.
The number of emergency evacuation plans a client should have
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What is dryer lint plugging vent, damaged/overheated electrical cords, items stored on top of the stove (this is a dangerous habit! don't put groceries or coat on the stove when you get home, even for a minute), walking away from stove while cooking, hazardous home chemicals stored near each other.
List of easy-to-prevent causes of home fires
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What is non-perishable food such as canned food, dehydrated food, and food that does not require cooking.
List of food items client should have stored that you both could eat in case trapped in home for up to two weeks. (Would that ever happen? Um...)
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What is use your voice, walker, wheelchair, drag them on a sheet along the floor, call next-door neighbor using list on the refrigerator, call 911
Ways to get client out of house in a big hurry if there is a fire, gas leak, etc. (What if client is able to walk? What if client is not ambulatory?)
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What is File of Life (red refrigerator magnet) - similar idea is Vial of Life (stored inside refrigerator)
The document a client should post on refrigerator that includes medical information for first responders to know
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What is at least TWO - the regular way and the "back way." In an emergency, it will be harder to think and access alternate routes if main way is blocked. Could include driving through backyard to street behind them.
The number of ways out of the client's neighborhood and out to the highway you need to be familiar with before an emergency evacuation is needed.
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What is 5 seconds. Any longer than that, it's too late. Grab client and get out of house.
The amount of time you have to put out a small fire with a fire extinguisher, after you have called 911
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What is need one gallon per person (and pet) per day. (water may be contaminated.) Can you collect water from roof into downspout? If so, add drop of chlorine. Take water from water heater. Melt snow.
The amount of water needed to be stored in house for emergencies. (How many gallons per person per day?)
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What is all ADA (American Disability Act) modifications, electricity for oxygen, beds for heavier people, allow service animals (but not pets - they go to separate shelter), a way to register you're safe so family can find you.
List of functionalities all Red Cross shelters are required to provide to people looking for temporary emergency shelter.
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What is Do Not Resuscitate order (DNR). Note: First responders will always try to resuscitate unless they have physical copy of DNR in their hands!
name of document that specifies a person's wish to NOT have medical treatment IF they are not breathing and do not have a pulse
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What is wildfire, house fire, flood warning, power outage, tornado damage, earthquake, hazardous material notification, (PS Does your client have local family? Could you take them there? Do they have an alternate location family meetup plan?)
Three reasons you would need to evacuate with a client to a shelter or other alternate location
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What is READY: The time to get ready is today, while it's calm. Prepare now to avoid future issues. Notify Suzanne today if changes or info/plans needed for a client. SET: your situational awareness says evacuate early if you are worried. Don't wait for 911 call if you sense danger. GO: just go!
the meaning of "Ready, Set, Go" and how Suzanne can help as you notice issues with client
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What is If power is off, water well pumps might not operate, A/C off, heat off, stove/oven off, microwave off, refrig & freezer off, oxygen generator off, CPAP machine off. (Could you evacuate with them to a shelter?)
The effect of a power outage on a client's home. What would stop working?
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What is the client, yourself, pet, and go-bag. No other "stuff" -- that is not your responsibility.
What to take if you need to evacuate quickly with client
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What is a ramp to replace steps, railings along steps, grab bars in shower, lighting in dark places, smoke alarms (tape a note on it when you change the battery)
list three or more installed safety aids that can prevent easy-to-solve causes of client home injury
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What is a container for every animal, vaccination records, a small amount of food, a photo of the pet with its owner to prove it's theirs if separated from each other,
Three things your client needs to prepare ahead of time if evacuation would also include pets.
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What is cell towers will be overloaded then as everyone who has not made a family-meetup plan will be trying to call. Texts might work better since 800 texts take same bandwidth as one phone call. (Also calling a different area code might actually work better than calling a local number since different cell towers used.)
The reason you can not count on using a cell phone in middle of widespread crisis to reach family/Suzanne/first responders.
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What is your own children, family, and pets would be on their own without you. You need a plan for them they can do when you're NOT home with them. Do you have your own neighbors' phone numbers? What if pet is home alone without you?
The way it would affect you the caregiver **PERSONALLY** if you're sheltering in place with client for an extended period of time.
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What is What is prescription information for refilling ASAP, drivers license or ID, File of Life extra copy, spare/old glasses, list of phone numbers, list of business contacts for insurance, doctors, bank scanned copies of legal documents on a flash drive, (Sensitive information but... or store it at daughter's house?)
List of possible items client should include in go-bag and store in an easily-accessible spot in house
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What is to Admit to yourself that things can go wrong and plan ahead. Take the time on a quiet day to think about emergencies and what action I might take... and how Suzanne can help you communicate with client and families to make a plan. Maybe you won't need this training, ever! But on the day you do have to "Go!" it will be less bad if you've thought about "Ready!" and know when to get "Set"
How do you prepare for emergencies?
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