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Emergency Preparedness Information |
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| Alief ISD has
received the information below from the Harris County Office of Emergency
Management (HCOEM). Click
here for school closure
procedures. More useful information can be found on Web sites of the HCOEM and the American Red Cross: http://www.hcoem.org/hazardous_mate.htm and Red Cross Disaster Counseling Materials. |
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What to do if you are instructed to SHELTER IN PLACE: • Move people indoors immediately. If your children are at school, they will be assisted by school personnel to shelter in place. You should not attempt to pick them up; doing so could expose you and them to unnecessary danger. • Close and lock all doors, windows, and fireplace dampers. • Turn off all heating and cooling systems, including window and attic fans. • Retrieve your emergency supply kit (see suggested list at right). • Move everyone into one room and seal windows, doors, vents, and electrical outlets with plastic and tape. • Place wet towels under the doors. • Have extra wet towels available to place over your nose and mouth in case you detect a chemical odor. • Turn on the radio to KTRH 740 AM (or turn on your television) and wait for further instructions. • Do not use the phone unless you are in a life-threatening situation; in that case, call 911. • The situation is estimated to last only a few hours. When an all-clear signal is given, open doors and windows to ventilate your home or office. |
Emergency Supply Kit: Bottled water Canned food that does not need to be cooked Can opener and utensils Candy bars or granola bars Medications and aspirin First aid kit Blankets and pillows Flashlight with fresh batteries (or candles and matches or a lighter) Battery-operated radio (keep radio turned on) Duct or masking tape and towels to seal doors, windows, vents, and electrical outlets. If you have a baby, include supplies such as diapers, formula, blankets, and extra clothing. |
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