Winter Preparedness

Winter 2007-2008 Campaign


windstorm photo

Actions to take now...

  • Check in on elderly neighbors.

  • Store food that does not need to be heated or refrigerated.

  • Clean the debris out of the storm drain in front of your home.


Severe Weather Resources: 

Safety Information

CO Danger symbol, click for important Carbon Monoxide safety information

CO Safety Sheets:

In English
In Spanish
In Russian
In Korean
In Chinese
In Vietnamese

Safety Posters:

English:  Word Document/PDF
Spanish: Word Document/PDF
Russian: Word Document/PDF
Korean:  Word Document/PDF
Cambodian:  PDF
Vietnamese: Word Document/PDF

Generator image, click for additional generator safety information

Using a Generator During a Power Outage

Fact Sheets:

In English
In Spanish
In Russian
In Korean
In Chinese
In Vietnamese



Power outage image, click for more information about power outages (Image Source: http://www.doh.wa.gov/phepr/handbook/hbk_pdf/power.pdf

Power Outage Information

Fact Sheets:

In English
In Spanish
In Russian
In Korean
In Chinese
In Vietnamese



Cold weather photo

Preventing Hypothermia

Fact Sheets:

In English
In Spanish
In Russian
In Korean
In Chinese
In Vietnamese



 

Weather Related Information

Windstorm photo, click for windstorm preparedness information

Fact Sheets:

In English
In Spanish
In Russian
In Korean
In Chinese
In Vietnamese



Winterstorm photo, click for preparedness information

Fact Sheets:

In English
In Spanish
In Russian
In Korean
In Chinese
In Vietnamese

Safety Flyers:

English:  Word Document
Spanish: Word Document
Russian: Word Document
Korean:  Word Document
Vietnamese: Word Document

Photo of a Flood (Photo Source: iStockphoto.com)

Floods

Flood Fact Sheets:

In English
In Spanish
In Russian
In Korean
In Chinese
In Vietnamese

FloodSafe

  • Flood Related Information:
    • What is Urban Flooding?
    • Why You Need Flood Insurance
    • Myths and Fact About the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
    • Lookout for Landslides
  • How To Information:
    • Preventing Flooding Around Your Home
    • Pumping Out a Flooded Basement
    • Protecting Your Home From Backflow
    • Cleaning Up and Drying Out Your Home

Mold on Wall

Dealing With Mold

Mold Fact Sheets:

Mold HVAC Systems:

FloodSafe - Dealing With Mold

 

Flu Information

Photo of Grandmother and granddaughter, click for Flu information (Photo: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/)

Fact Sheets:

In English
In Spanish
In Russian
In Korean
In Chinese
In Vietnamese

Flyers:

English:  Word Document
Spanish: Word Document/PDF
Russian: Word Document/PDF
Korean:  Word Document/PDF
Chinese: Word Document/PDF
Cambodian: PDF
Vietnamese: Word Document/PDF
PanFlu Cover image, click for information on Pandemic Flu (Image Source: http://www.doh.wa.gov/panflu/default.htm)

Fact Sheets:

In English
In Spanish
In Russian
In Korean
In Chinese
In Vietnamese

Flyers:

English:  Word Document
Spanish: Word Document/PDF
Russian: Word Document/PDF
Korean:  Word Document/PDF
Cambodian:  Word Document/PDF
Chinese: PDF
Vietnamese: Word Document/PDF


Photo of sanitizing wipes, click for information (Photo Source: istockphoto.com)

Fact Sheets:

In English
In Spanish
In Russian
In Korean
In Chinese
In Cambodian
In Vietnamese

Safety Posters:

Germ Stopper
Germ Stopper for Kids 1
Germ Stopper for Kids 2

Posters in multiple languages
Person coughing photo, click for more information (Photo Source: istockphoto.com)

Cover Your Cough

Fact Sheets:

In English
In Spanish
In Russian
In Korean
In Chinese
In Cambodian
In Vietnamese

Safety Posters:

Cover your Cough 1
Cover your Cough 2

Posters in multiple languages


Emergency Food Supply logo, click for Emergency Food Supply suggestions and information

How Much Food is Enough?

Emergency Food Supply Information

 

Emergency Food Supply List (PDF)

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Additional Preparedness Information:

 

Winter Travel Information:

Previous Campaign Materials

 

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