EMC117   Family Protection
To:   Emergency Communications Units - Information Bulletin
To:   Emergency Management Agencies via Internet and Radio
By:   Auxiliary Communications Service (ACS) of the
      California Governor's Office of Emergency Services

EMC117   Family Protection           For release 2/2/98

The loss of a home can be a frightening occurrence. While
it is hoped that you never experience that, the collection of
vital family information ahead of time is a wise precaution.

Here is a "Family Information Record" as suggested in the
December l997 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Newsletter of the City of Huntington Beach, CA:

"Store the following information in at least two safe places.
Consider using a fire resistant "get away" box, a tightly
sealed freezer bag in the freezer or the home of your out-of-
state family contact, and safe-deposit box.

1. Full name and Social Security numbers of all family members.
2. License numbers and identification of vehicles, boats, etc.
3. Charge and bank account numbers, insurance policy numbers,
securities, deeds and loan numbers showing company name,
address and phone numbers.
4. Name, address and telephone numbers of: employer, utility
companies, school, attorney, family contacts, doctor, hospital
5. Location of important documents such as: insurance policies,
social security cards, deeds,loans,  citizenship papers, will
and letter of instruction, securities, health history, safe-
deposit box key, tax returns (last 5 years) vehicle titles
(pink slips), licenses, birth/death certificates
6. Photograph or video tape of all valuables for documentation
for insurance claims."
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The same newsletter suggested each person assemble a "Grab 'n
Go Bag" that can be used when an immediate evacuation of your
home is necessary. It recommended NOT storing water and snack
food in it due to leakage and spoilage. Here's their list:

-Flashlight and batteries*
-Comfortable shoes and 2 pairs of socks*
-Comfortable clothing (i.e., sweats and extra underwear)
-Dust mask
-OKAY and HELP signs
-Whistle
-Water (in pouches)
-Medicine, glasses and small first aid kit
-Snack items (granola bars, trail mix, cheese/peanut butter)
-Toiletries (toothpaste, toothbrush, comb, lotion, razor, soap,
             sanitary products)
-Wash cloth and small towel
-Good book, playing cards, family pictures
-Lightweight blanket
-Records (Insurance, Medical, Social Security, out-of-state
          telephone numbers, etc.)
-Paper and pencil
-Rain gear
-Sunscreen
-Cap or hat
-Leather gloves and Latex gloves
  * Put shoes and flashlight on top
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Visit the CERT home page at:
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/pburtis/
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bulletins and ftp.ucsd.edu/hamradio/races for earlier ones.
Landline BBS: 916-262-0856 (graphical & standard interface).
OES ACS staff manager Stan Harter :Stanly_Harter@oes.ca.gov
State Chief ACS Officer Cary Mangum: Cary_Mangum@oes.ca.gov
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