Citizen Information Sheet
Recommendations to consider:
Develop a household disaster plan, have a meeting to
discuss what each family member would do. Plan to work
together as a team. Have a predetermined meeting place if
you cannot return to your home.
Monitor television (CNN and Local) and Radio for the
latest information.
Monitor Community Cable (Channel 15) and the Bloomfield
Township website for updates concerning the situation in
Bloomfield Township.
Have a battery-operated radio and spare batteries in
case of power outage.
Consider purchasing a portable generator. The hook-up
for wiring into your home should be done by a licensed
electrician not only for your safety, but also for the
safety of power company employees.
Have a list of emergency contact telephone numbers.
Police & Fire Phone number is 248.433.7755.
Have a three-day supply of bottled water on hand in case
of water supply problems.
Have non-perishable food in storage at your home.
Be observant of any suspicious activity and report it to
authorities.
Work together with your local school to ensure emergency
procedures are in place.
Apartment residents should discuss emergency procedures
with their building manager.
Talk to your neighbors to discuss how you can help each
other in the event of a disaster.
Check on elderly neighbors, or any neighbor who lives by
him/herself.
The following websites can provide additional information
and resources:
American
Red Cross
Citizen’s Corps
Department of
Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention
Department of
Homeland Security
FEMA: Are You Ready?
FEMA
For Kids: Guide To National Security Emergencies
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