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Earthquake Checklist

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Information for eligible residents in San Mateo County:

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Earthquake Checklist

1. Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP or LIHEAP) 

2. Housing Preservation Grant

3. Home Energy Payment Assistance

4. Emergency Food

5. Healthy Homes Initiative

6. Job Postings

7. Links

8. How We Help

For eligible residents in Santa Clara County:

9. Santa Clara County

9a. Santa Clara County Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

9b. Santa Clara County Weatherization Program

Earthquake Supply Kits and Other Essentials

YOUR CHECKLIST

bulletAssemble an essential supply kit (to include items listed below.)
bulletArrange for someone to check on you.
bulletFind a safe place in your home.
bulletStay calm and take responsibility.
bulletDevelop a potential list of available services particularly cool shelters, possible utility and weatherization relief.
bulletMonitor local weather to forecast potential heat wave information.
bulletPlan for transportation if you need it.
 

 

ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES

bulletBattery powered radio & flashlight with extra batteries for each.
bulletFirst Aid kit
bulletBattery operated lamps, fans
bulletWater
bulletIce Chest
bulletManual Can Opener
bulletBlue ice packs (3 to 4)

 

 

FOOD

bulletUse and rotate ready to eat meats, fruits, vegetables, peanut butter, jelly, crackers, trail mix, instant coffee, tea, juices and bottled water.

COOKING

Charcoal, gas grill, camp stoves are the most obvious alternative sources of heat for cooking. NEVER USE THEM INDOORS. You risk both asphyxiation from carbon monoxide and the chance of starting a fire that could destroy your home.

 

 

ICE CHEST

bulletRefrain from continually opening refrigerator and freezer doors
bulletAn ice chest can be used to store foods for infants, elderly persons or persons on special diets for short periods of time.
bulletInsulin or other medication requiring refrigeration could also be stored for short periods of time. (Consult with physician before storing in a cooler.)
 

 

MEDICAL NEEDS

bulletExtra wheelchair batteries, oxygen.
bulletMedical cards.
bulletPrescription medications, list of medications including dosage, list of any allergies.
bulletList other medical devices powered by electricity and determine if you will require any special help.
bulletConsult physicians about medications requiring refrigeration.
bulletConsult pediatrician and or physician about infant formula and other infant medical needs.
 

 

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS

bulletList of doctors and relatives who should be notified if you become ill
bulletPolice
bulletFire Department
bulletHospital
bulletUtilities
bulletFamily members
bulletWork phone
bulletSchool
bulletBabysitters
bulletNeighbors

                                   

 


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