Nassau: 516-997-1208 | Suffolk: 631-320-1155
Disasters can strike quickly and without any warning. They can be frightening, especially for people with disabilities and seniors. The following emergency preparedness guideline will provide you with some useful tips and information to help you prepare yourself in an emergency. In the event of an emergency:
STEP 1: STAY TUNED
Listen to the TV and radio for the latest information. If you are not able to do this, have a friend or neighbor relay the information to you.
STEP 2: DEVELOP A PERSONAL EMERGENCY PLAN
Consider developing a disaster plan with your household members or neighbors that outline what to do, how to find each other, and how to communicate in an emergency. Identify two places to meet: a place outside your home and another place outside your neighborhood (library, school, place of worship). Practice your plan with all household members.
Home Meeting Address: _______________________
Tel #: _________________
Neighborhood Meeting Address: _______________________
Tel #: _________________
STEP 3: KEEP AN EMERGENCY SUPPLY KIT
• Bottled water, canned foods, can opener
• Battery-operated radio
• Blanket, change of clothes
• Sanitation and hygiene supplies
• Flashlight and extra batteries
• House and car keys
• Credit card, cash (in small denominations)
• First aid kit, 1-2 week supply of medications (OTC and Rx)
• Cell phone and charger
BE PREPARED and REVIEW OFTEN
MEDICAL OR THREATENING EMERGENCY
CALL….. 911
EVACUATION ROUTES AND SHELTER LOCATIONS
STAY TUNED TO YOUR RADIO or TV
IN NYC CALL .... 311
ITTY.... 212 - 504 - 4115
POWER OUTAGE
DISCONNECT ALL APPLIANCES THAT WILL AUTOMATICALLY GO ON WHEN SERVICE IS RESTORED
CALL YOUR POWER COMPANY
LIPA….……....... 877- 275 - 5472
KEYSPAN…..... 800 - 930 - 5003
CON ED (NYC)..800 - 752 - 6633
MEDICATION MEDICAL EQUIPMENT and SUPPLIES
SPEAK TO YOUR PHYSICIAN ABOUT A MEDICATION
Rx RESERVE
KEEP YOUR PHARMACY’S NUMBER ON HAND FOR EASY ACCESS
For More Information Contact -
TRI-COUNTY HOME NURSING SERVICES 516 - 997 - 1208
Additional Information Sources -
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DEPARTMENT OF AGING HOTLINE
212-442-1000
AMERICAN RED CROSS OF GREATER NY 877-733-2767
POTENTIAL TERRORISM HOTLINE
888-692-7233
NASSAU COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICE
516-571-9627
POISON CONTROL (IN ALL AREAS)
800-222–1222
NASSAU COUNTY
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Local County Departments of Health:
240 Old Country Rd
Mineola NY 11501
Tel: 516 571-3691
http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/health
SUFFOLK COUNTY
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Local County Departments of Health:
220 Rabro Drive East
Hauppauge, New York 11788
Tel: 631 853-3082
QUEENS COUNTY
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145 Huguenot Street
New Rochelle, NY 10801
Tel: 914-813-5171
NYC
Police Dept Terrorism Hot Line
Tel: 1-888-692-7233
Office of Emergency Mgmt 311
REGION
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Regional Health Department Office:
New York State Department
of Health,
90 Church Street,
New York New York 10007
Tel: 212 417-5888
STATE
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State Health Department Office:
New York State Department
of Health,
90 Church Street,
New York New York 10007
Tel: 212 417-5888
FEDERAL
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Federal Emergency Management Administration FEMA
500 C Street SW Washington
DC 20472
Tel: (202) 646-3900
OTHER
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American
Red Cross
www.nyredcross.org
1-877-733-2767
NOAA All Hazards Radio
National Weather Service