Clutha District Council home.

Clutha District Council

Home

YOUR COUNCIL COUNCIL SERVICES NEWS/NOTICES FORMS/PUBLICATIONS CLUTHA COMMUNITY

Welcome to Clutha District Council

Contact Us   |   Search the Site   |   Site Map A-Z   |   Disclaimer

HOME

 

COUNCIL SERVICES A-Z

Animal Control

Building Services

Cemeteries

Civil Defence

Clutha Country brand

Community Development

Community Directory

Community Housing

District Development

District Plan Online

Food Safety

Funding Schemes

Libraries

Liquor Licensing

Noise Control

Parks and Reserves

Rates

Resource Consents

Roads

Rubbish & Recycling

Rural Fire

Swimming Pools

Water

 

CIVIL DEFENCE - AT HOME CHECKLIST

 

4.bmp (3190 bytes)

Do you have a family emergency plan? 
Does it include:

[   ]

Who will collect the children from school / day care I etc.?

[   ]

What older children should do if the parents are not at home?

[   ]

An agreed place to leave messages (front of the refrigerator, or similar)?

[   ]

A meeting and contact point if family members cannot get home?
(e.g. a relative or friend’s home)

[   ]

How to leave the house, in case of fire, or other threat?

[   ]

Where the nearest Civil Defence Emergency Centre is?

[   ]

What to do about looking after your pets?

4.bmp (3190 bytes)

Do you know where to find the items for your emergency kit?
It should include:

[   ]

Torch (with spare batteries and bulb).

[   ]

Transistor radio (with spare batteries).

[   ]

First Aid kit, and book. Have family members learned First Aid.

[   ]

Essential medicines, and medication.

[   ]

Important family documents, and photographs.

  4.bmp (3190 bytes)

Has the family been taught the correct order to use food in an emergency ?

[   ]

 Perishable first, then refrigerated, then frozen, then canned.

[   ]

Keep refrigerator and freezer doors dosed as much as possible if power has failed, or is switched off for safety.

4.bmp (3190 bytes)

Is your home safe?

[   ]

Have any alterations been done which might affect its structural safety?

[   ]

Are heavy shelves, cabinets, etc. fastened securely to the walls?

[   ]

Have heavy pictures, mirrors, etc. been removed from above beds?

[   ]

Are petrol, sprays, etc. stored safely where they will not spill or leak?

[   ]

Do you have a smoke alarm installed in your home, and check and clean it regularly?

4.bmp (3190 bytes)

Have you taken steps to ensure you will have water, if water is turned off?

[   ]

Have you containers suitable for storing water?

[   ]

Do family members know where & how to turn off water mains to prevent contaminated water entering the household plumbing?

[   ]

If you have a tank supply, are the tanks secured from toppling?

[   ]

Are the hot water cylinder and header tank strapped to the house framing?

[   ]

Does the family understand the need top conserve water?

4.bmp (3190 bytes)

Have you considered fire safety after an emergency?

[   ]

Do you have a fire extinguisher? 
Do older members of the family know how to use it properly?

[   ]

Do family members know how to turn off electricity and gas mains to prevent the  possibility of fire?

[   ]

Extinguish solid fuel heaters and fires, and do not use them until they have been checked for safety (flues and chimneys especially).

[   ]

Use torches or Cyalume light sticks, in preference to candles or gas lanterns which could pose a fire or explosion risk.

4.bmp (3190 bytes)

Have you considered how to safely dispose of waste, if the sewerage system and rubbish collection are not functioning?

4.bmp (3190 bytes)

Have you stored weed killers and other chemicals safely and securely, in such a way that they cannot tip over in an earthquake, or leak in a flood?

4.bmp (3190 bytes)

Have you spoken with your neighbors and discussed how you can help each other?

[   ]

Do you, or they, have any special needs (disability, frailty, young children, etc.)?

[   ]

Do you, or they, have tools, equipment, and/or skills that could be useful?

[   ]

Is there someone who can keep an eye on your family if you have to report for duty at work during an emergency?

4.bmp (3190 bytes)

Are you involved in a Neighborhood Support Group (if there is one)?

4.bmp (3190 bytes)

Do you, and your neighbours, know that a sheet or towel hung out a window is a sign that help is needed?

4.bmp (3190 bytes)

Have you checked the adequacy of you insurance cover?

[   ]

On you house?

[   ]

On you contents?

[   ]

On your vehicles?

[   ]

Is the value of your fire and other risks policy adequate for disaster cover, or is ’top up’ cover for reinstatement needed?

[   ]

Do you need to discuss your insurance matters with your insurance company or broker?

After an Emergency

  • Keep calm
  • Remember your personal safety
  • Think before you act
  • Turn on and listen to the radio - nearest local operating station
  • Check on your family - reassure and calm them
  • Check on your neighbours Stay inside if possible - DO NOT go sightseeing!
  • Render First Aid
  • Extinguish fires
  • Turn Off all gas, electricity and water mains
  • Check and secure pets
  • Secure chemicals
  • Gather the items for your survival and getaway kits
  • Wear sensible clothing for the conditions (especially footwear) if going out
  • Avoid using the telephone, unless essential
  • Contact Civil Defence for assistance, if needed - check for the nearest operating Emergency Centre 

 

 

CIVIL DEFENCE

 

CIVIL DEFENCE CHECKLISTS

 

CIVIL DEFENCE PAMPHLETS

 

Quick Navigation


YOUR COUNCIL

Mayor & Councillors

Council Staff

Community Boards

Meeting Dates

Meeting Agendas

Job Vacancies

Elections Information

Rates

Youth Council


COUNCIL SERVICES

Community Leadership

Roading Services

Water Services

Rubbish and Recycling

Community Services/Facilities

Planning & Environment

Emergency Services

Online Services

Tuapeka Ferry


NEWS & NOTICES

Media Releases

Council Newsletter

Public Notices

Consultations

Current Projects

Road/bridge closures

Events Diary


FORMS/PUBLICATIONS

District Plan

Long Term Plan

Annual Plan

Annual Report

Application Forms

Bylaws

Key Policies

Information Brochures

Other key documents


YOUR COMMUNITY

About Clutha

Community Directory

Community Development

Clutha Photo Galleries

TrustPower Awards

Lawrence 2011

Events Diary

Home

Search the Site

Contact Us

Site Map A-Z

Disclaimer

www.newzealand.govt.nzClutha District Council, PO Box 25, Balclutha 9240

Some of this website may be subject to copyright © Clutha District Council 2010