Disaster Preparedness Task Force<\/p>\n
\u201ca=DISASTER<\/p>\n
Letter of Introduction<\/p>\n
PREPAREDNESS TASK FORCE<\/p>\n
AWARE, PREPARED, READY<\/p>\n
Hi Neighbor,<\/p>\n
I am glad that we met today. For future reference, my name is<\/p>\n
I am the<\/p>\n
Good Neighbor Captain covering this building. In case of a major disaster, I will be coming around to check to<\/p>\n
see if you are okay. You can contact me at<\/p>\n
if you have<\/p>\n
questions,<\/p>\n
O (I stopped by but missed you and would like to talk to you. I have left you this letter with attachments from the<\/p>\n
Disaster Preparedness Task Force.)<\/p>\n
The attachments to this letter have information for you to consider in making yourself ready for an emergency.<\/p>\n
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Review the reverse side for tips on how to turn off your electricity, water and gas (for some Manors),<\/p>\n
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Review the material on suggested preparedness you can do to shelter-in-place in your Manor, which may be<\/p>\n
required for a major disaster, and putting together a \u201cGo-Bag\u201d of critical items<\/p>\n
In a medical emergency, if you are unable to respond, this information you fill out (attached) could save your<\/p>\n
life!<\/p>\n
Consider joining the Disaster Preparedness Task Force to have a great impact on your community. Send an<\/p>\n
email to disasterprep@vmsinc.org for more information. Fill out the attached Volunteer Registry form.<\/p>\n
Great California Shake Out, www.shakeout.org\/california\/ , as part of this state-wide drill<\/p>\n
__ I came by your house to tell you about the upcoming drill on October<\/p>\n
__I came by your house today, during the drill, to practice what may happen in a real emergency.<\/p>\n
Disaster Preparedness Task Force Office<\/p>\n
24361 El Toro Rd. Suite 205, Laguna Woods, CA 92637<\/p>\n
Phone: (949) 597-4237<\/p>\n
Website<\/p>\n
lagunawoodsvillage.com\/disaster for supplies<\/p>\n
Email: disasterprep@vmsinc.org<\/p>\n
Experts from the California Institute of Technology and USGS recommend preparation for a major earthquake that<\/p>\n
can severely impact our area \u2014 let\u2019s be prepared, just in case<\/p>\n
7\/2025<\/p>\n
Aware, Prepared, Ready!
\nIn the event of a major disaster, you may need to do the following things for your safety:<\/p>\n
If you have broken bathroom or kitchen fixtures, you may need to turn off the water to avoid<\/p>\n
flooding. Turn the valve clockwise (right) to turn the water off to the fixture.<\/p>\n
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\u00a2<\/p>\n
Turn Right<\/p>\n
to turn off<\/p>\n
Cold Water<\/p>\n
water<\/p>\n
Inlet Valve,<\/p>\n
\u201c9<\/p>\n
Turn crosswise to<\/p>\n
pipe to close<\/p>\n
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Toilet water<\/p>\n
Water Heater<\/p>\n
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If you see, smell or hear arcing, sparks, smoke or fire, you should open your electric circuit<\/p>\n
breaker panel on the wall of your Manor and slide the circuit breakers to the off position.<\/p>\n
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Slide Breaker<\/p>\n
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Turn off the gas valve, with a wrench,<\/p>\n
if you smell gas in the Manor<\/p>\n
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