Hurricane season is here; so is COVID-19. Its now more important - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Hurricane season is here; so is COVID-19. It’s now more important than ever to have a plan should a storm come our way. Stay connected, plan for emergencies, gather supplies. ready.nola.gov

Stay connected Text your zip zip co code de t to 888 888777 for NOLA Ready emergency alerts. Text COVIDNOLA to 888777 for ongoing updates from the City of New Orleans about the COVID-19 pandemic. Stay connected, plan for emergencies, gather supplies. ready.nola.gov

Gather supplies Make sure you’ve got a “go bag” for evacuation & a “home kit” for sheltering at home. Stay connected, plan for emergencies, gather supplies. ready.nola.gov

Go Bag Home Kit • Clothes • Food for 3 days • Soap, toothbrush & toothpaste • 3 gallons of water per person • Bed sheets, blankets & pillows • Non-electric can opener ID • • Flashlight & batteries • Cash • Books & games • List of emergency contacts • Matches or lighter • Medications & copy of medical • First aid kit records • Week’s supply of medication • Birth & marriage certificates • Pet supplies • Documents that prove where you • Batteries & battery-powered radio live • Insurance policies • Pet supplies Include face coverings , hand sanitizer , and disinfectants to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Stay connected, plan for emergencies, gather supplies. ready.nola.gov

Make a plan Talk about how you’ll evacuate, in case you need to. Make a plan to shelter at home, too. Stay connected, plan for emergencies, gather supplies. ready.nola.gov

The immediate threat to life from a major hurricane is more severe than the potential of virus exposure. Prevent the spread Stay at least Wear face a Disinfect high- Wash hands 6 feet away covering touch surfaces often and use from others regularly hand sanitizer Stay connected, plan for emergencies, gather supplies. ready.nola.gov

Stay connected, plan for emergencies, gather supplies. ready.nola.gov

City-Assisted Evacuation Enforce social distancing and issue N-95 masks for all evacuees, staff, and volunteers. Stay connected, plan for emergencies, gather supplies. ready.nola.gov https://youtu.be/uDqiqWSHvZI

Stay connected, plan for emergencies, gather supplies. ready.nola.gov

Special Needs Registry Use life support systems, like oxygen, a respirator, a ventilator, a pacemaker, or are insulin dependent Have trouble walking, moving around, or have a prosthesis Are blind, deaf, hard of hearing, or have trouble seeing Call 3-1-1 to sign up for the Special Are on dialysis Needs Registry if you: Have speech, intellectual, or mental health disabilities Use service animals Are high risk for severe illness from COVID-19 Stay connected, plan for emergencies, gather supplies. ready.nola.gov

What to Bring Stay connected, plan for emergencies, gather supplies. ready.nola.gov

Mandatory Evacuation Timeline 72 54 30 12 0 Pickup at Pickup at Air travel Tropical Mayor announces evacuspots evacuspots grounded storm ends, winds mandatory begins evacuation contraflow reach the begins coast Due to COVID-19, it is possible that decisions will be made even further in advance of a storm's landfall. Stay connected, plan for emergencies, gather supplies. ready.nola.gov

Volunteer to help your neighbors Stay connected, plan for emergencies, gather supplies. ready.nola.gov

Upcoming Trainings Thur. Jul. 30, 6pm Sat. Aug. 1, 10am Stay connected, plan for emergencies, gather supplies. ready.nola.gov

Hurricane Preparedness Simple tips to make sure you’re hurricane ready ready.nola.gov 3-1-1 @nolaready