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¡PUEDES!POTO AU PITOSpanishTonganKOMAROÑHIKI eYOU CAN!A Safety and ReadinessGuide forKaua i Seniors2007PUWEDE당신은 할 수 있다TagalogKorean“EN KOPWE”ChuckeseできるVOCÊ PODEPortugueseJapaneseBy:Amelia Forrest KayeKaua i Economic Opportunity, Inc.Congressional Hunger CenterThis document may be reprinted without restriction for those whom it will benefit.

YOU CAN Be Prepared!YOU CAN make every day a great day! You can talk story with thepeople you love. You can learn a new fact or a funny joke. You can do afavor for a friend or family member. You can eat tastier, morenutritious foods. You can work to improve your health. You can smile!YOU CAN be prepared! Just before canoe paddlers dip their paddlesinto the water, and just before hula dancers begin their performance,they say ho omākaukau—a Hawaiian term for “get ready.” Life onKaua i means knowing that this beautiful garden island is sometimesvulnerable to changing weather conditions. Mother Nature isunpredictable but you can learn what to do to be ready. You can takeresponsibility for your safety. You can ho omākaukau.This is a guide to help you prepare. YOU CAN share it with your familyand friends. Read on to discover the easy things that YOU CAN dotoday to keep yourself safe, happy, and ready.Amelia Forrest Kaye / Kaua i Economic Opportunity, Inc. / 808.245.40771

YOU CAN Find What You Need!Be Prepared 1Find What You Need .2Get a Whistle and Flashlight 3Know Whom to Call . 4Make a Contact Tree .4Call Your Community 5Make Your Home Safe 6Turn Off the Gas 7Turn Off the Water 8Turn Off the Electricity .9Shelter in Place 10Create an Evacuation Plan 11Create a Go! Kit 12Gather Supplies for your Go! Kit .13Ask your family for Preparedness Supplies .14Store Food .15Protect your Important Documents 16Share your Successes! .17Do Five Easy Things to be Ready 18Learn More Information 19Amelia Forrest Kaye is a Bill EmersonNational Hunger Fellow who worked at Kaua iEconomic Opportunity, Inc. to find innovativeways to address the needs of Kaua i’s elderlypopulation. She intended this guide as a wayto disseminate important disasterpreparedness information and therebyempower people with knowledge.Amelia Forrest Kaye / Kaua i Economic Opportunity, Inc. / 808.245.40772

YOU CAN Get a Whistle and Flashlight! YOUR FLASHLIGHT WILL HELP WITHMORE THAN JUST FINDING YOUR WAY.Use this simple code to communicate: 1 flash for“Yes”, 2 flashes for “No”, 3 flashes for “Help!” Flashlights are very effective at gettingsomeone’s attention, or directing traffic Use flashlights to see AND TO BE SEEN.A WHISTLE IS ALSO A VALUABLECOMMUNICATION TOOL. The same code works for whistles: 1 blow for“Yes”, 2 blows for “No”, 3 blows for “Help!” A whistle’s sound will carry much furtherthan your voice, and it will last longer Use a whistle as a warning signalSource: CARD (Collaborating Agencies Responding to Disasters) (510) 451-3140Amelia Forrest Kaye / Kaua i Economic Opportunity, Inc. / 808.245.40773

YOU CAN Know whom to call!1.HAVE A BUDDYAsk a friend, neighbor, or family member to be your check-in buddy. Findsomeone who will agree to call you every day to check in on you if you evermiss the phone call, they will come looking to make sure you’re safe.Aloha!It’s me.Just callingto say hi!2.MY BUDDY’S NAMEMY BUDDY’S PHONE NUMBERMAKE A SAFETY TREEThink about the people you care about – and the people who care about you.List the names and phone numbers of the most important people to call(Include an off-island friend). Pick one person to be your main contact andlet everyone know who it will be. This way, everyone will know whom to call tofind out if you’re all right.(My friend)(My family)(My family)(My family)(My family)(My friend)(My Main Contact)MEAmelia Forrest Kaye / Kaua i Economic Opportunity, Inc. / 808.245.40774

YOU CAN Talk to Community AgenciesKaua i Economic Opportunity, Inc. (KEO): (808) 245-4077Financial, housing, employment, and nutrition servicesKaua i County Agency on Elderly Affairs: (808) 241-4470Information on senior resources and community outreachKaua i Civil Defense Agency: (808) 241-1800Federal, state, and local disaster preparation, evacuation, and responseKaua i County American Red Cross: (808) 245-4919Disaster preparedness and response servicesKaua i District Health Office: (808) 241-3614Public health assistanceAdult Mental Health Division Access Line: (800) 753-6879Department of Health Emergency Services for CrisesKaua i County Transportation Agency: (808) 241-6410Kupuna Care door-to-door bus transportationAmelia Forrest Kaye / Kaua i Economic Opportunity, Inc. / 808.245.40775

YOU CAN Make your home safe!A Safe Home Is a HappyHome6 STEPS TO KEEP YOUR HOME SAFECLEAR the clutter from hallways and exit paths.MOVE heavy furniture away from couches, beds and placeswhere people sit or sleep.INSTALL latches on kitchen cabinets and drawers tosecure contents inside.STORE all flammable objects away from the stove andelectrical appliances.PLACE fragile items away from the edges of tables andshelves.REMOVE electrical devices, such as hair-dryers, shavers,and electric toothbrushes, from water sources, such asshowers and sinks.What if thefurniture istoo heavy forme to move? Amelia Forrest KayeAsk your stronggrandchildren for help!Source: CARD (Collaborating Agencies Responding to Disasters) (510) 451-3140/ Kaua i Economic Opportunity, Inc. / 808.245.40776

YOU CAN Shut Off Your Gas!Find your propane tank and the gas shutoff valve, and learnhow it works.After an emergency or accident, shut off your gas IF you:HEAR ITHissing leakHEAR ITSEE ITSMELL ITA hissing noiseDirt blowingOdor of gasIt sounds likeair leaking outof a balloon!Flames orsmoke comingfrom the groundGas smellslike rotteneggs!REMEMBER: DO NOT TURN YOUR GAS BACK ON!Only the Gas Company can do so safely.Propane GasMeterTo turn off yourgas, turn thishandle to the leftPropane Gas TankSource: The Gas Company, Kaua i Branch (808) 245-3301Amelia Forrest Kaye / Kaua i Economic Opportunity, Inc. / 808.245.40777

Where is mywater meterlocated?How do Ishut off mywater?YOU CAN Shut Off Your Water!It’s in a boxoutside whereyour frontyard bordersthe street.Rotate thismetal barclockwise, so itis at a rightangle to thewater meterSource: Kaua i County Department of Water (808) 245-5444Amelia Forrest Kaye / Kaua i Economic Opportunity, Inc. / 808.245.40778

YOU CAN Shut Off Your Electricity!FIND THE LOCATION OF YOURMETER BOXSources: Kaua i Island Utility Cooperative (808) 246-4300US Department of Homeland Security www.ready.govAmelia Forrest Kaye / Kaua i Economic Opportunity, Inc. / 808.245.40779

What’s“Shelter-inplace?”YOU CAN Shelter-in-Place!It’s how to staysafe insideyour home!If instructed to, if you hear warning sirens,or if you cannot leave your home,you can shelter in place! SHELTER: Go inside the nearest building onhigh ground, away from the coast, to findprotection from the outside. SHUT - Close all doors and windows. LISTEN – to radio and TV or for publicannouncements. Close all vents. Keep inside air in and the outside air out. Cover mouth and nose with a damp cloth or dust mask. Turn off all motors and fans. Non-moving air is best. Turn off When possible, choose a room with bathroom facilities andwater. Bring your emergency supplies to prepare to shelter-in-placeanything that creates wind, generates extra heat, or could generatesparks.for several hours. Select a room with as few windows as possible. Think of each Remain sheltered until the “all-clear” radio message isgiven.wall as a blockade, protecting you from the outside. Seal any cracksor spaces with damp towels, duct tape or other barriers.Sources: Kaua i Civil Defense Agency (808) 241-1800CARD (Collaborating Agencies Responding to Disasters) (510) 451-3140Amelia Forrest Kaye / Kaua i Economic Opportunity, Inc. / 808.245.407710

YOU CAN Create an Evacuation PlanTalk with your family and friends. Plan a nearby locationwhere you can all meet in the case of an evacuation.If you hear an EMERGENCY SIREN, turn onyour radio or TV for more information.SHELTERSEvacuation Zone #1:Waimea-KekahaKekaha Elementary School(Not for Tsunami)8140 Kekaha Rd. KekahaWaimea Canyon Elem. & Inter.9555 Huakai Rd. WaimeaWaimea High School9707 Tsuchiya Rd. Waimea.Evacuation Zone #2:Koloa-Lawai-Kalaheo-Ele eleKoloa Elementary School3223 Poipu Rd. KoloaEleele Elementary School4750 Uliuli Rd. Ele eleEvacuation Zone #3:LihueKaua i Community College3-1901 Kaumuali i Hwy.Evacuation Zone #4:Kapa aKapa a High School4695 Mailihuna Rd.Kaua i High School3577 Lala Rd.Kapa a Elementary School4886 Kawaihau Rd.King Kaumuali i Elementary Kapa a Middle SchoolSchool4867 Olohena Rd.4380 Hanama ulu Rd.Evacuation Zone #5:Princeville-KilaueaConvention Hall4191 Hardy St.Kilauea Elem. School2440 Kolo Rd.Wilcox Elementary School4319 Hardy St.Kilauea Neighborhood Ctr.2460 Keneke St.Kalaheo Elementary School4400 Maka Rd. KalaheoSource: US Department of Homeland Security, www.ready.gov;Kaua i Civil Defense Agency, (808) 241-1800Amelia Forrest Kaye / Kaua i Economic Opportunity, Inc. / 808.245.407711

It’s a personalsafety kit youWhat’s acan carry.YOUCAN“Go Kit?”Just grab it andCreate a Go Kit!go!Your Personal Go-Kit Top Twelve!Keep a “Go-Kit” in your home, work, and car — ifan emergency strikes, you just pick up the kit andGO! Here is a list of the top twelve items thatshould be in your bag:FoodWaterClothesFlashlightWhistleDuct TapeGarbage BagsRadio and BatteriesFirst Aid KitIdentification PapersPillow and BlanketPersonal SupportItems(i.e. medication, eyeglasses,hearing aid)Put your Go-Kitin a water-safe bagor container so itdoesn’t get wet!Sources: CARD (Collaborating Agencies Responding to Disasters) (510) 451-3140Hawaii Red Cross, (808) 245-4919Amelia Forrest Kaye / Kaua i Economic Opportunity, Inc. / 808.245.407712

YOU CAN Gather Supplies for your Go-KitWater:Keep several small packets instead of one large bottle.Food:Pick foods that you like! Choose items that do not need to be cooked.Make sure to store a can opener! Or buy flip-top cans.First-Aid Kit:Include band-aids, anti-bacterial ointment, and sterile alcohol swabs.Essential medications/eyeglasses/hearing aids:Store an emergency supply of medication in your go-kit.Write down the dosage schedule so you don’t forget!Keep a spare pair of eyeglasses, hearing aids (andtheir batteries!) and medical prescriptions. Knowwhere you store your cane, walker, or wheelchair, soyou can access it quickly when needed.AM/FM radio (with extra batteries):Small, battery-powered radios are the leastexpensive.Clothes:Several light layers are better than bulky garments.Choose a poncho or rain-jacket to keep you dry.Tissues/toilet paper/wet-wipes:Store in a zip-top bag to protect from dirt and moisture.Pack sturdyshoes andcomfortableclothing!Garbage bags/plastic bags and duct tape:They can help solve many problems! You can use them for: emergencyrain gear; toilets and sanitation when plumbing doesn’t work; a bag forvaluables; to carry water; to seal cracks in doors and windows; or asprivacy screens.Scissors:Use with care!Source: CARD (Collaborating Agencies Responding to Disasters), (510) 451-3140US Department of Homeland Security, www.ready.gov;Kaua i Civil Defense Agency, (808) 241-1800Amelia Forrest Kaye / Kaua i Economic Opportunity, Inc. / 808.245.407713