< PreviousEMERGENCY GUIDE 202338 I Q$XJXVWWKH&D\PDQ,VODQGV Coast Guard was formed to deal with to deal with emergencies at sea, as well maritime law enforcement and other duties. The Cayman Islands Coast Guard is a government agency and forms part of WKH2IÀFHRI7KH&RPPLVVLRQHU of Police. In its day-to-day operations, the Coast Guard carries out routine patrols of Cayman Islands waters to ensure safety, security and compliance with regulations. In addition to the Coast Guard, the Cayman Islands Fire Service can respond to emergencies up to two miles from the shoreline. The duties and responsibilities of the Cayman Islands Coast Guard include, but are not limited to: • Search and rescue operations, including responding to distress calls and performing rescue missions for people and vessels in distress. • Maritime law enforcement, including interdicting illegal activities such DVGUXJWUDIÀFNLQJSLUDF\DQG LOOHJDOÀVKLQJ • Enforcement of the port security regulations, including inspecting vessels entering and leaving Cayman Islands waters, to ensure compliance with safety and security regulations. • Environmental protection, in conjunction with the Department of Environment. The Coast Guard should be contacted in case of any maritime emergency, such as a distress call from a vessel in trouble, a person overboard, or an environmental incident. Cayman Islands Coast Guard Emergencies at sea require specialist rescue operations. Further Information The Cayman Islands Coast Guard can be contacted for general LQTXLULHVRQ7KH Operation Rescue Coordination Centre can be contacted on RIÀFHRU (mobile). In an emergency GLDOSTORE YOUR FOOD LIKE THIS: protect your nutrition By expiration date. Stock nutrition that meets the needs of all family members, including kids and adults with special diets. Protecting your health from your cupboard. https://rethinksurvival.com/organize-emergency-food-storage/ ©2023 ABBOTT LABORATORIES ANCARENSGLUPDSPED202328043 April 2023 Store in airtight, waterproof containers. Items that require little or no cooking, water, or refrigeration. Non-perishable food stored on high shelves, in case of flooding. The ideal location should be a cool, dry and dark place. EMERGENCY GUIDE 202339EMERGENCY GUIDE 202340 Surviving an earthquake I W·VRQO\EHHQWKUHH\HDUVVLQFHD magnitude earthquake rattled Cayman, causing some structural damage and creating several large sinkholes. And with other tremors in the region since then, residents should remain on high alert for these occurrences which can strike at any time without warning. Knowing what to do before, during and after an earthquake can prevent injury or death. Before • Secure items such as pictures, televisions and objects that hang on the wall. Store heavy and breakable objects on low shelves. 3UDFWLVH¶GXFNFRYHUDQGKROGRQ·ZLWK family and co-workers. Drop to your hands and knees. Cover your head and neck with your arms. Crawl only as far as needed to reach cover from falling material. Hold on to any sturdy furniture until the shaking stops. • Create a family emergency communications plan. Determine where to meet if you get separated. .HHSDÁDVKOLJKWDQGVWXUG\VKRHVE\ your bed in case the earthquake hits in the middle of the night. • Keep and maintain an emergency supply kit in an easy-to-access location. Do not forget the needs of pets. During • Duck, cover and hold on. Drop to your hands and knees. Cover your head under a sturdy piece of furniture. Hold on to the furniture until the shaking stops. If you do not have sturdy furniture WRKROGRQWRVLWRQWKHÁRRUQH[WWRDQ interior wall and cover your head and neck with your arms. • Stay away from windows to avoid being injured by shattered glass. • If in bed, curl up and hold on. Protect your head and neck with a pillow. • If indoors, stay there until the shaking stops. Do not go outside. • If in a vehicle, stop in a clear area that is away from buildings, trees, overpasses, underpasses or utility wires. Stay inside with your seatbelt fastened until the shaking stops. Then, drive carefully and DQWLFLSDWHWUDIÀFOLJKWRXWDJHV • If you are in a high-rise building, expect ÀUHDODUPVDQGVSULQNOHUVWRJRRII'R not use elevators. • If outside, move to an open area away from trees, poles and buildings. After • Expect and prepare for potential aftershocks or even a tsunami, which is often generated by earthquakes. 'RQRWZDLWIRUDQRIÀFLDOWVXQDPL ZDUQLQJWRPRYHWRWKHXSSHUÁRRUVRID concrete building or to higher ground. • Each time you feel an aftershock, duck, cover and hold on. • Check yourself for injuries. • If in a damaged building, go outside and quickly move away from the building. Do not enter damaged buildings. • Wear sturdy shoes, a long-sleeved shirt and work gloves to protect against injury from broken objects. • Listen to a portable, battery operated or hand-crank radio for updated emergency information and instructions. • Keep animals under your direct control. • If you were away from home, return only when authorities say it is safe to do so. Use extreme caution and examine walls, ÁRRUVGRRUVVWDLUFDVHVDQGZLQGRZVWR check for damage. • Save phone calls for emergencies. Source: Hazard Management Cayman Islands and Cayman Islands Red Cross. Quick steps to take when the ground or building is shaking.EMERGENCY GUIDE 202341EMERGENCY GUIDE 202342 Make a plan for your pets P ets are part of the family. To avoid injury, loss or death, include them in your disaster plan. In Cayman, there are two pet-friendly shelters: one at John Gray High School and the other at Clifton Hunter High School. Pets, like people, are allocated VSDFHRQDÀUVWFRPHÀUVWVHUYHG basis. They are not allowed to roam free. +RZHYHUVSDFHLVOLPLWHGVRLW·VEHVWWR have a safe place for your pets to stay in the event of an emergency. Follow these tips before, during and after a hurricane or emergency. Before Plan for any type of emergency before it occurs. Do not wait for a hurricane warning or other emergency announcement to make arrangements for your pet. Identify a safe and secure place to take your pet in the event of an evacuation. Find out if your workplace has a hurricane shelter and if pets are permitted. Look for pet-friendly hotels or ask relatives or friends if they can house you and your pet. Make a list of boarding facilities and veterinarians who could shelter animals LQDQHPHUJHQF\LQFOXGHKRXUSKRQH numbers. Assemble a pet supply kit. Never leave pets to fend for WKHPVHOYHV,ILWLVQ·WVDIHIRU\RXLW LVQ·WVDIHIRUWKHP<RXKDYHQRZD\RI NQRZLQJKRZORQJ\RX·OOEHNHSWRXWRI the area, and you may not be able – or allowed – to go back for your pets. Animals left behind in a disaster can easily be injured, lost or killed. During If you are weathering a storm at home, identify a safe area in your shelter. Keep dogs and cats separate, on leashes and in carriers. Even if they usually get along, an emergency can cause pets to act out of character. If you decide to leave the island before the storm, the best thing to do is to evacuate your pets with you. Call the Department of Agriculture well in DGYDQFHWRÀQGRXWWKHUHTXLUHPHQWV for taking your animal out of the country and for bringing it back in. Also, be VXUHWRÀQGRXWWKHUHTXLUHPHQWVRI the country to which you want to take the pet. If you plan to evacuate your pet to Europe it must have a microchip and have had a rabies vaccine at least three weeks before travel. The US and &DQDGDGRQ·WUHTXLUHWKLVKRZHYHULI you want to bring your pet back into the Cayman Islands, they will need to have a microchip, rabies vaccination and a rabies titer blood test before they will be allowed to come back on island. And if you have a pitbull, even if it was born in Cayman, it will not be allowed back on island if it leaves for any reason as it is a banned breed here. After Keep pets on leashes when venturing outside after a storm. Downed power lines, contaminated water and decaying matter all pose potential dangers. Familiar landmarks such as fences may have been destroyed which can be disorientating, especially for dogs. • Proper ID collar and up-to-date photograph, including your cell phone number on the ID tag. • Food and water supplies to last for ÀYHGD\V • Leash/safety harness. • Carrier or cage in which pets can turn around inside. • Newspapers, cat litter, scoop and plastic trash bags for handling waste. • Manual can opener. • Food dishes and a few toys and blankets to keep your pet comfortable. 0HGLFDWLRQDQGÀUVWDLGVXSSOLHV - Enough Heartgard and Nexgard, or Nexgard Spectra, for a few months ahead in case of supply shortages. Revolution is advisable for cats. If electricity/AC goes out, there is more danger of heartworm from mosquitoes. - Benadryl for dogs, either normal WDEOHWVPJRUSDHGLDWULFIRUVPDOO dogs, in case a scorpion bite occurs, etc. - Surgical scrub from the pharmacy or another antiseptic solution plus a cream type (Neosporin, Fucidin etc.) for little cuts or wound care. $Q\RWKHUVSHFLÀFYHWSUHVFULSWLRQV that the pet is on, such as heart medication, seizure medication, etc. • Up-to-date copy of vaccination and medical records, as well as contact information for your veterinarian. ,QIRUPDWLRQYHULÀHGE\0\+RPH9HW Assemble a pet emergency kitSUPPLIES: &KHI%R\DUGü 6SDJKH÷L 0HDWEDùV &KHI%R\DUGü/DVDJQD AVAILABLE AT SUPERMARKETS ACROSS THE CAYMAN ISLANDS. pdl.com.ky 1053 Crewe Rd. George Town Tel: (345) 947-8900 healthcaregh@healthcarepharmacy.ky OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Mon-Sat 8am-10pm Sun & Public Holidays 10am-6pm 7 Mile Beach Tel: (345) 949-8900 rx@healthcarepharmacy.ky OPEN Mon-Fri 9am-6pm Sat 9am-6pm www.healthcarepharmacy.ky ORDER OR REFILL YOUR PRESCRIPTIONS ONLINE AT GRAND HARBOUR GOVERNORS SQUARE REFILL YOUR MEDICATIONS Prepare at least an extra seven-day supply for emergencies; two weeks is ideal. Don’t forget over-the-counter medications too, like ibuprofen, acetaminophen, antacids, allergy medications and vitamins FIRST AID KIT: include medical supplies specific to you and your family’s needs, like extra batteries for hearing aids, blood testing strips and insulin, spare glasses or contacts and syringes. EMERGENCY GUIDE 202343EMERGENCY GUIDE 202344 Smoke alarm safety The easiest way to protect your home and family is to install smoke alarms on every level of your home, inside bedrooms and outside sleeping areas. Test them once a month and replace batteries once a year, or when the alarm alerts you that the battery is low. Replace VPRNHDODUPVDIWHU\HDUV if not before. Service appliances Keep appliances clean and in good working order to prevent them WULJJHULQJDÀUH Replace electrical cords which are damaged, whether it be the cord or the plug. Cooking safely Do not leave the kitchen if you are frying or broiling food. If you have to leave, then turn off the stove. Ensure saucepan handles are facing LQZDUGVVRWKH\GRQ·WJHWNQRFNHGRII the stove. Watch out for loose clothes which FDQHDVLO\FDWFKÀUHLIWKH\SDVVE\ a heat source. Don't play with fire Tips: Make sure fires don't start Smoking Lit cigarettes, cigars or pipes can easily IDOORYHUDQGVWDUWDÀUHVRGRQ·WOHDYH them lying around. Stub them out and dispose of them carefully. Consider asking smokers to go outside, and provide sturdy deep ashtrays for cigarette disposal. Candles Secure candles in a proper holder and away from materials that may catch ÀUHVXFKDVFXUWDLQV0DNHVXUH\RX extinguish candles when you leave the room or go to sleep. Matches and lighters Consider buying child-resistant lighters and match boxes. Keep matches and lighters out of reach of children. Fire extinguishers 3RUWDEOHÀUHH[WLQJXLVKHUVFDQEHXVHG WRSXWRXWVPDOOÀUHVRUFRQWDLQWKHP XQWLOWKHÀUHGHSDUWPHQWDUULYHV7KH\ can save lives and property by doing so. They do have their limits though, so the top priority for residents is to get out VDIHO\DVÀUHJURZVDQGVSUHDGV so rapidly. Get out, stay out, call for help ,IDÀUHRFFXUVLQ\RXUKRPHIROORZ Cayman Islands Fire Service instructions WRJHWRXWVWD\RXWDQGFDOO Tips: Firework safety 1HYHUUHWXUQWRDOLWÀUHZRUN 1HYHUWKURZÀUHZRUNVRUSXWWKHPLQ your pocket. 'RQ·WGULQNDOFRKROLI\RX·UHVHWWLQJ RIIÀUHZRUNV 6WRUHÀUHZRUNVLQDFORVHGER[DQG take them out one at a time. • Keep a bucket of water nearby. )ROORZLQVWUXFWLRQVRQHDFKÀUHZRUN Use a torch to read them, never a QDNHGÁDPH /LJKWÀUHZRUNVDWDUP·VOHQJWKXVLQJ the taper provided. • Make sure everyone stands well back. • Always supervise children around ÀUHZRUNVDQGQHYHUJLYHVSDUNOHUVWR a child younger than 5. • Light sparklers one at a time and wear gloves.EMERGENCY GUIDE 202345 • Keep pets indoors. 7DNHFDUHDURXQGRSHQÁDPHVVXFK DVERQÀUHVDQGEDUEHFXHVDVFORWKHV PD\FDWFKÀUH 7LSV%RQȴUHVDIHW\ • Apply for permission from the Public /DQGV&RPPLVVLRQIRUERQÀUHVRQ public land. • Only burn dry material. Damp material causes more smoke. %XLOGWKHERQÀUHDZD\IURPVKHGV fences and trees. • Check there are no cables such as WHOHSKRQHZLUHVDERYHWKHERQÀUH 'RQ·WXVHJDVWRVWDUWWKHÀUHDVLWPD\ get out of control. • Keep a bucket of water or hose nearby in case of emergency. 'RQRWOHDYHWKHERQÀUHXQDWWHQGHG • Keep children and pets away from WKHERQÀUH 'RQRWWKURZÀUHZRUNVLQWRDERQÀUH 'RQ·WEXUQDHURVROVW\UHVFDQLVWHUVRU anything containing foam or paint as many produce toxic fumes or may explode. 6SUD\HPEHUVZLWKZDWHURQFHWKHÀUH has died down to stop re-ignition. 7LSVΖQWKHHYHQWRIDȴUH Plan an Escape Route • Plan an escape route and make sure everyone knows how to escape in the HYHQWRIDÀUH3UDFWLVHLWDWOHDVWWZLFH a year. • Ensure all exits are kept clear. • The best route is the normal way in and out of your home. • Think of a second route in case the ÀUVWRQHEHFRPHVEORFNHG • Take a few minutes to practise your escape plan. • Review your plan if the layout of your home changes. • Keep door and window keys where HYHU\RQHFDQÀQGWKHP Get out safely ,IWKHUHLVDÀUH • Keep calm and act quickly, get everyone out as soon as possible. 'RQ·WZDVWHWLPHLQYHVWLJDWLQJZKDW·V happened or rescuing valuables. ,IWKHUH·VVPRNHNHHSORZZKHUHWKH air is clearer. %HIRUH\RXRSHQDGRRUFKHFNLILW·V ZDUP,ILWLVGRQ·WRSHQLW²ÀUHLVRQ the other side. If your escape route is blocked: ,I\RXFDQ·WJHWRXWJHWHYHU\RQHLQWR one room, ideally with a window and a phone. • Put bedding around the bottom of the door to block out the smoke. &DOOWKHQRSHQWKHZLQGRZDQG shout “Help. Fire”. ,I\RX·UHRQWKHJURXQGRUÀUVWÁRRU you may be able to escape through a window. • Use bedding to cushion your fall and lower yourself down carefully. 'RQ·WMXPS ,I\RXFDQ·WRSHQWKHZLQGRZEUHDN the glass in the bottom corner. Make jagged-edges safe with a towel or blanket. Source: Cayman Islands Fire ServiceEMERGENCY GUIDE 202346 F ollowing an emergency, such as a severe storm, you may be required to remain indoors for a time, with no fresh food available. In these situations, it is important to keep the supplies already in your home safe and edible. Food storage tips before a storm • Put appliance thermometers in your fridge and freezer. Ensure that the IUHH]HULVDW)RUEHORZDQGWKH UHIULJHUDWRULVDWRUEHORZ) • Keep the freezer full to ensure the cool temperature lasts as long as possible, should the power go out. A good way of doing this is to cook all your meat and freeze it. This keeps the freezer cool, saves cooking later and lengthens the usability of the meats. • Keep fridges/freezers closed as much as possible to maintain the cool temperature, if the power goes out. • Raise fridges/freezers with cement EORFNVLIÁRRGLQJLVOLNHO\ • Move all hurricane supplies above the ground to escape any possible ÁRRGZDWHU Food safety in the aftermath 'RQ·WHDWIRRGWKDWKDVFRPHLQWR FRQWDFWZLWKÁRRGZDWHUDVLWPD\ carry silt, raw sewage, oil or chemical waste. This includes food from containers with screw caps, snaplids, soda bottles or twist caps as these are GLIÀFXOWWRGLVLQIHFW • Throw away food that has unusual colours, odours or textures and cans/ jars that are broken or leaking. • Throw away canned foods that are bulging or damaged. • Use bottled water for all cooking and cleaning, or boil water to purify it. • Avoid having garbage accumulate inside. Guidelines The following partially defrosted foods may be safe to eat/refreeze if they still contain ice crystals or have been kept EHORZ)EHHIYHDOODPESRUN ground meat, casseroles, soups and VWHZVKDUGFKHHVHVMXLFHVÁRXU SDFNDJHGZDIÁHVDQGSDQFDNHVIUR]HQ meals/convenience foods. Discard dairy items, poultry, meat, seafood, fresh pasta, fresh greens, eggs, soy meat substitutes and leftovers WKDWKDYHEHHQKHOGDW)RUKLJKHU for more than two hours. If opened mayonnaise, tartar sauce, horseradish, commercial garlic in oil or other spreads (or any salads made with WKRVHLWHPVKDYHEHHQKHOGDW)RU above, for more than eight hours, throw them out, too. The following items are safe (if they had been opened/refrigerated): peanut butter, jelly, mustard, ketchup, olives, pickles, Worcestershire sauce, barbecue VDXFHKRLVLQVDXFHÀVKVDXFHVR\ sauce, vinegar-based dressings, fruit, raw vegetables and hard cheeses (including grated). Never taste food to determine its safety, and do not rely on odour or appearance. The United States Department of Agriculture website – usda.gov – provides a thorough rundown on how to keep food safe in an emergency, including a chart of what food items in your fridge and freezer to save or discard after a power outage. Access through this QR code. Keep food safeSUPPLIES: SnackPack 3XûLQJV SnackPack -XLF\*HOV AVAILABLE AT SUPERMARKETS ACROSS THE CAYMAN ISLANDS. pdl.com.ky Downtime or loss of data could damage your business. But you have options. You can be better prepared through a Logic Back-up-as-Service (Baas) or Disaster Recovery-as-a-Service that will help keep your business going through emergencies. Contact us today - learn more about an integrated solutionthatconsistsofNetwork,BusinessContinuity and Disaster Recovery Services. Call 745-5555 Email business@logic.ky BEING PREPARED IS SIMPLY GOOD BUSINESS. EARTHQUAKES! PANDEMICS! FIRES! SECURITY ATTACKS! NOW HURRICANE SEASON? IS YOUR BUSINESS PREPARED? EMERGENCY GUIDE 202347Next >