Emergency Services

Emergency Medical Services
jtgreen@bladenco.org
Fire Marshall
bkinlaw@bladenco.org

(910) 862-6760

Tune into your local radio and television stations for up to date information on the weather, business and school closings.

Channel 3(WWAY) http://www.wwaytv3.com/

Channel 6(WECT) http://www.wect.com/

WGQR (105.7 FM) http://www.wgqr1057.com/

FOXY99 (99.1 FM) http://www.foxy99.com/

KML (95.7) http://www.wkml.com/

Emergency WATCH means a major emergency is possible.

Emergency WARNING means a major emergency is approaching.

Bladenboro Middle School (Old Bladenboro High School)

Bladen Lakes Middle School

Clarkton School of Discovery

East Arcadia School

Bladen Middle School (Old East Bladn High School)

Tar Heel Middle School

If you have to evacuate to a shelter

Register every person arriving with you at the shelter.

Do not take pets, alcoholic beverages or weapons of any kind

Take blankets or sleeping bags, flashlight, special dietary food, infant needs, lightweight folding chairs, activities and games for children.

Be prepared to offer assistance to shelter workers if necessary, and stress to all family members their obligations to keep the shelter clean and sanitary.

Take a 3-day supply of all medications.

Disaster Supply Kit

Prep Guide, phone #’s, maps and docs.	Bedding, sleeping bags
At least 3 gallons (12 liters) of water per person	Special items for infants, elderly and people with disabilities
Canned food, can opener	Written instruction on how to turn off utilities.
First Aid supplies	Protective clothing and rainwear
Medications	New batteries, radio and flashlight

Emergency Supply Checklist

Plan for 3 days without water	Flashlight with batteries	Extra batteries	Portable radio	Extra pair of glasses
First Aid handbook	First Aid Kit	Medication for a least 3 days	Medical/special needs equipment	Garbage bags
Important documents	Important numbers	Nonperishable food for 3 days	Baby and pet supplies	Water 3-6 gal. Per person
Can opener	Cooking tools	Fire extinguisher	Smoke detector	Whistle
Crescent	Wrench	Money: small bills	Warm clothing	Bedding

Home Security

Lock doors at all times.

Install good quality deadbolt locks on all entrance doors.

Install peepholes or wide-angle viewers accessible to everyone.

Do not open the door to anybody you do not know.

Install keyed locking devices that secure the doors to the frame. Sliding glass doors can be the easiest point of entry. Place a bar along the track to prevent the doors from being opened.

Install devices to prevent the windows from being opened more than a couple of inches. Make sure you can escape from a fire.

Prune shrubbery that can hide windows - especially basement windows.

Lighting

Keep indoor lighting on. Install motion detector lighting.

Install outdoor lighting. Place some lights out of reach from ground. Aim lighting away from house so you can see if anybody is approaching.

When You Are Away From Home

Stop newspaper delivery. Hold your mail or ask a neighbor to pick it up.

Ask a neighbor to tend your yard and watch your home.

Never leave messages on answering machine indicating you are away.

Home Safety Checklist

Review checklist and identify things you need to do. Take First Aid and CPR. Keep First Aid book handy. Make a priority list of things to do. Meet with household twice a year. Review emergency plan (Prep Guide).

 

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1646
Elizabethtown, NC 28337

Physical Address
106 E. Broad Street
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
Bladen County Courthouse Room G-12

Phone
910-862-6760

E-mail address
OEM@bladenco.org