Neighborhood Emergency Preparedness
July 2023 –
Hazardous Material
Week
#1—Remove Hazardous Waste
Don’t store or dump poisons that can harm
people or the environment. Examples of hazardous waste are antifreeze, fertilizers,
florescent light bulbs, paint, pesticides, thinners, transmission fluids,
unused fuels, used motor oil, other chemicals. Household hazardous waste can be
dropped off free of charge at the following locations:
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Trans-Jordan Landfill
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Salt Lake Valley
Landfill
Unused
prescription drugs can be left in a drop-off box at the main Sandy City Police
station from 8 am-5 pm.
More
info about these drop off locations here:
https://sandy.utah.gov/346/Household-Hazardous-Waste
Week
#2—Prepare to Shelter in Place
If
a hazardous material spill were to occur in or near our neighborhood, the best
way to prepare is to have an emergency plan and a good 72 hour kit (as
discussed in previous newsletters).
If
you are told to “shelter-in-place”…
·
Bring pets
inside.
·
Close exterior
windows, doors, vents, and fireplace damper.
·
Turn off furnace, air conditioner, and fans.
·
Listen to news reports for official
instructions.
·
Prepare to
evacuate by checking your 72-hour kit.
Week
#3—Evacuate
If
you are asked to evacuate…
· Leave
home immediately.
· Take
your 72-hour kit with you.
· Help neighbors who require special
assistance.
· Listen to the news for evacuation
routes and shelters.
· Text “Shelter 84123” to 43362
(4FEMA) to find the nearest shelter to Zip Code 84123.
Week
#4—Recover
· Return home only after authorities say
it is safe.
· Open windows and turn on fans for
ventilation.
· Report any lingering vapors or other
hazards.
· If you come in contact with hazardous
chemicals…
o
Follow
decontamination instructions.
o
Seek
medical treatment for unusual symptoms.
o
Warn
people that you have been exposed.
