Upcoming December Events

Marshall County Democratic Reunion

December 13th @3PM - Benton Christmas

Bike Giveaway, Gift card for a Wood's Florist Centerpiece, Chili, Hot Chocolate and fellowship

Benton City Council Meeting

December 15 @ 5pm

1009 Main Street, City Hall, Benton Kentucky

MC Human Rights Advocacy Group

Crafting Meet Up

Sunday December 28 4pm

Marshall County Public Library, Benton Kentucky

Marshall County Dems Monthly Meeting

Fourth Tuesday of the month - Starts again January 27th

Marshall County Public Library @ Benton

1150 Birch St, Benton Kentucky

Disaster Preparedness

In the wake of recent hurricanes, tornados, acts of terrorism and the threat of pandemic influenza, the possibility of a public health emergency is real. Taking actions to be prepared for unexpected events helps people deal with disasters much more effectively when they do occur. Being informed about the different types of emergencies that could happen where you live and the appropriate ways to respond to them will impact the decisions you make and the actions you take.

Following are some steps you can take.

• Create a basic emergency plan is the most important step. Know what to do and how to do it.

• Decide what you and your family would do in each potential emergency situation

• Draw a floor plan of your home showing escape routes

• Choose a place away from your neighborhood where family members can meet in case you are separated and cannot return home

• Identify a friend or relative who lives out of the area for family members to contact if you are separated

• Make sure emergency numbers are on everyone’s phone and teach children how and when to call 911

• Know how to shut off the water, gas and electricity at the main switches in your home

• Plan how to help elderly or disabled neighbors in a disaster

• Check that your insurance policies are up-to-date and provide good coverage

• Sign up for emergency alerts

Prepare a Disaster Supply Kit:

Pack supplies in duffel bags or backpacks and keep them in a designated place. Prepare kits for home, work and cars. Your disaster supply kit should include water, enough food for each person for three days, battery or hand-crank radio, flashlights and spare batteries, personal hygiene supplies, change of clothing, blankets or sleeping bags, whistle, dust mask, plastic sheeting and duct tape, matches in a water-proof container, backup battery cell phone charger, personal identification, copies of birth and marriage certificates, your passport, bank account numbers and other important documents, medications and first aid kit.

First Aid Kit Essentials:

First Aid manual, adhesive bandages, antibiotic ointment, antidiarrhea meds, antiseptic, aspirin and non-aspirin pain relievers, cleansing agent (isopropyl alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, soap, germicide), gauze pads and rolls, hydrocortisone ointment, instant cold compress, laxative, moist towelettes, needle and safety pins, nonlatex gloves, petroleum jelly, scissors, sunscreen, thermometer, tweezers.

For more specific, comprehensive instructions and information, contact the Marshall County Health Department 270-252-2702 or go online at:

https://www.marshallcohealthdepartment.com/2020/preparedness/