HAMPTON LAKES EMERGENCY SQUAD
Proudly Serving Southampton Township
Emergency Preparedness
Benjamin Franklin famously advised fire-threatened Philadelphians in 1736 that “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Clearly, preventing fires is better than fighting them, but to what extent can we protect ourselves from natural disasters?
While our founding father was speaking about fire prevention in his famous quote, this same principle applies to everything, including Emergency Medical Services.
We are here to help provide you with resources to prepare for the inevitable.
"An ounce of preventive is worth a pound of the cure." - Benjamin Franklin
First Aid & CPR Training
We are proud to offer FREE lifesaving training and education to Southampton residents.
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These classes include:
First Aid
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Chocking
First on the Scene
Stop-The-Bleed
And More...
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For more information on these programs, check out our training page.
Receive Emergency Alerts
Emergencies can require quick action and information disbursement to residents. Southampton Township and the Office of Emergency Management operate 2 methods of mass communication; Nixle and CivicReady.
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Nixle is used for both emergency and non-emergency communications.
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CivicReady is only used for emergencies and is also used by Burlington County.
We recommend registering for both to ensure you get notifications that are important to you!
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https://local.nixle.com/township-of-southampton/
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Special / Functional Needs Registry
Do you or someone you know have a special or functional need?
There are numerous ways to make sure this information is available to those who need it (First Responders, Power Company, Etc.) in the case of an emergency.
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Southampton Township Functional Needs Registration Form
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LeisureTowne Residents
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NJ Register Ready Program
Power Companies
PSE&G Life Sustaining Equipment
AC Electric Emergency Medical Equipment
JCP&L Life Sustaining Equipment
Fall Prevention and Home Safety Tips
Falls are the leading cause of injury-related death among adults age 65 and older, and the age-adjusted fall death rate is increasing according to the CDC.
Falls can be prevented. There are some simple things you can do to keep yourself from falling.
Try these things:
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Remove things you can trip over (like papers, books, clothes, and shoes) from stairs and places where you walk.
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Remove small throw rugs or use doublesided tape to keep the rugs from slipping.
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Keep items you use often in cabinets you can reach easily without using a step stool.
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Have grab bars put in next to and inside the tub, and next to the toilet.
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Use non-slip mats in the bathtub and on shower floors.
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Improve the lighting in your home. As you get older, you need brighter lights to see well. Hang light-weight curtains or shades to reduce glare.
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Have handrails and lights installed on all staircases. • Wear well-fitting shoes with good support inside and outside the house.
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Check out the CDC STEADI Program
Home Kits
After an disaster, you may need to survive on your own for several days, possibly without power.
Being prepared means having your own food, water and other supplies to last for several days. A disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency.
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Check out Ready.Gov for more
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Home Kit Checklist
Vial of Life
On of the first thing first responders want to know is a list of your medications, allergies, and other demographic information.
When you can’t speak for yourself, when you are confused, in pain or scared, the Vial of Life can speak for you.