This document provides guidance on developing comprehensive disaster and safety plans for homes that care for children. It stresses the importance of having written disaster plans and procedures to handle potential emergencies. The plans should include evacuation procedures, communicating in an emergency, and caring for children's special needs. A four-step approach is outlined to develop plans that include understanding local risks, creating a family disaster plan, assembling emergency supplies, and practicing the plan regularly.
The document discusses topics related to cultural competence and transracial adoption. It provides definitions for key terms like culture, cultural competence, ethnicity, race, stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination. It also discusses perspectives on transracial adoption, including the intentions of laws governing transracial placement. The document outlines aspects for adoptive parents to consider in self-assessment, like personality, attitudes, lifestyle and knowledge. It presents a "Transracially-Adopted Child's Bill of Rights" outlining what every adopted child is entitled to. Finally, it lists qualities that members of transracial families can develop, like accepting contradictions and valuing flexibility.
Transporting Children Safely (rev. 3 2020)ArrowMarketing
1. This document provides information on safely transporting children in vehicles, including selecting the appropriate child safety seat based on a child's age, weight, and height. It discusses key factors like crash physics, safety restraints, and correct installation of child seats.
2. Caregivers are responsible for children's safety during transport and must understand child passenger safety. This training covers selecting the proper child safety seat, correctly positioning a child within it, and securely installing the seat in a vehicle.
3. Installing a child safety seat correctly using either the seat belt or LATCH system is important to protect children in crashes. Caregivers should seek assistance from a certified technician to check their installation.
Suicide Intervention and Prevention Foster Parent TrainingArrowMarketing
This document provides guidance for caregivers on suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention. It outlines that youth in foster care are at high risk for suicide and emphasizes the importance of a standardized approach. Key steps include conducting regular suicide screenings, assessing risk level, creating safety plans, seeking emergency help if needed, and providing postvention support. The goal is to help caregivers identify at-risk youth, take appropriate action, and prevent suicide among vulnerable children in their care.
The document provides an overview of Aboriginal history, culture, and contemporary issues in Canada. It discusses how Aboriginal people have a unique relationship to the land that was disrupted by colonization. It also outlines key events such as the Indian Act of 1876, residential schools, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and ongoing issues regarding land claims, poverty, health, education, and self-determination faced by Aboriginal communities. The document uses images and discussion questions to complement the written information.
Divorce laws have evolved over centuries from only allowing divorce for causes like adultery to broader acceptance and regulation of divorce through state laws. Currently about half of first marriages in the US end in divorce. Divorce affects both parents and children, with common parental issues including emotional distress, unhealthy coping habits, and social isolation. Children of divorce often experience lower self-esteem, difficulty with relationships, feelings of responsibility for the divorce, and behavioral or academic problems. Effective co-parenting with open communication helps children adjust after a divorce.
The document provides tips for personal safety in public places and at home. It discusses the elements of crime and emphasizes being aware of one's surroundings. Basic safety tips include locking doors and windows at home, not displaying expensive items when shopping, and having keys ready when approaching your vehicle in a parking lot. When driving, drivers should keep doors locked and valuables out of sight, and be alert at intersections and in parking garages.
This document provides information on cultural competence when working with Latino populations. It defines cultural competence and discusses examining one's own biases. Key points include describing the diverse Latino population in the US, common mental health diagnoses among Latinos, barriers to accessing services, and best practices for community agencies. Acculturation factors and cultural characteristics of Latino relationships are also reviewed. The document aims to increase understanding of Latino cultures to improve service delivery.
The document discusses topics related to cultural competence and transracial adoption. It provides definitions for key terms like culture, cultural competence, ethnicity, race, stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination. It also discusses perspectives on transracial adoption, including the intentions of laws governing transracial placement. The document outlines aspects for adoptive parents to consider in self-assessment, like personality, attitudes, lifestyle and knowledge. It presents a "Transracially-Adopted Child's Bill of Rights" outlining what every adopted child is entitled to. Finally, it lists qualities that members of transracial families can develop, like accepting contradictions and valuing flexibility.
Transporting Children Safely (rev. 3 2020)ArrowMarketing
1. This document provides information on safely transporting children in vehicles, including selecting the appropriate child safety seat based on a child's age, weight, and height. It discusses key factors like crash physics, safety restraints, and correct installation of child seats.
2. Caregivers are responsible for children's safety during transport and must understand child passenger safety. This training covers selecting the proper child safety seat, correctly positioning a child within it, and securely installing the seat in a vehicle.
3. Installing a child safety seat correctly using either the seat belt or LATCH system is important to protect children in crashes. Caregivers should seek assistance from a certified technician to check their installation.
Suicide Intervention and Prevention Foster Parent TrainingArrowMarketing
This document provides guidance for caregivers on suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention. It outlines that youth in foster care are at high risk for suicide and emphasizes the importance of a standardized approach. Key steps include conducting regular suicide screenings, assessing risk level, creating safety plans, seeking emergency help if needed, and providing postvention support. The goal is to help caregivers identify at-risk youth, take appropriate action, and prevent suicide among vulnerable children in their care.
The document provides an overview of Aboriginal history, culture, and contemporary issues in Canada. It discusses how Aboriginal people have a unique relationship to the land that was disrupted by colonization. It also outlines key events such as the Indian Act of 1876, residential schools, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and ongoing issues regarding land claims, poverty, health, education, and self-determination faced by Aboriginal communities. The document uses images and discussion questions to complement the written information.
Divorce laws have evolved over centuries from only allowing divorce for causes like adultery to broader acceptance and regulation of divorce through state laws. Currently about half of first marriages in the US end in divorce. Divorce affects both parents and children, with common parental issues including emotional distress, unhealthy coping habits, and social isolation. Children of divorce often experience lower self-esteem, difficulty with relationships, feelings of responsibility for the divorce, and behavioral or academic problems. Effective co-parenting with open communication helps children adjust after a divorce.
The document provides tips for personal safety in public places and at home. It discusses the elements of crime and emphasizes being aware of one's surroundings. Basic safety tips include locking doors and windows at home, not displaying expensive items when shopping, and having keys ready when approaching your vehicle in a parking lot. When driving, drivers should keep doors locked and valuables out of sight, and be alert at intersections and in parking garages.
This document provides information on cultural competence when working with Latino populations. It defines cultural competence and discusses examining one's own biases. Key points include describing the diverse Latino population in the US, common mental health diagnoses among Latinos, barriers to accessing services, and best practices for community agencies. Acculturation factors and cultural characteristics of Latino relationships are also reviewed. The document aims to increase understanding of Latino cultures to improve service delivery.
This document discusses trauma and mental health concerns associated with refugees, asylees, and immigrants. It defines key terms like refugees, asylum seekers, and persecution. It notes that refugees often experience trauma from pre-migration events, the migration process, and challenges resettling in a new country. Common mental health issues for refugees include PTSD, depression, and anxiety. Screening tools are important to properly assess trauma history and mental health symptoms in refugee populations.
This document discusses children's rights and child protection. It begins by defining a child according to international agreements and Philippine law as anyone under age 18. It then discusses reasons why children need special attention, noting their physical and economic dependence on adults. The document outlines principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child including non-discrimination, best interests of the child, and children's evolving capacity. It also summarizes rights covered by the CRC across survival, development, protection, and participation.
TRULY, MADLY, DEEPLY UNDERSTANDING YOUR FOSTER AND/OR ADOPTED CHILDJeanette Yoffe
Developed by Jeanette Yoffe, M.F.T. for Parents and Professionals as well as Adoptees and Foster Youth to educate about the emotional, psychological lifelong special needs for this population.
This document discusses the rationale for developing trauma-informed service systems. It begins by defining psychological trauma and reviewing research showing high rates of trauma in vulnerable populations. Trauma affects brain development and can cause lasting negative impacts. The document advocates for a universal precautions approach and trauma-informed care across organizations, rather than just trauma-specific treatment. It outlines 12 criteria for building trauma-informed mental health systems, such as having trauma-focused policies, training staff, and involving trauma survivors. The goal is to minimize re-traumatization and promote healing.
While the world is filled constantly evolving threats, one does not have to live in fear and passively rely on others when challenging security situations take place. There are simple steps ordinary people can take to avoid, mitigate, and at times eliminate the security dangers that arise in everyday life.
Pathways Real Life Recovery of Utah provides customized grief counseling to help clients process loss and bereavement. They utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques tailored to individual needs, such as supportive therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and art/music therapy. Symptoms like sleep disturbances, anxiety, or preoccupation with death may indicate the need for professional help. Grief counseling can help manage debilitating symptoms and allow clients a safe space to freely mourn and reduce feelings of isolation.
This document provides information for parents going through divorce to help their children. It discusses the stages of divorce and how children are affected at different ages. Key points are that children need involvement from both parents, divorce creates changes that affect children, and developing positive communication skills and reducing conflict can help children adjust. Maintaining meaningful relationships and involvement from both parents through the divorce process is important for children.
There were 43.7 million people worldwide forcibly displaced from their homes in 2010, approximately the entire population of Spain. Of these, 15.4 million people were refugees. The document discusses several myths and misconceptions around asylum seekers and refugees, seeking to clarify the legal rights of asylum seekers and the situations and circumstances that compel people to flee their home countries in search of protection.
This document discusses child protection and rights in Bangladesh. It outlines Bangladesh's international commitments to protect children's rights under treaties like the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The country's constitution and laws like the Children Act of 1974 and Labour Act of 2006 also aim to protect children from exploitation, provide for their basic needs, and prohibit child labor. However, challenges remain in implementing these laws fully and allocating adequate budgets to meet children's needs. Approximately 5.5 million children in Bangladesh remain out of school.
This article criticizes a court decision that applied the "Bertuzzi standard" in a case involving the assault of a minor hockey player. The Bertuzzi standard suggests assaults that occur on the ice during a game should not be considered genuine assaults. The article argues applying this standard to minor hockey is absurd and sends the message that people do not deserve to feel safe on the ice. It concludes stronger sentences are needed to deter violence in hockey at all levels.
This document provides guidance on crowd management and control for large public gatherings in India. It discusses that mass gatherings can lead to issues like traffic delays and medical emergencies if not properly managed. The key aspects of crowd management include capacity planning to accurately assess space needs, understanding crowd behavior, stakeholder coordination, and crowd control measures. Effective crowd control involves regulating inflows and outflows, understanding peak times, using registration systems if needed, making queues comfortable, having adequate exits and signage, and deploying security personnel with clear communication. Information management is also essential, including providing visitors with maps, schedules and emergency contacts to ensure their safety.
The document provides an overview of key concepts related to race and ethnicity including:
1. It defines race as a social construct used to categorize people based on physical attributes and defines ethnicity as shared cultural traditions.
2. It discusses sociological perspectives on racial and ethnic relations including assimilation, ethnic pluralism, and conflict theories.
3. It briefly describes the experiences of major racial and ethnic groups in the United States such as Native Americans, African Americans, and Latinos.
This document provides information and resources for a safeguarding children training, including learning outcomes around protecting children and knowing where to seek advice. It lists national and local support organizations for issues related to abuse, addiction, LGBT support, and more. The document also covers legislation, guidance, and policies around safeguarding children and defines different types of abuse and neglect.
From the 1890s to 1970s, approximately 100,000 Aboriginal children were forcibly taken from their families and placed in institutions or fostered with white families, as part of the Australian government's policy of assimilation. Known as the Stolen Generation, these children suffered cultural and identity loss, as well as physical, mental and sexual abuse. In 2008, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd formally apologized to the Aboriginal people and the Stolen Generation for the profound grief, suffering and loss caused by the forced removal of children from their families. The national Sorry Day is held annually on May 26th to recognize and honor the Stolen Generation.
This document discusses trauma-informed care and trauma awareness. It defines different types of trauma including individual, group, community/cultural, and mass trauma. It also discusses how trauma can be caused by nature or humans, intentionally or unintentionally. The document outlines factors that influence how individuals respond to trauma, such as characteristics of the trauma itself, cultural and personal characteristics, and whether the trauma was expected. It emphasizes that treatment needs to avoid retraumatizing clients and nurture resilience.
Child Protection
Information Sheets
What is Child Protection?
Child Protection, the MD Gs and the Millennium Declaration
Violence against Children
Protecting Children during Armed Conflict
Children Associated with Armed Groups
Children Affected by HI V/AID S
Birth Registration
Child Labour
Child Marriage
Children in Conflict with the Law
Children without Parental Care
Commercial Sexual Exploitation
Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
Trafficking
This document provides tips for increasing home safety and preventing crimes like home invasion. It recommends being aware of your surroundings and any potential threats. Specific tips include making your home appear occupied when away using automatic timers, locking all doors and windows, installing an alarm system, keeping shrubbery trimmed, and avoiding giving personal information to strangers. The document stresses that while these tips can help, there is no guarantee of preventing all crimes.
The document discusses Aboriginal spirituality in Australia from 1945 to the present. It covers topics like the Dreaming, kinship, ceremonial life, obligations to the land, and the impact of dispossession through separation from land and kinship groups as well as the Stolen Generation. The land rights movement was important for reconnecting Aboriginal people to the land and their spirituality through movements like Native Title, Mabo, and Wik. Census data shows changes in religious adherence over time, with Christianity as the dominant tradition due to immigration and denominational switching. New Age religions rose as immigration increased religious diversity in Australia.
This document provides information and templates to help a family create a disaster and evacuation plan. It includes tips for organizing the plan such as contacting local emergency offices, learning warning signals, and finding out disaster plans for places family members frequent. Templates are provided to create location-specific plans, scenario-specific plans, and to document important contacts and meeting places. Safety tips are given for different disasters like fires, floods, and earthquakes. The overall goal is to help a family communicate, make important decisions ahead of time, and be prepared to stay safe during emergencies.
Check out these tips to help you prepare to take the necessary actions to protect yourself, & your family in the event that a wildfire occurs near your neighborhood https://utahfloodcleanup.com/national-wildfire-awareness-month/
This document discusses trauma and mental health concerns associated with refugees, asylees, and immigrants. It defines key terms like refugees, asylum seekers, and persecution. It notes that refugees often experience trauma from pre-migration events, the migration process, and challenges resettling in a new country. Common mental health issues for refugees include PTSD, depression, and anxiety. Screening tools are important to properly assess trauma history and mental health symptoms in refugee populations.
This document discusses children's rights and child protection. It begins by defining a child according to international agreements and Philippine law as anyone under age 18. It then discusses reasons why children need special attention, noting their physical and economic dependence on adults. The document outlines principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child including non-discrimination, best interests of the child, and children's evolving capacity. It also summarizes rights covered by the CRC across survival, development, protection, and participation.
TRULY, MADLY, DEEPLY UNDERSTANDING YOUR FOSTER AND/OR ADOPTED CHILDJeanette Yoffe
Developed by Jeanette Yoffe, M.F.T. for Parents and Professionals as well as Adoptees and Foster Youth to educate about the emotional, psychological lifelong special needs for this population.
This document discusses the rationale for developing trauma-informed service systems. It begins by defining psychological trauma and reviewing research showing high rates of trauma in vulnerable populations. Trauma affects brain development and can cause lasting negative impacts. The document advocates for a universal precautions approach and trauma-informed care across organizations, rather than just trauma-specific treatment. It outlines 12 criteria for building trauma-informed mental health systems, such as having trauma-focused policies, training staff, and involving trauma survivors. The goal is to minimize re-traumatization and promote healing.
While the world is filled constantly evolving threats, one does not have to live in fear and passively rely on others when challenging security situations take place. There are simple steps ordinary people can take to avoid, mitigate, and at times eliminate the security dangers that arise in everyday life.
Pathways Real Life Recovery of Utah provides customized grief counseling to help clients process loss and bereavement. They utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques tailored to individual needs, such as supportive therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and art/music therapy. Symptoms like sleep disturbances, anxiety, or preoccupation with death may indicate the need for professional help. Grief counseling can help manage debilitating symptoms and allow clients a safe space to freely mourn and reduce feelings of isolation.
This document provides information for parents going through divorce to help their children. It discusses the stages of divorce and how children are affected at different ages. Key points are that children need involvement from both parents, divorce creates changes that affect children, and developing positive communication skills and reducing conflict can help children adjust. Maintaining meaningful relationships and involvement from both parents through the divorce process is important for children.
There were 43.7 million people worldwide forcibly displaced from their homes in 2010, approximately the entire population of Spain. Of these, 15.4 million people were refugees. The document discusses several myths and misconceptions around asylum seekers and refugees, seeking to clarify the legal rights of asylum seekers and the situations and circumstances that compel people to flee their home countries in search of protection.
This document discusses child protection and rights in Bangladesh. It outlines Bangladesh's international commitments to protect children's rights under treaties like the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The country's constitution and laws like the Children Act of 1974 and Labour Act of 2006 also aim to protect children from exploitation, provide for their basic needs, and prohibit child labor. However, challenges remain in implementing these laws fully and allocating adequate budgets to meet children's needs. Approximately 5.5 million children in Bangladesh remain out of school.
This article criticizes a court decision that applied the "Bertuzzi standard" in a case involving the assault of a minor hockey player. The Bertuzzi standard suggests assaults that occur on the ice during a game should not be considered genuine assaults. The article argues applying this standard to minor hockey is absurd and sends the message that people do not deserve to feel safe on the ice. It concludes stronger sentences are needed to deter violence in hockey at all levels.
This document provides guidance on crowd management and control for large public gatherings in India. It discusses that mass gatherings can lead to issues like traffic delays and medical emergencies if not properly managed. The key aspects of crowd management include capacity planning to accurately assess space needs, understanding crowd behavior, stakeholder coordination, and crowd control measures. Effective crowd control involves regulating inflows and outflows, understanding peak times, using registration systems if needed, making queues comfortable, having adequate exits and signage, and deploying security personnel with clear communication. Information management is also essential, including providing visitors with maps, schedules and emergency contacts to ensure their safety.
The document provides an overview of key concepts related to race and ethnicity including:
1. It defines race as a social construct used to categorize people based on physical attributes and defines ethnicity as shared cultural traditions.
2. It discusses sociological perspectives on racial and ethnic relations including assimilation, ethnic pluralism, and conflict theories.
3. It briefly describes the experiences of major racial and ethnic groups in the United States such as Native Americans, African Americans, and Latinos.
This document provides information and resources for a safeguarding children training, including learning outcomes around protecting children and knowing where to seek advice. It lists national and local support organizations for issues related to abuse, addiction, LGBT support, and more. The document also covers legislation, guidance, and policies around safeguarding children and defines different types of abuse and neglect.
From the 1890s to 1970s, approximately 100,000 Aboriginal children were forcibly taken from their families and placed in institutions or fostered with white families, as part of the Australian government's policy of assimilation. Known as the Stolen Generation, these children suffered cultural and identity loss, as well as physical, mental and sexual abuse. In 2008, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd formally apologized to the Aboriginal people and the Stolen Generation for the profound grief, suffering and loss caused by the forced removal of children from their families. The national Sorry Day is held annually on May 26th to recognize and honor the Stolen Generation.
This document discusses trauma-informed care and trauma awareness. It defines different types of trauma including individual, group, community/cultural, and mass trauma. It also discusses how trauma can be caused by nature or humans, intentionally or unintentionally. The document outlines factors that influence how individuals respond to trauma, such as characteristics of the trauma itself, cultural and personal characteristics, and whether the trauma was expected. It emphasizes that treatment needs to avoid retraumatizing clients and nurture resilience.
Child Protection
Information Sheets
What is Child Protection?
Child Protection, the MD Gs and the Millennium Declaration
Violence against Children
Protecting Children during Armed Conflict
Children Associated with Armed Groups
Children Affected by HI V/AID S
Birth Registration
Child Labour
Child Marriage
Children in Conflict with the Law
Children without Parental Care
Commercial Sexual Exploitation
Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
Trafficking
This document provides tips for increasing home safety and preventing crimes like home invasion. It recommends being aware of your surroundings and any potential threats. Specific tips include making your home appear occupied when away using automatic timers, locking all doors and windows, installing an alarm system, keeping shrubbery trimmed, and avoiding giving personal information to strangers. The document stresses that while these tips can help, there is no guarantee of preventing all crimes.
The document discusses Aboriginal spirituality in Australia from 1945 to the present. It covers topics like the Dreaming, kinship, ceremonial life, obligations to the land, and the impact of dispossession through separation from land and kinship groups as well as the Stolen Generation. The land rights movement was important for reconnecting Aboriginal people to the land and their spirituality through movements like Native Title, Mabo, and Wik. Census data shows changes in religious adherence over time, with Christianity as the dominant tradition due to immigration and denominational switching. New Age religions rose as immigration increased religious diversity in Australia.
This document provides information and templates to help a family create a disaster and evacuation plan. It includes tips for organizing the plan such as contacting local emergency offices, learning warning signals, and finding out disaster plans for places family members frequent. Templates are provided to create location-specific plans, scenario-specific plans, and to document important contacts and meeting places. Safety tips are given for different disasters like fires, floods, and earthquakes. The overall goal is to help a family communicate, make important decisions ahead of time, and be prepared to stay safe during emergencies.
Check out these tips to help you prepare to take the necessary actions to protect yourself, & your family in the event that a wildfire occurs near your neighborhood https://utahfloodcleanup.com/national-wildfire-awareness-month/
This document provides guidance on creating a family disaster plan. It recommends inspecting your home for safety hazards, designating safe evacuation routes, and preparing an emergency supply kit. Key steps include sketching your home and marking risks/routes, assigning roles, and conducting regular drills. The goals are being prepared to make quick decisions in an emergency and ensuring all family members know what to do. Regular practice helps test plans and train the family to respond appropriately to disasters. Committing to implementing and improving the plan over time better protects the family.
1. It is important to be prepared for disasters by knowing the risks in your area and having an emergency plan. This includes learning evacuation routes and identifying shelter locations.
2. Your emergency plan should include how to contact family members and reconnect if separated. Designate an out-of-area contact since local networks may be down.
3. Prepare emergency kits with necessities like food, water and first aid supplies. Make sure to consider any special needs of family members like children, elderly or disabled individuals. Also prepare for pets.
This document provides tips for creating a personal disaster preparedness plan, including establishing a family communications plan, creating evacuation routes from your home, considering the unique needs of all family members, including pets in the plan, using technology to help during a disaster, learning how to shut off utilities, being financially prepared, and testing your plan with your family. The plan should address how to safely evacuate, access important records, and get back to normal activities after a disaster strikes.
This document provides a guide on how to prepare for disasters. It outlines the following key points:
1. Creating a disaster plan involves understanding potential risks, making an evacuation plan, designating meeting places, and maintaining the plan.
2. Being prepared means having necessities like a 3-day evacuation kit with food, water, first aid supplies, and more. It also means knowing how to shut off utilities safely.
3. The guide covers what to do before, during, and after different disaster types and provides checklists to assess preparedness levels. It aims to help readers avoid tragedy by taking responsible actions in an emergency.
This document provides information on emergency preparedness for individuals and families. It discusses having an emergency plan and supplies to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours. Hazards that could require evacuation like fires or floods are explained. The roles of local governments and volunteers in emergency response are outlined. Tips for having an emergency kit, food, water, and plans for pets or special needs are provided to help readers prepare their family and neighborhood for potential disasters.
The document provides information on preparing for emergencies by getting emergency supplies, making plans, and getting informed. It recommends getting a kit with a 3 day supply of water, food, medical supplies, tools and important documents. It also advises making a family plan to shelter in place or evacuate, and contact friends if separated. Further information on specific threats can be found at ready.gov to help make informed decisions in an emergency.
This document provides information about a physical education and health module for 12th grade students on first aid for common emergencies and safety practices in outdoor activities. It includes learning competencies, safety tips for outdoor recreation, common first aid injuries that may occur and how to treat them, principles of first aid, and the roles and objectives of a first aider. The module aims to equip students with first aid skills and knowledge to apply in outdoor adventures and emergencies.
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This document provides guidance on preparing for and responding to heat waves. It discusses identifying those at risk and checking on elderly community members. It recommends having an emergency plan and kit in case of power outages. Tips are provided on keeping homes cool and hydrated, with specific guidance for caring for children and those with medical conditions. Responders are advised to gradually acclimate to heat, drink plenty of water, and take breaks when working during heat waves. The overall message is to check on vulnerable groups, prepare homes and emergency supplies, and follow safety precautions to prevent heat-related illness.
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1) The document discusses the importance of preparing survival kits and being informed before, during, and after disasters at both the family and community levels.
2) It emphasizes that preparedness is key to survival through measures like making family disaster plans, gathering information on local hazards, and preparing survival kits.
3) The document provides guidelines for creating a family disaster plan that assigns responsibilities, identifies meeting points and evacuation routes, and ensures the whole family is prepared to respond appropriately during emergencies.
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The document discusses the importance of personal preparedness and having disaster plans in place. It recommends that all hospital staff have plans to ensure the safety of their family, pets, and themselves in case they are needed at the hospital during an emergency. Some key elements of an effective plan include designating a meeting place for family, an out-of-area contact, and assembling emergency supply kits with at least a three day supply of necessities. Advance planning and practicing the plan can help ensure staff are able to fulfill their roles as disaster responders while knowing their family is also prepared.
This document outlines 7 steps to prepare for an earthquake or disaster: 1) Secure hazards in your home and conduct a hazard hunt, 2) Make an emergency plan including evacuation plans, 3) Make disaster kits with supplies, 4) Check your home for structural integrity and weaknesses, 5) Learn to "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" during shaking, 6) Check for injuries and hazards after shaking stops, and 7) Communicate with others and begin recovery process. Taking these preparation steps can reduce risks to safety and speed up recovery.
This document provides guidance on emergency preparedness for various types of disasters including earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, and general tips that apply to any disaster. Some of the key recommendations include making an emergency plan and go-bag, securing your home before a disaster, knowing shelter locations and evacuation routes, and monitoring emergency communications during and after a disaster occurs. Being prepared is stressed as the best way to stay safe during and after an emergency situation.
Learn essential strategies to protect your valuables and secure your belongings during a home fire with our informative presentation, "How to Secure Belongings During a Fire at Home." This guide provides practical tips on fireproof storage solutions, emergency preparedness, and quick actions to minimize loss. Discover how to safeguard important documents, sentimental items, and essential possessions in the event of a fire.
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The document outlines steps to prepare for earthquakes:
1. Secure hazards in the home like furniture and appliances to reduce risks of injury.
2. Make an emergency plan and assemble disaster supply kits with essentials.
3. Learn how to protect yourself during shaking by dropping under sturdy furniture and holding on.
4. Check for damage and injuries after shaking stops and report damage to authorities.
The document outlines training materials for the SOS FIRE project, which aims to educate students, teachers, and parents on fire safety and burn prevention. It describes interactive workbooks, manuals, presentations, and mobile apps that will be developed and made available in multiple languages to increase awareness of how to prevent fires, what to do in an emergency, and how to properly treat burns. Recommendations are provided for creating a fire safety plan at home and installing smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and other equipment to reduce fire risks.
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LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
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3. A good safety plan includes
designing a disaster plan to deal
with any occurrences which render
the home or neighborhood unsafe
or dangerous.
Disaster and Emergency Plans
4. Disaster and Emergency Plans
All homes must maintain a written
disaster plan.
A current copy of the plan must be
maintained and kept in the home, as
well as in the family’s foster home file.
5. In the event of an emergency
requiring evacuation or quarantine,
caregivers are responsible for
maintaining the safety of all
children in their care.
Disaster and Emergency Plans
6. Mandatory evacuation if directed
by local officials; voluntary
evacuation means that children in
care must be evacuated from the
area and taken to a safe area.
When to Evacuate
7. Each home must have written plans
and procedures for handling potential
disasters and emergencies, such as
fire, severe weather emergencies, and
transportation emergencies.
When to Evacuate
8. Caregivers must know the
procedures for meeting disasters
and emergencies, including
evacuation procedures, supervision
of the children and contacting
emergency help.
When to Evacuate
9. Developing a Disaster Plan
Types of disasters and emergencies:
Fire
Flood
Hurricane
Tornado
Heat
Thunderstorm
Chemical Emergencies
Hazardous Material
Winter Storm
Terrorism
10. Find Out What Could Happen To You
4 Steps to Safety – Number 1
By learning what your risks may be, you
can prepare for the disaster most likely to
occur in your area. Learn more by
contacting your local emergency
management office of American Red
Cross chapter. Be prepared to take notes.
11. What types of disasters are most likely
to happen in your community?
Identify which human-caused or technological
disasters can affect your region, too. Remember
to consider major chemical emergencies that
can occur anywhere chemical substances are
stores, manufactured, or transported.
Ask the following:
4 Steps to Safety – Number 1
12. How should you prepare for
each type of disaster?
Know the response steps to
each type of disaster.
Ask the following:
4 Steps to Safety – Number 1
13. Does your community have a
public warning system?
What do your community’s warning
signals sound like and what should
you do when you hear them?
Ask the following:
4 Steps to Safety – Number 1
14. If you care for special needs
children, how can you help them?
What might be some special
needs to consider?
Ask the following:
4 Steps to Safety – Number 1
15. What are the disaster plans at your
workplace, your children’s school or
day care center, and other places where
members of your family spend time?
You should be prepared wherever you may
be when disaster strikes and learn steps you
can take to prevent or avoid disasters.
Ask the following:
4 Steps to Safety – Number 1
16. Create a Family Disaster Plan
4 Steps to Safety – Number 2
Once you know what disasters are possible
in your area, talk about how to prepare and
how to respond if one occurs. Make
checklists of steps you can take as you
discuss this information with your family.
17. How to create your Family Disaster Plan
4 Steps to Safety – Number 2
Meet with your family and discuss why you need to prepare
for disaster. Explain the dangers of fire, severe weather, and
earthquakes to children. Plan to share responsibilities and
work together as a team. Keep it simple enough so people
can remember the important details. A disaster is an
extremely stressful situation that can create confusion. The
best emergency plans are those with very few details.
18. How to create your Family Disaster Plan
4 Steps to Safety – Number 2
Discuss the types of disasters that are most likely to
happen. Explain what to do in each case.
Everyone should know what to do in case all family
members are not together. Discussing disasters ahead
of time will help reduce fear and anxiety and will
help everyone know how to respond.
19. Pick 2 places to meet:
1.Right outside of your home in case of a sudden
emergency, like a fire.
2.Outside of your neighborhood in case you can't
return home or asked to leave your
neighborhood. Everyone must know the address
and phone number of the meeting locations.
4 Steps to Safety – Number 2
20. Develop an emergency communication plan.
In case family members are separated from one another
during floods are other disasters, have a plan for getting
back together. Separation is a real responsibility during
the day when adults are at work and children are at
school.
4 Steps to Safety – Number 2
21. Ask an out-of-town relative or friend to be your
“family contact.”
Your contacts should live outside of your area. After
disaster, it is often easier to make a long-distance call
then a local call. Family members should call the contact
and tell him or her where they are. Everyone must know
the contacts name, address, and phone number.
4 Steps to Safety – Number 2
22. Discuss what to do if authorities ask you to
evacuate.
Make arrangements for a place to stay with a
friend or relative who lives out of town and / or
learn about shelter locations.
4 Steps to Safety – Number 2
23. Be familiar with Escape Routes.
Depending on the type of disaster, it may be necessary
to evacuate your home. Plan several Escape Routes in
case certain roads are blocked or closed. Remember to
follow the advice of local officials during evacuation
situations. They will direct you to the safest route some
roads may be blocked or put you in further danger.
4 Steps to Safety – Number 2
24. Plan how to take care of your pets
Pets (other than service animals) are not permitted to
be in places where food is served, according to many
local Health Department regulations. Plan where you
would take your pets if you had to go to a public shelter
where they are not permitted.
4 Steps to Safety – Number 2
25. Complete your checklists.
Take the steps outlined in the checklist you made
when you created your family disaster plan.
Remember to include the following items on your
checklist.
4 Steps to Safety – Number 3
26. Post by phones emergency telephone numbers
(fire, police, ambulance, etc.).
You may not have time in an emergency to look up
critical numbers.
4 Steps to Safety – Number 3
27. Teach all responsible family members how and when
to turn off the water, gas, and electricity at the main
switches or valves.
Keep necessary tools near gas and water shut-off
valves. Turn off utilities only if you suspect a leak or
damage line, or if you are instructed to do so by
authorities.
4 Steps to Safety – Number 3
28. If you turn the gas off, you will need a
professional to turn it back on. Paint shutoff
valves with white or fluorescent paint to increase
visibility.
Attach a shut-off valve wrench or other special
tool in a conspicuous place close to the gas and
water shut-off valves.
4 Steps to Safety – Number 3
29. Check if you have adequate insurance coverage.
Ask your insurance agents to review your current
policies to ensure that they will cover your home
and belongings adequately. Homeowners insurance
does not cover flood losses if you are a renter, your
landlord's insurance does not protect your personal
property it only protects the building.
4 Steps to Safety – Number 3
30. Renter’s insurance pays if a renter’s property is
damaged or stolen. Renter's insurance costs less
than $15 a month in most areas of the country.
Contact your insurance agent for more
information.
4 Steps to Safety – Number 3
31. Install smoke alarms on each level of your
home, especially near bedrooms.
Smoke alarms cut nearly in half your
chances of dying in a home fire.
4 Steps to Safety – Number 3
32. Smoke alarms sense abnormal amounts of
smoke or invisible combustion gases in the
air. They can detect both smoldering and
flaming fires.
Many areas are now requiring hard-wired
smoke alarms in new homes.
4 Steps to Safety – Number 3
33. Get training from the fire department on how to
use your fire extinguisher (A-B-C type).
Different extinguishers operate in different ways.
Unless responsible family members know how to
use your particular model, they may not be able to
use it effectively. There is no time to read
directions during an emergency. Only adult should
handle and use extinguishers.
4 Steps to Safety – Number 3
34. Conduct a home hazard hunt.
During a disaster, ordinary objects in your home
can cause injury or damage. Anything that can
move, fall, break, or cause a fire is a home
hazard. For example. During an earthquake or a
tornado, a hot water heater or a bookshelf could
turn over or pictures hanging over a couch could
fall and hurt someone.
4 Steps to Safety – Number 3
35. Look for electrical, chemical, and fire hazards.
Contact your local fire department to learn about
home fire hazards. Inspect your home at least
once a year and fix potential hazards.
4 Steps to Safety – Number 3
36. Stock emergency supplies and assemble a
disaster supplies kit.
Keep enough supplies in your home to meet
your needs for at least 3 days assemble
disaster supplies kit with items you may need
in case of an evacuation.
Store these supplies in sturdy, clearly labeled,
easy to carry containers, such as backpacks
or duffle bags.
4 Steps to Safety – Number 3
37. Keep a smaller disaster supplies kit in the
trunk of your car.
If you become stranded or not able to return
home, having these items will help you to be
more comfortable.
4 Steps to Safety – Number 3
38. Keep a portable, battery operated radio or
television and extra batteries.
Maintaining a Communications link with the
outside is a step that can mean the difference
between life and death. Make sure that all family
members know where the portable, battery
operated radio or television is located, and
always keep a supply of extra batteries.
4 Steps to Safety – Number 3
39. Consider using a NOAA Weather Radio
with a tone-alert feature.
NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration) weather radio is the best means to
receive warnings from the National Weather
Service. National Weather Service continuously
broadcasts updated weather warnings and forecasts
that can be received by NOAA weather radios
which are sold in many stores.
40. NOAA Weather Radio now broadcast warnings
and potential and post-event information for all
types of Hazards both natural (such as weather
and flooding as well as earthquakes and volcanic
activity) and technological (such as chemical
releases or oil spills).
41. Working with other federal agencies in the Federal
Communications commission's new emergency
alert system, NOAA Weather Radio is an “all
hazards” radio network, making it the single source
for the most comprehensive weather and
emergency information available to the public.
42. Your National Weather Service recommends purchasing
a NOAA Weather Radio that has both a battery backup in
a Specific Area Message Encoder (SAME) feature which
automatically alerts you when a watch or warning is
issued for your county, giving you immediate
information about a life-threatening situation.
The average range is 40 miles, depending on topography.
The NOAA weather radio signal is a line-of-sight signal,
which does not bore through hills or mountains.
43. Keep your certifications current in First
Aid and CPR.
Have your family learn basic safety measures.
Such as CPR and first aid. These are critical
skills, and learning can be a fun activity for older
children.
44. Plan home escape routes.
Determine the best escape routes from your
home in preparation for a fire or other
emergency that would require you to leave
the house quickly. Find two ways out of
each room.
45. Find the safe places in your home for each
type of disaster.
Different disasters often require different types
of safe places. While basements are appropriate
for tornadoes, they could be deadly in a major
chemical emergency.
46. Make two photocopies of vital documents and
keep the originals in a safe deposit box.
Keep one copy in a safe place in the house, and
give the second copy to an out-of-town friend or
relative. Vital documents such as birth and
marriage certificates, tax records, credit card
numbers, financial records, wills and trust can be
lost during disasters.
47. Make a complete inventory of your home,
garage, and surrounding property.
The inventory can be either written or videotaped.
Include information such as serial numbers, make
and model numbers, physical descriptions, and
price of purchases (receipts, if possible).
48. This list could help you prove the value of what
you own if your possessions are damaged or
destroyed and can help you to claim deductions on
taxes. Be sure to include expensive items such as
sofas, chairs, tables, beds, chests, wall units, and
any other furniture too heavy to move. Do this for
all items in your home, on all levels. Then throw a
copy of the records somewhere away from your
home, such as in a safe-deposit box.
49. 4 Steps to Safety – Number 4
Practice and maintain your plan.
Practicing your plan will help you instinctively make
the appropriate response during an actual emergency.
You will need to review your plan periodically and
you may need to change some parts.
50. 4 Steps to Safety – Number 4
Quiz your kids and practice escape routes at
least monthly so that they remember what to do,
meeting places, phone numbers, and safety rules.
51. Conduct fire and emergency evacuation drills
at least twice a year.
Actually drive evacuation routes so each driver
will know the way. Select alternate routes in case
the main evacuation route is blocked during an
actual disaster. Mark your evacuation routes on a
map.
52. Keep the map in your Disaster Supplies Kit.
Remember to follow the advice of local officials
during evacuation situations. They will direct you
to the safest route, away from roads that may be
blocked or put you in further danger.
53. Replace stored food and water every 6 months.
Replacing your food and water supplies will help
ensure freshness.
54. Use the test button to test your smoke alarms
once a month.
The test feature tests all electronic functions and is
safer than testing with a controlled fire (matches,
lighters, or cigarettes). If necessary, replace
batteries immediately. Make sure children know
what your smoke alarm sounds like.
55. If you have battery-powered smoke alarms,
replace batteries at least once a year.
Some agencies recommended replace batteries
when the time changes from standard daylight
savings each spring and again in the fall.
“ Change your clock, change your batteries,” is a
positive theme and has become a common phrase.
56. While replacing batteries this often certainly will
not hurt, available data shows that batteries will
last at least a year, so more frequent replacement is
not necessary, and time does not change in
Arizona, Hawaii, Eastern portions of Indiana,
Puerto Rico, American Samoa and Guam.
57. Replace your smoke alarms every 10 years.
Smoke alarms become less sensitive overtime.
Replacing them every 10 years is a joint
recommendation by the National Fire Protection
Association and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission.
58. Look at your fire extinguisher to ensure it is
properly charged.
Fire extinguishers will not work properly if they are
not properly charged. Use the gauge or test button
to check proper pressure. Follow manufactures
instructions for replacement or recharging fire
extinguishers. If the unit is low on pressure,
damaged, or if it is corroded, replace it or have it
professionally serviced.
59. What to Tell Children
Tell children that a disaster is something that happens it
could hurt people, cause damage, or cut off utilities such
as water, telephones or electricity.
Explain to them that nature sometimes provides “too
much of a good thing”-- fire, rain, wind, snow. Talk
about typical effects that children can relate to, such as
loss of electricity, water, and telephone service.
60. Give examples of several disasters that could
happen in your community.
Help children recognize the warning signs for the
disasters that could happen in your community.
Discussing disaster ahead of time reduces fear and
anxiety and lets everyone know how to respond.
61. Teach children how and when to call for help.
Check the telephone directory for local emergency
telephone numbers if you live in a 911 service
area, teach children to call 911. At home, post
emergency telephone numbers by all phones and
explain when to call each number.
62. Even very young children can be taught how and
when to call for emergency assistance. If a child
can't read, make an emergency telephone number
chart with pictures and then help the child identify
the correct number to call.
63. Explain that when people know what to do and
practice in advance, everyone is better able to
handle emergencies.
That’s why you need to create a Family Disaster
Plan.
64. Have older children take a first aid
and CPR Course.
These are critical skills, and learning
can be a fun activity.
65. Tell children that in a disaster there are many
people who can help them.
Talk about ways that an emergency manager, Red
Cross volunteer, police officer, firefighter, teacher,
neighbor, doctor, or utility worker might help
following a disaster.
66. Teach children to call your family contact in
case they are separated from the family in an
emergency.
Have them memorize the telephone number, or
write it down on a card that they can keep with
them.
67. Remember Your Pets
Plan how to take care of your pets.
If you must evacuate, it is best to take your pets
with you. However, pets (other than service
animals) are not permitted in public shelters,
according to many local Health Department
regulations and because of other considerations.
68. Contact hotels and motels outside of your
immediate area to check their policies on
accepting pets and restrictions on the number,
size, and species.
Ask if “no pet” policies could be waived in an
emergency.
69. Ask friends, relatives, or others outside of the
affected area whether they could shelter your
animals.
Do you have more than one pet, they may be more
comfortable if kept together, but be prepared to
house them separately.
70. Prepare a list of boarding facilities and
veterinarians who could shelter animals in an
emergency; include 24-hour phone numbers.
Ask local animal shelters if they provide
emergency shelter or foster care for pets in a
disaster. Animal shelters may be overburdened, so
this should be your last resort.
71. Keep a list of “pet-friendly” places, including
their phone numbers, with other disaster
information and supplies.
If you have notice of an impending disaster, call
ahead for reservations.
72. Carry pets in a sturdy carrier.
Animals made feel threatened by some disasters
and become frightened or try to run.
73. Have identification, collar, leash, and proof of
vaccination for all pets.
Veterinarian records may be required by some
locations before they will allow you to board your
pets. If your pet is lost, identification will help
officials return it to you.
74. Assemble a portable pet disaster supplies kit.
Keep food, water, and any special pet needs in an easy-
to-carry container.
Have a current photo of your pets in case they get lost.
As a last resort, if you absolutely must leave your pets
behind, prepare an emergency pen in the home that
includes a three-day supply of dry food and a large
container of fresh water.
75. Your Community
Meet with your neighbors to plan how the
neighborhood could work together after a disaster
until help arrives.
Working with neighbors can save lives and
property.
76. If you're a member of a neighborhood organization,
such as a homeowners association or crime watch
group, introduce disaster preparedness as a new
activity. Check with your local the fire department
to find out if they offer Community Emergency
Response Team (CERT) training.
77. Know your neighbors’ special skills (for example,
medical, technical) and consider how you could help
neighbors who have special needs, such as disabled
and elderly persons.
78. Identify elderly and disabled people in the
neighborhood. Ask them how you can help if a
disaster threatens (transportation, securing the
home, getting medications, etc).
79. Make plans for child care in case parents
can’t get home.
80. Evacuation
Evacuate immediately if told to do so.
Authorities do not ask people to leave unless
they truly feel lives may be in danger. Follow
their advice.
81. Listen to local radio or television and follow the
instructions of local emergency officials. Local
officials will provide you with the most appropriate
advice for your particular situation.
Wear protective clothing and sturdy shoes.
Disaster areas and debris contain many hazards.
Most common injury following disasters is cut feet.
82. Lock your home. Others may evacuate after you
or before you return. Secure your house as you
normally would when leaving for extended
periods.
Use travel route specified by local authorities.
Don't use shortcuts because certain areas may be
impossible or dangerous.
83. If you have only moments before leaving, grab the
following items and go:
First aid kit, including prescription medications,
Dentures, extra eyeglasses, and hearing aid batteries.
Disaster Supplies Kit basics and Evacuation Supplies Kit.
A change of clothes in a sleeping bag or bedroll and
pillow for each household member.
Car keys and keys to the place you may be going (friends
or relatives home).
84. If you’re sure you have time and if local officials
haven’t advised an immediate evacuation, but
there’s a chance the weather make it worse or
flooding may happen, take steps to protect your
home and belongings:
85. Bring all pets into the house and confine them
to one room, if you can. If necessary, make
arrangements for your pets. Pets may try to run
if they feel threatened. Keeping them inside and
in one room will allow you to find them quickly
if you need to leave.
86. Put your Disaster Supplies Kit basics and
Evacuation Supplies Kit in your vehicle, or by
the door if you may be leaving on foot, in some
disaster situations, such as a tsunami, it is better
to leave by foot.
Notify AFS or on-call where you are going and
when you expect to arrive. Follow up with a call
letting them know that you have arrived safely.
87. Notify your family contact where you are going
and when you expect to get there. Relatives and
friends will be concerned about your safety.
Letting someone know your travel plans will help
relieve the fear and anxiety of those who care.
Bring things indoors. Lawn chair, trash cans,
children's toys, garden equipment, clotheslines,
hanging plants, and any other objects that may be
blown around or swept away should be brought
indoors.
88. Look for potential hazards. Look for objects and
trees around your property that can blow or break
off and fly around in strong winds. Cut them off
and store them indoors until the storm is over. If
not already, cut away dead or diseased branches
or limbs from trees and shrubs, leave them alone.
Local rubbish collection services will not have
time before the storm to pick anything up.
89. Turn off electricity at the main fuse or breaker,
and turn off water at the main valve. (see
“Utility Shut Off & Safety” section)
Turn off propane gas service. Propane tanks
often become damaged or dislodged in disasters.
90. If strong winds are expected, cover the outside
of all the windows of your home. Use shutters
that are rated to provide significant protection
from windblown debris, or pre-fit plywood
covering over all windows.
91. If flooding is expected, consider using sand
bags to keep water away from your home. It
takes two people about one hour to fill and
place 100 sandbags, giving you a wall 1 foot
high and twenty feet long. Make sure you have
enough sand, burlap, or plastic bags, shovels,
strong helpers, and time to place them properly.
92. After a Disaster
Remain calm and patient.
Staying calm and rational will help you move safely and
avoid delays or accidents caused by irrational behavior.
Many people will be trying to accomplish the same
things you are for their family’s safety. Patience will help
everyone get through a difficult situation more easily.
93. Put your plan into action. Having specific steps to
take will keep you working toward your family’s
safety.
Listen to local radio or television for news and
instructions. Local authorities will provide the most
appropriate advice for your particular situation.
94. Check for injuries. Give first aid and get help for
seriously injured people. Taking care of yourself
first will allow you to help others safely until
emergency responders arrive.
95. Help your neighbors who may require special
assistance-Infants, elderly people, and people with
disabilities- and the people who care for them or
for large families who may need additional help in
an emergency situation.
96. Wear protective clothing and sturdy shoes. Disaster
areas and debris contain many hazards. The most
common injury following disasters is cut feet.
97. Check for damage in your home. Disasters can
cause extensive damage, sometimes in places you
least expect. Look carefully for any potential
hazards.
Use battery powered lanterns or flashlights
when examining buildings. Battery-powered
lighting is the safest and easiest and does not
present a fire hazard for the user, occupants, or
building.
98. Avoid using candles. Candles can easily cause fires.
They are quiet and easily forgotten. They can tip
over during earthquake aftershocks or in a gust of
wind. Candles invite fire play by children. More than
three times as many people have died in residential
fires caused by using candles after a disaster then
from the direct impact of the disaster itself.
99. Look for fire hazards. There may be broken or
leaking gas lines, flooded electrical circuits, or
submerged furnaces or electrical appliances. Fire is
the most frequent hazard following floods.
100. Check for gas leaks. Sniff for gas leaks, starting at
the water heater. If you smell gas or suspect a leak,
open a window and get everyone outside quickly.
Turn off the gas at the outside main valve if you
can and call the gas company from a neighbor's
home. If you turn off the gas for any reason, it
must be turned back on by a professional.
101. Look for electrical damage. If you see sparks or
broken or frayed wires, if you smell burning
insulation, turn off the electricity at the main fuse
box or circuit breaker. If you have to step in water
to get to the fuse box or circuit breaker, call an
electrician first for advice. Electrical equipment
should be checked and dried before being returned
to service.
102. Check for sewage and power lines damage. If you
suspect sewer lines are damaged, avoid using the
toilets and call a plumber. If water pipes are damaged,
contact the water company and avoid using water from
the tap. You can obtain safe water from undamaged
water heaters or by melting ice cubes.
103. Clean up spills immediately. This includes
medicines, bleach, gasoline and other flammable
liquids.
Watch for loose plaster in ceilings that could fall.
Take pictures of the damage, both of the building
and its contents, for insurance claims.
104. Confine or secure your pets. They may be
frightened and try to run.
Let your family contact know you have returned
home and then do not use the telephone again
unless it is a life-threatening emergency. Telephone
lines are frequently overwhelmed in disaster
situations. They need to be clear for emergency
calls to get through.
105. Make sure you have an adequate water supply in case
service is cut off. Water is often contaminated after major
disasters. An undamaged water heater may be your best
source of drinking water.
Stay away from downed power lines and report them
immediately. Getting damaged utilities turned off will
prevent further injury or damage. If possible, set out a
flare and stay on the scene to warn others until authorities
arrive.
106. For People with Disabilities or Special Needs
Persons with disabilities mobility problems (such as
medically fragile, habilitative or other children with
issues which may affect mobility), should prepare
according to their functioning levels. In addition, they
may want to consider some of the following steps:
107. Create a network of relatives, friends, or coworkers to
assist in an emergency. If you think you may need
assistance in a disaster, discuss your disability with
relatives, friends, or co-workers and ask for their help.
For example if you need help moving or require special
arrangements to receive emergency messages, make a
plan with friends. Make sure they know where you keep
your disaster supplies. Give a key to a neighbor or friend
who may be able to assist you in a disaster.
108. Maintain a list of important items and store it with your
emergency supplies. Give a copy to another family member
and a friend or neighbor. Important items might include:
Special equipment and supplies, for example, hearing
aid batteries
Current prescription names and dosages.
Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of doctors
and pharmacists.
Detailed information about the specifications of your
medical regime.
109. Contact your local emergency management office now.
Many local emergency management offices maintain
registers of people with disabilities and their needs so
they can be located and assisted quickly in a disaster.
Wear medical alert tags or bracelets to identify your
disability in case of an emergency. These may save your
life if you are in need of a medical attention and unable
to communicate.
110. Know the location and availability of more than one
facility if you are dependent on a dialysis machine or
other life-sustaining equipment for treatment. There
might be several people requiring equipment, or facilities
may have been affected by the disaster.
111. For people with severe speech, language, or hearing
disabilities:
When you dial 911, tap the spacebar to indicate a TDD
call.
Store a writing pad and pencils to communicate with
others.
Keep a flashlight handy to signal your whereabouts to
other people and for illumination to aid in
communication.
112. Remind friends that you cannot completely hear
warnings or emergency instructions. Ask him to be
your source of emergency information as it comes
over the radio. Other option is to use a NOAA Weather
Radio with a tone alert feature connected to lights. I
want to watch or warning is issued for your area, the
light would alert you to potential danger.
113. If you have a hearing ear dog, be aware that the dog
may become confused or disoriented in an emergency.
If you have a hearing ear dog, store extra food, water,
and supplies for your dog. Trained hearing ear dogs
will be allowed to stay in Emergency Shelters with
their owners. Check with local emergency
management officials for more information.
114. For the blind or visually impaired:
Keep extra cane's well placed around the home and
office, even if you use a guide dog.
If you have a guide dog, be aware that the dog may
become confused or disoriented in an emergency.
115. If you have a guide dog, store extra food, water, and
supplies for your dog. Trained dogs will be allowed to
stay in Emergency Shelters with their owners. Check
with local emergency management officials for more
information.
116. If you need a wheelchair, show friends how to
operate your wheelchair so they can move you if
necessary. Make sure your friends know the size of
your wheelchair in case it has to be transported, and
where to get a battery if needed.
117. Listen to the advice of local officials. People with
disabilities have the same choices as other community
residents about whether to evacuate their homes and
where to go in an emergency threatens. Decide whether it
is better to leave the area, stay with a friend, or go to a
public shelter. Each of these decisions requires planning
and preparation.
118. Take steps to have an adequate emergency food
supply for people with special dietary needs.
For people with special diets:
119. Utility Shut-Off & Safety
In the event of a disaster, you may be instructed to shut off
the utility service at your home. The following is some
general guidance for shutting off utility service. Modify the
information provided to reflect your shut off requirements
as directed by your utility companies.
120. Natural Gas
Natural gas leaks and explosions are responsible for
a significant number of fires following disasters. It is
vital that all household members know how to shut
off natural gas. Because there are different gas shut-
off procedures for different gas meter configurations,
it is important to contact your local gas company for
guidance on preparation and response regarding gas
appliances and gas service to your home.
121. When you learn the proper shut off procedure for your
heater, share the information with everyone in your
household. Be sure not to actually turn off the gas when
practicing the proper gas shut-off procedure. You smell
gas or hear blowing or hissing sounds, open a window
and get everyone out quickly. Turn off the gas, using the
outside main valve if you can, and call the gas company
from a neighbor’s home.
122. Caution
If you turn off the gas for any reason, a qualified
professional must turn it back on.
NEVER attempt to turn the gas back on yourself!
123. Water
Water quickly becomes a precious resource following
many disasters. It is vital that all household members
learn how to shut-off the water at the main house valve.
124. Cracked lines may pollute the water supply to your
house. It is wise to shut off your water until you hear
from authorities that it is safe for drinking.
The effects of gravity may drain the water in your hot
water heater and toilet tanks unless you trap it in your
house by shutting off the main house valve (not the street
valve in the cement box at the curb - this valve is
extremely difficult to turn and requires a special tool).
125. Preparing to Shut Off Water
Locate the shut-off valve for the water line that
enters your house.
Make sure this valve can be completely shut off.
Your valve may be rusted open, or may only
partially close. Replace it if necessary.
Label this valve with a tag for easy identification,
and make sure all household members know
where it is located.
126. Electricity
Electrical sparks have the potential of igniting
natural gas if it is leaking. It is wise to teach
all responsible household members where and
how to shut off the electricity.
127. Preparing to Shut Off Electricity
Locate your electricity circuit box.
Teach responsible household members how
to shut off the electricity to the entire house.
128. Things to Consider
Locate a safe room or the safest areas in your location
for each hurricane hazard. In certain circumstances the
safest areas may not be your facility or home but
within your community.
129. Things to Consider
Determine Escape Routes from your location and
places to meet.
Post emergency telephone numbers by your phones
and make sure your children know how and when to
call 911.
130. Things to Consider
Water - at least one gallon daily per person for 3 to 7
days
Food - at least enough for 3 to 7 days
non-perishable packaged or canned food/
juices
Food for infants or the elderly
Snack foods
131. Things to Consider
Non electric can opener, cooking tools / fuel, paper
plates, plastic utensils
Blankets, pillows, etc.
Clothing seasonal / Rain Gear / Sturdy Shoes
First Aid Kits / Medicine / Prescription Drugs /
Gloves
132. Things to Consider
Special items for babies or children with special
needs
Toiletries / Hygiene Items / Moisture Wipes
Flashlight / Batteries
133. Things to Consider
Radios - Battery operated in National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio
Telephones - Fully charged cell phone with extra
battery and a traditional (not cordless) telephone set.
Emergency contact numbers for parents and
guardians.
134. Things to Consider
Cash (with some small bills) and Credit Cards
Banks and automatic teller machines (ATMs)
may not be available for extended periods.
Keys
Toys, books and games
135. Things to Consider
Important documents - In a waterproof container or
water type sealable plastic bag
insurance, medical records, bank account
numbers, Social Security card, Etc.
Tools - keep a set with you during the storm
136. Things to Consider
Trash bags in Ziploc bags
Fill vehicle fuel tanks
Remember to secure your electronic equipment
137. Disaster can strike quickly and without warning. It can
force you to evacuate your neighborhood or confine you to
your home. What would you do if basic services, such as
water, gas, electricity, or telephones were cut off? Local
officials and relief workers will be on the scene after
disaster, but they cannot reach everyone right away.
Talk About a Family Disaster Plan
138. Families can and do cope with disaster by preparing
in advance and working together as a team. Knowing
what to do is your best protection in your responsibility.
Learn more about Family Disaster Plans by contacting
your local emergency management office or your local
American Red Cross chapter.
139. A National Weather Service (NWS) WATCH is a
message indicating that hazardous conditions favor the
occurrence of a certain type of hazardous weather. For
example, severe thunderstorm watch means that a severe
thunderstorm is expected in the next six hours or so
within an area approximately 120 to 150 miles wide and
300 to 400 miles long (36,000 to 60,000 square miles).
Awareness Information
140. Awareness Information
The NWS Storm Prediction Center issues such
watches. Local NWS forecast offices issue other
watches (flash flood, winter weather, etc.) 12 to 36
hours in advance of a possible hazardous weather or
flooding event. Each local forecast office usually
covers a state or a portion of the state.
141. Awareness Information
An NWS warning indicates that a hazardous event is
occurring or is imminent in about 30 minutes to an
hour local NWS forecast offices issue warnings on a
county-by-county basis.
This information, in part, was taken from the National Disaster Education Coalition: American Red
Cross, FEMA, IAEM, IBHS, NFPA, NWS, USDA/CSRES, and USGS.
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