Be Prepared . . .
Help may not always be readily available.
At home or at work, routines can be disrupted with little or no warning by natural disasters, fires or other catastrophic events.
Plan Ahead
It is important to identify and learn about the hazards most likely to occur in your community. Making a plan and sharing this information (link to family communication) with your loved ones may prevent needless confusion, worry and injuries.
Get Training
Become trained in first aid and CPR with AED. Ideally, at least one person in each household and workplace should have these lifesaving skills. Research shows 75 percent of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur at home and 25 percent of hospital emergency room visits could be eliminated if someone knew first aid. Emergency care skills can mean the difference between life and death, temporary and permanent disability, and short- and long-term recovery.
The National Safety Council, as an Affiliate Program of Citizen Corps, offers resources to communities to prepare for natural and man-made emergencies. Learn more about Safe Communities America.
Summer severe weather hazards come in many forms: high winds, tornadoes, and flooding. This means it is important for your family to have a plan that includes all of these hazards. Look carefully at the safety actions associated with each type of weather hazard and prepare your family disaster plan accordingly.
Remember this is only a guide. The first and most important thing anyone should do when facing a severe weather threat is to use common sense.
Air Quality Problems Caused by Floods
Food Safety After a Flood
Portable Generator Safety Tips
Surviving the Hot Weather
Utilities and Structure Safety After a Flood
Vehicle Submersion
September is National Preparedness Month, but each of us can take simple steps every day to be better prepared.
The preparedness websites below provide great resources on how to prepare, plan and stay informed.
www.ready.gov
CDC Emergency Preparedness
Pandemic Flu Resources
Department of Homeland Security
Federal Emergency Management Agency
National Weather Service
Humane Society
Environmental Protection Agency
National Association for Amateur Radio
USA on Watch
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