Protection/Preparedness
What is 3 days
The main goal of Prevention.
What is, taking action to reduce or prevent accidents and injuries before they occur.
Main goal of Mitigation
What is, to minimize and lesson the damage caused during emergencies.
The first step in responding to an emergency.
What is, knowing the actions to take in a potential emergency.
The aspect of recovery other than rebuilding and repairing property.
What is, returning physical and emotional health to a stable condition.
It's important to leave emergency kits in these areas of the house.
What is open and easy to access spaces?
The first and most important step in emergency prevention.
What is, thinking ahead and taking prevention seriously.
When should mitigation action be taken?
What is, before, during, and after an emergency.
This type of damage can be greatly reduced depending on the emergency response.
What is secondary damage.
An important question to ask yourself after an emergency.
What is, how can I help myself and my family recover emotionally?
When preparing for an emergency, these basics of survival are important to keep in mind
What is fresh water, food, warmth, and clean air
A great way to prevent this disaster is to be careful using candles and fireplaces.
What is a fire.
The key to reducing the loss of life and property during an emergency.
What is, taking action to lessen the impact of emergencies before they occur.
What is, shelter, first aid, and evacuating an area.
A part of recovery that is often not understood.
What is, that physical and emotional recovery take time.
These 3 actions are crucial for recognizing and preparing for hazards in the community.
What is creating an emergency kit, creating and practicing an emergency plan, and installing warning devices in the home.
These 2 steps are great ways to prevent household emergencies.
What is, checking for household hazards, and learning how to prevent fires in the home.
While assisting in rebuilding efforts after an emergency, wearing this can mitigate cuts and infections.
What is, wearing work gloves.
A strong emergency response allows for this phase of emergency preparedness to occur sooner.
What is recovery.
The Red Cross and other providers in your community that supply access to these recovery needs.
What is, Services and Resources.
The minimum amount of water needed for a family disaster kit
This is an important question to ask yourself about your family and weather-related emergencies.
What is, "What can I do to be proactive in preparing my family for weather-related emergencies local to my area."
These aspects of emergency preparedness often occur alongside mitigation.
What are, prevention and recovery.
After an emergency occurs, which three questions should be discussed?
What are, is there a family or community plan I should know about, what resources may be mobilized, and how can I help?
These phases of emergency preparedness can greatly reduce recovery time after a disaster.
What is, prevention, protection, response, and mitigation.