Weather
Best way to communicate with others and why
text only
keep phone lines open for emergency calls
hazard lights
Drink plenty of....
Water!
Number to call in an emergency
911
What should you do if you smell/see smoke or fire?
Get out of the building
3 types most common weather related emergencies in Texas.
flooding, hurricanes, tornados
Used to start a dead battery
jumper cables
Best time of day for outdoor activities
morning (before 11:00)
Saving procedure performed when someone's heart stops
CPR
In case of a fire, before opening a door, what should you do?
Feel for heat
2 ways to prepare house for hurricane.
board up windows
secure outdoor items (furniture, pots, sports goals)
prepare generator
charge up electronic chargers
gather supplies (flashlights, food, water, gas, radio)
Items needed to change a flat tire
jack
lug nut wrench
spare tire
Best color of clothing to wear outside and why.
Lighter the better
Reflects most of the sun's wavelengths.
Maneuver used on a choking person
Heimlich Maneuver
How to move through building and why?
crawl, low to the ground
smoke and heat rise
Amount of water needed for a family of 4 for 3 days.
12 gallons
Where do you pull over in case of emergencies?
Drive until you feel safe!
Off main lanes, the shoulder of the road
2 signs of heat exhaustion.
heavy sweating
dizziness/headache
fast heartrate
nausea/vomitting
muscle cramps
temperature change
4 items included in basic first aid kit
band-aid, disinfectant wipes, gloves, gauze, medial tape, antibiotic ointments, CPR mask, hand sanitizer, tweezers, scissors
Where should smoke and CO2 detectors be located?
Outside bedrooms, kitchen and on each level of building
3 items to stock up
non perishable food
water
batteries and candles/matches
gas (car or generator)
To avoid distractions need to...
Stay off the phone
Lower the radio
When to call 911
heat stroke
severe injury
If not sure....call!
Three Cs of First Aid and explain each
Check- assess injury
Call- 911, coach, parent
Care- best of your ability and help patient stay calm
Each family should make a....
Family Emergency Plan.
How to get out, where to meet outside of building