Protection/Preparedness
Creating these with your family is a great way of preparing for all kinds of emergencies.
What is an emergency kit.
Assisting with these services is an important part of emergency response.
What is shelter, first aid, and evacuating areas.
These are the people who you coordinate with to assist with disaster recovery.
Who are local officials and emergency responders.
Asking yourself this question helps prevent household emergencies.
What is, how do I check for household hazards?
A great way to mitigate fires and warn others of them.
What is installing fire detectors.
Be sure to leave your emergency kit in a place away from these environmental effects.
What is mold, frost, and too much heat.
It's important to know how to use these location devices before a disaster occurs.
What is a map and compass.
The equipment necessary for traffic and crowd control.
What is a reflective vest and caution tape.
The first step in preventing dangerous situations in natural disasters.
What is understanding weather related emergencies typical for your area.
Proper storage and disposal of these substances can mitigate household emergencies if they occur.
What are flammable and hazardous substances.
For any type of emergency, it is always a good idea to carry these two items.
What is a mobile phone and charger.
Keeping a personal emergency service bag will help you be prepared for this emergency call.
What is a mobilization call.
Helping the community Collect and distribute these basic needs is a great way to assist with recovery.
What is food and clothing.
Proper attire can help prevent further emergencies and injury in this phase of emergency management.
What is recovery.
While driving, these basic safety measures can mitigate emergencies that are out of your control.
What is wearing your seatbelt and properly securing children.
It's important to know how to use these tools before an emergency takes place.
What is a map, compass, and GPS.
The number of exits each room should have in a fire escape plan.
What is two exits.
The Red Cross and Local Authorities often oversee these recovery operations.
What are Mass Care Services like sheltering and mass feeding.
This type of detector is crucial for preventing CO Poisoning.
What is a Carbon Monoxide Detector.
In an emergency, asking this question can mitigate injuries both to yourself and others.
What is, can I help make sure that people are acting in a safe manner?
This government agency is responsible for helping citizens plan for and respond to disasters and emergencies.
What is FEMA.
In the event of a fire, this is the first response step.
What is warning everyone without endangering your own safety.
To assist in messenger communications recovery, it is essential to carry these supplies.
What is personal id, important phone numbers, flashlight, cell phone, first aid, a map, multitool/bike kit, and pencil and paper.
Careful attention to these sources can prevent house fires.
What is clearing debris from the furnace, being attentive using candles or fireplaces, and not overloading electrical circuits.
These two kits are crucial for mitigating emergency disasters.
What is a personal emergency bag, and a family disaster kit.