Emergency Preparedness
What is Emergency Preparedness?
How should you respond to a thunderstorm?
- Stay indoors!
- Avoid using water
- Be on the look at for alerts or warnings about the storm
What do we call a person with a firearm who is actively using it to harm people?
- An "Active Shooter"
TRUE OR FALSE: A family preparedness plan is the best way to prepare you and you loves ones for an emergency
TRUE
What is the most important thing to remember during an emergency? A. which disaster it is B. stay calm C. how much time you are losing because of this disaster
B. stay calm- this is the number 1 rule to remember
What are some examples of emergencies that you will need to prep for? 2 types.
Natural Disasters, Man Made Disasters
How should you respond to an earthquake?
- GO OUTSIDE
- Hold onto a desk or table
- Cover your head and neck
What does ADD stand for in regard to an active threat?
- Avoid
- Deny
- Defend
What should be included in a family emergency preparedness plan? (List 3 items)
Water, food, flashlight, batteries, first aid, sleeping bag
How long should your emergency food, water and other supplies last during an emergency?
Several Days
Why should we practice emergency preparedness?
To feel more ready for a disaster. To eliminate fear and anxiety.
How should you respond to a flood?
- DO NOT walk/drive through flooded area
- Get onto higher land
- Evacuate if have too
What are Hazardous Materials?
- Flammable and Combustible substances
- Poisons and Radioactive materials.
- Chemical agents that are toxic to plants, animals, and people.
What is not a recommended action in emergency preparedness? A. creating a family plan B. stocking antibiotics C. having a plan for your pets
Stocking antibiotics- can be misused
Where should you store important items like passports, birth certificates, maps and electronics?
- In a flood safe location like a high shelf or upper floor in a resealable water-tight plastic bag.
How many different ways are there to prepare for a disaster?
12
How should you respond to a tornado?
- Find shelter immediately
- Stay away from windows
- Kneel down on the ground
What are some signs of a chemical release?
- Difficulty breathing, eye irritation, loss of coordination, nausea or burning in the nose, throat and lungs.
- Presence of many dead insects and birds.
What should not be included in a family emergency preparedness plan? A. fire extinguisher B. books/games for children C. candles
Candles- they pose a fire risk
Which disaster is the most unpredictable? A. Tornado B. Flood C. Fire
A. Tornado
How do you get emergency preparedness/management certified?
You must get FEMA certified.
How should you respond to a hurricane?
- Find shelter immediately
- Stay away from windows
- Stay tuned on local and national alerts
How to respond to poisoning?
- CALL POISON CONTROL
- Wash the chemical off skin/rinse eyes/etc
How often should your family practice their plan? A. every month B. every 3 months C. every 5 months
B. every 3 months
Which disaster is most predictable? A. Tornado B. Flood C. Fire
B. Flood