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
How to respond to mobility impairments? provide 3 examples
- know accessible exits and evacuation chairs
- Have extra batteries/manual options
- Use flashing lights or vibration alerts
- Register for alert systems like ReadyKern
TRUE OR FALSE:A family plan helps you get ready for emergencies.
TRUE
What should you remember in 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 2 emergencies to get ready for?
Natural Disasters, Man Made Disasters
How should you respond to an earthquake?
- Stay indoors until shaking stops
- Drop, cover, and Hold on to a desk or table
- Emergency tags for non-verbal clients
What should families with disabilities do in a fire?
- Get out immediately
- Call 911
create a visual fire plan. Visual fire alarms for deaf/HOH.
Noise canceling headphones or social stories for autism
Accessible exits for wheelchair users
What should a family plan include for emergencies? (List 3 items)
Water, food, flashlight, batteries, first aid, sleeping bag, ID, medication cards, contact list
What extra tips should caregivers/helpers keep in mind?
Emergency ID cards with diagnosis, tips, contacts
Prepare confort kits for behavioral regulation
Waterproof folder with IPPs and prescriptions
How can we help people with autism get ready for emergencies?
Use visual supports and routines
Offer sensory tools
speak calmly with short phrases and practice often
How should you respond to a flood?
- DO NOT walk/drive through flooded area
- Get onto higher land
- Evacuate if have too
What is responding to prolonged power outages?
Use battery-powered lighting and fans visual alert devices
avoid carbon monoxide risks- NO generators indoors
Check on medically fragile clients frequently
What’s something you shouldn’t do in an emergency?
A. creating a family plan B. stocking antibiotics C. having a plan for your pets
Stocking antibiotics- can be misused
what are the symptoms of heat exhaustion?
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Confusion
- Excessive Fatigue
What are the emergency steps order? Recovery, Mitigation, Preparedness, Prevention, Response
Prevention, Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, Recovery
How should you respond to a tornado?
- Find shelter immediately
- Stay away from windows
- Kneel down on the ground
How to respond to nuclear blasts?
- Turn away from the blast to protect your eyesight
- STAY INDOORS
True or False: Should you pack candles in your emergency kit?
False, Candles- can pose a fire risk
Which disaster is the most unpredictable? A. Tornado B. Flood C. Fire
A. Tornado
What is a personalize emergency plan?
contact list
Shelter in place or evacuation plan
Medication needs
Practice regularly
adjust, maintain, and keep plan current
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 you practice your emergency plan? A. every month B. every 3 months C. every 5 months
B. every 3 months
Which movie shows prehistoric animals escaping a big flood?
Ice Age: The Meltdown