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 broken glass?
- Tell an adult there is broken glass on the floor
- The adult will clean the glass and dispose of it properly
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
How to respond to a fire?
- Get out immediately
- Call 911
- Use the fire extinguisher as a last resort
What should be included in a family emergency preparedness plan? (List 3 items)
Water, food, flashlight, batteries, first aid, sleeping bag
Which natural disaster caused 665k+ people to die in China? A. Hurricane B. Earthquake C. Flood
B. Earthquake
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
How to respond to split chemicals?
- Isolate split area
- Immediately wash off chemical skin or clean it up if on the floor
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
What is mitigation?
- the effort to reduce loss of life and property by lessening the impact of disasters and emergencies
Put the steps of emergency preparedness in 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
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