Disaster Preparation
What should be created in preparation for a disaster?
Make a plan.
What is flooding that occurs on roadways and property due to intense rainfall that causes ditches, creeks, and rivers to flood?
Flash flooding
T/F: We encourage team lifting for lightweight items.
false. We encourage team lifts for heavy items, but this brings an added risk.
T/F: In most cases, an assailant uses a knife as his weapon of choice.
false: firearm (gun)
T/F: History has taught us that a cooperative and passive response to active shooter violence is the preferred response.
false
FEMA says get an emergency kit and prepare to be self sufficient for how many hours?
72 hours
What does the local national weather service office issue when flash floods are detected, or rainfall amounts make flash flooding possible?
warnings
Whenever possible, large items (furniture) should be moved with _____ to get the item to the lifting point.
furniture dollies and hand trucks.
What are active assailants?
individuals actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people.
Breaking a ______ in order to evacuate the building may be one acceptable option to survive an active shooter attack.
window
What are three things that go in an emergency kit?
non-perishable food, water, medication, diapers, batteries, flashlight, can opener, pet supplies, cash
What is slow rising water may cause flooding but it can be better predicted?
River flooding
What does the leader inspect and give instructions for?
The leader inspects the route and gives any instructions such as lift, lower, etc.
T/F: when police arrive, their priority will be to check on the injured.
false. The priority will be to stop the assailant, then check on the injured.
Bleeding victims may be tended to by:
applying gauze, bandages, towels, or garments to the wound.
elevate and apply pressure to the wound
apply a tourniquet if available and you are trained
How do we stay informed during a disaster?
have a battery operated radio to listen to weather updates, use your smart phones to check in with your locality web sites and social media for further instructions.
What is the biggest cause of loss of life in flash floods?
people driving into floodwaters.
T/F: It is critical that the team works in coordinated fashion.
true
What does get out, lockout, takeout mean?
evacuate if at all possible
lock down and barricade yourself
counter, attack as last resort
Goodwill communicated a new thing that could be used to submit safety and security risks?
a QR code.
What should be included in a disaster plan?
designated meeting place, pets, elderly relatives, where will you evacuate to and how, point of contact out of the area that everyone can call.
Finish the sentence: turn around...
don't drown!
If backing is absolutely necessary, a third person acts as a guide to do what?
Provide direction to the person walking backwards.
If you are still inside when police arrive, list three things to remember.
Law enforcement will take several minutes to arrive, keep hands empty and visible, hands up with fingers spread, stay calm, don't make sudden moves toward officers, don't scream or ask for assistance-help is coming!
What is the purpose of safety submissions?
aimed to prevent injuries.