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Disaster Safety: Heat Waves
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Wednesday, March 28, 2007. Before the Heat Wave:. Install window air conditioners. Install temporary window reflectors. Check air-conditioning ducts for insulation. Keep storm windows up. Cover windows with curtains or shades that are expected to receive the most sunlight. During the Heat Wave:. Stay inside as much as possible and on the lowest level possible. Drink plenty of water. Wear a hat, loose fitting and light-weight clothes. After the Heat Wave:. American Red Cross. (2006). This blog is set up t...
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Disaster Safety: Chemical Disasters
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Tuesday, March 27, 2007. Before a Chemical Accident:. Contact the local emergency planning committee. Add duct tape, scissors, and plastic sheeting to the emergency kit. During a Chemical Accident:. Reduce contamination by closing all windows, vents, and doors (American Red Cross, 2006). If outside when the event occurs, get upstream, up wind, and uphill. The person should also cover the mouth with a cloth and stay away from victims until the agent has been identified (FEMA, 2006). For more information a...
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Disaster Safety: Landside/Mudslide
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Tuesday, March 27, 2007. The Warning Signs of a Landslide:. Doors and Windows start sticking for the first time. Outside walls, stairs, sidewalks start pulling away from the house. A faint rumbling sound is heard (FEMA, 2006). Underground utility lines break. Do not build new homes near inclines, near drainage ways, mountain ranges, or erosion valleys (FEMA, 2006). Get an assessment of the land in which the new home is going. If at risk for a landslide, contact an insurance agent (FEMA, 2006). This blog ...
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Disaster Safety: Tornadoes
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Saturday, March 31, 2007. Be aware of the changing weather. Be aware of the warning signs a tornado is likely to occur, such as a dark, greenish sky, large sized hail, large, low, and dark clouds, and a train sounding roar. Be prepared to take shelter immediately. If in a building- get to a safe room, basement, cellar. If not possible, get to the lowest level. If no basement, go to the center of the building on the lowest floor. Get away from windows, doors, corners, and outside walls. Check for gas leaks.
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Disaster Safety: Winter Storms
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Tuesday, March 27, 2007. Make sure that rock salt, shovels, and sand are added to the emergency kit. Insulate the walls, attic, and pipes for possible snow-in. Know how to shut off the water valves. Have adequate heating fuel. Eat adequate foods and drink plenty of fluids. Listen to radio to keep up with vital information. If outside, keep dry, cover the mouth, assess for signs of frostbite and hypothermia, and avoid overexertion. Listen to the radio for updated information. American Red Cross. (2006).
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Disaster Safety: Fires/Wildfires
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Tuesday, March 27, 2007. Therefore, health care facilities need to be adequately prepared. Nurses need to be educated on how to treat burns of varying degrees and how to teach about fire safety to both parents and children of all ages. Devise an escape route with two exits and then practice the plans (FEMA, 2006). Do not use flammable materials indoors. Keep a screen in front of the fireplace. Keep matches high and out of reach of children and do not smoke in bed. Sleep with the doors closed. Watch for a...
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Disaster Safety: Volcanic Eruption
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Monday, March 26, 2007. Make sure there are enough goggles and disposable masks for everyone. Stay away from active sites. Be ready to evacuate should the need arise. Follow the authority's evacuation plan. Avoid river valleys and other low lying areas. Wear long sleeved shirts and pants (American Red Cross, 2006). Do not wear contact lenses. Close all doors, windows, and ventilation. For further information refer to the following link:. American Red Cross. (2006). Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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Disaster Safety: Tsunami
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Tuesday, March 27, 2007. Before or During a Tsunami:. Listen to the radio to keep updated on the likelihood of the tsunami and any other following events. Move to higher ground. Get as far away as possible from the beaches. A word of caution from FEMA is that nature's warning of a tsunami is if there is perceptible decline in the water away from the shoreline. If this should occur, get away from the area immediately. Stay away from the area in which the tsunami occurred until deemed safe to return. This ...