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Environmental disasters, accidents and emergencies occur everyday;
it is extremely important to be prepared for these events in case
they ever occur within your community. Emergency preparedness would
mean being prepared for all types of emergencies, proper emergency
preparedness can save lives and limit further disaster. CHRs should
urge their community to have a have an emergency kit with them when
they travel, plans and knowledge of the resources available for individuals,
families and the whole community. CHRs can develop a class that will
teach people how to prepare an emergency plan and kit, and coordinate
for an instructor to teach classes on CPR and first aid.
Training Should Include
In emergency situations the first responders are the people who are at the site of the emergency. It is their job to make sure help is called, if there are many people tell a specific individual to call for help. Establish your own safety first and then assess others in need. Check to see if everyone is accounted for and safe. When everyone is safe determine what you can do to limit or stop the emergency. If it is safe, collect necessities and valuables.
The community members need to have a list of the available resources and know where there is shelter and relief organizations, and a list of things they will need in an emergency situation.
Download the Supply Kit Check-Off List [word 58k]
Supply Kit Check-Off List
Items | Notes - Where |
Blanket, Bedding, Sleeping Bag | |
Buckets for water and waste | |
Candles, long-burning | |
Can opener | |
Canteen | |
Clothing and shoes | |
Duct tape | |
Extra keys | |
Fire extinguisher | |
First aid kit | |
Flashlight with batteries | |
Food, non-refrigerated (3 days) | |
Fuel for heating and cooking | |
Garbage bags | |
Knife | |
Lamps, oil or battery | |
Lantern | |
Matches (waterproofed) | |
Medications | |
Money, cash, credit cards | |
Pet Necessities and Vaccination | |
Records | |
Personal Items (glasses) | |
Plastic sheeting | |
Pots and pans | |
Radio, AM/FM with batteries | |
Rope | |
Soap, hand and laundry | |
Shovel | |
Stove for cooking or heating | |
Tent | |
Toiletries (feminine supplies, etc) | |
Toilet, portable | |
Tools | |
Towels, paper and cloth | |
Utensils for cooking (Spatula, spoon, knife, fork) | |
Utensils for eating (Plates, cups, flatware) | |
Water in containers | |
Water purification tablets | |
Comfort Items (stuffed animal/picture) | |
Important documents stored in fire/water proof container | |
Contact Information of family |
It is a good idea to carry some of these items in the vehicle in case they are needed. The supply kit may additionally include tire repair kit and pump, flares, spark plugs, shovel and tools.
The past terrorist attacks like the recent September 11th tragedy has raised concern over possible terrorist attacks which could include major events like the past and biological terrorism. Biological warfare is a situation we need to be prepared for, there needs to be a plan developed to address how to prevent spreading of the disease to healthy individuals and how to help people who are infected and limit those who are from coming into the community and putting others at risk. Advocate for the teaching the administration of immunizations and procedures for local healthcare facilities and learn what they are doing to deal with this issue.
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