Disaster PreparednessCampmeeting 2014

It’s All in the Bag

Homework Discussion

Discussion on 72hr kit

Dilbert says part of his disaster preparedness plan is to turn his computer keyboard over and eat the crumbs that fall out!

Why Are Girls So Good At Disaster Preparedness?

It’s

All In

the

BAG!

A Different Kind of Bag

Evacuation Scenarios

Evacuation

Be prepared to leave your home if

There is a chemical emergency affecting your area.

Flood water is rising.

A wild land fire is burning near your home.

Your home has been severely damaged.

Local officials tell you to evacuate.

Evacuation

Plan what to do if you have to evacuate

Decide where you would go and what route you would take to get there. You may choose to go to a hotel/motel, stay with friends or relatives in a safe location or go to an evacuation shelter if necessary.

Evacuation

Plan what to do if you have to evacuate

Become familiar with alternate routes and other means of transportation out of your area. Choose several destinations in different directions so you have options in an emergency

Do you have maps? GPS? Have you practiced?

Practice evacuating your home twice a year. Drive your planned evacuation route and plot alternate routes on your map in case roads are impassable.

What if you are on vacation?

Evacuation

Plan what to do if you have to evacuate

Plan ahead for your pets. Keep a phone list of pet-friendly hotels/motels and animal shelters that are along your evacuation routes

Keep gas in your car

If you do not have a car, plan how you will leave if you have to. Make arrangements with family, friends or your local government

Evacuation

Grab your Family Emergency Binder and Go Bags

Contact your Out-of-State Contact

Secure your home by closing and locking doors and windows.

Unplug electrical equipment such as radios, televisions and small appliances. Leave freezers and refrigerators plugged in unless there is a risk of flooding. If there is damage to your home and you are instructed to do so, shut off water, gas and electricity before leaving.

Leave a note telling others when you left and where you are going.

Wear sturdy shoes and clothing that provides some protection such as long pants, long-sleeved shirts and a cap.

Check with neighbors who may need a ride

Evacuation

o Leave early enough to avoid being trapped by severe weather.

o Follow recommended evacuation routes. Do not take shortcuts; they may be blocked.

o Be alert for road hazards such as washed-out roads or bridges and downed power lines. Do not drive into flooded areas.

Evacuation

Let Your Family Know You're Safe

If your community has experienced a disaster, register on the American Red Cross Safe and Well website to let your family and friends know you are safe. You may also call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) and select the prompt for "Disaster" to register yourself and your family.

http://www.redcross.org/find-help/contact-family/register-safe-listing

Keep your OSC up to date

Grab-N-Go List

http://www.abowlfulloflemons.net/2012/12/my-e-book.html

• Laminate List.

• Make extra copies. • Structure so each

person has a zone.

• Practice! Practice!

EDC

Every Day Carry

Cellphone and charging devices should be included

Flashlight for protection

Tailored to your needs and situations

Canadian Truck driver vs Seattleite

Kids love to get involved

Get Home Bag GHB

Yellow: ( 1-3 hours)

Shoes

Water

Sunglasses

Hat

Bandana

Poncho

Bug spray

Sunscreen

map

Orange:(4-8 hours)

SnacksflashlightWhistleCompassMoneyWater Purification tablets

orFilter StrawMulti-tool

RED:( 9-24 hours)

RadioToilet paperDuct tapeFire starterBivvyKnifeBibleMRE

Car KitWater bottles (at least 1 per person)Emergency Food (camping, MRE)Plastic utensils for foodPaper towelsTissueHand sanitizerDiaper wipesToilet paperSunscreenFirst Aid KitFeminine Hygiene ItemsPaper/pencils/penFlashlight and batteriesEmergency flares/Glow sticksDuct tapeSmall tool setWork glovesBoots and SocksRain ponchosTrash bagsMulti- toolEmergency blankets or sleeping bagsHand warmersWhistleScripturesCandleMatches/lighterWater bladderBungee cord/ropeJumper cablesTow line(winter: snow shovel, kitty litter)

Sterile gauze pads (3 x 3 inches)

Sterile gauze pads (4 x 4 inches)

absorbent compress dressings (5 x 9 inches)

Kerlix Sterile gauze Rolls

Trauma pads

Band-Aids Assorted sizes (think big)

Tape

Coban adhesive roll

antibiotic ointment

antiseptic solution

aspirin (81 mg each)

Benadryl

Acetaminophen

Ibuprofen

Honey

Alcohol swabs

blanket (space blanket)

breathing barrier

instant cold packs

Non-latex gloves

Hand sanitizer

Tourniquet

Chux pads

Steri strips

Super glue

Moleskin

Scissors/sheers

Ace wrap

SAM splints

Slings

Oral thermometer (extra batteries)

Tweezers

Normal Saline (for irrigation)

Irrigation syringe

Tongue depressors

Cotton-tipped Applicator

First aid instruction booklet

FIRST AID KIT

OUR MODEL: ACT 1:8

CONCENTRIC CIRCLES OF MINISTRY

SELF PREPAREDNESS

Neighborhood

School

Church

City/County/State volunteerism

PREPAREDNESS STARTS WITH YOU SELF

PREPAREDNESS

Neighborhood

School

Church

City/County/State volunteerism

THE CORE OF THE SPHERE OF PREPAREDNESS IS YOUR COMMITMENT TO OTHERS

Self preparedness launches your ministry to help others. educated prepared informed

…AND LO, I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS, EVEN UNTO THE END OF THE WORLD. MATT 28:20

Thank you for coming