family readiness education hazards in new mexico david p. o’brien ph.d project specialist...
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Family Readiness Education
Hazards in New MexicoDavid P. O’Brien Ph.DProject Specialist
Department of Extension Home [email protected]
Workshop Goals
• Possible Hazards
• Basic Readiness
• Hazards Response
• Information Sources
Weather
Flood
Weather
Tornadoes & Hail
Weather
Winter storms
Wildland Fire
Earthquake
Radioactive Materials
Dirty Bomb
Facility Attack
Other Hazards in Brief
Power Outages
Hazardous
Materials
Biological Threats
Basic Home Safety
• Smoke Alarms
• Carbon Monoxide [CO] Alarms
• Have a Fire Extinguisher
• Alternate Heat Source• WARNING: Carbon Monoxide danger
Basic Readiness
• Structural Security• Roof Tie Down• Frame Bolted to Foundation• Wind Safe RoomFamily Emergency Plan• Disaster Supplies Kit• Vehicle Emergency Kits
Basic Readiness
• Information Readiness• Portable Radio/TV• Extra Batteries
• NOAA Weather Radio• Public Alert Logo• Tone Alert • S.A.M.E.• Battery Backup
Flood
Determine RiskFlood InsuranceRenter’s InsurancePlan for Evacuation• Check Your Insurance
• Flood• Fire• Renters
Review Flood Readiness Guide
Tornado and Hail
Determine Risk
Review Readiness Guide
Winter Storms
Determine Risk
Review Readiness Guide
Wildland Fire
Determine Risk
Review Readiness Guide
Earthquake
Determine Risk
Review Readiness Guide
Radioactive Materials
Determine Risk
Review Readiness Guide
Power Outage
Determine Risk
Review Readiness Guide
Hazardous Materials
Determine Risk
Review Readiness Guide
Biological Hazard
Determine Risk
Review Readiness Guide
Information Sources
• Local Agencies• Red Cross Chapter• Ask Questions• Internet Sites
•FEMA•NOAA•State of New Mexico