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Power Point presentation about being safe and having the correct gear in an emergency.TRANSCRIPT
IN TODAY’S EVER IN TODAY’S EVER CHANGING GLOBAL CHANGING GLOBAL
CRISISCRISIS SAFETY SHOULD SAFETY SHOULD
BE ON EVERYONES BE ON EVERYONES MINDMIND
FIRESFIRES
2007 Southern California fires. The smoke was so unhealthy, safety personal warned everyone to wear dust mask to protect them.
EVACUATIONSEVACUATIONS
While Evacuation center like the one at Qualcomm were supplied.Many area were over run with people, making getting supplies and aid very difficult.
EXPLOSIONSEXPLOSIONS
In an disaster rescue personal will be stretched helping others. Able to help yourself and co-workers that may have minor injuries will help fire and police to treat the more serious injured people.
FLOODSFLOODS
MUDSLIDESMUDSLIDES
In a mudslide roads map be blocked and ability to get supplies willbe difficult. Pictured are worker cleaning up in Malibu January 2008
EARTHQUAKES EARTHQUAKES
Earthquakes will make roads impassable and some streets will be closed until maintenance can fix them. Pictured here is Marina District in San Francisco.
HURRICANESHURRICANES
Bacteria levels are also especially high in the Plaquemines sludge, said Rodney Mallett, spokesperson for the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. "The sewage treatment plants were underwater," he explained. "Between the animal waste and the human waste, you've got a lot of bacteria.''
Health and environmental agencies are advising people to avoid contact with the sludge. They recommend that people wear gloves, goggles, and dust masks, and that they wash promptly if exposure occurs. Adrianne Appel in Baton Rouge, Louisianafor National Geographic NewsSeptember 30, 2005
TERRORISMTERRORISM
FEMA SAYSFEMA SAYS
High-risk targets for acts of terrorism High-risk targets for acts of terrorism include military and civilian government include military and civilian government facilities, international airports, facilities, international airports, large citieslarge cities, , and high-profile landmarks. and high-profile landmarks.
Terrorists might also target large public Terrorists might also target large public gatherings, gatherings, water and food supplieswater and food supplies, , utilities, and corporate centers. Further, utilities, and corporate centers. Further, terrorists are capable of spreading fear by terrorists are capable of spreading fear by sending explosives or chemical and sending explosives or chemical and biological agents through the mail. biological agents through the mail.
FEMA SAYSFEMA SAYS
Within the immediate area of a terrorist event, Within the immediate area of a terrorist event, you would need to rely on police, fire, and other you would need to rely on police, fire, and other officials for instructions. However, you can officials for instructions. However, you can prepare in much the same way you would prepare in much the same way you would prepare for other crisis events. prepare for other crisis events.
Be prepared, no one is safe. Have a Be prepared, no one is safe. Have a survival kit with you at all times.survival kit with you at all times.
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Food and WaterFood and Water Portable, battery-operated or Crank radio and Portable, battery-operated or Crank radio and
extra batteries.extra batteries. Several flashlights and extra batteries.Several flashlights and extra batteries. First aid kit and manual.First aid kit and manual. Dust masks and gloves.Dust masks and gloves. Shelter and Thermal BlanketsShelter and Thermal Blankets A Backpack to keep all the supplies together and A Backpack to keep all the supplies together and
intact.intact.
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HomeHome Keep this kit in a designated place and have it ready in case you have to leave Keep this kit in a designated place and have it ready in case you have to leave
your home quickly. Make sure all family members know where the kit is kept.your home quickly. Make sure all family members know where the kit is kept.
WorkWork Additionally, you may want to consider having supplies for Additionally, you may want to consider having supplies for sheltering for up sheltering for up
toto two weekstwo weeks. This kit should be in one container or backpack, and ready to . This kit should be in one container or backpack, and ready to "grab and go" in case you are evacuated from your workplace. Have more than "grab and go" in case you are evacuated from your workplace. Have more than you need is always a good ideayou need is always a good idea
Make sure you have food and water in the kit. Also, be sure to have comfortable Make sure you have food and water in the kit. Also, be sure to have comfortable walking shoes at your workplace in case an evacuation requires walking long walking shoes at your workplace in case an evacuation requires walking long distances. distances.
CarCar In case you are stranded, keep a kit of In case you are stranded, keep a kit of emergency supplies in your caremergency supplies in your car..
This kit should contain food, water, first aid supplies, flares, jumper cables, and This kit should contain food, water, first aid supplies, flares, jumper cables, and seasonal supplies.seasonal supplies.
DISASTER SURVIVAL KITSDISASTER SURVIVAL KITSEarthquakes, Fires, Mudslides and Terrorisms.Earthquakes, Fires, Mudslides and Terrorisms.
Are you Are you prepared prepared to handle your safety and to handle your safety and those around you? those around you? Minutes countMinutes count between between serious injury or death.serious injury or death.
A simple cut on your hand or leg will cause a A simple cut on your hand or leg will cause a staph infection, staph infection, did not seem like much in the did not seem like much in the past, today it can past, today it can kill you.kill you.
Being able to dress a wound, stop bleeding, stay Being able to dress a wound, stop bleeding, stay warm, hydrated, alert, dry and informed can mean warm, hydrated, alert, dry and informed can mean everything to between serious everything to between serious long term injury or long term injury or death.death.
PERSONAL BACKPACK SURVIVAL KIT
Personal Backpack Survival Kit
Detailed description (2) ER food bars - 3 day supply for 2 people, 6 day for 1, 5 year shelf-life. (6) water boxes w/ straws - 3 day supply for 2 people,6 day for 1, 5 year shelf-life. (2) thermal blankets - designed by NASA to retain body heat! (1) tube tent - comes with rope and instructions. (2) ponchos with hoods - don't be caught out in the rain without shelter. (1) solar / hand-crank powered light, radio, & cell phone charger (10) water purification tablets - to purify unsanitary water. (2) Light sticks - 12 hours of bright green light at the snap of a finger! (1) Light sticks - 30 minute high intensity light sticks - just snap to glow! (1) 52-piece first aid kit - comprehensive first aid kit in plastic case. (2) tissue packs - help maintain sanitary conditions. (1) safety whistle - blow loud for immediate rescue attention! (2) dust masks - prevents dust and germ inhalation. (1) pair vinyl gloves (in 1st aid kit) - protects hands from infection. (1) pair work gloves - heavy duty with leather palm. (1) multi-function Swiss army knife - 5 function folding knife. (2) out-of-state contact cards - keep track of loved ones with these! (1) survival guide - complete guide to surviving any disaster! (1) packaged in durable black nylon backpack
First Aid kit contents•REFERENCES: (1) first aid guide •INSTRUMENTS: (1) safety pin, (2) FDA approved vinyl gloves •INJURY TREATMENT: (2) butterfly closures •BANDAGES: (10) 3" adhesive plastic, (10) 1 1/2" junior plastic, (1) knuckle fabric, (1) fingertip fabric, (1) 2" x 4" elbow & knee bandages •MEDICINE: Acetaminophen non-aspirin tablets, (2) Ibuprofen tablets, (2) decongestant tablets •ANTISEPTICS: (6) antiseptic cleansing pads, (6) alcohol pads, (2) antibiotic ointment Packed in a plastic case.
Having a kit in every home, Having a kit in every home, car and office increases your car and office increases your chance of survival to 90%.chance of survival to 90%.
How much does it How much does it cost your cost your company’s bottom linecompany’s bottom line if if your employee’s can’t your employee’s can’t return to work after a return to work after a disaster?disaster?
Give your employees, families Give your employees, families and friends and friends piece of mind. piece of mind.
By getting everyone a disaster By getting everyone a disaster survival kit. survival kit.
And protect their And protect their future future and and yours yours tootoo..
THANK YOUTHANK YOU
Buy a kit today for everyone at your life.