Experience gained from past disasters has shown that it can take up to 72 hours or more to mobilize a important relief attempt while an emergency. Therefore everyone needs to be making ready to cope on his or her own for at least the first 72 hours - that's 3 days - of an emergency. Of procedure common sense dictates that we should be ready for any urgency situation, however the fact is that only a few of us are ready for even the smallest crisis, let alone one of larger significance.
One distinct advantage of being ready - it allows urgency workers to focus on population in very urgent need of their help. To keep their efforts, the rest of us must to be ready to look after ourselves for at least 72 hours.
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The San Francisco area is exposed to a wide collection of hazards, both natural and man-made. The path of destruction that Hurricane Katrina left in its wake over the southern U.S. In August 2005 and the widespread flooding of 2007 - 2008 have in case,granted a horrific reminder of the significance of being ready for disasters. Unfortunately no part of our country, or North America for that matter is immune to a natural or a artificial disaster.
Earthquakes, power outages, floods, fires, severe storms and acts of terrorism are just some of the possible emergencies. Many of these emergencies have been deadly in the past. Being ready can save lives and can help to cut the impact of a disaster on you and your family.
Why put in order your family?
Imagine for a moment that you have no electricity, no gas, no water and no telephone service. Imagine that all the businesses are finished and you are without any kind of urgency services. What will you do until help arrives? What will you do if your local authorities issue and urgency evacuation order? Remember, in such a circumstance there will be no shop open for you to accumulate anything, the store personal will be evacuating also!
If you have not ready beforehand for either of these events, both you and your house may have a very difficult time when a disaster strikes your hometown. While governments are working hard to keep citizens safe, we all have an prominent role to play in urgency preparedness and response. By being ready to take care of yourself, you allow community resources to be used more effectively while an urgency and you help keep your own house safe at the same time. Very naturally put, urgency preparedness must begin at home.
Start to plan today!
As neither artificial nor natural emergencies can be predicted; therefore it is imperative that we are all ready well in enlarge of the disaster.
I cannot over stress this point.
Prepare your urgency kit and your house - so in the case of a major urgency like a flood or blackout - you are ready to take care of yourself and your loved ones for at least 72 hours. You should be ready to live without running water, electricity, gas, telephones and aid from security services for at least three days following a disaster.
What do you need?
You need to have an "Emergency Kit" in your home, ready to go at a moments notice.
Your house urgency Kit is comprised of two detach parts, a First Aid Kit and a Go Bag.
Your own 72-Hour urgency Kit should be tailored to meet the basic survival needs of your family. Store your urgency supplies in an easily accessible if evacuation is required. Items may be stored in a 32-gallon trashcan, suitcase, duffle bag, backpack, footlocker or private pack.
Your First Aid Kit
In any urgency situation, you or a house member may be cut, burned or suffer other injuries. It is imperative that you keep basic first aid supplies handy so you are ready to help when man is hurt. Curative help may not be available while or immediately after a large-scale disaster.
My personal list of items that should be in your First Aid Kit:
· Adhesive bandages in a collection of sizes
· Gauze pads and bandages
· Butterfly Closure bandages
· Sterile dressings to stop bleeding (Blood stopper)
· Elastic Wrap
· Instant cold pack
· Cleansing agent/soap and antibiotic towelettes to disinfect
· Antibiotic ointment to forestall infection
· Burn ointment
· Sting Relief Pads (for insect bites)
· Sunscreen packets
· Eye wash solution to flush the eyes or as normal decontaminant
· Cotton tips
· Scissors
· Tweezers
· At least two pairs of disposable gloves
· A First Aid schooling Guide
· Hygiene kits
· Flashlight or brightstick
· Medicines such as Aspirin or other pain reliever, laxative, anti-diarrhea medication
Your Go Bag:
A major component of your disaster kit is your Go-bag. Every household should pack a Go Bag - a collection of items you may need in the event of an evacuation order.
Your Go Bag may be assembled or purchased as a ready-made kit for convenience. Your Go Bag should be packed in a sturdy backpack or suitcase on wheels.
The Go Bag should be easily accessible if you have to leave your home in a hurry. Make sure it is ready to go at all times of the year as an urgency evacuation order can occur at any time of the year.
Prepare one Go-bag for each house member and make sure each is tagged with the name of the man it was packed for. You may not be at home when an urgency strikes so keep some further supplies in your car and at work.
Items that should be in your Go Bag:
· The prescription medications you take every day such as insulin or heart medication.
· All prescribed Curative supplies such as glucose or blood pressure monitors
· Drinking Water
· Non-perishable food such as food division bars or Meal-in-a-Box
· Manual can opener
· Plates, utensils and other cooking supplies
· Flashlight and extra batteries or Hand-charged Flashlight
· Pocketknife or Multifunctional Tool
· Battery-operated Am/Fm radio and extra batteries
· Whistle
· Waterproof Matches
· Water filtration bottle
· Duct Tape, permanent marker, and paper
· Cable Ties
· Light Stick
· Rope or twine
· Emergency cash in small denominations and quarters for phone calls
· Heavy work gloves
· Disposable lighters
· Phillips Screw Driver
· Standard Screw Driver
· Folding Shovel w/Sheath
· Trash Bags
· Toothbrush and toothpaste
· Personal Hygiene kit
· Shave Kit
· Maps
· Sturdy shoes, a turn of clothes, gloves and a warm hat
· Emergency Survival Sleeping Bag
· Rain Ponchos
· Photos of house members and pets for re-identification purposes
· List of urgency experience phone numbers
· List of allergies to any drug or food
· Copy of health guarnatee and identification cards
· Extra prescription eyeglasses, hearing aid or other vital personal items
· Prescription medications
· Extra keys to your house and vehicle
· Disposable camera
· Any special-needs items for children, seniors or population with disabilities.
Don't forget to make a Go-bag for your pets.
Remember that if you have to leave your house due to an evacuation order, you will be living and sleeping somewhere else for a while. It is therefore a good idea to add some action items to the kids Go Bag.
Some suggestions may be a incorporate of favorite books
· Crayons, pencils and abundance of paper
· A puzzle
· A favorite toy such as a doll or action figure
· One or two board games
· A deck of cards
· A favorite stuffed animal or puppet
· Favorite blanket or pillow
I sincerely hope that this article will contribute the incentive for you to get ready for an urgency now. Don't put if off for someone else day. The security and well being of your house is at stake.
Are You and Your house prepared For the First 72 Hours?
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