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does an
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threat level mean to me and my family?
Five
Steps to Being Prepared
The
Roles of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in Times of War
1.
 Planning
is the first step to a calmer and more assured disaster
response. 1.
Talk.
Discuss with your family the disasters that can happen where
you live. Establish responsibilities for each member of your household and
plan to work together as a team. Designate alternates in case someone is
absent. 2.
Plan. Choose two places to meet after a disaster:
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Right outside
your home, in case of a sudden emergency such as a fire
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Outside your
neighborhood, in case you cannot return home or are asked to
evacuate your neighborhood
3. Learn.
Each adult in your household should learn how and when to turn
off utilities such as electricity, water, and gas. Ask someone
at the fire department to show you how to use the fire
extinguisher you store in your home.
4. Check
supplies. Review your disaster supplies (below) and replace
water and food every six months
5. Tell. Let
everyone in the household know where emergency information is
kept. Make copies for everyone to carry with them. Be sure to
include an out-of-town contact. It may be easier to call out of
the area if local phone lines are overloaded or out of service.
Keep the information updated.
6. Practice.
Practice evacuating your home twice a year. drive your planned
evacuation route and plot alternate routes on a map in case main
roads are impassible or gridlocked. Practice drills for
different natural disaster scenarios at home, school, and work.
2.
 What
you have on hand when a disaster happens can make a big
difference. Plan to store enough supplies for everyone in your
household for at least three days.
1.
Water. Have a least one gallon per person per day.
2.
Food. Pack non-perishable, high-protein items including
energy bars, ready-to-eat soup, peanut butter etc. Select foods that require
no refrigeration, preparation, or cooking, and little or no water.
3.
Flashlight. Include extra batteries.
4.
First Aid Kit. Pack a reference kit.
5.
Medications. Don't forget prescription and
non-prescription items. 6.
Battery-operated radio. Include extra batteries.
7.
Tools. Assemble a wrench to turn off gas if necessary, a
manual can opener, a screwdriver, hammer, pliers, a knife, duct tape,
plastic sheeting, garbage bags and ties.
8.
Clothing. Provide a change of clothes for everyone,
including sturdy shoes and gloves.
9.
Personal items. Remember eyeglasses or contact lenses and
solution; copies of important papers, including identification cards,
insurance policies, birth certificates, passports, etc. and comfort items
such as toys and books.
10.
Sanitary supplies. You'll want toilet paper, towelettes,
feminine supplies, personal hygiene items, bleach, etc.
11.
Money. Have cash. (ATMs and credit cards won't work if
power is out) 12.
Contact information. Carry a current list of family phone
numbers and email addresses, including someone out of the area who may be
easier to call if local phone lines are overloaded or out of service.
13.
Pet supplies. Include food, water, leash, litter box or
plastic bags, tags, any medications and vaccine information.
14.
Map. Consider marking an evacuation route on it from your
area.
Include any necessary items for infants, seniors, and people with
disabilities in your kit. Store your disaster supplies in a sturdy but
easy-to carry container. A large covered trash container, overnight
backpack, or duffel bag will work. keep a smaller version of the kit in your
vehicle. If you become stranded or are not able to return home, having some
items with you will help you be more comfortable until help arrives.
3.
 Learning
simple first aid techniques can give you the skills and
confidence to help anyone in your home, your neighborhood, and
at work. When
a disaster occurs, your community can change in an instant. Loved ones can
be hurt and emergency response can be delayed. Make sure that at least one
member of your household is trained in first aid and CPR and in how to use
and automatic external defibrillator (AED)
The three steps below can help you react well in an emergency:
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Check the
scene for safety and the victim of life-threatening
conditions.
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Call 9-1-1
or your local emergency number and request professional
assistance
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Care for the
victim if you can reach the person safely.
Community Disaster
Education presentations can help you with more information on
how to deal with disasters.
Community Education
(First Aid, CPR, AED)
Disaster
Courses
4.
 Few
Americans are untouched by Red Cross services--all made possible
by volunteers, people like you. Our communities need our help.
There are so many needs and so many ways to serve.
More than one
million Americans serve their communities. They come from all
walks of life and backgrounds and are of all ages. Red Cross
volunteers help people in emergencies; they teach first aid
classes; organize blood drives; and translate so non-English
speaking people can receive Red Cross services. They connect
members of the armed forces stationed overseas with their
families. Our vital community services are made possible by
people like you.
Volunteer
today!
5.*
 Blood
is needed in times of emergency, but the ongoing need is great.
Every two seconds
someone needs a blood transfusion--cancer patients, accident
victims, premature infants, people with chronic diseases. Your
blood donation means so much to individuals who need it and you
can help make a difference.
Giving blood*
doesn't take much time. During times of crises and every day,
each blood donation has the power to help save as many as three
lives. But whole blood only has a shelf life of 42 days. That is
why it is so important to be e regular and frequent donor.
American needs to have an adequate supply available at all times
to meet any of the challenges we might face.
*The Blood Bank of Delmarva administers the blood collection in
our area. Call them today to set up an appointment.
1-888-8BLOOD-8 or visit them
online.
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