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Be Prepared

Be Prepared. By: Lyssa De La O. Why Prepare?. Difficult/no access to food, water, and electricity May last days, weeks, or longer. No light No communication. Types of Disasters. Flood Earthquake Drought Fires Oil Spills Extreme Cold Extreme Heat Hurricanes Tornados.

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Be Prepared

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  1. Be Prepared By: Lyssa De La O

  2. Why Prepare? • Difficult/no access to food, water, and electricity • May last days, weeks, or longer. • No light • No communication

  3. Types of Disasters • Flood • Earthquake • Drought • Fires • Oil Spills • Extreme Cold • Extreme Heat • Hurricanes • Tornados • Thunderstorms • Lightning • Land slides • Volcanoes • Tsunami • Wildfires* • Home Fires* • Terrorist Hazards • War

  4. Stay Informed • Weather, news, radio • Know the emergency plans at: -work, daycare and school, faith organizations, sports events and commuting.

  5. Make a Plan • Plan for your risks • Special Considerations (babies, kids, elderly, pets, allergies, medicine, languages, religion, culture)

  6. Build a Kit • BASIC DISASTER SUPPLIES KIT • Water-1 gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation • Food- least a three-day supply of non-perishable food • Battery-powered or hand crank radio • Flashlight and extra batteries • First aid kit • Whistle to signal for help • Dust mask to help filter contaminated air • Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation • Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities • Manual can opener for food • Local maps • Cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar charger • Documents • *Other Tips* • Maintain your Kit(s) • Store it in a convenient place • Check your car for all necessities • Know how to manage water

  7. Courage

  8. Sources • www.ready.gov • http://www.fema.gov/pdf/library/f&web.pdf

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