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Disaster Preparedness How prepared are you?

Disaster Preparedness How prepared are you?. By Aireen Pablo and Soo-Jung Chung. Due to the recent high incidences of fires in California it brings about the importance of being prepared before, during and after disasters happens. Learning objectives.

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Disaster Preparedness How prepared are you?

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  1. Disaster Preparedness How prepared are you? By Aireen Pablo and Soo-Jung Chung

  2. Due to the recent high incidences of fires in California it brings about the importance of being prepared before, during and after disasters happens.

  3. Learning objectives By January 31, 2018, 100% of participants will have an evacuation plan in the event they are in an active fire. At the end of this learning module, 100% of the participants will state two concepts towards safely escaping a home fire with minimal injury and state the two steps to take immediately after a home fire.

  4. WHAT HAS HAPPENED DUE TO FIRES Three out of five home fire deaths happen from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms. On average, seven people die in U.S. home fires per day. Cooking equipment is the leading cause of home fire injuries, followed by heating equipment. Smoking materials are the leading cause of home fire deaths. Most fatal fires kill one or two people. (NFPA, 2017a) Half of home fire deaths result from fires reported between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. Only one in five home fires were reported during these hours. One-quarter of home fire deaths were caused by fires that started in the bedroom. Another quarter resulted from fires in the living room, family room or den. In 2015, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated 365,500 home structure fires. These fires caused 2,560 deaths, 11,075 civilian injuries, and $7 billion in direct damage. (NFPA, 2017a)

  5. Steps everyone can do at home to decrease their risk of fire *Never walk away from a hot stove. You may forget what you are cooking, get distracted the next thing you know a fire erupts. Always turn off the burner if you must walk away. *Keep portable heaters away from objects *NEVER smoke inside the home. Cigarette butts still-smoldering can come in contact with things in the home that are flammable. They should be extinguished in water before they are thrown away. But smokers by all accounts should smoke outdoors. *Check all electrical cord outlets to prevent faulty and deteriorating lines. *Candles are open flames in the home. Knocking down or forgetting a candle is burning puts everyone in the home at risk. There are now battery operated candles in use. If you must have a candle, be mindful to blow it out when leaving the room or area. (Mullins,L 2008)

  6. Being preparedin the face of disaster will help saveyour life and the life of others. Before a fire happens, here are tips you can do to be prepared. Make sure to have a workingsmoke detector. “Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in reported home fires in half” (“NFPA”, 2017a) Test your fire alarm at least once a month and change the battery once a year(Home Advisor, 2017) Have a fire extinguisher in several areas on your home; the kitchen, garage, and any other work area that may spark a fire. Also KNOWhow to USEa fire extinguisher(NFPA, 2017b)

  7. What are ways we can prepare ourselves When a disaster occurs, such as a house fire, knowing what to during a fire will help save your life and the life of others. Create a plan – If your family is caught in the fire, have an evacuation route mapped out, and a meeting place. It is also important to practice these evacuation drills at lease twice a year (FEMA, 2004) Create a disaster kit- In the event you need to evacuate having a kit with necessary supplies is essential to being READY The American Red Cross provides a list of basic supplies *Water: one gallon per person, per day *Food: non-perishable, easy-to-prepare items *Flashlight, Battery-powered radio, extra batteries, cellphone w/charger, personal hygiene items, extra cash, a first aid kit as well as a multi-purpose tool kit. *Medications (7-day supply) and medical items *Emergency blankets *Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies) *as well as essential items individualized to meet your family members needs. (ARC, 2017a)

  8. Berkeley has resources available in the community to support and guide residents to be ready, connected and prepared. At www.cityofbekeley.info/Ready/the home page to the Office of Emergency Services in partner with the Fire Department’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) list programs and resources available in efforts to keep the community connected and prepared for disasters. Here are several: (CoB, 2017a) • Automatic Gas Shutoff Valve Program – Free to homeowners who have completed the CERT training. This helps decrease the risk of fires caused by gas leaks. (CoB, 2017b) • Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) – provides education and hands-on training in basic emergency skills. Their three key components: Response, Training, and Volunteering. (CoB, 2017c) • Community Emergency Supply Program: Through government funding and grants, qualified neighborhood groups are provided FREE emergency supplies. (CoB, 2017d) • Community Resilience Center Program: A community co-opt of organizations providing tools, resources and training along with supplies to aid the community before, during and after a disaster. (CoB, 2017e)

  9. iF A FIRE STARTS Use a fire extinguisher to turn off the fire. Remember to GET OUT, STAY OUTand CALL 9-1-1 or your local emergency phone number.Yell "Fire!" several times and go outside right away. If you live in a building with elevators, use the stairs. If you must escape through smoke, get low and go under the smoke to your exit. If smoke, heat or flames block your exit routes, stay in the room with doors closed. Place a wet towel under the door and call the fire department or 9-1-1. Open a window and wave a brightly colored cloth or flashlight to signal for help. Once you are outside, go to your meeting place and then send one person to call the fire department. If you cannot get to your meeting place, follow your family emergency communication plan. If your clothes catch on fire: • Stopwhat you’re doing. • Dropto the ground and cover your face if you can. • Rollover and over or back and forth until the flames go out. Running will only make the fire burn faster. • THEN: Once the flames are out, cool the burned skin with water for three to five minutes. Call for medical attention. (ARC, 2017b)

  10. 1.Call 9-1-1. Give first aid where needed. Keep cool and cover burns to prevent the chance of further injury or infection. 2. Let Family and friends know you’re safe. 3. People and animals that are seriously injured or burned should be transported to professional medical or veterinary help immediately. 4.Stay out of fire-damaged homes until local fire authorities advise it is safe to re-enter. (ARC, 2017c) 4 Steps to Take Immediately After a Home Fire • Pay attention to how you and your family are experiencing and coping with the stress and emotional support system available to reach out for free 24/7 counseling or support, contact the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs’ to 66746. • Watch pets closely and keep them under your direct control. • Help people who require additional assistance infants, elderly people, those without transportation, large families who may need additional help in an emergency situation, people with disabilities, and the people who care for them. • (ARC, 2017c)

  11. How the American red cross responds • Overnight shelters to provide a safe place to stay. • Dispersal emergency necessities- Comfort kits contain basic personal supplies needed and other emergency supplies including tarps, rakes, shovels, and trash bags to help people clean up their homes and return to previous condition. Emergency supplies can be dispensed at convenient distribution centers or from an emergency response vehicle in affected areas. • Physical and mental health support- Red Cross health and mental health volunteers qualified health workers with appropriate training can provide first aid treatment for injuries, oversee the well-being of people staying in Red Cross shelters, and replace prescription medications or eyeglasses as well as emotional support needed. • Providing meals and snacks (ARC, 2017d)

  12. How do I safely escape a fire? What do I do immediately after a fire? Do I know the resources available in my community? Readiness is being able to answer these questions Does my family have an evacuation plan? Where do I get help after a fire occurs?

  13. RESOURCES Public Education (2017a). National Fire Protection Association. Retrieved from http://www.nfpa.org/public-education/campaigns/fire-prevention-week/fast-facts-about-fire Mullins, L (2008, September 25). Top 5 simple ways to prevent home fires. U.S. News. Retrieved from https://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/real-estate/articles/2008/09/25/top-5-simple-ways-to-prevent-home-fires Fire Prevention Tips (2017). Home Advisor. Retrieved from https://www.homeadvisor.com/r/fire-prevention-preparedness-and-recovery/ Public Education (2017b). National Fire Protection Association. Retrieved from http://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/By-topic/Fire-and-life-safety-equipment/Fire-extinguishers Preparing for Disaster (2004, August). Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Retrieved from https://www.fema.gov/pdf/library/pfd.pdf Get a Kit (2017a). The American Red Cross. Retrieved from http://www.redcross.org/get-help/prepare-for-emergencies/be-red-cross-ready/get-a-kit Office of emergency services (2017a). City of Berkeley. Retrieved from https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ready/.

  14. RESOURCES CONTINUED Automatic Gas Shutoff Valve Program; Fire department(2017b). City of Berkeley. Retrieved from https://www.cityofberkeley.info/GasShutoff/ Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training; Fire department (2017c). City of Berkeley. Retrieved from https://www.cityofberkeley.info/cert/ Fire department (2017d). City of Berkeley. Retrieved from https://www.cityofberkeley.info/DisasterCaches/ Community Resilience Center Program; Fire department (2017e). City of Berkeley. Retrievedfromhttps://www.cityofberkeley.info/CommunityResilienceCenter/ What to do if a fire starts (2017b). The American Red Cross. Retrieved from http://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/fire/if-a-fire-starts Recovering After a Fire (2017c). The American Red Cross. Retrieved from http://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/fire/home-fire-recovery Disaster Relief (2017d). The American Red Cross. Retrieved from http://www.redcross.org/about-us/our-work/disaster-relief

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