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Emergency!

Emergency!. Planning for Disasters. By: Lew Pratt. Which are you?. Be Prepared, it will happen here. We just don’t know when. Hazardous Materials Spill Causes Evacuation!. No one really believed this could happen, but the people in Japan know it can.

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Emergency!

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  1. Emergency! Planning for Disasters By: Lew Pratt

  2. Which are you?

  3. Be Prepared, it will happen here. We just don’t know when. Hazardous Materials Spill Causes Evacuation!

  4. No one really believed this could happen, but the people in Japan know it can.

  5. Your Geographical Area Determines your Disaster Plan. • New England in Winter • Arizona in Summer Vs.

  6. What should I start with?Basics: Short Term Needs • Water • 1 gallon of water per person per day. • Minimum 3 day supply for your group. • Food • Minimum 3 day supply for your group. • Clothing • A full set of clothes including shoes. • Toilet Paper

  7. B.O.B. The Bug Out Bag Pre-filled bag, ready to go with no warning. Already has the basic survival items you need when life’s disasters hit. Have a bag for every member of the family.

  8. Have Bag Ready At All Times • Place clothing in large zip lock bags and press out air. This keeps contents small and protected from water. • Include Eye Glasses Repair Kit and Spare Glasses if you have them. • Include a whistle for signaling help. • Include cash for unforeseen items, like lodging. • Include a flash drive with a back up of important files and documents like insurance policies. • First Aid Kit with a reference book.

  9. Stages of Preparation

  10. American Disasters by TypeJanuary 3, 2000 to March 3, 2007 Source: http://www.fema.gov/pdf/hazard/map/declarationsmap2000_07.pdf

  11. Supplemental Items for Stage 2(optional) First Aid Extras Tylenol Lip Balm Imodium AD Bug Spray Sun Screen Neosporin Comfort Rain ponchos Emergency Blanket Chemical Hand Warmers

  12. Supplemental Items for Stage 2(optional) Utility Multi Tool Compass Lighters Entertainment Books Playing Cards Toys for Kids

  13. Sources: http://www.ready.gov/america/getakit/index.html http://www.fema.gov/ https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/wiki/Kraft_process Tanker photo by Daniel Giles found at http://www.timesdaily.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Site=FT&Date=20110307&Category=PHOTOS&ArtNo=307009998&Ref=PH&Params=Itemnr=1 Japan disaster photo found at http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/news/article.cfm?id=5097 Snow Photo found at http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/12/nyregion/12snow.html Shade Photo found at http://www.because-we-can.net/Because_We_Can/Living_Our_Life/park_reviews/Willcox.html Backpack Photo found at http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/blackhawk-patrol-pack.aspx?a=689191 BOB contents Photo By Lew Pratt

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