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Residential Disaster Preparedness

Residential Disaster Preparedness. Dwayne Thompson Michigan Fire Corps State Advocate. What do you know about disasters and disaster preparedness?. How prepared are you and your family?. Think about it…. Recent and possible disasters. Water main break Power outage Gas main break

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Residential Disaster Preparedness

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  1. Residential Disaster Preparedness Dwayne Thompson Michigan Fire Corps State Advocate

  2. What do you know about disasters and disaster preparedness?

  3. How prepared are you and your family? Think about it…

  4. Recent and possible disasters • Water main break • Power outage • Gas main break • HazMat incident • Fire • Serious injury • Tornado • Snow/ice storm • Plane crash from Selfridge Air National Guard Base

  5. Pre-Event Post Event Event

  6. Are there accidents? • Accidents are very rare • Series of events • Removing or changing one link in the chain alters the outcome • The term “Accidents” creates an excuse

  7. “If it’s predictable, it’s preventable.”Gordon Graham

  8. Why don’t we do what we know is right?

  9. In an emergency, people look to government officials for answers.

  10. Often, local governments look to fire, EMS and police to supply these answers to the public.

  11. Emergency Preparedness is Risk Management Take control of what you have control over!

  12. Who is responsible for the health and well-being of everyone in your home?

  13. Escape/Evacuation Routes Avoid confusion in times of emergency by having pre-designated meeting places: Outside of the home In the area

  14. Family Communications The family may not be together when a disaster strikes. During a disaster an emergency plan will ensure that each person can account for other family members.

  15. Family Communications, cont. Each family member should carry an emergency contact card. Parents should ensure that each child’s school has the same information. Designate an out-of-town relative to call if a disaster strikes. The relative can then account for the status of all family members. EMERGENCY

  16. Vital Records Every family should have property, health and life insurance. Make video showing the interior and exterior of the home and all valuable. This video should be stored in a safe deposit box or other secure location away from the home.

  17. Vital Records, cont. Keep your important papers in a fire-proof safe. Medication lists: Bathroom Bedroom Kitchen Vehicle On your person

  18. Specific Needs • Use of hearing aids • Medications • Mobility impairments • Transportation limitations • Special dietary needs Create a network of family and friends who are informed of your specific needs and who can help during a disaster.

  19. Caring for Animals • I.D. collar • Carrier or cage • Medication • At least 2-week supply of food, water and food bowls • Veterinary records for animal shelters • Red Cross shelter

  20. Safety Skills

  21. Emergency Kits/Supplies

  22. Resources • Your Local Office of Emergency Management • Ready.gov • FEMA • American Red Cross

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