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Family Readiness Education

Family Readiness Education. Hazards in New Mexico David P. O’Brien Ph.D Project Specialist Department of Extension Home Economics daobrien@nmsu.edu. Workshop Goals. Possible Hazards Basic Readiness Hazards Response Information Sources. Weather. Flood. Weather. Tornadoes & Hail.

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Family Readiness Education

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  1. Family Readiness Education Hazards in New Mexico David P. O’Brien Ph.D Project Specialist Department of Extension Home Economics daobrien@nmsu.edu

  2. Workshop Goals • Possible Hazards • Basic Readiness • Hazards Response • Information Sources

  3. Weather Flood

  4. Weather Tornadoes & Hail

  5. Weather Winter storms

  6. Wildland Fire

  7. Earthquake

  8. Radioactive Materials Dirty Bomb Facility Attack

  9. Other Hazards in Brief Power Outages Hazardous Materials Biological Threats

  10. Basic Home Safety • Smoke Alarms • Carbon Monoxide [CO] Alarms • Have a Fire Extinguisher • Alternate Heat Source • WARNING: Carbon Monoxide danger

  11. Basic Readiness • Structural Security • Roof Tie Down • Frame Bolted to Foundation • Wind Safe Room Family Emergency Plan • Disaster Supplies Kit • Vehicle Emergency Kits

  12. Basic Readiness • Information Readiness • Portable Radio/TV • Extra Batteries • NOAA Weather Radio • Public Alert Logo • Tone Alert • S.A.M.E. • Battery Backup

  13. Flood Determine Risk Flood Insurance Renter’s Insurance Plan for Evacuation • Check Your Insurance • Flood • Fire • Renters Review Flood Readiness Guide

  14. Tornado and Hail Determine Risk Review Readiness Guide

  15. Winter Storms Determine Risk Review Readiness Guide

  16. Wildland Fire Determine Risk Review Readiness Guide

  17. Earthquake Determine Risk Review Readiness Guide

  18. Radioactive Materials Determine Risk Review Readiness Guide

  19. Power Outage Determine Risk Review Readiness Guide

  20. Hazardous Materials Determine Risk Review Readiness Guide

  21. Biological Hazard Determine Risk Review Readiness Guide

  22. Information Sources • Local Agencies • Red Cross Chapter • Ask Questions • Internet Sites • FEMA • NOAA • State of New Mexico

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