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Emergency situations foes not come with are notice. It is a sudden happening and when one is not prepared it can be an absolute disaster. This book will help you with action steps that can be implemented in case of emergency.
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Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2016
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The actions to implement in case of emergency situations
This book is dedicated to all to those who wish an intelligent life by knowing ways through which they can pimento certain effective actions in case of emergency.BookRix GmbH & Co. KG80331 MunichWhy be prepared?
Disasters are a very real occurrence that can happen anywhere in the world at anytime. Experiencing a disaster is traumatic enough, having the extra disadvantage of being unprepared for such an event will ultimately result in more unnecessary stress in an already stressful situation. There are many benefits in being prepared for an emergency situation. Being prepared will aid in reducing the amount of fear, stress and anxiety that generally occurs during a situation.
By being prepared and familiarizing yourself with procedures carried out during these situations you will ensure these feelings are minimized. Increased amounts of stress and anxiety may result in a person being unable to respond correctly or effectively during a situation. If you cannot think and act appropriately, it is unlikely that your will be able to effectively take care of yourself and your family. By being prepared with the correct equipment, and by familiarizing yourself with characteristics, requirements and procedures during relevant forms of emergency situations, you will increase your chances of being able to react appropriately to such situations. By being prepared and knowing ahead of time what may occur in certain situations, you may also successfully minimize the impact of a situation. For example, if you familiarize yourself with the characteristics of a cyclone, in the event that you find yourself in such a situation you will be able to secure objects and seek shelter, thus you will be able to successfully minimize the amount of damage incurred by the cyclone.
How can I be prepared?
There are many ways in which to effectively plan for an emergency situation in order to ensure you are well prepared for the event. Maximizing your level of organization will ultimately result in effectively responding to an emergency situation and will hopefully aid in decreasing the damage caused by a disaster. To be prepared, you must firstly be aware of disasters that may occur in the state or country you reside in. Know danger and warning signs and be familiar with local procedures in the event of an emergency. Being familiar with the types of disasters that may occur in your area will ensure sufficient knowledge with which to plan emergency procedures for the disasters relevant to you. It will also aid you in preparing a disaster supplies kit. There are a few factors that may prove beneficial to know before disaster strikes. Start by researching some of the disasters that may be relevant to the area in which you are living. You may find a significant amount of information online or alternatively you could contact the relevant weather bureau and ask if they could send you out appropriate information. Talk with neighbors and friends to obtain their opinion. Once you have gained sufficient knowledge on any relevant disasters you may begin planning procedures for yourself and you family to follow. The following will provide you with some ideas on factors you should take into consideration when planning for a disaster:
1) Escape routes: Trace your house or draw a floor plan in order to determine appropriate points of exit for different situations. Aim for two exits from each different room.
2) Where to group: In the event of an emergency, each family member might find themselves exiting from a different room. To ensure everyone evacuates safely, designate an appropriate area for everyone to gather.
3) Communication: If disaster was to strike, ideally it would be during a time that the whole family is together; unfortunately this is not the case, so be prepared and organize a means of communication or designate a meeting
place. Discuss how you will communicate in a variety of different situations.
4) Existing Procedures: Also know any emergency procedures that may be exist in your work place or in your children’s school. This may help you organize a means of contact or a designated meeting area.
5) Create a disaster supplies kit: This will ensure you are fully prepared in the event of a disaster and will prevent you from having to search around and obtain relevant items in the midst of a disaster, when you might not be thinking effectively due to the resultant stress and anxiety. Refer to chapter three for further information on how to make and emergency supplies kit and what items you will require.
6) Know how to turn off the water or gas supply to your home. This might be useful in the event of an evacuation.
7) Designating ‘shelter’ rooms: We often hear about people having to take shelter when we hear about disasters. Taking shelter may refer to shelter in ones home or shelter outside a particular area. It is always beneficial to plan ahead of time and designate ‘safe’ rooms in the house for a variety of situations. It is also
wise to plan external forms of shelter (such as staying with a relative or in a hotel, etc) in the event that you are required to leave you home.
