Thanks to everyone for participating in 2021 National Preparedness Month.
Your work to share and amplify our collective efforts can only increase awareness and preparedness for everyone across this great nation.
Hope to have you continue to join us in sharing the good word and information on preparedness efforts.
While many of our outdoor activities are fun and exciting, let’s not forget that we are in the great outdoors and that we must be cognizant of dangers that may lurk out of sight.
Heed the warnings in the area as hidden wildlife that might be more than one can handle.
But seriously, you don’t want to get injured esp in a place that may not have immediate medical care. I don’t play with snakes but I definitely know anti-venom stuff is really hard to find.
Also worth noting that if your pet cannot handle the stresses of other animals and people (aka cannot act accordingly), consider leaving them home. No one likes a pet that thrashes up the place.
It is also understood that you teach your kids about the safety and dangers of wildlife.
Do NOT become the news story yourself. Educate the youth of tomorrow with good information.
More stuff tomorrow!
As much of the US starts to return back into he normal flow of work, that means lots of travel for many of our friends and family.
Airplanes are just one way we can all be better prepared.
First off, look at the flight attendants as they give the briefing. I am sure they don’t like sharing life-saving info to someone not paying attention…esp since it could be their life.
Second, pay attention to your seating. I recently observed a gal on the plane verbally agree to “assisting during an emergency.” This was requested by the flight crew on a commercial flight. After the flight attendant walked away, said passenger said out loud to her seated partner “I ain’t doing anything so you better help out!”
Lastly, and most easiest, you can open the safety card. No reading involved, just pictures to jog your memory.
Just another way you can be better prepared for any kind of in-flight emergency.
Besides, your actions are contagious. When I opened my safety card, the guy next to me stared at me….and then without prompting, he reached and opened his card to review the materials. I thanked him for his conscious effort in safety for himself and others around him.
Better safe than sorry.
More stuff coming up!
Today is a simple one: Teach #kids who and how to call when they need #help.
Another simple #preparedness activity you can do to empower your kids to help everyone.
More easy tips for kid preparedness this week during 2021 #National #Preparedness Month.
Special thanks to Arden S.
Did someone say public alert sirens?
While not as powerful as typical pole mounted tornado sirens, this is a perfect example of being creative in teaching children about the dangers of bad weather and what are some early warning signs and then what actions they need to take to keep them safe.
So often, we observe people running outside after hearing a #tornado siren…basically looking for the tornado. That is not good because once a tornado siren is going off, it’s means a tornado has been spotted. Seek shelter immediately!
Don’t let your kids build bad habits, teach them safety – the right way.
Teach them about weather, tornado sirens activation, and weather radios.
Consider using the hand-held siren to help kickstart lively discussions on tornado safety.
Besides, who doesn’t love to make some noise?!?!?
Related note: I’m putting in the requisition to the boss that I NEED this resource….
More fun tips to help teach kids about #disasters / #emergencies tomorrow.
Are we there yet?!?! Every #parent gets that all the time.
But we got an option you can explore with your #kids in the #car.
A coloring book themed with preparedness could help. This one in conjunction with @SesameStreet could bridge the gap with great tips on preparedness as well as what your kids could bring during an evacuation.
Need more?
*What important things would you bring to go #camping?
*What rhymes with kit? Flashlight? Food? Water? Meds?
I am sure Grover would be so proud to hear their preparedness efforts.
Do your kids know what to do?!? Throughout this week, we will focus in on preparedness efforts for kids and how they can help you better respond to an emergency. As always, empowering our youth to help during an emergency is critical to our survivability.
To start, we wanted to share a few pages from the brand new @FEMA Preparedness Pedro coloring book that specifically address our more common natural hazards here in the area. Tips that you can share with your children include:
*#Tornado #Warning means that a tornado has been spotted in your area. Take cover NOW!
*#Flooding mean that there is flooding in your area. While in a vehicle, remember to NEVER drive through flooded roadways – Turn Around, Don’t Drown! #TADD #TurnAround #DontDrown
Just two easy tips that you can share with your family and friends. More to come this week!
All part of the ongoing #2021 #National Preparedness Month
As we close out the week of low cost / no cost ways to help enhance your preparedness efforts, we got an easy one to share today.
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That’s right, your #eyes! Use them to always look for all the #emergency exits. While we are often distracted with our #cell phones and other mobile devices, it would be worth noting that we should always be aware of all entrances and exits to any #situation. Whether room or #vehicle or #train or #bus or #airplane….always good to know where the #exits are located.
🚆 ✈️ 🚎 🚗 – know all your exits!
In case there’s an emergency or #immediate #danger, this little tip can help get you out of danger.
More #tips coming up tomorrow focusing in on our #kiddos!
2021 #National #Preparedness #Month continues on!
Rollin rollin rollin…..keep them cattle movin…..
That’s right, we are still talking about low cost / no cost ways to enhance your preparedness efforts. One of the ways we share ideas is on how agile you are during a disaster. Being quick, mobile, and self-sustaining is critical because we as humans have lots of stuff. Whether its #food, #water, #medications, etc…..to the most cherished items we own, we have lots of #important #stuff.
Local, statewide, or national, our staff loads out and prepares for their #deployments differently. Here are a few examples of their bags/#packs.
*#Rugged #wheels on all the larger bags to help ease the weight of necessary equipment
*Rugged/firm #cases for kits containing #valuables.
*Sturdy pair of #boots that are valuable post disaster (debris on the roadway).
*#Backpacks which allows their hands to be free.
*#Nametags that identify items to that person.
*#Hydration easily accessible for ongoing health. #Water
*#Battery packs for charging mobile devices are heavy.
So if you have some old luggage with wheels lying around, it could be useful for your #family emergency preparedness kit or your vehicle preparedness kit.
More #LowCost / #NoCost tips coming up as we continue to discuss 2021 #National #Preparedness Month’s work for preparedness, #response, #recovery, #mitigation, and #protection.
