FAMILY PREPAREDNESS

Southern Baptist Disaster Relief FAMILY PREPAREDNESS NAMB Family Preparedness

Family Preparedness Goal Help families prepare for disaster by discovering disaster hazards in their communities, developing plans to survive and ministering before and following a disaster. NAMB Family Preparedness

Family Preparedness What is a disaster? Anything that causes human suffering or creates human needs that the victim can not alleviate themselves. NAMB Family Preparedness

Family Preparedness Make a list of disasters that could happenin your community. Ice/snow Tornadoes Flood Earthquake Riots Fires Air Crash Hail Industrial Accident Power Failure Gas Leaks Boat Accidents Explosion Water Shortage Rail Crash Others NAMB Family Preparedness

Family Preparedness What would your family need to survive a disaster? Water Food Supplies Equipment Shelter Cooking Equipment Tools Transportation Money Communication NAMB Family Preparedness

Family Preparedness How to prepare for a disaster. • Develop a family disaster plan. • Develop your family supply kit. • Train your family. • Practice your family disaster plan. • Share your family disaster plan with others. NAMB Family Preparedness

Family Preparedness Developing your family disaster plan. • Identify the disaster hazards in your community. • Educate yourself about those disasters. Southern Baptist Disaster Relief American Red Cross The Salvation Army County Emergency Management NAMB Family Preparedness

Family Preparedness Developing your family disaster plan (continued) • Discuss the information with your family. • Write your family disaster plan. • Share your family disaster plan with others NAMB Family Preparedness

Family Preparedness Train Your Family • Discuss your plan with your family. • Provide training for your family. Southern Baptist Disaster Relief American Red Cross • Disaster Services • First Aid and CPR • Mass Care and Sheltering NAMB Family Preparedness

Family Preparedness • Provide training for your family (continued) How to use equipment in the Disaster Supply Kit. How to contact family members following a disaster. - Identify rendezvous site near your home. - Identify rendezvous site outside your neighborhood. - Identify out-of-state contact person. NAMB Family Preparedness

Developing a Family Disaster Supply Kit • Water - 1 gallon a day per person • Food - Canned - meats, fruits, vegetables, juices, soup, milk Staples - sugar, salt, pepper High Energy Foods - peanut butter, jelly, crackers, granola bars, trail mix NAMB Family Preparedness

Developing a Family Disaster Supply Kit (continued) Comfort foods -cookies, hard candy, lollipops, sweetened cereals, instant coffee, tea bags Vitamins First Aid Kit-(Trauma type) Prescription Medication Aspirin or nonaspirin pain reliever Antacid Anti-diarrhea medication - Laxative Others NAMB Family Preparedness

Developing a Family Disaster Supply Kit (continued) • Tools and Equipment Cooker and gas - pots and pans Radio and flashlight with extra batteries Eating utensils, hand operated can opener Matches, signal flares, fire extinguisher (ABC) Paper, pencils, compass, map Pliers, wrench, tape, rope NAMB Family Preparedness

Developing a Family Disaster Supply Kit (continued) • Tools and Equipment (continued) Tent, sewing kit, whistle, Plastic sheeting, plastic bags, Toilet paper, towelettes, feminine supplies Personal hygiene items, Plastic bucket with lid Household chlorine bleach, disinfectant NAMB Family Preparedness

Developing a Family Disaster Supply Kit (continued) • Clothing and bedding • Sturdy shoes, work boots • Rain gear, • Hat and gloves • Blankets or sleeping bags • Thermal underwear, coats NAMB Family Preparedness

Developing a Family Disaster Supply Kit (continued) • Special Items Baby needs Adult needs - eye glasses, contacts, etc. Entertainment - games and books Important Family documents Cash Gasoline in the automobile NAMB Family Preparedness

Developing a Family Disaster Supply Kit (continued) • Practice your Family Disaster Plan. • Share your Family Disaster Plan. • With friends and neighbors • Build relationships pre-event. • Provide ministry post-event. • Update your Family Disaster Plan regularly. NAMB Family Preparedness

Developing a Family Disaster Supply Kit (continued) • Storage of your Family Disaster Kit. Keep in a dry, cool place. Keep covered at all times. Keep opened items in plastic bags or screw-top jars. Inspect food for spoilage before use. Use foods before they spoil or are out of date. Rotate food NAMB Family Preparedness

Family Preparedness • Sheltering your family. Use your home if possible. Evacuate the area if possible. (Plan your routes). Stay with family or neighbors. Use a shelter sponsored by ARC or your church. Use camper or the tent in your Family Disaster Kit. If necessary use your van or automobile. NAMB Family Preparedness

Family PreparednessSpiritual Preparation • See the disaster as a ministry opportunity! • Be READY to share the love of Christ. • PRAY, PRAY, PRAY! • Meet People’s Needs • Using Hope In Crisis NAMB Family Preparedness

Family Preparedness When disaster strikes! Keep calm and institute your Family Disaster Plan. Turn off your utilities. Help others and provide leadership. Inspect your surroundings. Seek information (Radio, TV, government officials). Provide information to government officials. Secure your shelter or evacuate the area. NAMB Family Preparedness

Family Preparedness When will the next disaster happen? Are you and your family prepared? Is your church prepared? What will you do as a result of being here today? NAMB Family Preparedness

Southern Baptist Disaster Relief FAMILY PREPAREDNESS NAMB Family Preparedness

FAMILY PREPAREDNESS