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Disaster Preparedness

Disaster Preparedness. Mackenzie Brown, Andrea Merkley , Miranda Stevens. What does it mean to be prepared?. Know what can happen. Create a Plan. Have everything ready. THE TRUTH IS…. Being prepared for an emergency can mean the difference between life or death.

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Disaster Preparedness

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  1. Disaster Preparedness Mackenzie Brown, Andrea Merkley, Miranda Stevens

  2. What does it mean to be prepared? • Know what can happen. • Create a Plan. • Have everything ready.

  3. THE TRUTH IS… • Being prepared for an emergency can mean the difference between life or death. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWVevsBhLBo

  4. Statistics • Only 21% of Americans know how to administer CPR (American Red cross). • 18% of Americans actually have a first aid kit at home. • 41% of Americans do not have an emergency stock of food or water. • 27% of American do not have extra medications to treat conditions set aside for disaster emergencies.

  5. Find OUT WHAT COULD HAPPEN TO YOU…

  6. POSSIBLE DISASTERS IN UTAH • Winter Storm • Wild Land Fire • Earthquake • Cold/ Heat Wave • House Fire • Hazardous Materials • Terrorism • Pandemic Influenza

  7. Plan • http://abcnews.go.com/US/year-hero-saves-brother-cpr/story?id=11457264#.UW1_xvDnbIU • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMrPXBlZhlA

  8. Create A Disaster plan • Plan • Discuss • Designate • Review • Stay informed

  9. Self Prep • CPR training (for all over age 9) • First Aid Training • First response team • Contacts. (1 out of state, 1 in state)

  10. Prepare Your 72-Hour kit • First Aid Kit • Food • Water • Sleeping equipment • Extra/ appropriate clothing • Other needed items

  11. Water • What to Use • What to Avoid • TIPS: Store the water in a cool dry place. Every six months dump it out and replace it. For clean water add 6-10 drops of bleach per gallon of water. Keep at least a 3 day supply of water per person. Two quarts for drinking. Two quarts for sanitation.

  12. Food • During a disaster you might be out of power or gas for weeks. • Foods that need to be cooked will do you no good. • If you take canned food, make sure you remember a can opener. • Store at least a three-day supply per person. • Don’t forget food for your pets.

  13. Ideas for Food… • Protein or fruit bars • Dry cereal granola • Trail mix • Ready-to-eat canned meats • Fruits • Soups • Vegetables • Peanut butter • Crackers • Canned juices • Non-perishable pasteurized milk.

  14. OTHER 72- Hour kit items • Thermometer, gloves • CPR masks • Anti- diarrheal medicine • Anti-constipation medication • Whistles • Plastic bags • Soap • Duct tape flashlight • Bleach • Extra batteries.

  15. First aid items

  16. overview • Preparedness can change your life. • Don’t procrastinate. • Make it a priority.

  17. Conclusion • Having the main essentials ready to go in case of an emergency really can make the difference if you live or die. • It can also be the things that can hold you over until other help has arrived. • We should all make becoming prepared a main priority in our lives.

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