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1. What disaster can happen in your area? What types of disasters are probable in your area, floods, earthquakes, fire and hurricane? Learn community-warning signals. Does the kids school, your work place have disaster plans? If they do, understand their plan and what you should do. 2. Develop a disaster plan for your family. Develop your disaster plan with a check list. What each family member should do for each event, such as, fire, earthquake, flood or explosion. Pick a meeting place outside the home or neighborhood in case you are not at home. Choose more than one exit from the house. Who is responsible for various things, such as, the family pet, utility shut offs. Know where the[..]

Implementing an Emergency Notification System An emergency notification system can be a wonderful addition to your business or infrastructure, but it won't help you when you most need it if it isn't properly implemented and your employees aren't made familiar with how it works. In order to get the most out of your emergency notification system you need to make sure that your employees are aware that it is in place and they should be trained on how to handle notifications that are sent out from the system. As safety and security remain key issues both at home and in the workplace, taking the time to work through these basic steps in properly implementing your emergency notification[..]

There is a CSA Standard for Emergency Response called the Z731. In this Standard it states that in every emergency there is an initial state of confusion and disbelief. When an emergency strikes there may be a time where responders are overwhelmed and cannot deal adequately with the emergency. Through proper preparation and planning the risk, loss and damage can be minimized. Preparation of an emergency response plan for an apartment building can be divided into three categories: organizational objectives, hazard vulnerabilities and identifying resources. First off we must be able to organize what the objectives are in an emergency. The objectives usually are preventing injuries or[..]

ave probably heard the words "emergency response plan" so often that you have become accustomed to them. However, have you thought of actually getting down to it, and creating one for yourself, your business, or your family? You might believe that the chances of a major emergency in your area are slim, but you should know that you absolutely need to be prepared with an emergency response plan. It doesn't matter if you are dealing with terrorism, weather, or any other type of emergency. You have to have a plan for yourself and your family or your business. This is the most important. There are several things that you should do in order to develop an emergency response plan. First of all,[..]

Within the last decade, the American workplace has changed. Where there was free and open access, there are now layers of security. National EAPs have been virtually inundated with calls for debriefings, information sessions on trauma, and support services for employees. "It's acceptable now to have emotions in the workplace," says Kristen Nagle of Longview Associates in White Plains, NY. "Corporations have been more sensitive to the psychological and emotional needs of employees virtually across the board. They know the importance of their support, particularly since 9/11. It's not only about productivity anymore. It's been about doing the right thing." Corporate support has taken many[..]

ld is currently facing a possible pandemic outbreak of the H1N1 strain of the Influenza A virus, causing a global uproar with governments everywhere scrambling to prevent the spread of the disease. Public health emergencies like the H1N1 flu or "swine flu" can bring devastating effects to the human population, causing serious illnesses that can lead to death. The protracted spread of pandemic flu can last for a long time, unlike physical or natural disasters that are limited in time and scope.And unlike natural calamities that primarily bring damages to physical assets and structures, the H1N1 outbreak hits humans primarily. And when people are stricken, incapacitated or dead, disruption[..]

How can you tell if you are in a marriage crisis or if you're just in a rut? Every marriage has its ups and downs. Sometimes you feel as though you have re-entered the honeymoon stage while other times you might look at your spouse and wonder what attracted you to them in the first place. Whether you've been married 5 years or 50 years, these changing emotions are a normal part of a long-term relationship. However, even though they are normal, you should be careful not to ignore even seemingly minor problems in a marriage. Without being corrected, these problems can quickly balloon into a crisis. If you have not been seeing eye-to-eye with your spouse lately, you may wonder if you are[..]

You want your employees to be safe in the place that they work. You want them to have a sense of security. What will happen when there is an emergency in your workplace? Are your employees ready? Emergency response coordination is important to your employees and workplace emergency training should be an ongoing process. It is vital that your employees are organized, prepared and well trained in how to react when an emergency arises. From fires, to chemical spills, to severe weather, to serious health emergencies, your staff needs to know how to handle each situation. Are they ready? Get Organized The first thing that you need to do to prepare your employees for handling an emergency is[..]

How prepared are you for some natural or man-made disaster? Now that we are well into the 2008 tornado season here in the U.S., that's a question many small business owners should be asking themselves. Most people don't have the first clue as to how to prepare their business for a disaster of any size, but have no fear. By taking the kinds of hazard that might be faced one at a time, we'll show you how to plan for a disaster and get your company up and running again as quickly as possible. An Overview of Disaster Let's face it, as insulated as we may feel from vagaries and dangers of the natural world, they are still out there and occasionally they drop in, as if to remind us that there[..]

Natural disasters such as a hurricane, tornado, flood, can prevent a small business to perform their normal duties. Today, a common electricity glitch could cause problems to businesses with internet networks, customer service support and web applications so that e-commerce transactions that can not be carried out normally. Nowadays, companies are outsourcing to hosted business continuity services to prevent natural disasters and the everyday occurrences to interrupt their ability to conduct business as usual. Business continuity planning software allows companies to formalize the business continuity framework. Regulated industries including insurance companies and financial[..]

As anyone can tell you these days an emergency can happen at any time and any place. Remember hurricane Katrina? What about all of those other floods that have happened all over the country in this last year? Yes, emergencies and disasters can happen at any time and in any place. It is a good idea to have an emergency preparedness action plan in place at home and all members of the home should know what to do and where to go in case such an emergency occurs. So you put a kit together and you make sure that you have enough food and water and medical supplies as well as clothes and shelter as well as any other form of preparedness you can think of. One of the most important things to[..]

Ever since the World Trade Center attacks and recent violent shootings at schools, emergency management has moved to the forefront of everyone's minds. Office buildings, transit systems, and especially schools and universities have put new emphasis on their emergency systems. The Department of Education has set forth rules in the Higher Education Opportunity Act to guide universities in their mass notification systems for emergency situations. Institutions must also submit annual reports to ensure compliance of their emergency plans. Meeting these needs for both students' well-being and staying in compliance is the challenge facing today's administrations. In order for a system to be[..]

C.E.R.T Training Program is aimed at providing community volunteers with educational materials, lectures and hands-on training in fundamental disaster response skills that will be helpful during calamities and other emergency situations. In cases where the magnitude of the problem is enormous, you should know that police or fire officers and paramedics may not always be immediately available when you need instant attention. But if there are C.E.R.T-trained volunteers in your area, you can be assured that these individuals will be able to assist you and your family until help arrives in situations that require urgent attention, such as fires, earthquakes, and even medical emergencies. In[..]

Natural disasters (or acts of nature) are considered to be the consequence of a natural hazard which affects human activities. They are termed a disaster if they cause financial, environmental or human loss due to lack of planning or lack of appropriate emergency management. Acts of nature come in many varied forms. Land movement disasters include avalanches, earthquakes, lahars, landslides, mudflows and volcanic eruptions. Blizzards, droughts, hailstorms, heat waves and cyclonic storms (including hurricanes, tropical cyclones and typhoons) are all considered to be water disasters. Other disaster situations include fire, health and disease (including epidemics and famine), and space[..]

Inherent within disaster management is developing response, and an essential element of response is contingency planning. Generally, contingency planning is defined as an anticipatory emergency preparation to be followed in an anticipated or eventual disaster, based on risk assessment, availability of human and material resources, community preparedness, local and international response capability, etc. That definition sets the framework as we put on our thinking hats on. As we brace ourselves for the oncoming monsoon rains and the potential for floods again, the question at the back of our minds will be - how do we set up for the worst? Jointly and severally, all the stakeholders[..]

Almost every state in the United States of America has a DOT Emergency Response Team that patrols the major highways and byways of their respective state. DOT stands for Department of Transportation and each state in the union has a department like this. DOTs help to maintain the safety and construction of state highways and interstate highways by performing construction work, repair work and providing Emergency Response Teams for its citizens. An Emergency Response Team usually patrols the highways and byways of the state to aid motorists with problems when driving on the roads. A Department of Transportation Emergency Response Team patrols the highways each and every day, all hours of[..]

Your business may be a thriving place experiencing consistent growth. During these times of growing revenue and increasing profits, it may seem like nothing could go wrong. Of course, assuming such an attitude is naïve, as every savvy businessman knows. Whether your business is booming or going through an adjustment period, it's highly recommended you strategize and create a business continuity plan. If your business doesn't have a formal plan in place, it's time to create one. A BCP (Business Continuity Plan) provides a framework for ensuring business operations run regardless of virtually any possible or unforeseen event occurring in your absence. Within the plan, critical[..]

There is nothing anyone can do when nature decides to leash out its fury. There is no way to stop it so people should brace for the worse and seek shelter. In order to minimize the loss of life, most towns and cities have created emergency plans. Sirens are placed in strategic locations to announce a major evacuation; the emergency broadcast system is in place in the event that power and electricity has been cut off as well as stockpiles of food, water and medicine. Those who live in the coastal communities will usually be battered by hurricanes. This happens between the months of June until November in the Atlantic and from May to November in the northern Pacific Ocean. When this is[..]

In the circumstance of a of fire, the first and the foremost step to be taken by the occupants are to immediately evacuate the place. Every building owner should follow an evacuation plan that includes both primary and a secondary evacuation passage. Sometimes the life of the occupants is at stake and it completely depends on the rescue team on how to implement the entire operation while fire engulfs an area or building. But in the case of the initial absence of a rescue team, you need to be abreast with the basics of evacuating an entire building, establish a designated area to meet outside the building and maintain the primary safety procedures. Be sure the safe spot selected is[..]

It goes without saying that it is important to have emergency evacuation supplies and plans for both your home and your office. One never knows when an emergency may strike and it is best to have a clearly planned evacuation scenario in place. After all, what if the emergency struck in the middle of the night? Would you be at your sharpest, thinking clearly, being woken from a deep slumber to chaos? No. That is why you should think through disaster scenarios during a time of normalcy. What evacuation routes will you take? What precautions need to be in place? What supplies and tools should you have on hand and incorporate into your emergency evacuation plans? When you sit down with your[..]

No one knows when disaster might strike or where they will be when an emergency situation happens. It could occur while you're at home, traveling in your car, at work, while on vacation, or while exploring the great outdoors. It could be something that lasts a few hours or a few days. To cope with any type of crisis situation, emergency preparedness is essential. There are several key components of a comprehensive emergency preparedness plan. How well are you prepared? Below is a checklist that addresses emergency preparedness. See how prepared you are to face any type of catastrophe. Give yourself a point for every "Yes" answer. 1. When you go hiking, mountain climbing, boating,[..]

Looking for ways to teach your family about emergency preparedness?  Try these fun and easy emergency preparedness activities during your next Family Home Evening: - Identify safe places in the house and practice an earthquake drill. - Review fire safety tips and how to use your household fire extinguisher. - Practice evacuating the house as if there were a fire.  Practice evacuating from a few different rooms, especially bedrooms, in the dark as if you did not have power. - Head outside and talk with your neighbors about disaster plans.  Identify if neighbors have a special skill such as medical training or special tools such as work gloves and chainsaws to clear away debris. -[..]

In today's society it is easy to forget how fragile we are when disaster strikes. Even so, there are very few people who are concerned with the importance of emergency preparedness. Even though a little time spent in preparing for an emergency can go a long way. If this is your first time looking into preparing for an emergency then what I lay out here will aid you in that first step. Because as you are probably well aware, natural disasters are occurring more frequently than usual, even the experts know this. So please take action on the information you will soon read here. However, if you're still unconvinced of how important a little preparation is, then consider this. Most countries[..]

In the wake of a tragedy we are often left in a state of complete and utter shock. Especially in events where our homes are destroyed and our loves one separated from us, our minds are the furthest thing from rational or clear. The unfortunate part about this fact is that it is in times like these that a clear head is the most important thing we can have. When events such as these happen, it is our family, friends, and neighbors in our communities that often come to our aid, providing relief and support where needed. When disaster hits on a broader scale, however, and it affects entire cities, counties, and states, what happens then? Enter the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Since[..]

Disaster preparation saves more than human lives. It also saves the lives of those other family members endowed with fur, feather or scale. The time to plan is now, before the danger is imminent. It is important that your pet has a current identification and/or rabies license tag attached to a collar. Should you and your pet become separated, these identification tags will help insure a quick reunion. Many Wal-Mart stores contain a metal tag printing machine that allows you to print a pet identification tag for under $5.00. You will also need to have a way to properly transport your pet, be it in a carrier or crate. These should be large enough to allow your pet to stand and turn around.[..]

Results of emergency situations can be very frustrating. This is why it is imperative to take a few moments to devise an emergency preparedness plan to relieve you when there are substantial lifestyle disruptions brought upon by emergencies. Important parts of emergency preparedness plan Your emergency preparedness plan should include several important aspects. One of these is to select a meeting place when a disaster occurs. In case of fire, you should make a plan to meet in front of your home or at the nearest fire exit. And in case of emergency that requires evacuation, you should meet at a specific place outside the neighborhood like a relative's house or the neighborhood's[..]

The concept of Emergency Response Teams is far from novel. It has been in operation since 1985, when the Los Angeles Fire Department developed and implemented an emergency response team. Emergency response teams are very useful in areas where a given situation is deteriorating and getting fast out of control. These special units are trained in such a manner so as to be able to tackle difficulties efficiently. People enrolled into such a program are trained to cope with natural disasters or manmade disruptions in the natural or regular order of things. Such teams can be found in corporations as well as public service institutions. Most of the time, the team consists of members who have[..]

C.A.P. Emergency Services exercises are known as SAREX's. The practice involves assembling a gathering of ground teams that coordinate search and rescue with Cap airplane crews. The U.S.A.F. calls Cap for an actual mission usually when an airplane is reported overdue or missing or when an emergency locator transmitter E.L.T. is monitored on an a/c vhf frequency. This activity is rewarding to Cap members who volunteer to help locate missing persons or provide rescue assistance in disasters. We make extensive use of vhf and HF 2 way radios to do the jobs. Actually I was thinking there might just happen to be some of those here that might have taken part of that training/exercise, out of[..]