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Your basic emergency survival preparedness kit will contain the most essential items such as water, food, a battery operated radio and flashlight. But it is also important to remember that other factors such as your particular location (flood, tornado or hurricane zone), your local weather, personal/family medical needs, and pets, will also impact what your survival kit should contain. In an emergency disaster survival situation, you want to try to be as prepared as possible. It is better to have something and not use it, than to need something and not have it. So in addition to your basic survival preparedness kit, here are a few more items to consider when putting together your[..]

You pride yourself on being relatively safety conscious. You don't skydive, race cars, mountain climb, bungee jump, or participate in other "Bucket List" activities that might possibly void your life insurance. You don't even ride on roller coasters, just in case there is a clause banning it buried deep within the fine print. You gave up water slides years ago. Ailing in health, admittedly being half a step less quick and agile as Michael Jordan cutting to the basket in his prime, or simply a bit clumsy or ungraceful, you worry at times about living alone in your home. Railings installed for support in strategic locations around the house may already have been suggested by your children[..]

p>September is Emergency Preparedness Month, and for many of us, it's a time when we think about all the things we haven't yet done to get ourselves, our families, and our businesses prepared for an emergency. After all, just like any organizing or productivity project, getting prepared for an emergency takes time and effort - or does it? Know that like getting organized, being prepared is a process - sure, you can go to the store and gather all your supplies, but there's always more that can be done, always more to prepare. Don't worry about getting things perfect - just get started. In fact, there are a number of things that you can do RIGHT NOW to start the process of being more[..]

If I were to ask you to identify the most significant medical breakthrough in the past 150 years, how would you answer? For most of us we immediately think of high-profile medical advances, such as the discovery of penicillin and antibiotics, or the invention of the X-ray, the realization that we are products of a basic structure called DNA, the elimination of major disease processes such as smallpox, plague, and others, or the incredible life-saving virtues of automatic de-fibrillation, transplants, and so on. In fact, if you were to Google 'Nobel Prize Winning Medical Advances' you will find a host of incredible achievements, all that have improved longevity and quality of life. And[..]

There are many different types of emergency kits available to the general public. In fact, emergency preparedness is such a general term that it really doesn't even give a clear picture of what any particular individual kit is actually for. Is an emergency kit a first aid kit, or is it more like a wilderness survival kit? These are definitely different things, and depending on which particular one you are looking at buying, an emergency kit could actually be either one. A good emergency preparedness kit should be one that covers more than one particular disaster or contingency, however. While a portable first aid kit is always a good thing, it only covers first aid situations and not[..]

I'm sure you've seen the news stories by now about the water main that burst near the Metropolitan Boston area. Not only were millions of residents without water while the broken main was fixed, but when it came back on it was deemed undrinkable for nearly two days. How about all the heavy rains that led to river flooding in Nashville? Residents there, as in Boston, have suffered from the same problem. Boiling water just to have make it drinkable gets tiresome very quickly, and bottled water quickly becomes a scarce and an expensive commodity in these situations. In addition to home security and family safety in our security tips section, we have addressed issues of emergency[..]

Disaster and other bad situations can strike at any time. Having some preparation for these will make life much easier to deal with in difficult times. Sometimes being prepared can be expensive but there are emergency preparedness ideas that are cheap to help you start becoming more prepared without spending so much money. Have a place to meet locally and out of town. This won't cost you anything besides some time to sit down with family members and decide on what you would meet in case of a disaster. It might be as simple as a place out in the yard to meet during a fire and more complicated like a place to meet if the city has to be evacuated. Think of locations like the grandparents'[..]

Everyone will at sometime in their life have an emergency. It may be divorce, sickness, death, unemployment or some other sad moment, but for sure at these times you will without doubt need some emergency money. If we know that at sometime in the future, we will be hit by such a terrible moment, does it not make sense to get ready for it with and Emergency Action Plan? It does not matter if you are rich or poor at sometime you will need extra cash - even if it is for the downpayment of your new Aston Martin! So what is an Emergency Action Plan and what are the 3 essential parts to the plan that you need to put in place? An Emergency Action Plan is a pre-prepared document that allows you[..]

Highly hazardous materials, widely used in modern industry, are an ever present source of potential danger during transportation, storage and use. A number of government departments and agencies such as the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), each have a role to play in ensuring health and safety enforcement in the US. The DOT regulates transportation of hazardous materials (hazmat). The CPSC oversees hazardous materials that may go into consumer and household goods, while the EPA regulates hazardous materials that are likely to negatively[..]

When an event happens, your emergency response needs to be quick and effective. Among all the supplies you need to do your job, few items have more of an impact than your basic emergency field guide. When you pick a guide to carry, make sure it’s small enough to fit in your pocket and has clear, easy to read tabs. Look for the following sections and make sure to choose a guide that includes current AHA guidelines. Basic and intermediate EMS protocols are likely to be second nature to you, but a quality guide will have a section dedicated to this subject. In addition to EMS protocols, a section on basic and intermediate medications should be included as well. Areas that address[..]

If you want to work in a field that allows you to assist persons, it is possible to constantly go to school for being a doctor, nurse, teacher, or even a therapist. Nevertheless, you'll find other jobs out there that need qualified and dedicated individuals. Emergency response jobs might be quite exciting, and often those people in these jobs are the 1st on a scene or that aid a person to stay alive. It could be a extremely fulfilling career option. If this sounds beneficial to you, feel about your selections for work and for education, and the weigh your choices as you search for a excellent job. You will find a few distinct categories in emergency response jobs. Most require at least[..]

Extraordinary times really call for equally extraordinary responses from all of us. The signs of the times have brought a new spin to our typical home emergency and disaster response program. What will you do if suddenly the unthinkable hits your community? A major disaster has happened and citizens have been ordered to evacuate. Disasters can be man-made like fire or accidental spill of hazardous chemicals, or it can be natural like a hurricane or flooding. Either way, the experience can be extremely frightening. If you fail to prepare for such dreadful but unavoidable events, then you are limiting your options when these fateful events finally happen. All it takes is sufficient[..]

When we pack a "bug out bag" or emergency preparedness kit we first think of food, water and other critical supplies. We don't always think about the papers and documents we'll need if we can't get home again quickly. If you're living away from home or staying in an emergency shelter, your basic safety and essential needs will be somewhat guaranteed. In order to start getting your life back on track you may face insurmountable obstacles if you can't prove who you are, that you have available financial resources, and that you have insurance to cover your losses. When you're packing your emergency kit it pays to also pack copies of your most important financial and legal documents. When[..]

Motorola, then known as Galvin Manufacturing Corporation, introduced its first commercially successful car radios, in June 1930. The device was intended initially for the general public, but soon city governments as well as police departments across Chicago and the US clamored for radios for public safety use. This was the start of Motorola's pioneering expertise in the field of mobile communication. When the first commercial radio broadcast went on air in the 1920's, it became the cheapest form of entertainment enjoyed by the general public. Hobbyists began experimenting by fitting their home radios into motorcars. Galvin Manufacturing saw this opportunity and began producing car radios[..]

I was in a bus with my wife heading back to Guanajuato from Texas. We had visited my childhood friend Mark. My wife had fallen asleep. I took up a conversation with a Mexican heading to Mexico City. When he learned we lived in Guanajuato he said something I found most curious, "You must be taking your chances living in Guanajuato." Not knowing what he meant I requested an explanation. He informed me that all the emergency services, except the police, were all volunteer. The fire and paramedic rescue workers were all under the auspices of the Red Cross. I was taken aback. I had no idea. We had not lived here, at the time, for more than a few months. He was correct. All of the emergency[..]

Solar powered address number lighting systems can help you create a safer, greener and more energy efficient community in your local area. The system is charged by daylight and illuminates at night-time so that visitors can quickly identify your home or business safely during day time or at night. Solar powered address number lighting systems help to conserve energy as it requires no mains connection and eliminates the need for and outside light. The systems which are available through purchase.ie are visible from over 30 meters away. The taxi-driver and pizza delivery person will certainly thank you and more crucially the emergency services will be able to reach your address faster in[..]

Are you a paramedic, fire fighter, law enforcement officer or dispatcher? Is your job creating stress and anxiety at home and at work?  If you are, then this is for you. Spending many years as an EMT and paramedic, and working in a 9-1-1 center, I am very much aware of the stress that can accumulate working in emergency services.  The causes of stress in emergency services are too many to list, but include: long 10 to 24 hour shifts causing fatigue; angry, emotional and violent victims, patients and bystanders; catastrophic/mass casualty situations; radio communications; poor eating habits; excessive noise; and, the physical demands of the job. Stress can cause some very common[..]

There comes a time when we have had enough. Working in Emergency Services, particularly in the Police Force is tough. The years wear us down until we become disillusioned. We become frustrated with the lack of management support, aware and protective of our own mortality, sick of working long hours, tired of the shift work and of the seriousness of what we do on a daily basis. We become mentally, emotionally and physically burnt out. So, what can we do? Where do we go from here? What are we good for? Many assume that our qualifications and skills are only good for similar careers, such as security work and private investigations, which leave us disappointed or feeling that we have chosen[..]

> This time we present a game that you are sure to try - if you care. Youda games welcome you at the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, namely its Emergency Response Unit, where doctors, engineers and volunteers work together to help victims of natural disasters, military conflicts etc.  You will save lives while having fun - and part of all proceeds of the game will be donated to the real Red Cross. This time we present a game that you are sure to try - if you care. Youda games welcome you at the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, namely its Emergency Response Unit, where doctors, engineers and volunteers work together to help victims of natural[..]

Here are some things you can do that will work with your personal emergency response systems to keep you safe, healthy, active, and living independently for many years to come. Be Active You do not have to run the Boston marathon in order to be active. Little choices you make each and every day will help you maintain your activity levels, improve balance, and increase coordination. Opportunities exist in almost every community for seniors yoga, Tai Chi, water aerobics, gardening, mall walking, and square dancing. Take advantage of them and use them as opportunities for socialization and exercise. The more active you remain the better your physical and emotional health will be. Eat Well[..]

Does your family have an emergency plan? Emergencies happen when you least expect them. That is why they are called emergencies. You should be prepared for natural disasters as well as human made disasters. Knowing what to do after a disaster, before it occurs, makes all the difference when seconds count. Some common natural disasters are floods, fires, earthquakes, tornados and hurricanes. Floods, fire, and tornados, nature's most violent storms can happen anywhere while earthquakes are prevalent only over or near fault-line areas. Hurricanes are severe tropical storms that form over water and bring strong winds, rain, and floods. Lately we have been made aware of the impact of tsunamis[..]

"body"> Nothing makes clearer the importance of water than a large disaster; clean, fresh water becomes more valuable than gold. It's easy to forget that without water, we just can't survive. 60 percent of our bodies are water, in fact for infants, water makes up about 80 percent of their body, so it is even more vital they have access to clean drinking water. Unfortunately, following large-scale disasters, it's not unusual that water supplies may be cut off temporarily or be rendered unfit for consumption. Everyone should know the following tips about safe drinking water in emergency situations. Preparedness is Everything: The advice comes over and over, but most people still are[..]

If you live in an earthquake zone and have the desire to prepare for a potential high magnitude earthquake, here are several suggestions to get you started. The suggestions below are divided into two categories: (1) what you should know and (2) what you should do. Know: - The earthquake risk for your city or town. Understand where the greatest risk zones are (e.g., where does the fault line run) to better understand the risks. - How to shut off utilities. To prevent possible fires, you should turn off your utilities as soon as possible after, or even during, an earthquake. Fires are a common result of earthquakes since enclosed gases or chemicals can be released and only a spark is[..]

Today, GIS is used by Emergency Services personnel (fire, emergency medical, disaster) to plan their response to various scenarios, evaluate mitigation options, analyze events, and predict potential future scenarios. An example of GIS in emergency services is using a GIS to provide critical information to incident responders en route to an emergency. This can include evaluating the best street route for emergency vehicles. Using traffic data, GIS can plot the fastest route to an emergency and from the emergency to a hospital. Crime units use GIS to manage their crime location databases and can analyze crime over time intervals across city blocks. This helps them prioritize their manpower[..]

First, you must research grantors whose funding guidelines include being prepared for an emergency, whether it is an earthquake, hurricane, wildfire, or general emergency preparedness. The Internet is a wealth of information on grantors. Be specific and narrow your search to make sure that your needs are a good fit for the grantor; "grant funds for emergency supplies for low-income rural population" is much better than "grant funds". Also, service organizations (e.g., Kiwanis, Lions, Rotary, etc.) in your area may be looking for a project. Call and ask if you can make a presentation at their next meeting. These service organizations usually want to support projects within their[..]

cl Telephone Tips to Support Your Emergency Communications Plan Copyright © 2007 Obviously, you need to have a family communications plan in place prior to emergencies or severe weather events. That means designating someone out of your area (or state) as a central contact, and making sure that all family members know who the contact is and how to call them should you become separated. However, during natural disasters, such as earthquakes, hurricanes or flooding, telephone services can be interrupted for extended periods of time because of high winds, flooding or cell tower damage. As a result, in order to support your family’s communication plan, you need to consider various[..]

Emergency preparedness kits are one of the most essential items that should be in every household. But when you buy these kits, you should make sure to buy either a family pack or individual emergency preparedness kits for every member of the family. We live in a world where everything is so uncertain. We could almost never sleep in peace while being reassured that we could wake up peacefully the following day. So much could befall within a matter of minutes to ruin our lifestyle and everything we ve built up. So that is why you need to gear yourself with emergency preparedness kits that will allow you the bare minimal needed to survive if things go wrong. Would you know when the next[..]

You know you need to put together an emergency preparedness kit but where do you start? How about a kit for your car to start off with. This way you at least have something to work with and you can build from there. You should make sure your spare tire is in good shape and has air in it, many times the spare will loose air over time leaving you with an under inflated danger. Get a good flashlight so you can see if your changing a tire at night or you just need to look around. In addition to your spare get one of those canisters you can fill your flat tire with. This could be used if you are somewhere you don’t want to spend time changing your tire at. Insert the cans contents into your[..]

Do you live in an area prone to thunderstorms? What about a rural town with limited resources? No matter what you situation is, you are going to need reliable power. To be certain you are not stuck in a rut, try considering installing a power generator. They just might be the answer to your power shortage days. The last thing you want is to be stuck without energy. A power generator at your home will provide your house electricity, even when a power line is knocked out. The literal translation of a "power generator" is to generate power, and are a smart homeowner investment. So how can they help in emergency situations? Think about it. When huge storms hit and energy is gone, you may not[..]

The one thing in the world that none of us ever want to have to experience is having our car break down. It is unfortunate that our vehicles tend to malfunction when we least expect it. When your car breaks down, there are several things that you want to have before hand just in case. After all, it is better to be safe than sorry, right? That being said, when you have a car, you should always make sure that you have a little emergency kit packed and stowed somewhere in your vehicle for emergency situations. In my own Jeep, I have a cheap plastic bin with a cover on it that I keep in the trunk area at all times. Inside of this bin is what I refer to as my emergency kit. Inside of the kit[..]

A Siren is an essential alarm device in many establishments, automobiles and almost anything that requires signaling and warning. This device is a very critical most especially for emergency situations. Automobiles like ambulances, fire trucks and police cars utilize a siren as a signal to people to move out of the way and be on alert about some danger. In some places, a siren is also used as a warning signal to signify a natural disaster such as tornados. This makes the people prepared, informed and ready to take action in accordance to the situations. Let us take an example of a fire in the middle of the city. When the fire breaks, the fire truck releases an alarm to get the right of[..]

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There is essentially two ways to purchase an emergency power generator. The right way and the wrong way. Do it the wrong way and you'll be greatly disappointed. Do it the right way and you'll be a happy camper. So what's the wrong way? It involves making one or more of these three mistakes. Mistake #1 - Not Doing Your Homework Prior To Buying This happens more than you would think. I recently had an individual attempting to sell us a practically new 1000-watt generator. He ran it once and figured out after it kept shutting down that he purchased the wrong size emergency power generator for his needs. He ended up having a total of four problems: (a) He needed a 3500 watt generator. (b) He[..]

If you are looking for a proven personal emergency response service for yourself or a loved one, you realize that it’s vital to get one that provides the protection and security you must have. If you’ve searched the many different companies that provide this service, you may become a little confused. You will see some advertised on TV and find others that compete to give the lowest price. It’s easy to be tempted by the low price pitch, but can you be sure that the low price can deliver if you’re suddenly faced with a medical emergency? Most can’t. Naturally, you want the best you can get, for the lowest price possible. Everyone does. But, are you sure you want to put yourself[..]