The video above is a useful general emergency preparedness video. What is Emergency Preparedness? Emergency preparedness is the planning and preparation required to effectively deal with an emergency. It also includes individuals writing down an emergency plan that identifies services they require, and what resources they need to have on hand in case of an [...]
Don’t wait until a storm is heading your way! Survive a hurricane with these safety precautions. Step 1: Plan ahead Plan ahead. Know the location of local shelters and how you’ll evacuate if you don’t have a car. If you have family members with special medical needs, ask local officials if there’s a registry so [...]
A disaster resistant Bay Area. Will you be ready when disaster strikes? This documentary from the American Red Cross Society Bay Area Chapter along with the Alameda City Fire Department and Alameda Power and Telecom in California, USA, show how disaster preparedness can help to prepare for and reduce the effects of disasters. That is, [...]
Lance Jones is an ex green-baret medic who knows a lot about preparedness. In this video he shows us his his personal disaster “go-bag” and goes in to what he put in it and why. One thing we take away from the video is that having a solid emergency plan is key to survival.