{"product_id":"2940014050913","title":"Emergency Preparation","description":"How can I \u003cbr\u003ebe prepared?\u003cbr\u003eThere are many ways in which to effectively\u003cbr\u003eplan for an emergency situation in order to\u003cbr\u003eensure you are well prepared for the event.\u003cbr\u003eMaximizing your level of organization will\u003cbr\u003eultimately result in effectively responding\u003cbr\u003eto an emergency situation and will hopefully\u003cbr\u003eaid in decreasing the damage caused by a\u003cbr\u003edisaster.\u003cbr\u003eTo be prepared, you must firstly be aware of\u003cbr\u003edisasters that may occur in the state or\u003cbr\u003ecountry you reside in. Know danger and\u003cbr\u003ewarning signs and be familiar with local\u003cbr\u003eprocedures in the event of an emergency.\u003cbr\u003eBeing familiar with the types of disasters\u003cbr\u003ethat may occur in your area will ensure\u003cbr\u003esufficient knowledge with which to plan\u003cbr\u003eemergency procedures for the disasters\u003cbr\u003erelevant to you. It will also aid you in\u003cbr\u003epreparing a disaster supplies kit.\u003cbr\u003eThere are a few factors that may prove\u003cbr\u003ebeneficial to know before disaster strikes.\u003cbr\u003eStart by researching some of the disasters\u003cbr\u003ethat may be relevant to the area in which\u003cbr\u003eyou are living. You may find a significant\u003cbr\u003eamount of information online or\u003cbr\u003ealternatively you could contact the relevant\u003cbr\u003eweather bureau and ask if they could send\u003cbr\u003eyou out appropriate information. Talk with\u003cbr\u003eneighbors and friends to obtain their\u003cbr\u003eopinion.\u003cbr\u003eOnce you have gained sufficient knowledge on\u003cbr\u003eany relevant disasters you may begin\u003cbr\u003eplanning procedures for yourself and you\u003cbr\u003efamily to follow. The following will provide\u003cbr\u003eyou with some ideas on factors you should\u003cbr\u003etake into consideration when planning for a\u003cbr\u003edisaster:\u003cbr\u003e1) Escape routes: Trace your house or draw\u003cbr\u003ea floor plan in order to determine\u003cbr\u003eappropriate points of exit for\u003cbr\u003edifferent situations. Aim for two exits\u003cbr\u003efrom each different room.\u003cbr\u003e2) Where to group: In the event of an\u003cbr\u003eemergency, each family member might\u003cbr\u003efind themselves exiting from a\u003cbr\u003edifferent room. To ensure everyone\u003cbr\u003eevacuates safely, designate an\u003cbr\u003eappropriate area for everyone to\u003cbr\u003egather.\u003cbr\u003e3) Communication: If disaster was to\u003cbr\u003estrike, ideally it would be during a\u003cbr\u003etime that the whole family is together;\u003cbr\u003eunfortunately this is not the case, so\u003cbr\u003ebe prepared and organize a means of\u003cbr\u003ecommunication or designate a meeting\u003cbr\u003eplace. Discuss how you will communicate\u003cbr\u003ein a variety of different situations.\u003cbr\u003e4) Existing Procedures: Also know any\u003cbr\u003eemergency procedures that may be exist\u003cbr\u003ein your work place or in your\u003cbr\u003echildren’s school. This may help you\u003cbr\u003eorganize a means of contact or a\u003cbr\u003edesignated meeting area.\u003cbr\u003e5) Create a disaster supplies kit: This\u003cbr\u003ewill ensure you are fully prepared in\u003cbr\u003ethe event of a disaster and will\u003cbr\u003eprevent you from having to search\u003cbr\u003earound and obtain relevant items in the\u003cbr\u003emidst of a disaster, when you might not\u003cbr\u003ebe thinking effectively due to the\u003cbr\u003eresultant stress and anxiety. Refer to\u003cbr\u003echapter three for further information\u003cbr\u003eon how to make and emergency supplies\u003cbr\u003ekit and what items you will require.\u003cbr\u003e6) Know how to turn off the water or gas\u003cbr\u003esupply to your home. This might be\u003cbr\u003euseful in the event of an evacuation.\u003cbr\u003e7) Designating ‘shelter’ rooms: We often\u003cbr\u003ehear about people having to take\u003cbr\u003eshelter when we hear about disasters.\u003cbr\u003eTaking shelter may refer to shelter in\u003cbr\u003eones home or shelter outside a\u003cbr\u003eparticular area. It is always\u003cbr\u003ebeneficial to plan ahead of time and\u003cbr\u003edesignate ‘safe’ rooms in the house for\u003cbr\u003ea variety of situations. It is also\u003cbr\u003ewise to plan external forms of shelter\u003cbr\u003e(such as staying with a relative or in\u003cbr\u003ea hotel, etc) in the event that you are\u003cbr\u003erequired to leave you home.\u003cbr\u003e8) Insurance: Ensure you purchase relevant\u003cbr\u003einsurance with which to provide a means\u003cbr\u003eof replacing your possessions if a\u003cbr\u003edisaster should cause damage to your\u003cbr\u003ehome or contents. For insurance\u003cbr\u003epurposes, make an inventory of the\u003cbr\u003epossessions you own; writing a list and\u003cbr\u003etaking pictures or video are the most\u003cbr\u003eeffective means of doing so.\u003cbr\u003eIt may also be beneficial to purchase\u003cbr\u003ehealth and life insurance.\u003cbr\u003e9) Storage of important documentation:\u003cbr\u003eEnsure all important documentation is\u003cbr\u003estored in a safe place away from the\u003cbr\u003ehome (e.g. in a safe deposit box). If\u003cbr\u003eyou are going to store the contents in\u003cbr\u003eyour home, look at purchasing a fire\u003cbr\u003eproof safe. Be sure to put any\u003cbr\u003edocuments inside the safe into plastic\u003cbr\u003ebaggies in the event of a flood.\u003cbr\u003e10) Make plans for pets: If you have pets,\u003cbr\u003eit is advisable to make plans for their\u003cbr\u003ecare in the event of a disaster. Ensure\u003cbr\u003eyou have the necessary equipment and\u003cbr\u003esupplies for your pet such as food,\u003cbr\u003ewater and an identification tag. It is\u003cbr\u003ealso advisable to ensure your pets\u003cbr\u003emedical records are up to date (keep a\u003cbr\u003ecopy of these if possible), and that\u003cbr\u003eyour pet has undergone all relevant\u003cbr\u003eimmunization","brand":"99 \u0026cent; store, save to buy more","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47147727552752,"sku":"2940014050913","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940014050913_p0.jpg?v=1763599706","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940014050913","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}