presentation personal family emergency preparednes

Slide1 : Personal & Family Emergency Preparedness


Are You Ready? : Are You Ready? A Personal Approach to Preparing for Disasters


Slide3 : “Preparing for a disaster is neither rocket science nor brain surgery. It is making sure that people at the grass-roots level know what to do.” Ted Koppel August 2006


This Workshop is About YOU! : This Workshop is About YOU! Beginning to prepare is tough, but essential Your preparations will be specific to your needs There’s no right way: it’s personal Where do I start?


What Will You Learn During this Workshop? : What Will You Learn During this Workshop? The importance of being prepared Create a Family Communication Plan Identify supplies needed to stay safe in an emergency Stay safe at home during an emergency How and when to evacuate home


Steps to Becoming Prepared : Steps to Becoming Prepared


Resources for You : Resources for You Redcross.org FEMA.gov Ready Minnesota Ready.gov


Let’s Get Started! : Let’s Get Started!


A Case For Preparing : A Case For Preparing


A Case For Preparing : A Case For Preparing Topics Identify potential disasters Perceiving the threat in order to prepare Benefits of becoming prepared Obstacles to becoming prepared


Natural Disasters In Our Area : Natural Disasters In Our Area Tornadoes Winter Storms Power Outage Floods Fires Infectious Disease


Intentional Man-made Disasters : Intentional Man-made Disasters


Weapons of Mass DestructionCBRNE Model : Weapons of Mass Destruction CBRNE Model Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Explosive


Likelihood and Impact : Likelihood and Impact Impact Probability/ Likelihood Nuclear Weapons Improvised Radiological Device Chemical Bioterrorism Explosive Incendiary Natural


Perceive the Threat in Order to Prepare  : Perceive the Threat in Order to Prepare


All Disasters Begin Locally : All Disasters Begin Locally Preparing is your choice Preparing reduces anxiety Community preparedness starts with the individual


Video : Video


Maintain Continuity of Operations : Maintain Continuity of Operations Continuity Of Operations “COOP” A term used by emergency planners to describe plans made to continue activities of daily living throughout an emergency.


Communication Plan : Communication Plan


Communicate with Loved Ones : Communicate with Loved Ones


Communication Plan : Communication Plan Topics Communication barriers during an emergency Overcome communication obstacles School emergency communication plan Review communication plan regularly


Communication May Be Interrupted : Communication May Be Interrupted Land lines may be physically down Cell phone lines may be overwhelmed Power outage may impede use of cordless telephone or cell phone


Overcoming Barriers : Overcoming Barriers Identify a pre-arranged meeting site for family Identify a pre-arranged contact person living out of area


School Emergencies : School Emergencies Schools have emergency communication plans in place Know school emergency plans and phone numbers Identify how school will communicate quickly in a large scale disaster


ACTIVITY: My Communication Plan : ACTIVITY: My Communication Plan


Communicate with Loved Ones : Review communication plan with family Keep communication card Update plan regularly Plan communication drill Communicate with Loved Ones


Identify Supplies You Need : Identify Supplies You Need


Emergency Supplies : Emergency Supplies Topics Identify personal, essential and specific supplies needed Collect supplies for two weeks at home Approaches to gathering supplies Obstacles to gathering supplies


Emergency Supplies for Home : Emergency Supplies for Home Essentials to survive safely at home for 2 weeks Assumes lack of resources available Supplies are personal, specific and essential


Specific Needs: Family of Four : Specific Needs: Family of Four Father - 45 years old Colon cancer with colostomy Mother - 37 years old takes synthroid Son - 8 years old on Ritalin for ADD Daughter – 5 years old good health Pet dog and bird


Specific Needs: Senior Couple : Specific Needs: Senior Couple Husband - 78 years old. Takes medication for hypertension and diabetes with retinopathy. Wife - 72 years old. Excellent health. Recently broke foot while hiking. Can’t drive.


Specific Needs:Single-Parent Family : Specific Needs: Single-Parent Family Mother - 52 years old works as an emergency room nurse, and is part of the county disaster preparedness program Daughter - 16 years old new driver, independent, often unreliable on whereabouts


ACTIVITY: A Day in My Life : ACTIVITY: A Day in My Life


ACTIVITY: Master Emergency Supply List : ACTIVITY: Master Emergency Supply List


Emergency Supplies for Home : Emergency Supplies for Home Purchase “one extra” philosophy Stockpile philosophy There’s more than one right way to do it!


Rotating Supplies : Rotating Supplies Keep it Fresh: First in, first out “FIFO” Create an inventory for “stockpiles” with outdates


Obstacles to Becoming Prepared : Obstacles to Becoming Prepared Personal priorities Financial limitations Community preparedness needs


Stay Safe at Home : Stay Safe at Home Topics Reasons to remain at home What is Shelter-in-Place? Safety skills to learn Home safety practices


Reasons to Remain at Home : Reasons to Remain at Home Storm or other natural disaster Toxic substance release Infectious disease exposure: home quarantine Caring for ill family members during an infectious disease outbreak


“Shelter-in-Place” : “Shelter-in-Place” Term used by emergency planners Occurs following release of chemical, biological or infectious contaminants Choose a small, interior room without windows Instruction to shelter-in-place will come from emergency or public health officials Usually occurs over a few hours or a day


Home Safety Practices : Home Safety Practices What to do in a power outage Utility and water shut off Smoke and carbon monoxide detector


Safety Skills to Learn : Safety Skills to Learn How to dial 911 Learn first aid and CPR Use of fire extinguisher Use of emergency communication technology


Evacuation Plan : Evacuation Plan


Evacuation Plan : Evacuation Plan Topics Reasons to evacuate Establish distant meeting sites Assemble important documents Create Go Kit and Car Kit Plan for pets School evacuation plans Importance of practicing evacuation plan


Reasons to Evacuate : Reasons to Evacuate Hazardous spill or release Fire Explosion Flood Other weather related risk


Family Evacuation Plan : Family Evacuation Plan Select meeting sites Know school evacuation plan Make a family drill plan Notify others of your plan


Evacuation Procedure : Evacuation Procedure Take emergency Go Kit Lock your home Turn off utilities if time permits Make arrangements for pets Post a note and/or initiate emergency communication plan Go to designated family meeting site


Documents : Documents Make sure these items are in a waterproof container in your Go Kit: Personal identification Emergency contacts with phone numbers Cash & coins Credit/ATM cards Extra set of house & car keys Maps of the area Copies of important documents


Go Kit : Go Kit Personal, specific and essential supplies for families for 3 days away from home Portable container, tub or backpack Ready at all times for immediate evacuation


Go Kit: Supplies for 3 Days : Go Kit: Supplies for 3 Days Radio and Flashlight Extra batteries First aid kit Medications Keys/ cash/coins Documents Contact phone numbers Water 1 gallon/person/day Food/ Can opener Change of clothes/shoes Blanket/sleeping bag Tools/ special needs Personal Hygiene Sanitation Supplies


Car Kit : Car Kit A Car Kit should remain in your vehicle at all times for emergencies on the road. Keep your gas tank at least half full


And You’ve Already Begun! : And You’ve Already Begun!


Psychological First Aid : Psychological First Aid


Psychological First Aid : Psychological First Aid Topics Reactions to stress Resilience What is Psychological First Aid? Self-care strategies


How Do You Handle Stress? : How Do You Handle Stress?


Our Reaction to Stress is Physical : Our Reaction to Stress is Physical Headache Elevated blood pressure and heart rate Elevated blood sugar GI problems Fatigue Sweating Pain


Our Reaction to Stress is Emotional : Our Reaction to Stress is Emotional Anger Guilt Fear Anxiety Irritability Hopelessness


Our Reaction to Stress is Cognitive : Our Reaction to Stress is Cognitive Difficulty concentrating Memory problems Difficulty making decisions Confusion


Our Reaction to Stress is Behavioral : Our Reaction to Stress is Behavioral Keeping excessively busy Diet changes Isolation Substance abuse Sleep problems


Our Reaction to Stress is Spiritual : Our Reaction to Stress is Spiritual Change in spiritual life Questioning spiritual beliefs


Children’s Reactions to Stress Vary : Children’s Reactions to Stress Vary Dependent on developmental stage, age and previous life experience Greatest fears: - Separation from family - Death or injury of loved ones - Being left alone - Disaster or stress event will recur


Event is More Stressful or Traumatic When…… : Event is More Stressful or Traumatic When…… Event is unexpected Many people die, especially children Event lasts a long time The cause is unknown The event is poignant or meaningful Event impacts a large area


Resilience : Resilience Everyone who experiences a disaster is touched by it We have the ability to “bounce back” after a disaster Resilience can be fostered One goal of Psychological First Aid: support resilience in others


What is Psychological First Aid? : What is Psychological First Aid? A set of skills that provide basic psychological support to others in the aftermath of a traumatic event


What is Psychological First Aid? : What is Psychological First Aid? Provides a framework to help people stay calm and get what they need Uses basic communication skills Is not psychotherapy


Take Care of Yourself : Take Care of Yourself Caring for ill family members can be stressful Watch for signs of emotional fatigue Identify self care strategies


Take a Psychological First Aid Course : Take a Psychological First Aid Course Many agencies are providing psychological First Aid courses Train-the trainer courses are also available in Minnesota Contact Minnesota Department of Health


Home Health Care in an Emergency : Home Health Care in an Emergency


Home Health Care in an Emergency : Home Health Care in an Emergency Topics Healthcare response in a disaster Caring for ill family members at home Preventing disease spread at home Delivering basic first aid


Hospitals Will Be Overwhelmed : Hospitals Will Be Overwhelmed Hospital surge capacity Off Site Care Facilities Caring for loved ones at home


Off-site Care Facilities : Off-site Care Facilities Basic medical care away from hospital Not much different than 1918 pandemic influenza


Caring for Family at Home : Caring for Family at Home Patients will need to be cared for at home Preparation for this is essential


Caring for Family at Home : Caring for Family at Home Reduce fever Signs and treatment of dehydration Prevent spread of infection to others


Goal: Reduce Fever : Goal: Reduce Fever Give fever-reducing medicine No aspirin before age 20 Push fluids by mouth Light sponge bath Monitor temperature every 4 hours and record


Signs of Dehydration : Signs of Dehydration Dehydration occurs with: Vomiting Diarrhea Fever Heat prostration Lack of fluid intake Signs of dehydration include: Low urine output Extreme thirst Dry mouth Listlessness Sunken eyes Lack of tears Loss of skin turgor


Goal: Prevent Dehydration : Goal: Prevent Dehydration Push fluids early A teaspoon at a time can add up Use an electrolyte solution for vomiting or diarrhea Record intake on illness log


Homemade Electrolyte Solution : Homemade Electrolyte Solution Use in emergencies only: premixed electrolyte solutions are preferable Flavor with juice or sugar-free drink powder Do not use homemade solutions when treating infants and small children Don’t give up: keep pushing fluid if only a teaspoon at a time Source: American Red Cross 1 quart water ½ tsp. baking soda ½ tsp. table salt 3-4 Tbs. sugar ¼ tsp. salt substitute


Monitor Illness : Monitor Illness Keep an illness log Record: Temperature Medication: time and dose Fluid intake Observations and notes


When to Call for Help : When to Call for Help Call healthcare professional for: Fever greater than Continuing dehydration despite efforts to give fluids Shaking chills Worsening of chronic medical condition such as heart or lung disease 105°F for an adult or older child 103°F in children 3 to 24 months 100.4°F in infants less than 3 months


When to Call for Help : When to Call for Help Dial 911 for: Shortness of breath Confusion Loss of consciousness Stiff neck Seizure Bluish or mottled skin color


Reduce Spread of Disease at Home : Reduce Spread of Disease at Home Hand hygiene Respiratory etiquette


Prevent Spread at Home : Prevent Spread at Home Hand Hygiene: Wash hands frequently Wash vigorously for 15-20 seconds Use warm water and soap Rinse and dry thoroughly Use alcohol-based hand rubs if hands aren’t visibly soiled


Prevent Spread at Home : Prevent Spread at Home Respiratory Etiquette Cover cough Use tissues and dispose in garbage can Keep hands away from eyes, nose and mouth Consider use of surgical mask by person who is ill and coughing


Prevent Spread at Home : Prevent Spread at Home Keep personal items separate Disinfect surfaces Use hot water to wash clothes and dishes Wear disposable gloves when cleaning up body fluids Source: American Red Cross Disinfectant: 1 gallon water ¼ cup bleach Mix it up fresh every time you use it.


Learn Basic First Aid Skills : Learn Basic First Aid Skills


First Aid Kit : First Aid Kit First Aid Manual Adhesive Bandages Sterile Dressings Triangular Bandage Roller Gauze Adhesive Tape Antiseptic Disposable Gloves Cold Pack Scissors Tweezers CPR Breathing Barrier Thermal Emergency Blanket


Ordinary People can be Lifesavers! : Ordinary People can be Lifesavers! Learn CPR and the use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED)


Take a Course  : Take a Course American Red Cross American Heart Association Local Service Organizations Community Education Workplace Local Public Health Agency Hospitals/ Clinics Fire Stations Dial MN 211 for course referral


People with Special Needs : People with Special Needs Topics Define Special Needs People with disabilities and chronic illness Children have special needs Language barriers Where can you find help


What are Special Needs? : What are Special Needs? Incident dependent: Anyone may have special needs Essential Functional Needs Functional independence Communication Supervision Medical Transportation


Who May Have Special Needs? : Who May Have Special Needs? People with disabilities People with chronic illness Infants/small children Senior citizens Pregnant women Recent immigrants People with complex challenges May include 50% of population


Chronically Ill and Disabled : Chronically Ill and Disabled People with disabilities and chronic conditions require a higher level of medical services which may be interrupted for a period of time Prepare for interruption by collecting an emergency stock of medications and medical supplies Discuss plans with physician in advance


Children have Special Needs, too : Children have Special Needs, too Make plans in advance: Infant formula Diapers Special medication Fever reducers for infant Necessary equipment for the chronically ill child


Language Barriers : Language Barriers Fewer non-English written resources exist for preparedness Language level at times not appropriate to all audiences Alternate language materials are provided by American Red Cross, ECHO and others


Where Can You Find Help? : Where Can You Find Help? Agencies that support people with specific disabilities Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) ECHO