Mes Nacional de Preparación
Durante septiembre, el Departamento de Salud del Distrito de Lake Cumberland y numerosas agencias asociadas apoyarán los esfuerzos de preparación para emergencias y animarán a los ciudadanos a tomar medidas para estar mejor preparados para desastres y situaciones de emergencia.
Haga un Plan
En muchos casos, los desastres no vienen con mucha advertencia. Tener un plan nos ayuda a evitar el pánico y a entrar en acción más rapido. Discuta las preguntas a continuación con su familia para comenzar su plan de emergencia:
- ¿Cómo recibiré alertas y advertencias de emergencia?
- ¿Cuál es mi plan de refugio?
- ¿Cuál es mi ruta de evacuación?
- ¿Cuál es mi family/household communication plan?
- Do I need to update my emergency preparedness kit?
- Consulte con los Centros para el Control de Enfermedades (CDC) y actualice mis planes de emergencia debido al Coronavirus.
- Obtenga máscaras (para todos los mayores de 2 años), desinfectantes y consulte mi plan de refugio.
Fill out a Family Emergency Plan like this one:
Build a Kit
After an emergency, you may need to survive on your own for several days. Being prepared means having your own food, water and other supplies to last for several days. A disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency.
Make sure your emergency kit is stocked with the items on the checklist below. Most of the items are inexpensive and easy to find and any one of them could save your life. Headed to the store? Download a printable version to take with you. Once you take a look at the basic items consider what unique needs your family might have, such as supplies for pets or seniors.
Basic Disaster Supplies Kit
To assemble your kit store items in airtight plastic bags and put your entire disaster supplies kit in one or two easy-to-carry containers such as plastic bins or a duffel bag.
A basic emergency supply kit could include the following recommended items:
- Water (one gallon per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation)
- Food (at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food)
- Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert
- Flashlight
- First aid kit
- Extra batteries
- Whistle (to signal for help)
- Dust mask (to help filter contaminated air)
- Plastic sheeting and duct tape (to shelter in place)
- Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties (for personal sanitation)
- Wrench or pliers (to turn off utilities)
- Manual can opener (for food)
- Local maps
- Cell phone with chargers and a backup battery
- Download the Recommended Supplies List (PDF)
Prepare for Disasters
Know what disasters and hazards could affect your area, how to get emergency alerts, and where you would go if you and your family need to evacuate. Make sure your family has a plan and practices it often.
Teach Youth About Preparedness
Every member of the family can prepare for emergencies. Ready Kids is a great resource for tools and information geared towards kids and teens: https://www.ready.gov/kids
If you are in high school, consider taking First Aid classes through the American Red Cross such as FAST training – First Aid for Severe Trauma. This course offers free guidance to high school students on treating traumatic injuries and controlling bleeding until first responders and medical help arrive. https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/first-aid/first-aid-training/first-aid-classes/fast-training
Source: https://www.ready.gov/september
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