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Page 1: Surviving the Storm Disaster Preparedness & Survival Dr. Brian Shmaefsky Biology & Service Learning Kingwood College.

Surviving the StormDisaster Preparedness &

Survival

Dr. Brian Shmaefsky

Biology & Service Learning

Kingwood College

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A project funded by:

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Staring!

Jasmine Martin

&

Kerrah Cormier

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Thank You

Biology 1408 Service Learning Students

NHMCCD Mini-grant Committee (Kingwood College)

American Association of Community Colleges

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Can You Survive The Next Event?

What do you need to do?

Before?

During?

After?

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What would you do?

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Plan Before

Keep a Disaster Survival Kit

Prepare for:

No electricity

No water

No fuel

No communication

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No Power?

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No Appliances?

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No Facilities?

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Food

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Pets

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Comfort

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Emergency Escape

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Note on Generators

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Water!

You can use bleach as a disinfectant (diluted nine parts water to one part bleach), or in an emergency you can also use it to purify water. Use 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per gallon of water. Do not use scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners.

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Basic Supplies• Recommended Supplies to Include in a Basic Kit:

– Water, one gallon of water per person per day, for drinking and sanitation

– Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food (MRE)– Battery-powered radio/TV and extra batteries – Flashlight and extra batteries – First Aid kit – Whistle to signal for help – Dust mask or cotton t-shirt, to help filter the air – Moist towelettes for sanitation – Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities – Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food) – Plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place – Unique family needs, such as daily prescription medications,

infant formula or diapers, and important family documents – Garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation– Bucket for toilet, keep bleach or scented cleaning agents to

control nasty stuff

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On-The-Road Supplies• Recommended On-The-Road Supplies to Include in a Basic Kit:

– Emergency Reference, first aid book– Rain gear– Flashlight with batteries– Mess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic utensils – Cash or traveler's checks, change – Paper towels – Fire Extinguisher – Tent – Compass – Matches in a waterproof container – Signal flare – Paper, pencil – Medicine dropper – Feminine supplies – Personal hygiene items – Disinfectant – Household chlorine bleach– Portable toilet

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Q&A

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Web Resources - Info

• http://www.ready.gov/

• http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/family/disaster/famlykit.htm

• http://lacoa.org/esp.htm

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Web Resources - Supplies

• http://www.quakekare.com• http://www.fcsurplus.com/survive/survival.htm• http://www.areyouprepared.com/• http://www.americanfamilysafety.com/