Archive For The “Natural Disasters Safety” Category
Tsunamis (pronounced soo-ná-mees), also known as seismic sea waves (mistakenly called “tidal waves”), are a series of enormous waves created by an underwater disturbance such as an earthquake, landslide, volcanic eruption, or meteorite. A tsunami can move hundreds of miles per hour in the open ocean and smash into land with waves as…
Live in a Flood Zone? FEMA Map of Flood Zones. Darker is higher frequency.
Live in a Hurricane or Tropical Storm region? FEMA Hurricane and Tropical Storm map. Darker is higher frequency.
Live in a Tornado Zone? Darker is greater Tornado frequency. FEMA Map of Tornado activity.
Do you live in an Earthquake Zone? Red is Very High Earthquake Frequency, Yellow is Low Frequency. See this FEMA map.
AMATEUR (HAM) RADIO SERVICES The FCC established amateur radio as a voluntary, non-commercial, radio communications service. It allows licensed operators to improve their communications and technical skills, while providing the nation with a pool of trained radio operators and technicians who can provide essential communications during emergencies. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What is amateur…
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist…
The following are optional items you may want to consider adding to your Basic Emergency Kit. Prescriptions and glasses Infants/Children – infant formula, diapers, wipes, diaper rash medicine, games, puzzles, books, toys, etc. Pet supplies – pet food, pet toys, etc. Important Documents – wills, insurance, banking, government identification, etc. Cash, coins, credit cards, traveler’s…
Everyone should have an emergency kit with basic supplies. This list is meant to provide a starting point for items that should be included in a basic kit. There are various types of basic kits: home, car, work, travel, etc. The essentials are the same for the different kits, with small variations. Any number of…