Safety Moment
A natural disaster can occur at any moment no matter what country you are in, whether at home or at work. It is important to plan ahead and prepare for a sudden emergency. The next time disaster strikes, you may not have much time to act.
A natural disaster can strike in any place at any time, whether at home or at work. Floods, hurricanes, tsunamis, tornadoes, earthquakes, and other extreme weather affect the whole planet. It is important to plan ahead and prepare for a sudden emergency. The next time disaster strikes, you may not have much time to act.
Discuss ideas with your family or co-workers, then prepare an emergency plan where everyone will see it - on the refrigerator or bulletin board. It is important to have these conversations now in order to learn how to protect yourself and cope with disaster. Below are some suggestions on how to best prepare for a natural disaster or hazard in your community. For more information, contact your local office of emergency management.
Prepare a disaster supplies kit by assembling items you might need in an evacuation and store it in an easy-to-carry container, such as a backpack or duffel bag, and include:
Remember to keep it simple. The less moving parts, the better. Fancy preparedness plans and survival gear fail under the pressures of a real-life scenario. Prepare for whatever disaster is likely to affect your area, as not every place on the planet has the same needs.
Hurricanes are strong storms that can be life-threatening and cause serious hazards. You should always be prepared in case of a storm or flood. Learn what to do to keep yourself and your loved ones safe.
Before an expected hurricane, take time to do some emergency planning by developing and documenting plans for your specific risks:
As a storm unfolds, you should listen to local authorities on the radio or television. Evacuation routes often close as a storm develops. Dedicated professionals and improved technology have made hurricane forecasting more accurate than ever before—but it’s far from precise.
Be alert for tornadoes, which are often spawned by hurricanes and the calm “eye” of the storm. It may seem like the storm is over, but after the eye passes, the winds will change direction and quickly return to hurricane force.