Emergency Preparation Mrs. Hill

Emergency- An unexpected situation that calls for quick action Taking time to be prepared will help you stay calm and react correctly in emergency situations

Keep emergency phone numbers close to phone Only call emergency number in an emergency Don’t hang up until the emergency operator tells you to

Fire Emergency -have a fire extinguisher in your house -have working smoke detectors

During a Fire -check door to see if it is hot before opening -stay low to the ground, this is where the oxygen is -have a meeting spot outside your house -if your cloths catches on fire- stop, drop, and roll

Disasters Disaster- An emergency situation sometimes caused by forces of nature Hurricane- a violent storm with high winds and heavy rains Tornado- a tall funnel of wind that whirls at very high speed -for both move to a basement or inner room, stay away from windows

Disasters- Electrical Storm- storm that has strong winds, rain, and lightning -get indoors, or low ground, stay off phone, out of shower, bath tub, and pool

Disasters -Blizzard- A dangerous violent snow storm with strong winds and very cold temps -stay inside, have blankets, radio with extra batteries -if stuck outside, find shelter from the blowing snow In a car, only run long enough to warm the inside up, check to make sure tail pipe is clear of snow

Disasters Continued Earthquake- a strong shaking or sliding of the ground -get under a piece of sturdy furniture or stand in a door way