Family Readiness Education Hazards in New Mexico David P. O’Brien Ph.D Project Specialist Department of Extension Home Economics
Workshop Goals Possible Hazards Basic Readiness Hazards Response Information Sources
Weather Flood
Weather Tornadoes & Hail
Weather Winter storms
Wildland Fire
Earthquake
Radioactive Materials Dirty Bomb Facility Attack
Other Hazards in Brief Power Outages Hazardous Materials Biological Threats
Basic Home Safety Smoke Alarms Carbon Monoxide [CO] Alarms Have a Fire Extinguisher Alternate Heat Source WARNING: Carbon Monoxide danger
Basic Readiness Structural Security Roof Tie Down Frame Bolted to Foundation Wind Safe Room Family Emergency Plan Disaster Supplies Kit Vehicle Emergency Kits
Basic Readiness Information Readiness Portable Radio/TV Extra Batteries NOAA Weather Radio Public Alert Logo Tone Alert S.A.M.E. Battery Backup
Flood Determine Risk Flood Insurance Renter’s Insurance Plan for Evacuation Check Your Insurance Flood Fire Renters Review Flood Readiness Guide
Tornado and Hail Determine Risk Review Readiness Guide
Winter Storms Determine Risk Review Readiness Guide
Wildland Fire Determine Risk Review Readiness Guide
Earthquake Determine Risk Review Readiness Guide
Radioactive Materials Determine Risk Review Readiness Guide
Power Outage Determine Risk Review Readiness Guide
Hazardous Materials Determine Risk Review Readiness Guide
Biological Hazard Determine Risk Review Readiness Guide
Information Sources Local Agencies Red Cross Chapter Ask Questions Internet Sites FEMA NOAA State of New Mexico