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Severe Weather Safety Review 1. Seek shelter inside a sturdy building or lie down in a ditch. Hurricane & tornado 2. If outdoors, stay away from tall structures.

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1 Severe Weather Safety Review 1. Seek shelter inside a sturdy building or lie down in a ditch. Hurricane & tornado 2. If outdoors, stay away from tall structures. Earthquake & thunderstorm 3. Stay inside or wear protective clothing if you must go outside. blizzard 4. Move to higher ground. flood 5. Evacuate if National Weather Service so instructs. all 6. Choose a storm cellar, basement, or crawl space. tornado 7. Crouch in a supported doorway. earthquake 8. Do not take shelter under trees. Thunderstorm & earthquake 9. Cover yourself with bulky clothing, a mattress, or a blanket. tornado 10. Listen to radio broadcasts for updates. all 11. Stay away from streams, creeks, or storm drains. flood 12. Do not use computers, telephones, or televisions. thunderstorm 13. Drink only bottled water. flood

2 First Aid Immediate, temporary care given to an ill or injured person until professional medical care can be provided. Immediate, temporary care given to an ill or injured person until professional medical care can be provided.

3 Universal Precautions Protect yourself from diseases transmitted through bodily fluids Protect yourself from diseases transmitted through bodily fluids Latex gloves, mouth pieces, wash hands Latex gloves, mouth pieces, wash hands

4 Respond 1. Check – scene & victim 2. Call - 911 3. Care – first aid

5 Common injuries Bleeding Bleeding Burns Burns Medical shock Medical shock Cramps Cramps Strains & Sprains Strains & Sprains Fractures/dislocation Fractures/dislocation Fainting Fainting Poisonous plants Poisonous plants Concussion Concussion Animal bites Animal bites Nosebleeds Nosebleeds Object in eye Object in eye Swallow/inhale poison Swallow/inhale poison Snakebites Snakebites Insect bites/stings Insect bites/stings

6 Life threatening Emergencies 1. Heimlich maneuver 2. Not breathing -> No heartbeat Heart attack, stroke, electrocution, & drug overdose, choking Heart attack, stroke, electrocution, & drug overdose, choking

7 CPR-Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation A irway – (head tilt) Look, listen, & feel A irway – (head tilt) Look, listen, & feel B reathing – (seal the mouth) Give 2 rescue breaths B reathing – (seal the mouth) Give 2 rescue breaths C irculation – 30 chest compressions C irculation – 30 chest compressions

8 CPR for infants A irway – (slight head tilt) Look, listen, & feel A irway – (slight head tilt) Look, listen, & feel B reathing – (seal the mouth & nose w/your mouth) Give 2 shallow rescue breaths “squirrel puffs” B reathing – (seal the mouth & nose w/your mouth) Give 2 shallow rescue breaths “squirrel puffs” C irculation –15 rapid chest compressions w/3 fingers rapidly C irculation –15 rapid chest compressions w/3 fingers rapidly

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