2010 Updated Guidelines for CPR
This video explains the changes in the new 2010 Guidelines for CPR released on October 18. We’re making CPR even easier so more people will perform it and more lives will be saved.
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Preparedness Tip #23 – Flash Flood Safety
Flash Flooding
DO NOT DRIVE THROUGH FLOODED AREAS! Even if it looks shallow enough to cross. The large majority of deaths due to flash flooding occur with people driving through flooded areas. Water only a foot deep can displace a 1500 lb. vehicle! 24” of water can easily carry most automobiles! Roads concealed by water may not be intact.
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Preparedness Tip #22 – Preparing For An Earthquake
US Earth Quake Map
Make sure each member of your family knows what to do no matter where they are when and earthquake occurs:
- Establish a meeting place where you can all reunite afterward.
- Know the earthquake plans developed by your children’s school or day care.
- Remember transportation may be disrupted, keep some emergency supplies–food, liquids, and comfortable shoes, for example–at work.
- Know where your gas, electric and water main shutoffs are and how to turn them off if there is a leak or electrical short. Make sure older members of the family can shut off utilities as well.
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Preparedness Tip #21 – Personal Safety
Stalking
Be aware of your surroundings and people walking near to you. If you suspect someone is following you then turn around to see if anyone is there rather than taken being by surprise. If you feel as if someone is following you go directly to a well populated area if you have the opportunity. Walk in well lit areas and have 1 or more people accompany you to your vehicle.
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Preparedness Tip #20 – Service Animals
Service Animals Permitted
- In the event that you become separated from your service animal or the animal is unable to assist you, be prepared to use alternative ways to navigate your environment.
- Keep a picture of your pet or service animal for identification purposes, in case you are separated. Plan how your animals/pets will be cared for if you have to evacuate.
- Service animals can accompany you to an emergency shelter. However, non-registered service animals and pets are not allowed in the shelters, and while temporary kennels are often set up adjacent to emergency shelters, this is not always the case. It is best to identify several animal care options ahead of time.
- In case you are not home, there will be someone to help or provide care for your animal.
- Have a carry case available with your supplies to transport your small pets.
- Prepare an emergency care kit to provide for your animal’s or pet’s needs for 7 days. Pack the supplies in a container that the animal can carry, in case you are evacuated.
- Include in your pets emergency kit:
- Food Bowl for water and food
- Favorite toy
- Blanket for bedding
- Extra harness
- Medications, if any
- Plastic bags/paper towels for disposing of feces
- Antibiotic ointment (for minor wounds)
- Roll of gauze bandage and bandage tape
- Current vaccination records and any other pertinent medical information
- Name and telephone number of your veterinarian
- For those who do not have disabilities, but know someone who does, take the time this month to make sure they have an emergency plan in place for themselves and for any services animals or pets they have. This is what makes our country great!
38 Piece "DogGoneIt" Emergency Kit for Dogs
35 Piece Emergency CATastrophy Kit for Cats
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