Американский Красный Крест Чрезвычайные ситуацие и Бедствия в нашем районе

Thank you Кэрэл Данн Манаджер Програм Местной Обучнение про чрезвычайные ситуацие Американский Красный Крест –общественная благотворительная организация, которая является участником международного Движения Красного Креста и Красного Полумесяца. Международное Движение КК и КП объединяет свыше 500 миллионов человек в 181 стране мира. Всю свою деятельность Американский Красный Крест направляет на оказание помощи до во время и после чрезвычайных ситуациях.

Need Emergency Help? Call Руские переводчики есть, скажите Fire Ambulance или Police и Russian и ждите Переводчик : –Your address –Your name –What happened If you call and hang up, they will work to contact you

Common disasters for our area Fires Severe Storms Floods Earthquakes

Fire Every 42 Hours we respond to a fire Make sure your home is safe from fire hazards –Avoid candles –Clear stove area –Careful with heaters

Fires happen every day Smoke Detectors Save Lives –Often Free Smoke Detectors at Fire Stations –Check Battery Every 6 Months Two Ways out of Every Room –Multiple Stairs? Can the Windows Open? Get Out First, Then Call 911 If Smoke: Crawl

If you have a fire The American Red Cross will help –If Fire Department doesnt call, contact us –Help in finding new housing –Help in replacing immediate food and clothing needs –Help in replacing prescriptions, glasses, etc. lost in fire.

Severe Storms

Protect yourself –Avoid Travel –Back up food, energy –Dress in layers –If your home loses heat, do your best to stay warm --Do not heat your house with your oven!

Power Outages = Better: = No Power, Extremely Cold is dangerous:

Earthquakes 30 Seconds Protect yourself from falling and having things fall on you!

Earthquakes Conduct a Hazard Hunt Put heavy items closer to the ground or secure them.

Earthquake? Stay Inside! Do not evacuate! Drop, Cover, and Hold. Lock! Cover! Hold On!

Where Can You Get Help? Radio Stations 710 AM or 1000 AM to find out where the shelters and heating stations are. Broadcasts in English. Depend on each other!

Where Can You Get Help? Shelters –Available when large numbers cant be in homes –Provide food and a safe place to sleep –Do not have to show ID

Make a kit and a plan You are your own best resource –Prepare yourself and your family

Make a kit: gather emergency supplies! Water – 1 Gallon of Water (~4 liters) per person per day. 2-liter soda bottles work well.

Gather Emergency Supplies! Food High calorie, high energy Ready to eat Canned food, granola, energy bars, meal replacement drinks (Ensures, etc) Dont forget the can opener

Gather Emergency Supplies! First Aid Kit Prescription medicines.

Gather Emergency Supplies! Important documents, phone numbers, flashlight, sturdy shoes, gloves, language dictionary. Tea, coffee, book, paper, pen Entertainment/comfort items.

Get Trained First Aid and CPRrequest an interpreter! Map Your Neighborhood –Work out who has what skills and equipment, who are your neighbors

Other Resources FEMA State of WA The American Red Cross

Language Bank Over 75 languages and dialects. Make a Doctors appointment, or where to go during a disaster. Interpretation or translation – say your language

Thank You For more information contact: The American Red Cross Community Disaster Education Department