The National
Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health has great information on the
environmental impacts and preparedness for disaster safety. They give useful
information on what to do in a disaster and how to help your loved ones. There
are many safety precautions that must be taken in terms of a natural disasters
that occur. We hope that we could use this information to prevent natural
disasters and provide safety procedures for those in need when a natural
disaster hits. Again, the NCDM and Public Health site does help those when it
comes to providing safety whenever any natural disaster exists. I think it is definitely
important for us help others when it comes to natural disasters as well and
hoping we are in a state that is good for all.
In my area, there
are many churches and government facilities that have healthcare professionals
working there that help my community. They have master plans in what to do in
fire and earthquake disasters. They also have ways to network and notify others
you are in a safe zone which is great for family members. These facilities also
provide for temporary shelter and where to go in case of an evacuation for
those who do not have another place to go in case of an emergency. My community
in San Bernardino is great to help those in need, especially for safe and
protective methods.
Hi Snay,
ReplyDeleteI appreciate that you mention "safe zones" as I work at a location that is designated as a local safe zone. In terms of disaster prep, we were recently given a wallet-sized card with emergency contact information for our work and it says, "Be prepared to report to work at 8:00am the day after a major disaster". We would also receive text updates from work if needed. I think it's important to have such systems in place and it's great to hear that these seem to be active in your community.
Hi Snay,
ReplyDeleteIt's really wonderful that you live in a community where the community helps itself. Like Nalleli mentioned too, I think it is great and extremely important to have designated "safe zones". In times of crisis being able to find a loved one and knowing that they're safe is crucial.