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As a part of our ongoing education outreach, we will post tips in the Wall section of the Gulf Coast Hurricane Relief cause homepage. This month's article focuses on Dealing with Chemical Hazards.
When there is concern about potential exposure to a chemical or other airborne hazard, local officials may advise you to "shelter-in-place" and "seal the room." If you believe the air may be badly contaminated or if you are instructed by local officials, follow the instructions below to create a temporary barrier between you and the contaminated air outside.
To shelter-in-place and seal the room:
Close and lock all windows and exterior doors.
Turn off all fans, heating and air conditioning systems.
Close the fireplace damper.
Get your disaster supplies kit and turn on your battery-powered radio.
Go to an interior room that is above ground level and without windows, if possible. In the case of a chemical threat, an above-ground location is preferable because some chemicals are heavier than air and may seep into basements even if the windows are closed
If directed by local authorities on the radio, use duct tape to seal all cracks around the door and any vents into the room.
Tape plastic sheeting, such as heavy-duty plastic garbage bags, over any windows.
Listen to your radio or television for further instructions. Local officials will tell you when you can leave the room in which you are sheltering, or they may call for evacuation in specific areas at greatest risk in your community.
To view past Emergency Tips, check the announcement history on the READI cause home page. http://apps.facebook.com/causes/...
I just went on a relief trip to Bolivar and things are very harsh. HELP IS NEEDED.
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I just went on a relief trip to Bolivar and things are very harsh. HELP IS NEEDED.
if you can't go provide assistance, help sponsor people who can!
Each month, in an effort to spread awareness of the importance of getting prepared, I will be posting emergency preparedness tips for members of the Gulf Coast Hurricane Relief cause. The following are some tips on how to deal with small explosions and fires in the home or office.
If there is an explosion:
Take shelter against your desk or a sturdy table.
Exit the building immediately.
Do not use elevators.
Check for fire and other hazards.
Take your emergency supply kit if time allows.
If there is a fire:
Exit the building immediately.
If there is smoke, crawl under the smoke to the nearest exit and use a cloth, if possible, to cover your nose and mouth.
Use the back of your hand to feel the upper, lower, and middle parts of closed doors.
If the door is not hot, brace yourself against it and open slowly.
If the door is hot, do not open it. Look for another way out.
Do not use elevators.
If your clothes catch on fire, stop, drop and roll to put out the fire. Do not run.
If you are at home, go to your previously designated outside meeting place.
Account for your family members and carefully supervise small children.
GET OUT and STAY OUT. Never go back into a burning building.
Call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number.
Brought to you by the READI (Real Emergency and Disaster Immunity) Cause.
Each month, in an effort to spread awareness of the importance of getting prepared, I will be posting emergency preparedness tips for members of the Gulf Coast Hurricane Relief cause. The following are some tips on how to deal with small explosions and fires in the home or office.
If there is an explosion:
Take shelter against your desk or a sturdy table.
Exit the building immediately.
Do not use elevators.
Check for fire and other hazards.
Take your emergency supply kit if time allows.
If there is a fire:
Exit the building immediately.
If there is smoke, crawl under the smoke to the nearest exit and use a cloth, if possible, to cover your nose and mouth.
Use the back of your hand to feel the upper, lower, and middle parts of closed doors.
If the door is not hot, brace yourself against it and open slowly.
If the door is hot, do not open it. Look for another way out.
Do not use elevators.
If your clothes catch on fire, stop, drop and roll to put out the fire. Do not run.
If you are at home, go to your previously designated outside meeting place.
Account for your family members and carefully supervise small children.
GET OUT and STAY OUT. Never go back into a burning building.
Call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number.
Brought to you by the READI (Real Emergency and Disaster Immunity) Cause.
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As a part of our ongoing education outreach, we will post tips in the Wall section of the Gulf Coast Hurricane Relief cause homepage. This month's article focuses on Dealing with Chemical Hazards.
When there is concern about potential exposure to a chemical or other airborne hazard, local officials may advise you to "shelter-in-place" and "seal the room." If you believe the air may be badly contaminated or if you are instructed by local officials, follow the instructions below to create a temporary barrier between you and the contaminated air outside.
To shelter-in-place and seal the room:
Close and lock all windows and exterior doors.
Turn off all fans, heating and air conditioning systems.
Close the fireplace damper.
Get your disaster supplies kit and turn on your battery-powered radio.
Go to an interior room that is above ground level and without windows, if possible. In the case of a chemical threat, an above-ground location is preferable because some chemicals are heavier than air and may seep into basements even if the windows are closed
If directed by local authorities on the radio, use duct tape to seal all cracks around the door and any vents into the room.
Tape plastic sheeting, such as heavy-duty plastic garbage bags, over any windows.
Listen to your radio or television for further instructions. Local officials will tell you when you can leave the room in which you are sheltering, or they may call for evacuation in specific areas at greatest risk in your community.
To view past Emergency Tips, check the announcement history on the READI cause home page. http://apps.facebook.com/causes/...