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Before• Become aware of evacuation plans for all buildings you occupy regularly. Pick areas of high elevation as your evacuation meeting place.• Store emergency supplies kit in an easy-to-access location.72 Hour Food Kit - www.4ursurvival.comDuring• Know your zone. If you are within a tsunami inundation zone, evacuate immediately to higher ground. If not, stay where you are.• Listen to local radio or TV stations or access the Red Cross Emergency App for tsunami warnings.• If a strong earthquake …

NosebleedsHow do I treat a nosebleed?Nosebleeds usually look a lot worse than they are. Most of the time you can stop the flow with a few simple steps:Lean the head slightly forward, so blood doesn't run down the throat.With a tissue or washcloth, gently press the nostrils together to stop the bleeding.Hold the nose for at least 5 minutes. Then check to see if the bleeding has stopped. If it hasn't stopped, gently squeeze for another 10 minutes.https://4ursurvival.com/4-shelf-first-aid-cabinet/C …

Federal Emergency Management AgencyFloodsFlooding is a temporary overflow of water onto land that is normally dry. Floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States. Failing to evacuate flooded areas or entering flood waters can lead to injury or death.Floods may: Result from rain, snow, coastal storms, storm surges and overflows of dams and other water systems.Develop slowly or quickly. Flash floods can come with no warning.Cause outages, disrupt transportation, damage buildings …

The Updated CERT Basic Training is Here!The updated CERT Basic Training is here! It features a revised Disaster Medical Operations section, updated Terrorism and CERT section, and new hazard-specific annexes. Find the new curriculum materials online and order free copies through the FEMA publications warehouse online ordering platform.The CERT Basic Training includes research-validated guidance for CERT programs to teach members what to do before, during, and after the hazards their communities …

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. CERT offers a consistent, nationwide approach to volunteer training and organization that professional responders can rely on during disaster situations, allowing them to focus on more complex tasks.https:// …