4ursurvival Blog

Whatever you do, stay calm.Stop what you are doing.Look around you and carefully assess the situationListen for instructions. For you own protection, cooperate fully with public safety officials.Inspect your building for damage. Using a flashlight, check for gas and water leaks, broken electrical wiring or sewage lines. If there is damage, turn the utility off at the source.If you smell gas, evacuate immediately. Report gas leaks to your utility company.Check the area for downed power lines. If …

Create an Emergency PlanMeet with household members to discuss the dangers of fire, severe weather, earthquakes and other emergencies. Explain how to respond to each  

* Have you discussed a fire safety plan with your family?* Does everyone know where to meet if you have to evacuate your home?* Is your house number and/or name clearly posted at the driveway entrance or mailbox?* Are ladders, fire extinguishers and other tools readily available for emergencies?* Are decks, porches and other raised extensions protected with fire-resistant materials or screened to keep out sparks?* Does your driveway allow easy access (and egres …

For people living near or using recreational facilities in wilderness areas the threat of brush or forest fires is real. Advance planning and knowing protective measures to take can help limit the devastation of a fire.While no one can prevent all such fires from occurring, there are actions that can prevent an emergency or lessen the damaging effects of unavoidable emergencies. Investing in preventive steps now, will help reduce theimpact of wildland …

A well-thought-out plan of action for you and your family can go a long way to reduce potential suffering from any type of disaster that could strike.Household emergency plans should be kept simple. The best emergency plans are those that are easy to remember.Be familiar with escape routes. It may be necessary to evacuate your neighborhood. Plan several escape routes for different contingencies.Maintaining a link to the outside can be crucial. Keep a battery operated rad …