Survival Skills During Natural Disasters
- 1. NATURAL DISASTERS AND HOW TO TACKLE THEM! SO…..
- 5. Avalanche Here's a list of six tips that might just saveyour life if you have the misfortune of experiencing an avalanche. 1. Move Sideways. The center of an avalanche is where the snow moves the fastest, making it the most dangerous place for you to be. ... 2. Jump Upslope. ... 3. Carry an Avalanche Beacon. ... 4. Grab Something. ... 5. Swim. ... 6. Create an Air Pocket.
- 6. Landslide Howto Prepare for a Landslide 1. Research before building. Avoid building close to mountain edges, near drainage ways, near steep slopes, or natural erosion valleys. 2. Watch drainage patterns. 3. Develop an evacuation plan. ... 4. Minimize home hazards. ... 5. Wake up! ... 6. Use a NOAA radio. ... 7. Go up. ... 8. Listen.
- 7. Earthquake If you are inside a building 1. Drop down onto your hands and knees so the earthquake doesn’t knock you down. Drop to the ground (before the earthquake drops you!) 2. Cover your head and neck with your arms to protect yourself from falling debris. 1. If you are in danger from falling objects, and you can move safely, crawl for additional cover under a sturdy desk or table. 2. If no sturdy shelter is nearby, crawl away from windows, next to an interior wall. Stay away from glass, windows, outside doors and walls, and anything that could fall, such as light fixtures or furniture. 3. Hold on to any sturdy covering so you can move with it until the shaking stops. 4. Stay where you are until the shaking stops. Do not run outside. Do not get in a doorway as this does not provide protection from falling or flying objects, and you may not be able to remain standing.
- 8. Sinkholes Sinkhole Survival Tips…… (How to Prepare for the Worst) 1. Be Informed. 2. Prepare A Disaster Survival Bag. 3. Hire a Professional 4. Better Safe Than Sorry 5. Be On The Lookout 6. Evacuate 7. Call Your Insurance Company
- 9. Volcanic Eruptions Survival during an eruption 1. Close all windows, doors, and fireplace or woodstove dampers. 2. Turn off all fans and heating and air conditioning systems. 3. Bring pets and livestock into closed shelters. 4. Keep necessities on hand. 5. Listen for emergency alerts and do what they say. 6. Stay inside until you hear that it's safe to come out.
- 11. Floods Here's what you can do to stay safe during a flood: 1. Find higher ground. If flooding occurs, go to higher ground and avoid areas subject to flooding. 2. Avoid streams and roads. ... 3. Go to the roof. ... 4. Listen for updates. ... 5. Keep utilities powered off. ... 6. Stay clean. ... 7. Know your surroundings. ... 8. Listen for evacuation orders.
- 12. Tsunami Surviving a Tsunami 1. Learn about the potential for danger in advance. 2. Be aware if tsunamis have struck your coastal region in the past. 3. Prepare essential materials in an easy-to-obtain location. 4. Develop an evacuation plan. 5. Recognizing the Telltale Tsunami Signs 6. Notice any odd behavior changes in animals.
- 14. Blizzards Surviving Super-ColdWeather 1. Dress properly for cold weather. Wear layers and proper footwear. "A lack of preparation can lead to things like people being outside in a blizzard in tennis shoes or not having any gloves," Dornford says. 2. Make sure you stay hydrated. "Dehydration is a very dangerous thing in a survival situation.
- 15. Cyclone Survivingduringa Cyclone 1. Have a checklist with you to make sure you don’t miss anything. You can actually practice drills on a regular basis with your family during your free time. You can work as a team and make sure everybody pitches in. 2. Turn off main gas and water valves and unplug all electrical appliances. 3. Immediately head for the shelter. If you don’t have one, stay in the lowest and strongest part of the house away from glass windows. 4. Cover yourselves with a mattress or insert extra clothing under your clothes as soon as you see the house breaking up. Find a solid fixture and hang on for dear life. 5. Even if the winds suddenly die down, you have to wait for the official announcement from emergency services over the NOAA radio. You might just be in the “eye” of the storm. Never go out until then.
- 16. Drought What can youdo nowto be ready 1. Monitor conditions and create a plan 2. Purchase rain barrels or other systems of collecting rain water 3. Learn how to conserve water around the home In the Kitchen and Laundry DO make sure the dishwasher is full before turning it on. Dishwashers use between 8 and 12 gallons of water per load. DO make sure your clothes washer is full before turning it on. Each load of laundry usually requires 50 gallons or more of water. DO use a bowl of water to clean fruits and vegetables rather than running water over them. Reuse the water in the bowl to water your houseplants. DO store drinking water in the refrigerator rather than letting the tap run every time you want a cool glass of water.
- 17. Thunderstorm FindingShelter 1. Substantial, frequently inhabited buildings (those grounded with plumbing, electrical systems, and, if possible, lightning rods) are best. 2. If you can’t find a substantial structure, get in a car with a metal roof and sides. If the car is struck, the metal body will conduct the electricity around you, not through you. Make sure all windows are rolled up and doors are closed. Be careful not to lean against any metal -- if you do, the lightning will be conducted into your body if it strikes the car. Do not use the radio. 3. Avoid small structures, such as stand-alone public restrooms. Open covering and rain shelters are also not suitable. These structures will attract lightning and provide no protection, making them more dangerous to be around. 4. Standing under a tree is a very bad choice. Lightning strikes tall objects, and if the tree you are standing under is struck, you may be struck as well or injured by the tree.
- 18. Hailstorm How to survive a hail storm? 1. Seek shelter during all thunderstorms, and you'll generally be sheltered from the hail as well. 2. Get away from windows and skylights. 3. If the hail is falling on an angle, it could shatter the glass and leave storm spectators badly cut. 4. Stay in your shelter.
- 19. Tornado Tornado not so FAST…..!!! 1. Find an interior room, hallway or stairwell – the more walls between you and the tornado, the better. 2. Stay under a sturdy piece of furniture and protect your head. 3. Move away from windows, and be sure to keep them closed, as high winds and dangerous debris can enter if they're opened.
- 20. Space Disasters
- 21. Solar Flares A Powerful Solar Stormmaycause major power surges that might fry anything in its path. Protect your electronicsby using: 1. Whole House Surge Protector: A whole house surge protector connects to your breaker panel and provides protection from lightning and other power surges. 2. Individual Surge Protectors: For added protection, or in the absence of a whole house surge protector, install surge protectors on computers, TVs, stereos, and other electronics in your home. Unplug Electronic Devices: Simply unplugging electronic devices will also ensure that they aren’t zapped by a power surge.
- 22. ENOUGH FOR TODAY!! USE THE KNOWLEDGE & STAY SAFE!!
- 23. Made By: Sabhya Dhir