There are a couple of simple facts about emergency action planning that people tend to forget until the time comes. You will shelter in place; Weather out the storm or event. Un-button and come out to assess the damages and prepare the recovery. Or You will evacuate, because remaining is unsafe and you risk life … Read more
Shelter from the storm. A classic 70’s Bob Dylan song. These four words are not to be taken lightly. The human body demands a minimum internal temperature variation to remain stable. Internal temperatures below 95° will result in Hypothermia and above 104° will result in Heat Stroke. Both of these can kill you. Till next … Read more
During week ten we will be reviewing Learning Objective 16 Shelter Now in week 10 you have just about completed your Emergency Action Plan. You will have noticed that you are accessing information presented in prior Learning Objectives. Learning Objective 16 is no different. It is a natural progression from Learning Objective 15 Evacuation. “No … Read more
If the need comes to evacuate before or during an emergency or disaster you will need to find shelter. Copyright: konstantinks / 123RF Stock Photo Most communities have facilities identified as emergency shelters. These facilities are usually schools or other suitable publicly accessible buildings. Once inside you will probably only have 10 square … Read more
