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EAP WORKSHOP WEEK TEN
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 one is obliged to save, protect or shelter you; if someone helps you out take it as a blessing and be grateful for it. But make every effort to be independent and survive without seeking help from others.” ― Latika Teotia
In this learning objective you will be accessing information from;
Risk Management, Rally Points, Communications, Food & Water and First Aid.
Sheltering is appropriate when conditions require that you seek protection in your home, place of employment, or other place you are when disaster strikes.
To effectively shelter, you must first consider the hazard and then choose a place in your home or other building that is safe for that hazard.
For example, for a tornado, the room selected should be in a basement or an interior room on the lowest level away from corners, windows, doors and outside walls.
If seeking shelter you have several options available to you.
Stay Home
Shelter in Place
Local Friends and Family
Mass Care Facilities (Public Shelters)
Commercial Lodging
Out of Town Friends or Family
Camping Out in your back yard or a suitable county or state camping facility.
Now is the time to research the available options. Identify the courses of actions you should or would take. Make a decision and stick with it.
Important Shelter Information FL
***NOTE***
It is in your best interest to check information provided by your County and State to receive the most up-to-date shelter information possible. The information provided in Learning Objective 16 is at best of a general nature and does not cover all possible contingencies, resources or options available. It is your responsibility to confirm the information you need to make a decision of the course of action you will follow.
Till next time
“Be Safe”