Disaster Preparedness

FREE ON-LINE TRAINING

IS-22 Are You Ready? An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness
http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is22.aspThe "Are You Ready? An In-Depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness" has been designed to help the citizens of this nation learn how to protect themselves and their families against all types of hazards. It can be used as a reference source or as a step-by-step manual. The focus of the content is on how to develop, practice, and maintain emergency plans that reflect what must be done before, during, and after a disaster to protect people and their property. Also included is information on how to assemble a disaster supplies kit that contains the food, water, and other supplies in sufficient quantity for individuals and their families to survive.

IS-55 Household Hazardous Materials - A Guide for Citizens
http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is55.aspThis course was designed for the general public. The course will introduce you to household hazardous materials and things you can do to protect yourself and your family from injury or death. In the 1st unit, you will learn about basic chemical and physical properties, the ways chemicals enter your body, and the effects chemicals have on your body. In the 2nd and 3rd units, you will learn about cleaning products, lead, mercury, gasoline, compressed gases, carbon monoxide, medical supplies, chlorine, pesticides, and much more. In the last two units, you will cover labels, personal protective equipment, proper disposal methods, preventive measures to take before natural disasters, and less toxic alternatives. Dangers from chemical products depend greatly on the individuals using them. Chemicals are safe to use when people read the directions and use them correctly. This course is available on-line as an interactive web-based course. It will take 1 to 3 hours to complete all the units and take the final exam. There are several interactive activities throughout the course. These activities are optional and not content based, however, you are encouraged to view them, as they will reinforce content learned.

IS-394.A Protecting Your Home or Small Business From Disaster
http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/IS394A.aspThe purpose of this course is to provide a foundation of knowledge that will enable participants to: Describe different types of natural disastersDescribe hazards that pose a risk to their home or small businessExplain how protective measures can reduce or eliminate long-term risks to their home and personal property from hazards and their effectsExplain how protective measures for small businesses secure people, business property, and building structures and prevent business loss from a natural disaster.

REFERENCES TO DOWNLOAD

American Red Cross (Bay Area) - Disaster Preparedness Videohttp://www.redcrossbayarea.org/preparedness/stream.htm
Disaster can strike quickly, anytime day or night—and often without warning. It can separate you from your loved ones, force you to evacuate, or confine you to your home. With a disaster plan, supplies, and safety training, you will be ready to take care of yourself and your family. The American Red Cross Bay Area Chapter, in conjunction with the Alameda Fire Department, and Alameda Power and Telecom, produced this 19-minute video about disaster preparedness. Watch it and learn the American Red Cross' three basic steps to disaster preparedness: Make a Plan, Get a Kit, and Be Informed & Get Trained. (Can be downloaded as a QuickTime Video 54.9MB)

Delaware Citizen Corps has produced a five part video series on disaster preparedness for the State of Delaware.http://www.delawarecitizencorps.org/videos

Mountain House http://www.mountainhouse.com/emg_info.cfm

Oak Ridge National Laboratory - Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Programhttp://emc.ornl.gov/CSEPPweb/CSEPPTraining.html

Seattle Disaster Preparedness Training Videohttp://www.iriseducation.org/disasterprep/

Washington Military Department - Emergency Resource Guide
http://www.doh.wa.gov/phepr/handbook.htm

http://www.doh.wa.gov/phepr/handbook/hbk_pdf/EmerRes08.pdf