I like to think positively, to be an optimist. I am also pleased when the unexpected happens and I'm ready. We can be wise and prepared without becoming neurotic and weird!
Let’s assume you are at your home, there has been a mudslide that has taken out power and water, roads & telecommunications in your area.
While my other job is to help people be ready for eternity, I have also taught on to be ready in an
emergency. This could include a volcano, earthquake or tsunami, flooding, terrorist attack, fire or major storm.
How would you and your family cope if you were without electricity or water for three days or more? You can’t go to the shops and get anything because they have closed . . . . no electricity and the employees can’t get to and from work!
With only one road to the North of Auckland and one to the South, I might very well be better off by staying put at home and utilising what I have at hand. I’ll be even better off if I have stocked up and have the right things available.
What do you think those things might be?
Brainstorm things that would be useful in emergency?
Prioritize them later. For now, just make your list.
*Multiply some supplies p/person over 3+ day span of time.
What are some other things you would take into consideration?
Pets, special medical conditions, other people mooching, how to wait creatively, where to store your Be Ready kit, . . .
You might just purchase a bare-bones kit as shown.
Consider your list. Choose items you would want handy and pack them in the backpacks in case you have to move.
Consider the process of living each day with limitations and the priorities you'd like to have on hand.
Discuss this with your household. They may have to cope without you at home.
Are You Ready Full Document (PDF 21MB)
With the upcoming hurricane season on the horizon, killer tornadoes and wildfires in the Midwest and south and California floods breaking levies, FEMA announces the release of a new citizen preparedness DVD titled, "Getting Ready For Disaster- One Family's Experience". The DVD guides viewers through important steps of disaster preparedness and is a welcome addition to FEMA's preparedness materials.
In New Zealand consider these links and resources:
Learn First Aid and fire safety techniques. Visit: NZ Fire Service
Make sure your home is quake-safe. Visit: Quake Safe Your Home
Civil Defense New Zealand: Get Ready. Get Thru.
Downloadable Household Emergency Checklist
Let’s assume you are at your home, there has been a mudslide that has taken out power and water, roads & telecommunications in your area.
While my other job is to help people be ready for eternity, I have also taught on to be ready in an
emergency. This could include a volcano, earthquake or tsunami, flooding, terrorist attack, fire or major storm.How would you and your family cope if you were without electricity or water for three days or more? You can’t go to the shops and get anything because they have closed . . . . no electricity and the employees can’t get to and from work!
With only one road to the North of Auckland and one to the South, I might very well be better off by staying put at home and utilising what I have at hand. I’ll be even better off if I have stocked up and have the right things available.
What do you think those things might be?
Brainstorm things that would be useful in emergency?
Prioritize them later. For now, just make your list.
*Multiply some supplies p/person over 3+ day span of time.
Before a disaster: You will need to have:
- A Household Emergency Plan that will help you and your household plan for what to do when disaster strikes
- Household Emergency Checklist This list will help you prepare essential food, water, clothing and medical supplies for you and your family to cope for at least three days
- A Getaway Kit of essential emergency and medical items if you need to be evacuated.
What are some other things you would take into consideration?
Pets, special medical conditions, other people mooching, how to wait creatively, where to store your Be Ready kit, . . .
You might just purchase a bare-bones kit as shown.
Consider your list. Choose items you would want handy and pack them in the backpacks in case you have to move.
Consider the process of living each day with limitations and the priorities you'd like to have on hand.
Discuss this with your household. They may have to cope without you at home.
- Who will turn off water at the main? gas? electricity?
- How & Where will you meet up during and after an emergency?
- How to maintain contact during an emergency? (No mobile phone coverage!)
- How to contact Civil Defence & authorities for assistance?
- Who can do a first aid course now to care for the family?
America's FEMA In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness
With the upcoming hurricane season on the horizon, killer tornadoes and wildfires in the Midwest and south and California floods breaking levies, FEMA announces the release of a new citizen preparedness DVD titled, "Getting Ready For Disaster- One Family's Experience". The DVD guides viewers through important steps of disaster preparedness and is a welcome addition to FEMA's preparedness materials.
- Introduction (Windows Media 6.3MB)
- Get Informed (Windows Media 4.7MB)
- Make a Plan (Windows Media 7.0MB)
- Disaster Supplies Kit (Windows Media 5.6MB)
- People with Disabilities (Windows Media 3.8MB)
- Food and Water (Windows Media 5.8MB)
- Helping Children Cope (Windows Media 5.8MB)
- Get Involved (Windows Media 7.0MB)
In New Zealand consider these links and resources:
Learn First Aid and fire safety techniques. Visit: NZ Fire Service
Make sure your home is quake-safe. Visit: Quake Safe Your Home
Civil Defense New Zealand: Get Ready. Get Thru.
Downloadable Household Emergency Checklist
Get Ready Guides: These guides tell you what you need to do to get ready.
- Caring for sick or vulnerable people
- Caring for pets and livestock
- First Aid Kit
- Storing water
- Get your business ready
- If you are in your car
- NZ Radio stations to listen to
It must be assumed that family members may be separated for a variety of reasons during an emergency and that it will be difficult to provide written and photographic material to support search, identification or reunification of families.
Download and complete the forms with ID photos attached. Front Page Reverse Page
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