How to be prepared for a Natural Hazard.

By: Caty Raddon

What is being prepared?

Preparedness is a state of readiness achieved by an individual or group of people, such as for natural hazard or war. pg. 536

What is disaster preparedness?

Disaster preparedness is respect to a natural hazard, actions of individuals, families, communities, states, provinces, or entire nations minimize losses from a hazardous event before it occurs. pg. 532

This class has show why it is so important to not just be prepared but to be prepared for a disaster as well.

Being prepared will make a natural disaster easier to deal with.

The US in 2014 so far has had 17 Major Disaster declarations.As well as 5 Emergency Declarations. With 1 Fire Management assistance declarations. That makes a total of 23 disaster to take place this year alone. Likely disasters to come to Utah that you want to be prepared for.1. Earthquakes2. Floods3. Landslides4. Wildfires5. Avalanches

“Information about how to prepare for various weather disasters is available through the U.S National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations(NOAA), National weather services, and from FEMA.” pg. 319

Everyone should be prepared with a 72 hour emergency survival kit!

Here are some things to keep in mind when

creating yours.

*If you don’t want to come up with the essentials on your own Emergency Essentials off of 986 w and Jordan Parkway in South Jordan, carries premade kits and survival gear.

*They will also have many of the supplies if you are creating your own kit.

Emergency EssentialsEven carries manual blenders this can help blend and grind things that you have in your emergency kit for food and drinks.

In case of an emergency you

should always Have a Plan• You will want to know what you need to grab.

• Be aware of who is with you. Will they need help getting out?

• Know how to get out safely and the most efficient way possible.

• Have a place to meet.• Have a way to contact people if you are unable

to meet. Cell phones are not always available so have a backup plan.

• Water• You should have one gallon per person per day.• Could need extra water depending on the weather.• Children, sick people, and nursing mothers will also need

extra water.• Food

• Non-perishables • AVOID salty foods, they make you thirsty.• Ready to eat canned veggies, fruit, and even canned

meat.• Protein, granola, or fruit bars.• Dry cereal• Peanut butter• Canned juice• Nuts• Baby food (if applicable) • Pet food (if applicable)

~You should have a three day supply of food and water on hand at all times~

• A first aid kit.• A protective mask or glasses.• Can opener for your Non-perishables.• Whistle • Fire extinguisher• Mess kit including (1 per person)

• Paper cups and plates• Plastic utensils • Paper towels

• Flashlight and extra batteries • One per person is ideal

~Additional stuff you should have on hand~

Also best to have all important documents in a water safe zip lock container.

~Don’t forget personal hygiene~• Having no water needed towelettes will

help you feel clean• If you wear glasses make sure you have

a hard case, and a clean cloth• Contact lenses make sure you have a

extra case and solution• store an extra set of contacts just in

case of damage or loss • Feminine supplies• Tooth brush and tooth paste

Don’t forget about your pets! If you have pets they will need a emergency kit as well. *Remember they cannot care for themselves in an emergency! • They will need water 1 Gallon per day

maybe more.• They will need a 3 day supply of food.

• Can opener for wet food• Treats you may need for your pet• Water safe bag or air tight for dry

food

*To keep this little guy entertained and bring them comfort keep a favorite toy to play with. A new toy can also bring them excitement so they stay entertained.

• They will need a strong leash or rope to keep them close by

• Have documents including any registration information, shot information and rabies information, for you pet and a list of pet friendly safe houses

• First aid kit

Here are some example photos of my 72 hour emergency kit and what is included:

• Blankets• Water• Ice packs• First aid kit• Rope• Batteries• Flash light• Lantern• Gloves• Walkie talkie • Gum• Knife• Sunscreen• Hat• Notebook• Sunglasses• Money• Protective glasses• Pen• Advil• Bandana• Bag to carry it all

in!

• Sturdy shoes (hiking boots)• Candles with lighter• Matches• Heavy jacket

Always have a exit route planned out for all bedrooms and living areas in the house. *practice those routes so they you know them even in the dark incase you are in a situation where the lights have gone out.

*Though not ideal remember the fastest route out of the house may not always be the front door. If that area is blocked by fire or debris you may need to be ready to go out a window or off a balcony. If you know you are to high up to jump you may need to buy a safety ladder and keep it by the windows.

Citations• Be Ready Utah." Be Ready Utah. N.p., n.d. Web.

17 Apr. 2014.http://www.beready.utah.gov/beready/index.html

• PROMONTORY POINT FLOORPLANS AND PRICING." Sandy UT Apartments. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Apr. 2014.

http://www.isyourhome.com/promontory-point-apartments

• Disaster Declarations by Year | FEMA.gov." Disaster Declarations by Year | FEMA.gov. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 May 2014.

http://www.fema.gov/disasters/grid/year

• Pictures of kit and Emergency Essentials taken by Caty Raddon.

• 5 Natural Disasters Likely to Hit Utah (and How You Can Be Ready) - Utah Valley 360." Utah Valley 360 RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 May 2014.

http://utahvalley360.com/2014/02/03/5-natural-disasters-likely-to-hit-utah-and-how-you-can-be-ready/

• Keller, Edward A., Duane E. DeVecchio, and Robert H. Blodgett. Natural Hazards: Earth's Processes as Hazards, Disasters, and Catastrophes. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall, 2012. Print. Pages 532, 536, 319