How to Recover from a Disaster
Check for injuries., Be aware of exhaustion., Be aware of new safety issues created by the disaster., Inform local authorities about health and safety issues, including chemical spills, downed power lines, washed out roads, smoldering insulation...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Check for injuries.
Do not attempt to move seriously injured persons unless they are in immediate danger of death or further injury.
If you must move an unconscious person, first stabilize the neck and back, then call for help immediately.
If the victim is not breathing, carefully position the victim for artificial respiration, clear the airway, and commence mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
Maintain body temperature with blankets.
Be sure the victim does not become overheated, and never try to feed liquids to an unconscious person. -
Step 2: Be aware of exhaustion.
Don’t try to do too much at once.
Set priorities and pace yourself.
Get enough rest, drink plenty of clean water, and eat well. , Watch for washed out roads, contaminated buildings, contaminated water, gas leaks, broken glass, damaged electrical wiring, and slippery floors. , -
Step 3: Be aware of new safety issues created by the disaster.
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Step 4: Inform local authorities about health and safety issues
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Step 5: including chemical spills
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Step 6: downed power lines
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Step 7: washed out roads
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Step 8: smoldering insulation
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Step 9: and dead animals.
Detailed Guide
Do not attempt to move seriously injured persons unless they are in immediate danger of death or further injury.
If you must move an unconscious person, first stabilize the neck and back, then call for help immediately.
If the victim is not breathing, carefully position the victim for artificial respiration, clear the airway, and commence mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
Maintain body temperature with blankets.
Be sure the victim does not become overheated, and never try to feed liquids to an unconscious person.
Don’t try to do too much at once.
Set priorities and pace yourself.
Get enough rest, drink plenty of clean water, and eat well. , Watch for washed out roads, contaminated buildings, contaminated water, gas leaks, broken glass, damaged electrical wiring, and slippery floors. ,
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