1. Check for Unresponsiveness
Tap or gently shake victim. Shout, "Are you okay?"
2. Shout, "HELP"
Get attention of people who can phone for help.
3. Position the victim on His or Her back
Roll the victim toward you by pulling slowly and evenly from the victim's hip and shoulder.
4. Open the Airway
Tilt head back and lift chin with fingers under bony part of jaw.
5. Check for breathlessness
Look, listen, and feel for breathing for 3 to 5 seconds.
6. Give two full breaths
Keep head titled back. Pinch nose. Seal your lips tightly around the victim's mouth. Give 2 full breaths for 1 to 1 1 /2 seconds each. NOTE: You can purchase a mouth protector at your drug store. to carry with you.
Someone you love might be the victim.
7. Check for Pulse at Side of Neck
Keep head titled back. Feel for carotid pulse for 5 to 10 seconds.
8. Phone 911 system for help
Send some to call an ambulance. Send 2 people if possible. Give location of emergency and condition of victim.
9. Begin Rescue Breathing
Keep head tilted back. Pinch nose. Give 1 breath every 5 seconds. Look, listen, and feel for breathing
between breaths
10. Check pulse every minute
Keep head tilted back. Feel for carotid pulse for 5 to 10 seconds. If victim has pulse but is not breathing,
continue rescue breathing.
NOTE: You may want to take a class from the Red Cross and repeat it every year.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
First Aid for Choking
FOR CONSCIOUS VICTIM:
If victim can cough, speak, or breath...Do not interfere.
If victim cannot cough, speak, or breathe, have someone call for help!
Phone: 911
TAKE ACTION!
PERFORM THE HEIMLICH MANEUVER
1. Stand behind the victim.
2. Wrap arms around the victim's waist.
3. Make a fist with one hand and place the thumb side against the victim's abdomen in the midline slightly above the navel and well below the xiphoid..
XIPHOID: The third and lowest segment of the human sternum.
4. Grasp fist with the other hand.
5. Press into the victim's abdomen with quick upward thrusts. . Each thrust should be distinct and delivered with the intent of relieving the airway obstruction. . No pressure should be exerted against the rib cage with the rescurer's forearms. Repeat thrusts until object is expelled or the victim becomes unconscious.
CAUTION: Abdominal thrust may cause injury. Do not practise on people.
In cooperation with the American Red Cross. Take a class with the ARC.
If victim can cough, speak, or breath...Do not interfere.
If victim cannot cough, speak, or breathe, have someone call for help!
Phone: 911
TAKE ACTION!
PERFORM THE HEIMLICH MANEUVER
1. Stand behind the victim.
2. Wrap arms around the victim's waist.
3. Make a fist with one hand and place the thumb side against the victim's abdomen in the midline slightly above the navel and well below the xiphoid..
XIPHOID: The third and lowest segment of the human sternum.
4. Grasp fist with the other hand.
5. Press into the victim's abdomen with quick upward thrusts. . Each thrust should be distinct and delivered with the intent of relieving the airway obstruction. . No pressure should be exerted against the rib cage with the rescurer's forearms. Repeat thrusts until object is expelled or the victim becomes unconscious.
CAUTION: Abdominal thrust may cause injury. Do not practise on people.
In cooperation with the American Red Cross. Take a class with the ARC.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Helping with the Earthquake in Haiti
The Earthquake In Haiti?
2010 January 14
tags: charity, earthquake, haiti by Thomas
.Like me you probably learned about the earthquake in Haiti on Wednesday morning when the news was dominated by footage of the collapsed presidential palace. At first very little was known other than that which was obvious from the images we were seeing: the earthquake has caused major damage and devastation. It became clear that Haiti didn’t have the resources to deal with the issues which were arising when the search for survivors had to stop on Wednesday night due to lack of electricity/light.
Rescue teams have now started to arrive in Port Au Prince to offer their support. As ever with events of this magnitude the death toll is set to rise in the coming weeks as the country struggles to cope with the injured and homeless. Rapid work will need to be done to prevent the spread of disease caused by broken sewers and lack of infrastructure. Water and electricity supplies will need to be restarted and building work will be needed as soon as is possible.
If you want to donate to help the rescue teams and charities who are working to support those in Haiti there are several ways to do so. It is worth pointing out that if you want your money to go to those in Haiti rather than to a charity in general then you need to donate to a specific fund. Most of the major disaster relief charity have already set up funds and there are also local charities who need your help. Below is a list of some of the more high profile charities, if you have anything to add please leave a comment or get in touch via the contact page.
The Red Cross
If you are in America you can donate $10 to the Red Cross Haiti earthquake appeal via your cell phone by texting ‘HAITI’ to ‘90999′. You can also visit the Red Cross US site.
Yele Haiti
Also for Americans: donate $5 to Wyclef Jean’s charity Yele Haiti by texting ‘Yele’ to 501501.
The British Red Cross
You can visit the British Red Cross site to donate to their Haiti Earthquake appeal.
Oxfam
Oxfam have set up a Haiti earthquake page which includes information on the situation as it develops. You can also donate to the Haiti earthquake fund.
This Unexpected tradgedy is one of the Major reasons to be prepared.
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2010 January 14
tags: charity, earthquake, haiti by Thomas
.Like me you probably learned about the earthquake in Haiti on Wednesday morning when the news was dominated by footage of the collapsed presidential palace. At first very little was known other than that which was obvious from the images we were seeing: the earthquake has caused major damage and devastation. It became clear that Haiti didn’t have the resources to deal with the issues which were arising when the search for survivors had to stop on Wednesday night due to lack of electricity/light.
Rescue teams have now started to arrive in Port Au Prince to offer their support. As ever with events of this magnitude the death toll is set to rise in the coming weeks as the country struggles to cope with the injured and homeless. Rapid work will need to be done to prevent the spread of disease caused by broken sewers and lack of infrastructure. Water and electricity supplies will need to be restarted and building work will be needed as soon as is possible.
If you want to donate to help the rescue teams and charities who are working to support those in Haiti there are several ways to do so. It is worth pointing out that if you want your money to go to those in Haiti rather than to a charity in general then you need to donate to a specific fund. Most of the major disaster relief charity have already set up funds and there are also local charities who need your help. Below is a list of some of the more high profile charities, if you have anything to add please leave a comment or get in touch via the contact page.
The Red Cross
If you are in America you can donate $10 to the Red Cross Haiti earthquake appeal via your cell phone by texting ‘HAITI’ to ‘90999′. You can also visit the Red Cross US site.
Yele Haiti
Also for Americans: donate $5 to Wyclef Jean’s charity Yele Haiti by texting ‘Yele’ to 501501.
The British Red Cross
You can visit the British Red Cross site to donate to their Haiti Earthquake appeal.
Oxfam
Oxfam have set up a Haiti earthquake page which includes information on the situation as it develops. You can also donate to the Haiti earthquake fund.
This Unexpected tradgedy is one of the Major reasons to be prepared.
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Wednesday, October 7, 2009
THE SEVEN SIGNS OF TERRORISM
1. Surveilance:
Someone recording or monitoring activities. This may include the use of cameras (either stillor video),
note taking, drawing diagrams, annotating on maps, or using binoculars or other vision-enhancing devices.
2. Elicitations:
people or organizations attempting to gain information about military operations, capabilities, or people.
Elicitation attempts may be made by mail, fax, telephone, or in person.
3. Tests of security:
Any any attempts to measure reaction times to security breaches or to penetrate physical security barriers
or procedures in order to assess strengths and weaknesses.
4. Acquiring supplies:
Purchasing or stealing explosives, weapons, ammunition, etc. Also includes acquiring military uniforms,
decals, flight manuals, passes or badges (or the equiptment to manufacture such items) or any other
controlled items.
5. Suspicious persons out of place:
People who don't seem to belong in the workplace, neighborhood, business establishment, or anywhere
else. Includes suspicious border crossings and stowaways aboard ship or people jumping ship in port.
6. Dry run/trial Run:
Putting people in position and moving them around according to their plan without actually committing
the terrorist act. This is especially true when planning a kidnapping, but it can also pertain to bombings.
An element of this activity could also include mapping out routes and determining the timing of traffic
lights and flow.
7. Deploying assets:
People and supplies getting into position to commit the act. This is a person's last chance to alert
authorities before the terrorist act occurs.
Someone recording or monitoring activities. This may include the use of cameras (either stillor video),
note taking, drawing diagrams, annotating on maps, or using binoculars or other vision-enhancing devices.
2. Elicitations:
people or organizations attempting to gain information about military operations, capabilities, or people.
Elicitation attempts may be made by mail, fax, telephone, or in person.
3. Tests of security:
Any any attempts to measure reaction times to security breaches or to penetrate physical security barriers
or procedures in order to assess strengths and weaknesses.
4. Acquiring supplies:
Purchasing or stealing explosives, weapons, ammunition, etc. Also includes acquiring military uniforms,
decals, flight manuals, passes or badges (or the equiptment to manufacture such items) or any other
controlled items.
5. Suspicious persons out of place:
People who don't seem to belong in the workplace, neighborhood, business establishment, or anywhere
else. Includes suspicious border crossings and stowaways aboard ship or people jumping ship in port.
6. Dry run/trial Run:
Putting people in position and moving them around according to their plan without actually committing
the terrorist act. This is especially true when planning a kidnapping, but it can also pertain to bombings.
An element of this activity could also include mapping out routes and determining the timing of traffic
lights and flow.
7. Deploying assets:
People and supplies getting into position to commit the act. This is a person's last chance to alert
authorities before the terrorist act occurs.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
More on the be prepared for disasters check list
We left something out and my Daughter in another state found it.
Candles, a Stove and Rain gear.
Thank you to all my readsers!
Candles, a Stove and Rain gear.
Thank you to all my readsers!
Emergency Prepardness Checklist
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Recommended Items to Include in a
Basic Emergency Supply Kit
Everyone should have some basic supplies on hand in order to survive for at least three days if an emergency occurs. Listed below are some basic items that each emergency supply kit should include. However, it is important that everyone review this list and consider where they live and their unique needs in order to create an emergency supply kit that will meet these needs for their family. Consider having at least two emergency kits, one full kit at home and a smaller portable kit in your vehicle, at school, at work or other places you spend time.
□ Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
□ Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
□ Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both
□ Flashlight and extra batteries
□ First aid kit
□ Whistle to signal for help
□ Dust mask to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
□ Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
□ Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
□ Can opener for food (if kit contains canned foods)
□ Local maps
□ Cell phone and chargers
Additional Items to Consider Adding to an
Emergency Supply Kit
□ Prescriptions medications and glasses
□ Infant formula and diapers
□ Pet food and water for your pet
□ Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification, and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container
□ Cash or traveler’s checks and change
□ Emergency reference material, such as a first aid book
□ Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person; consider additional bedding if you live in a cold-weather climate
□ Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper – When diluted nine parts water to one part bleach, bleach can be used as a disinfectant. Or in an emergency, you can use it to treat water by using 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per gallon of water. Do not use scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners.
□ Fire extinguisher
□ Matches in a waterproof container
□ Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items
□ Mess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic utensils, paper towels
□ Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children
Print this list and use it to set up a disaster preparedness kit for your home.
Recommended Items to Include in a
Basic Emergency Supply Kit
Everyone should have some basic supplies on hand in order to survive for at least three days if an emergency occurs. Listed below are some basic items that each emergency supply kit should include. However, it is important that everyone review this list and consider where they live and their unique needs in order to create an emergency supply kit that will meet these needs for their family. Consider having at least two emergency kits, one full kit at home and a smaller portable kit in your vehicle, at school, at work or other places you spend time.
□ Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
□ Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
□ Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both
□ Flashlight and extra batteries
□ First aid kit
□ Whistle to signal for help
□ Dust mask to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
□ Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
□ Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
□ Can opener for food (if kit contains canned foods)
□ Local maps
□ Cell phone and chargers
Additional Items to Consider Adding to an
Emergency Supply Kit
□ Prescriptions medications and glasses
□ Infant formula and diapers
□ Pet food and water for your pet
□ Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification, and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container
□ Cash or traveler’s checks and change
□ Emergency reference material, such as a first aid book
□ Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person; consider additional bedding if you live in a cold-weather climate
□ Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper – When diluted nine parts water to one part bleach, bleach can be used as a disinfectant. Or in an emergency, you can use it to treat water by using 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per gallon of water. Do not use scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners.
□ Fire extinguisher
□ Matches in a waterproof container
□ Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items
□ Mess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic utensils, paper towels
□ Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children
Print this list and use it to set up a disaster preparedness kit for your home.
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