Emergency Preparedness

Information from the
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

These documents are prepared by FEMA to help people prepare for, survive, cope with and recover from natural and man-made disasters. This information is reliable and authoritative, and provides an emergency preparation starting point whatever your individual situation. The information is also applicable to a variety of Scouting activities, including backpacking, camping and a variety of merit badges.

Check with your state and county offices of Emergency Management for locally adapted information. Additional information on FEMA and disaster assistance provisions can be found at:

http://www.fema.gov/

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Providing Supplies for Emergencies.

Emergency Kit ; for when disaster strikes.

Disaster Supplies Kit preparation.

Emergency Food and Water; Storing and finding food and water supplies.

Food and Water Emergency Kit; Steps you can take to prepare and maintain your emergency rations.

Drinking Water; locate and purify to make it safe. Good information for wilderness camping, also.

Emergency Sanitation Facilities; for when normal utilities are lost.

Emergency Planning for the Family.

Family Disaster Plan; Identify potential emergencies, make plans how to react if disaster strikes.

Preparing Your Family For Emergencies; Make up a complete family emergency plan..

Preparedness for People With Disabilities involves providing for the individual's special needs.

Home Hazard Hunt; Identify and correct potential home hazards.

Mitigation ; Minimizing the effects of a disaster.

Arrangements For Your Pets as part of your household disaster planning.

Helping Children Cope with Disaster

Give Children Guidance and support that will help them reduce their fears during disasters.

Children's Emotional Needs ; Disasters are particularly traumatic for children.

Dealing with Disaster Situations.

Floods and Flash Floods .

Hazardous Household Materials Disposal and accidents.

Hazardous Materials Accidents; Industrial and/or transportation.

Extreme heat , heat disorders and overexposure to the sun

Returning home after a major disaster.

House and Building Fires Survival.

Hurricane warning messages and planning ahead.

Nuclear Power Plant Emergency Dangers.

Earthquake; Reducing the dangers of serious injury or loss of life.

Winter Storms and cold weather conditions preparation.

Terrorist attack with conventional weapons such as firearms, explosives or incendiary devices.

Thunderstorms and Lightening; The dangers.

Surviving A Tornado requires advance planning and quick response.

Wildland Fire; Lessen the devastation.

Safe Winter Driving ; Prepare your vehicle and know how to react if stranded.

Last edited: February 22, 2004

The NetWoods Virtual Campsite, Steve Tobin, Campmaster