Two types of disasters that can occur in my area would be a flood from a severe thunderstorm or a tornado approaching the area in less than ten minutes. My colleagues and I should be prepared because we are I the care of innocent children and we would also want to protect ourselves. If we are not prepared serious injuries or even death could come to both the children and adults. Being prepared for disasters could help save lives.
In the situation of a flood or a tornado, I would asses the risks by paying attention to what season it is. I would factor in whether or not there would be a warning, how far away the siren is, and the likelihood of us hearing the siren clearly. I would also take into consideration how long each disaster might last.
Complications from floods and tornadoes would be the loss of important documentations and power outages. Floods can leave buildings submerged in water for long periods of time . Tornadoes can leave debris that may take several days or weeks to clean up.
In order to prepare for a flood or tornado a water and fireproof portable file should be kept with emergency and health information (Robertson, p. 195). An emergency medical kit should be kept and should include necessary medications for up to three days. Fire drills should be planned and carried out once a month. Children should be taught the “Stop, Drop, Roll, Cool and Call” techniques and practice them. A safe emergency shelter spot should also be chose and prearranged (Robertson, p. 195)
One way to involve the families to aid in preparing their children for disasters would be to invite two parents a month to partake in the drills. Another way would be to have the parents update important information, such as, allergies, medication, and emergency contact numbers, at least once a month. Last but not least, we can provide the parents with safety information in order to practice drill skills in their homes.
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