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Emergency Preparedness for Homeowner Communities

Author : Virginia Nicols
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781980830207
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (32 download)

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Download or read book Emergency Preparedness for Homeowner Communities written by Virginia Nicols and published by . This book was released on 2018-04-17 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a homeowner, you have a big investment in your house and property. You are determined to protect it - and yourself - from a disaster. Being prepared for emergencies is high on your list of priorities. But in a big emergency, how will the rest of your neighborhood fare? Will people around you know how to protect themselves and how to help their neighbors - including you? That's the situation we found ourselves in - and we weren't ready to accept it. So, we gathered up our energy, our marketing skills and our experience as trainers and began what has turned out to be a 15+ year experiment at improving emergency preparedness in our community. This book details what we have learned so far about building a neighborhood emergency response team. And our goal is to share it to help others build their own neighborhood team. The book is one of a series, each aimed at a different type of community: apartment, multi-family, mobilehome, or business.Of course, every community is different. And while we approach building a neighborhood team in three broadly defined steps, we try to include many, many ways to go about getting there.The three steps are simple: (1) Prepare yourself and your family (2) Get CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training and build a core group around you (3) Build, document and practice your neighborhood "plan" for credibility and consistency.Sounds simple, but there are many choices to be made along the way. Some of the resources we've included that we think will make your choices easier: * Using the advantages - and watching out for the disadvantages - of living in a particular size and type of community* Lists of emergency supplies for survival kits, evacuation kits, pet survival kits, etc.* Eight priorities for personal preparations* MANY suggestions for holding meetings that will recruit new members and keep them involved (We have been involved in hundreds of such meetings over the years!)* List of emergency items your neighborhood team members will want - and will appreciate* 7 things about your location to investigate before you even start building the team* Step by step to creating the "organization chart" and filling in the blanks with neighbors' names* Sample charts, communications matrix, meeting invitations* Legal alerts and warnings* "Real life" short stories of things we tried that didn't work so well!Finally, we admit to some of our frustrations with the process -- and we try to remind enthusiastic leaders about what to expect from volunteers!There are no guarantees in this book. Emergencies by their very definition are unexpected and unknown. What we do know, though, is that whatever preparations you and your neighbors make, and whatever planning you do, gives you a better chance of keeping that emergency from becoming a disaster. This book will help get you started.

Homeowner's Handbook to Prepare for Natural Hazards

Author : Dennis Hwang
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (139 download)

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Download or read book Homeowner's Handbook to Prepare for Natural Hazards written by Dennis Hwang and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Healthy, Resilient, and Sustainable Communities After Disasters

Author : Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309316227
Total Pages : 535 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book Healthy, Resilient, and Sustainable Communities After Disasters written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2015-09-10 with total page 535 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the devastation that follows a major disaster, there is a need for multiple sectors to unite and devote new resources to support the rebuilding of infrastructure, the provision of health and social services, the restoration of care delivery systems, and other critical recovery needs. In some cases, billions of dollars from public, private and charitable sources are invested to help communities recover. National rhetoric often characterizes these efforts as a "return to normal." But for many American communities, pre-disaster conditions are far from optimal. Large segments of the U.S. population suffer from preventable health problems, experience inequitable access to services, and rely on overburdened health systems. A return to pre-event conditions in such cases may be short-sighted given the high costs - both economic and social - of poor health. Instead, it is important to understand that the disaster recovery process offers a series of unique and valuable opportunities to improve on the status quo. Capitalizing on these opportunities can advance the long-term health, resilience, and sustainability of communities - thereby better preparing them for future challenges. Healthy, Resilient, and Sustainable Communities After Disasters identifies and recommends recovery practices and novel programs most likely to impact overall community public health and contribute to resiliency for future incidents. This book makes the case that disaster recovery should be guided by a healthy community vision, where health considerations are integrated into all aspects of recovery planning before and after a disaster, and funding streams are leveraged in a coordinated manner and applied to health improvement priorities in order to meet human recovery needs and create healthy built and natural environments. The conceptual framework presented in Healthy, Resilient, and Sustainable Communities After Disasters lays the groundwork to achieve this goal and provides operational guidance for multiple sectors involved in community planning and disaster recovery. Healthy, Resilient, and Sustainable Communities After Disasters calls for actions at multiple levels to facilitate recovery strategies that optimize community health. With a shared healthy community vision, strategic planning that prioritizes health, and coordinated implementation, disaster recovery can result in a communities that are healthier, more livable places for current and future generations to grow and thrive - communities that are better prepared for future adversities.

Are You Ready?

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Are You Ready? written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Accompanying CD-ROM contains additional supporting materials, sample electronic slide presentations, and other resources.

A Safer Future

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309045460
Total Pages : 85 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book A Safer Future written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1991-02-01 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Initial priorities for U.S. participation in the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction, declared by the United Nations, are contained in this volume. It focuses on seven issues: hazard and risk assessment; awareness and education; mitigation; preparedness for emergency response; recovery and reconstruction; prediction and warning; learning from disasters; and U.S. participation internationally. The committee presents its philosophy of calls for broad public and private participation to reduce the toll of disasters.

Emergency Preparedness for Apartment Communities - the WORKBOOK

Author : Virginia S. Nicols
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781691445653
Total Pages : 56 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (456 download)

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Book Synopsis Emergency Preparedness for Apartment Communities - the WORKBOOK by : Virginia S. Nicols

Download or read book Emergency Preparedness for Apartment Communities - the WORKBOOK written by Virginia S. Nicols and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-11 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From an Emergency Preparedness Planning perspective, apartment living has some advantages over detached homes in that residents are housed closely together as opposed to being scattered throughout the community. This makes it easier to communicate and, in a disaster scenario, it's likely that triage (assessing seriousness of injuries) can be conducted more expeditiously. But there are also drawbacks, particularly from the standpoint of stocking emergency supplies of food and water and ability to secure furniture and appliances by attaching them to walls, etc. Also, depending on the type of apartment building/s, there may be limited avenues of escape and additional risks of fire or other hazards due to the close proximity of neighbors. In 2018, I wrote the book, Emergency Preparedness for Apartment Communities based on my own years as a both an apartment renter and a homeowner. It covers many aspects of preparedness, from (1) personal readiness to (2) getting more neighbors involved to (3) actually putting together a written plan. Appendices in the book cover different threats, recruitment ideas, legal cautions, training options, and emergency communications. Throughout I've listed additional resources. People liked the book, but admitted to me that there was still too much for them to get their arms around! So I wrote a companion - THE WORKBOOK. It follows the same content flow, but is truly a workbook, just as you'd expect. It has simple questions, and spaces for you to write your answers. Step by step, you'll be taking action . . . Answering questions to help set personal priorities Researching what planning has already been done Making sure your owners and/or managers are on board Finding and inviting interested neighbors to learn more Getting training for yourself and your team Learning about your community infrastructure, utilities, etc. Picking which disasters to plan for Meeting the First Responders that serve your community Planning and holding meetings for neighbors to learn more about first aid, ways to strengthen your home, etc. The Q&A format of THE WORKBOOK moves you and your group forward by simple steps, one after another, on your own time frame. Many of the questions make it easy to engage others in your family or group. If you haven't been able to make the progress you'd like on your own readiness, or if you want to help your whole community get better prepared, get Emergency Preparedness for Apartment Communities and its companion -- THE WORKBOOK . Everything you're likely to need to know is in these step by step guides as well as how and where to go to find everything else.

Community Planning for Home Heating Emergencies

Author : Sandra Fulton Eccli
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 84 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Community Planning for Home Heating Emergencies written by Sandra Fulton Eccli and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Emergency Preparedness for Apartment Communities

Author : Virginia Nicols
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781980594864
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (948 download)

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Download or read book Emergency Preparedness for Apartment Communities written by Virginia Nicols and published by . This book was released on 2018-04-17 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You recognize your apartment community is vulnerable to a disaster. You've put in the hours to complete the CERT course (Community Emergency Response Team) or maybe another training. But in a big emergency, people around you won't know how to protect themselves, much less how to help their neighbors - including you! That's the situation we found ourselves in - and we weren't ready to accept it. So, we gathered up our energy, our marketing skills and our experience as trainers and began what has turned out to be a 15+ year experiment at improving emergency preparedness in our community. This book (and the others in the Series) details what we have learned so far about building a neighborhood emergency response team. Our goal is to share it to help others build their own neighborhood teams. Of course, every community is different. And while we approach building a neighborhood team in three broadly defined steps, we try to include many, many ways to go about getting there.The three steps are simple: (1) Prepare yourself and your family (2) Get CERT training and build a core group around you (3) Build, document and practice your neighborhood "plan" for credibility and consistency.Sounds simple, but there are many choices to be made along the way. Some of the resources we've included that we hope will make your choices easier: * Using the advantages - and watching out for the disadvantages - of your unique setting (multi-family dwelling, high-rise or low-rise, mobilehome park, single family residential neighborhood)* Lists of emergency supplies for survival kits, evacuation kits, pet survival kits, etc.* Eight priorities for personal preparations* MANY suggestions for holding meetings that will recruit new members and keep them involved (We have been involved in hundreds of such meetings over the years!)* List of emergency items your neighborhood team members will want * 7 things about your building/location to investigate before you even start building the team* Step by step to creating the "organization chart" and filling in the blanks with neighbors' names* Sample charts, communications matrix, meeting invitations* Legal alerts and warnings* "Real life" short stories of things we tried that didn't work so well!Finally, we admit to some of our frustrations with the process -- and we try to remind enthusiastic leaders about what to expect from volunteers!There are no guarantees in this book. Emergencies by their very definition are unexpected and unknown. What we do know, though, is that whatever preparations you and your neighbors make, and whatever planning you do, gives you a better chance of keeping that emergency from becoming a disaster. This book will help get you started.

Homeowners Association and You

Author : Marlene Coleman
Publisher : SphinxLegal
ISBN 13 : 1572485515
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (724 download)

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Download or read book Homeowners Association and You written by Marlene Coleman and published by SphinxLegal. This book was released on 2006 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate guide to choosing and creating a harmonious community of good neighbors and peaceful living.

Your Role in Fire-Adapted Communities

Author :
Publisher : FEMA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 14 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Your Role in Fire-Adapted Communities written by and published by FEMA. This book was released on with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Community Emergency Response Team

Author : Homeland Security Dept., Federal Emergency Management Agency
Publisher : Government Printing Office
ISBN 13 : 9780160938603
Total Pages : 436 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (386 download)

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Download or read book Community Emergency Response Team written by Homeland Security Dept., Federal Emergency Management Agency and published by Government Printing Office. This book was released on 2018 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) is a critical program in the effort to engage everyone in America in making their communities safer, more prepared, and more resilient when incidents occur. Community-based preparedness planning allows us all to prepare for and respond to anticipated disruptions and potential hazards following a disaster. As individuals, we can prepare our homes and families to cope during that critical period. Through pre-event planning, neighborhoods and worksites can also work together to help reduce injuries, loss of lives, and property damage. Neighborhood preparedness will enhance the ability of individuals and neighborhoods to reduce their emergency needs and to manage their existing resources until professional assistance becomes available. Studies of behavior following disasters have shown that groups working together in the disaster period perform more effectively if there has been prior planning and training for disaster response. These studies also show that organized grassroots efforts may be more successful if they are woven into the social and political fabric of the community-- neighborhood associations, schools, workplaces, places of worship, and other existing organizations. Effective response therefore requires comprehensive planning and coordination of all who will be involved--government, volunteer groups, private businesses, schools, and community organizations. With training and information, individuals and community groups can be prepared to serve as a crucial resource capable of performing many of the emergency functions needed in the immediate post-disaster period. The CERT Program is designed to train individuals to be assets to help communities prepare for effective disaster response. Audience: Effective response therefore requires comprehensive planning and coordination of all who will be involved--government, volunteer groups, private businesses, schools, and community organizations. With training and information, individuals and community groups can be prepared to serve as a crucial resource capable of performing many of the emergency functions needed in the immediate post-disaster period. The CERT Program is designed to train individuals to be assets to help communities prepare for effective disaster response. Related items: Companion to CERT Basic Training Instructor's Guide that can be found here: https: //bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/027-002-00628-3 Emergency Management & First Responders publications can be found here: https: //bookstore.gpo.gov/catalog/security-defense-law-enforcement/emergency-management-first-responders

Emergency Preparedness for Mobilehome Communities - the WORKBOOK

Author : Virginia S. Nicols
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781690608424
Total Pages : 51 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (84 download)

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Download or read book Emergency Preparedness for Mobilehome Communities - the WORKBOOK written by Virginia S. Nicols and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-03 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emergency Preparedness for Mobilehome Communities: THE WORKBOOK is not just a response to a public need, but a drive to make emergency preparedness a community reality. We all know it's important to stock up on water in the face of catastrophic events like earthquakes, wildfires, and hurricanes. But what are your options in a mobile home? What medicines should you store and what is the best way to do it? Do you buy one or more of those pre-made survival packs or build one yourself? What kind of lighting will you need during a power outage or a major emergency? These are just a few of the dozens and dozens of choices you and your neighbors will be making in forming a community response team for your neighborhood. Living in a mobile home community definitely has its advantages. Neighbors are close and can readily lend a hand. But natural disasters have taken a disproportionate toll on mobile home parks pointing to the necessity of an organized population to cope with the challenges. Fortunately, most parks offer a perfect place for building a strong community preparedness culture. But it does take time and effort. THE WORKBOOK is aimed at SIMPLIFYING that process! Emergency Preparedness for Mobilehome Communities was my first book on the topic. Based on my years of planning experience with emergency preparedness and disaster recovery challenges, it covers many aspects of preparedness, from (1) personal readiness to (2) getting more neighbors involved to (3) actually putting together a written neighborhood plan. Appendices of the book cover threats, recruitment ideas, legal cautions, training options, and emergency communications. Throughout I've listed additional proven resources. While the book has been well received, readers have admitted to me that there was still too much for them to get their arms around! So I wrote a companion - THE WORKBOOK. It follows the same content flow, so you'll want to keep the book close at hand to refer to. But THE WORKBOOK is truly a workbook, as you'd expect. It has simple questions, and spaces for you to write your answers. Step by step, you'll be taking action . . . Answering questions to help set personal priorities Researching what planning has already been done Making sure park management is on board Finding and inviting interested neighbors Getting training for yourself and your team Learning about park infrastructure, utilities, etc. Picking which disasters to plan for Meeting the First Responders that serve your community Planning and holding meetings for all your park neighbors The Q&A format of THE WORKBOOK moves you and your group forward by simple steps, one after another, on your own time frame. Many of the questions make it easy to engage others in your family, household or group. If you haven't been able to make the progress you'd like on your own readiness, or if you want to help your whole mobilehome park community get better prepared, get Emergency Preparedness for Mobilehome Communities and its companion THE WORKBOOK. Everything you need to know is in these step by step guides. It's not only an important tool in building your personal survival plan, it actually turns the process into an enjoyable experience. Each page you complete will increase your self-confidence and peace of mind.

All-hazards Preparedness for Rural Communities

Author : Glenda Dvorak
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)

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Download or read book All-hazards Preparedness for Rural Communities written by Glenda Dvorak and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Emergency Management: Preliminary Observations on FEMA's Community Preparedness Programs Related to the National Preparedness System

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Author : William O. Jenkins
Publisher : DIANE Publishing Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1437925340
Total Pages : 22 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (379 download)

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Download or read book Emergency Management: Preliminary Observations on FEMA's Community Preparedness Programs Related to the National Preparedness System written by William O. Jenkins and published by DIANE Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2011 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a print on demand edition of a hard to find publication. By preparing their families and property before an event, people can reduce a disaster's impact on them and their need for first responders, esp. in the first 72 hours following a disaster. FEMA developed a national preparedness system (NPS) and included community preparedness programs as part of the NPS. These programs include the Citizen Corps program and its partner programs, such as Fire Corps, and rely on volunteers to assist first responders in local communities. This testimony discusses: (1) challenges FEMA faces in measuring the performance of Citizen Corps and the Ready Campaign: and (2) actions FEMA has taken to develop a strategy to encompass how Citizen Corps and the Ready Campaign operate within the context of the NPS.

Disaster Preparedness

Author : Rod Brouhard, EMT-P
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1615643605
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (156 download)

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Download or read book Disaster Preparedness written by Rod Brouhard, EMT-P and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-01-07 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plan ahead so you’re prepared when disaster strikes Disaster preparedness is a topic that everyone should consider. No matter where people live, the potential for a natural or man-made disaster exists. In Disaster Preparedness, expert authors Rod Brouhard and Crystal Kline guide you through almost every possible scenario, so you and your family can be prepared. This practical, essential reference gives you the essentials including tips for producing and conserving drinkable water, generating emergency power, creating and maintaining emergency food supplies, and much more. Written without political or religious bias, Disaster Preparedness is a reference that every home can use before, during, and after disaster strikes. Here’s what you’ll find inside: • Practical worksheets, checklists, and instructions for surviving almost any possible disaster scenario • Guidance for making a survival plan, evacuating for specific disasters, and making a preparedness kit, plus tips for storing and packing survival gear including food, health and hygiene necessities, first aid kits, and medicines • Advice on storing and managing essential documents, with tips on what to take and what not to take • Expert advice on securing your home in the event of a disaster, including protecting your property and belongings • First aid tips for dealing with many common first aid emergencies and injuries that can occur during disasters • Practical tips for picking up the pieces after disaster strikes

Repairing Your Flooded Home

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 60 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)

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Download or read book Repairing Your Flooded Home written by and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When in doubt, throw it out. Don't risk injury or infection. 2: Ask for help. Many people can do a lot of the cleanup and repairs discussed in this book. But if you have technical questions or do not feel comfortable doing something, get professional help. If there is a federal disaster declaration, a telephone "hotline" will often be publicized to provide information about public, private, and voluntary agency programs to help you recover from the flood. Government disaster programs are there to help you, the taxpayer. You're paying for them; check them out. 3: Floodproof. It is very likely that your home will be flooded again someday. Floodproofing means using materials and practices that will prevent or minimize flood damage in the future. Many floodproofing techniques are inexpensive or can be easily incorporated into your rebuilding program. You can save a lot of money by floodproofing as you repair and rebuild (see Step 8).

Facing the Unexpected

Author : Ronald W. Perry
Publisher : Joseph Henry Press
ISBN 13 : 0309171970
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Facing the Unexpected written by Ronald W. Perry and published by Joseph Henry Press. This book was released on 2001-11-06 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Facing the Unexpected presents the wealth of information derived from disasters around the world over the past 25 years. The authors explore how these findings can improve disaster programs, identify remaining research needs, and discuss disaster within the broader context of sustainable development. How do different people think about disaster? Are we more likely to panic or to respond with altruism? Why are 110 people killed in a Valujet crash considered disaster victims while the 50,000 killed annually in traffic accidents in the U.S. are not? At the crossroads of social, cultural, and economic factors, this book examines these and other compelling questions. The authors review the influences that shape the U.S. governmental system for disaster planning and response, the effectiveness of local emergency agencies, and the level of professionalism in the field. They also compare technological versus natural disaster and examine the impact of technology on disaster programs.