Father’s Day Gifts Ideas….Give the Gift of Safety
Every year I get stumped on what to buy my dad for father's day. This is the man who took care of me as a little girl and the man that kept me safe. So, I thought why not give him the gift of safety back. Here are some ideas: first aid kit earthquake kit roadside...
Be READY to Evacuate
If an emergency is serious enough, you may be asked to leave your home and go to a nearby evacuation center , like a school gym or community hall. Would you be ready? If you have to evacuate leave immediately. TAKE your emergency survival kit with you. Don't have one...
WATCH for hazards
Post Earthquake Damaged buildings stay out of damaged buildings, even if they look ok Aftershocks stay put Water gets cut off If you don't have sterile emergency water bought from us use emergency water from water heater, toilet tank, melted ice cubes Power can go...
Know what to do AFTER a Disaster
RIGHT after an emergency, you may be confused or disoriented. Stay CALM. HELP THE INJURED Help anyone who is injured. Get your emergency survival kit and your first aid kit. LISTEN TO THE RADIO Listen to your local radio station for instructions. If you don't already...
Know What to do DURING a Disaster
Time from time we get asked what do I do DURING a disaster. This blog is some insight to basic procedures but more information should be south out from Emergency Preparedness Canada, your provincial territorial emergency measures organization or your local Red Cross....
How to Select Safety Committee Members
Safety committee members must... Set a good example. Committee members must set a good example! Committee members must be above average in their safe work habits and their positive attitude about safety. Be visible. Names of safety committee members should be posted...