Can You Survive an Earthquake?
Imagine sleeping peacefully in bed, when suddenly the room starts shaking. Furniture begins moving and hanging pictures crash violently to the floor. Your home creaks and groans as the strength of its foundation is tested. What you do in the next few seconds can...
How to Control Bleeding
Regardless how severe, all bleeding can be controlled. If left uncontrolled, bleeding may lead to shock or even death. Most bleeding can be stopped before the ambulance arrives at the scene. While you're performing the steps for controlling bleeding, you should also...
You Can Save A Life
How to help someone... If a person collapses and seems unresponsive: Call 911. DO NOT WAIT. Try to pay attention to the time when the person collapsed, to tell EMS. Loosen their clothing and make sure they are lying down or seated in a comfortable position. If they do...
5 most common signs of a heart attack for woman
shortness of breath slow, steady chest pressure sudden sweating or clamminess numbess, pain or burning in shoulders, arms, neck or jaw indigestion, abdominal pain or heartburn accompanied by nausea
Businesses must prepare for pandemic
Businesses need to be encouraged to give employees more space, more personal equipment and more opportunities to wash their hands in order to minimize the impacts of a possible pandemic. Businesses should not react but should already be developing a plan of action. If...
Things to think about before an emergency
Arrange meeting places Arrange out-of-area contacts Everyone in your family and your workplace should know where the meeting place is. Planning secondary evacuation routes from high rise buildings can be challenging. Check with the building manager to find more...