Does each school have a designated plan for evacuation once the shaking stops? And, how will parents be informed of thier children's location in the event of an earthquake?
Do teachers and other school personnel remain responsible for their children if the school building cannot be immediatley reoccupied? And, what is the plan in this case?
The most commonly sold foil packs of water and food are a joke! The water packets contain 4.227 oz. each. It takes 30 to make a gallon. Most kits, including the Red Cross’, include 3 per day per person (about 12 oz.) not the 1/2 - 1 GALLON which the ARC recommends. The Aquablox, at 8 oz. each, is barely better; you might get 24 oz. per day. The food packets are 50% fat. The 2400 Cal packets are 800 Cal. per day, 200 Cal BELOW an MD supervised starvation diet for an adult. The 3600 Cal packets are the equivalent fat of eating a stick and a tablespoon of butter in just 3 days! Yuk! Why then, does the Red Cross, along with most other suppliers, sell them? Howard Burkhart, EMT-1A, former ARC First-aid, CPR and Disaster Preparedness Instructor, and Disaster Worker (1982-1990).
My family and I are in no way prepared for a big earthquake where can we buy supplies for a big earthquake? Thank You for talking about this on the air I'm pretty sure millions of families arn't prepared like my family.
I live in a beach city and I don't have a telephone land line. I know that reverse 911 is the way my city notifies the community if there is a tsunami threat after a large quake. Is it possible to register my cell phone as a contact number for my home in the absence of a conventional phone line?
What is the training given to designated first-aid personnel within the schools? Is it the 21 hours of CERT training, or just a 6.5 hour ARC first-aid and CPR course (woefully inadequate for disasters)?
I'VE HEARD THAT IF THERE IS AN EARTHQUAKE AT NIGHT AND YOU ARE IN BED THAT YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO STAY IN BED UNTIL EARTHQUAKE IS OVER. IF ITS A STRONG EARTHQUAKE ISN'T THAT DANGEROUS IF U HAVE LAMPS ON THE CEILING OR ISN'T THERE A POSSIBILITY OF THE ROOF TO COLLAPSE?
Best way to get food: canned goods, as close to your regular diet, that need no heating or water to be edible. Congealed, fatty items, like corned beef hash, or split-pea soup won't work. Include vegetables, soups, meats, fish, even crackers. Add a good manual can opener. Buy new stock every year, rotate the old into your regular food supply, and your net cost for "disaster food" is ZERO!
My family moved to LA from England (where earthquakes are unheard of!) and I am concerned about injuries which may be sustained during a severe earthquake. What injuries are most common and is there a recommended first aid course I could take to help prepare?
I know it is easy for elementary students in the event of an evacuation, but what can be done for jr high and high school students who have more than one class and leave their books in their lockers? How can the students be able to get to their belongings in the event of an earthquake?
Great show I didn't get a chance to call in as we were finishing up homework. I would just like to introduce you to a great resource for disaster recovery efforts as displayed in Haiti, Japan and locally. The products provided to disaster victims and local shelters are a necessity and found invaluable time and time again. You can find http://www.wearbriefly.com
Briefly Cares is a great and necessary program as the Red Cross provides comfort kits to wash up and people donate clothes but nobody donates underwear but no one wants to wear used underwear. That's where Briefly Cares comes in, they donate 100% cotton, individually wrapped, 3 sizes fit all women's, men's, kids and unisex underwear to disaster victims and local shelters. All year long. They have great fund raising opportunities also.
Does each school have a designated plan for evacuation once the shaking stops? And, how will parents be informed of thier children's location in the event of an earthquake?
ReplyDeleteDo teachers and other school personnel remain responsible for their children if the school building cannot be immediatley reoccupied? And, what is the plan in this case?
ReplyDeleteWhat do you do if you are in your car during an earthquake?
ReplyDeleteHow do I determine if my house if safe after an earthquake?
ReplyDeleteThank you for this important program.
ReplyDeleteThe most commonly sold foil packs of water and food are a joke! The water packets contain 4.227 oz. each. It takes 30 to make a gallon. Most kits, including the Red Cross’, include 3 per day per person (about 12 oz.) not the 1/2 - 1 GALLON which the ARC recommends. The Aquablox, at 8 oz. each, is barely better; you might get 24 oz. per day. The food packets are 50% fat. The 2400 Cal packets are 800 Cal. per day, 200 Cal BELOW an MD supervised starvation diet for an adult. The 3600 Cal packets are the equivalent fat of eating a stick and a tablespoon of butter in just 3 days! Yuk! Why then, does the Red Cross, along with most other suppliers, sell them? Howard Burkhart, EMT-1A, former ARC First-aid, CPR and Disaster Preparedness Instructor, and Disaster Worker (1982-1990).
ReplyDeleteHappy to say that Bob Spears has helped us prepare for an earthquake! Our school is prepared, and our employees have all been trained.
ReplyDeleteMy family and I are in no way prepared for a big earthquake where can we buy supplies for a big earthquake? Thank You for talking about this on the air I'm pretty sure millions of families arn't prepared like my family.
ReplyDeleteIf my child is at school and a big earthquake hits, my first instinct is to rush to the school to make sure my child is safe and to bring him home.
ReplyDeleteIs this a prudent action and if not what is recommended?
Should I be worried about cinder block hand ball courts on the yard?
ReplyDeleteI live in a beach city and I don't have a telephone land line. I know that reverse 911 is the way my city notifies the community if there is a tsunami threat after a large quake. Is it possible to register my cell phone as a contact number for my home in the absence of a conventional phone line?
ReplyDeleteShould parents check with the school if if is private or non public for their plan? I think so.
ReplyDeleteWhat is the training given to designated first-aid personnel within the schools? Is it the 21 hours of CERT training, or just a 6.5 hour ARC first-aid and CPR course (woefully inadequate for disasters)?
ReplyDeleteNo David - public schools in California are the safest place to be! I'm staying at school!
ReplyDeleteI just like to say THANK YOU for this it was needed.
ReplyDeletewhat form of communication do you recommend when a disaster occurs?
ReplyDeleteWhat is the best place inside the house to store an earthquake kit? A closet? Somewhere without a door? A building detached from the main residence?
ReplyDeleteI'VE HEARD THAT IF THERE IS AN EARTHQUAKE AT NIGHT AND YOU ARE IN BED THAT YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO STAY IN BED UNTIL EARTHQUAKE IS OVER. IF ITS A STRONG EARTHQUAKE ISN'T THAT DANGEROUS IF U HAVE LAMPS ON THE CEILING OR ISN'T THERE A POSSIBILITY OF THE ROOF TO COLLAPSE?
ReplyDeleteI am 13 and attend Mulhulland MS. How can I prepare for an earthquake if it occurs when I am away from home or school? What should I carry with me?
ReplyDeleteBest way to get food: canned goods, as close to your regular diet, that need no heating or water to be edible. Congealed, fatty items, like corned beef hash, or split-pea soup won't work. Include vegetables, soups, meats, fish, even crackers. Add a good manual can opener. Buy new stock every year, rotate the old into your regular food supply, and your net cost for "disaster food" is ZERO!
ReplyDeleteMy family moved to LA from England (where earthquakes are unheard of!) and I am concerned about injuries which may be sustained during a severe earthquake. What injuries are most common and is there a recommended first aid course I could take to help prepare?
ReplyDeleteSue
I know it is easy for elementary students in the event of an evacuation, but what can be done for jr high and high school students who have more than one class and leave their books in their lockers? How can the students be able to get to their belongings in the event of an earthquake?
ReplyDeletedo u stand in the doorway were the beams are strong weres the best place to be in the home
ReplyDeletewere the safeist plce in the home
ReplyDeleteGreat show I didn't get a chance to call in as we were finishing up homework. I would just like to introduce you to a great resource for disaster recovery efforts as displayed in Haiti, Japan and locally. The products provided to disaster victims and local shelters are a necessity and found invaluable time and time again. You can find http://www.wearbriefly.com
ReplyDeleteBriefly Cares is a great and necessary program as the Red Cross provides comfort kits to wash up and people donate clothes but nobody donates underwear but no one wants to wear used underwear. That's where Briefly Cares comes in, they donate 100% cotton, individually wrapped, 3 sizes fit all women's, men's, kids and unisex underwear to disaster victims and local shelters. All year long. They have great fund raising opportunities also.