Family Readiness Education Hazards in New Mexico David P. O’Brien Ph.D Project Specialist...

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Family Readiness Education Hazards in New Mexico David P. O’Brien Ph.D Project Specialist Department of Extension Home Economics [email protected]

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Family Readiness Education

Hazards in New MexicoDavid P. O’Brien Ph.DProject Specialist

Department of Extension Home [email protected]

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Workshop Goals

• Possible Hazards

• Basic Readiness

• Hazards Response

• Information Sources

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Weather

Flood

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Weather

Tornadoes & Hail

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Weather

Winter storms

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Wildland Fire

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Earthquake

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Radioactive Materials

Dirty Bomb

Facility Attack

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Other Hazards in Brief

Power Outages

Hazardous

Materials

Biological Threats

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Basic Home Safety

• Smoke Alarms

• Carbon Monoxide [CO] Alarms

• Have a Fire Extinguisher

• Alternate Heat Source• WARNING: Carbon Monoxide danger

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Basic Readiness

• Structural Security• Roof Tie Down• Frame Bolted to Foundation• Wind Safe RoomFamily Emergency Plan• Disaster Supplies Kit• Vehicle Emergency Kits

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Basic Readiness

• Information Readiness• Portable Radio/TV• Extra Batteries

• NOAA Weather Radio• Public Alert Logo• Tone Alert • S.A.M.E.• Battery Backup

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Flood

Determine RiskFlood InsuranceRenter’s InsurancePlan for Evacuation• Check Your Insurance

• Flood• Fire• Renters

Review Flood Readiness Guide

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Tornado and Hail

Determine Risk

Review Readiness Guide

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Winter Storms

Determine Risk

Review Readiness Guide

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Wildland Fire

Determine Risk

Review Readiness Guide

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Earthquake

Determine Risk

Review Readiness Guide

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Radioactive Materials

Determine Risk

Review Readiness Guide

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Power Outage

Determine Risk

Review Readiness Guide

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Hazardous Materials

Determine Risk

Review Readiness Guide

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Biological Hazard

Determine Risk

Review Readiness Guide

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Information Sources

• Local Agencies• Red Cross Chapter• Ask Questions• Internet Sites

•FEMA•NOAA•State of New Mexico