While
no one can predict when disasters
will occur, we do have the
power to chose how severely
they might affect us. By
preparing now for major emergencies
and disasters, you can save
lives and prevent injuries
when faced with a crisis
situation. Make sure that
your school is fully prepared
with the right plan and the
right supplies.
As you work
to be prepared, it is important
to note that the U.S. Government
provides federal grants to
assist schools to develop
and implement their emergency
plans. These funds can be
used to purchase emergency
kits and supplies. Information
on the Emergency Response
and Crisis Management Grant
program (CFDS #84.184E) is
available from the U.S. Department
of Education at
www.ed.gov/admins/lead/safety/emergencyplan/index.html.
At LifeSecure™ we
are dedicated to simplifying
Emergency Preparedness – making
it simple and easy to be
prepared. You can start by
learning the 3 Basic
Emergency Preparedness Principles:
1) Prepare for All-Hazards
2) Prepare for 3-Days (72 hours)
3) Prepare for All-Places
Every school should have an All-Hazards Emergency Plan in place for major emergencies
and natural or man-made disasters. Detailed information on developing your
plan is available in Practical Information on Crisis Planning: A Guide for
Schools and Communities. Free copies are available for order at www.ed.gov/emergencyplan.
Your All-Hazards Plan can prepare your school for:
• earthquakes
• hurricanes
• floods
• blizzards
• tornadoes |
• terrorist
attacks
• violence
• explosions
• accidents
• fires |
• tsunamis
• chemical spills
• landslides
• medical emergencies
• severe storms |
All-Hazards
preparedness means that how
you prepare for one hazard
is how you prepare for any
other. This principle makes
preparedness much more simple
and attainable. You plan
only once, and are able to
use your plan to respond
to all types of hazards.
As help may not be immediately available in a crisis, the U.S. Government recommends
that every school have a plan to be self-sufficient for up to 3 days (72 hours).
This requires having emergency water, food, first aid, shelter, warmth, communication,
light, tools, and sanitation.
As one never knows when or where disaster will strike, your plans should include
emergency kits and supplies for the school and for employees who may drive
school vehicles or travel as part of their responsibilities.
The unique
LifeSecure™ Kits-that-Fit™ approach
makes it easy for you to
decide what you need to follow
all three of the Basic Emergency
Preparedness Principles.
To get help deciding how
to best meet your unique
needs,, simply
click on this link to get
started:
• Help
Me Decide for Secure at School
All-Hazards
Preparedness
“The all-hazards preparedness concept is simple
in that how you prepare for one disaster or emergency situation is the same for
any other disaster. You plan only once, and are able to apply your plan to all
types of hazards.”
Are You Ready? FEMA
Preparation
is simplified by the understanding
that there is no need to
prepare different kits for
different emergencies. The
best preparation involves
simple planning and the purchase
of basic supplies.
Simple planning takes into
account a few different possibilities
such as the need to stay
in the school or to leave
and seek shelter elsewhere.
To learn about how to make
an emergency response plan,
visit www.ed.gov/emergencyplan.
Basic supplies
important for any emergency
include those that provide
emergency water, food, first
aid, shelter, warmth, communication,
light, tools, and sanitation.
Our unique Kits-that-Fit™ approach
makes it easy to determine
what supplies are right for
you. Click
here and we’ll
guide you through some simple
questions that will hp us
identify suggested kits and
supplies that are right for
your school.
3-Day
(72 Hour) Preparation
“If a disaster occurs in your community, local government and disaster-relief
organizations will try to help you. But you need to be ready as well. Local
responders may not be able to reach you immediately, or they may need to focus
their efforts elsewhere. You may need to survive on your own
for three days or more. This means having your own water, food
and emergency supplies.”
Are You Ready? FEMA
Experts
recommend that you be prepared
to meet the needs of your
students and staff on your
own for up to three days.
The emergency response plan
for each school varies to
meet its specific needs.
LifeSecure™ kits and
supplies are designed in
a modular fashion allowing
simple customization and
flexibility. This flexibility
is an important part of our
Kits-that-Fit™ approach.
If
you are ready to pick the
right solutions to supply
your school for up to
3 days or more, click here
now.
All-Places
Preparation
You can’t
be sure where you will
be when disaster strikes.
This means that prudent
preparation includes a
plan and supplies for all
staff and students whether
at school or traveling away
from campus.
The needs
of the people in your school
may vary somewhat from one
situation to the next. That’s
why LifeSecure™ has solutions
for every environment and
situation. Click below to
find the right solution for
you
.Click
Here to find the right solution
for you, wherever you are. |
