The harm caused by hurricanes is extremely great, which has sounded the alarm for us. Then in the face of crisis, the safety of life and property of family members can be greatly guaranteed, and the family’s ability to cope with crises will be greatly improved. The following is a detailed family emergency plan:
1. Pre-disaster preparation
Information collection
Pay close attention to the hurricane warning information issued by the local meteorological department and the government emergency management agency, and ensure that you are aware of the hurricane dynamics at the first time through various channels such as television, radio, and mobile phone warning APP, including key information such as the expected landing time, wind strength, storm surge height, and impact range.
Material reserves
According to the protective equipment guide mentioned above, fully reserve materials. Including but not limited to: professional waterproof raincoat and rain pants suits, life jackets that meet safety standards and have reflective strips and accessories, high-quality waterproof bags of different sizes, windproof roller blinds, high-strength ropes and anchors, hard hats, hand-cranked flashlights, satellite phones, walkie-talkies, first aid kits, a large number of hygiene products, and enough food and drinking water to sustain the whole family for at least 3 days.
House protection
Provide comprehensive protection for the house in accordance with the requirements of the protective equipment guide. Clean up roof debris, check and reinforce tiles, and install windproof roller blinds; carefully check the door and window sealing strips, replace them in time if there are any problems, and install windproof boards if necessary.
2. Hurricane strike stage
Choose a safe location
Determine the safest safe area in the home, which is generally a basement without windows, an internal corridor or a bathroom on the first floor. These areas are relatively closed and can resist external threats such as strong winds, flying rocks, and branches to a certain extent. The wall structure is also relatively stable, which can reduce the risk of collapse.
Use soft and cushioning items such as mattresses and thick quilts to make simple protective arrangements for the safe area, such as building a temporary “fortress” against the wall to reduce possible damage caused by wall vibration and falling debris.
Personnel action guidelines
When the hurricane warning is upgraded and the wind force gradually increases, all family members should quickly put on protective equipment such as raincoats, rain pants, and safety helmets, and move to the safe area in an orderly manner according to the predetermined route. Avoid running in a panic to prevent falling and getting injured or getting lost.
3. Post-disaster recovery stage
Safety inspection
After the hurricane, do not go out immediately. First observe the surrounding environment from inside the house to confirm that there are no obvious dangers, such as fallen poles, leakage water, and branches that are still falling, and then gradually go out for inspection.
Health and epidemic prevention
Since hurricanes are often accompanied by floods, water sources are easily contaminated. Do not drink raw water directly after the disaster. You need to boil drinking water or use bottled water. Use disinfectant to fully disinfect the floor, furniture surface, tableware, etc. at home to prevent the spread of germs.
By formulating and strictly implementing this family emergency plan, when facing Hurricane Leon or similar natural disasters, families can respond in an orderly manner, minimize losses, and resume normal life as soon as possible.
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