Influenza, also known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory disease caused by different strains of viruses. The tips in this fact sheet can help you understand how to avoid getting sick, determine if you have the flu and how to care for someone who is sick.
Floods are among the most frequent and costly natural disasters. This fact sheet covers actions you should take when flood warnings are issued, supplies to have on hand and how to deal with the aftermath of a flood.
The most effective way to protect yourself and your home from fire is to identify and remove fire hazards. This fact sheet provides valuable information about smoke alarms and a fire escape plans that can save lives.
An earthquake is a sudden, rapid shaking of the earth caused by the breaking and shifting of rock beneath the earth’s surface. Earthquakes strike suddenly, without warning, and they can occur at any time of the year, day or night. This fact sheet covers the steps you can take before, during and after an earthquake to stay safe.
Sheltering in place can disrupt our routines and challenge our ability to tend to responsibilities, such as work and caring for loved ones. Understandably, we may become nervous or uncomfortable when sheltering in place. The information in this fact sheet can help you cope emotionally with this type of emergency.
It’s important to prepare for possible disasters and other emergencies. Natural and human-caused disasters can strike suddenly, at any time and anywhere. This fact sheet covers the three actions everyone can take that can help make a difference …
When an emergency happens at your facility, one of the first decisions to make is whether to evacuate or shelter in place. If you need to shelter in place, it is important to have sufficient supplies and equipment on hand to support the needs of personnel and visitors for potentially long periods. Use this checklist to determine if you have the necessary supplies on hand and ready for use.
Facilities should undergo periodic safety inspections. The frequency is determined by the organization and local regulations and/or ordinances. Regardless of the frequency, use the following checklist to help ensure a comprehensive review. Modify it as needed to reflect the individual character of your organization or workplace.
Recommended supplies are available through the Red Cross Store.
When planning your evacuation routes to outside assembly areas and shelters, consider the following
