9-1-1 Education and Emergency Preparedness

Here’s a concise list of items a child could take in their school backpack for emergency preparedness:

As parents, our children’s safety is always our top priority. We childproof our homes, choose car seats carefully, and teach them to look both ways before crossing the street. But how many of us are truly prepared for larger emergencies that could impact our families? Emergency preparedness isn’t just for doomsday preppers – it’s a…

BEFORE AN EARTHQUAKE #1: Secure Items that can Fall (bookcases, TVs, etc). 55% of injuries from the 1994 Northridge earthquake were attributed to falling objects according to a study by UCLA. #2: Make a Plan. What will you do during an earthquake? How will you check on your loved ones? Talk to your household about…

“Bleeding out” or “bleeding to death” is the #1 cause of preventable death after injury. Stop the Bleed is a national program designed to train citizens on the tools (such as a tourniquet or “TQ”) and techniques (how to apply a tourniquet) to prevent someone from bleeding to death. Just like 9-1-1 education, learning the…

“9-1-1” (nine, one, one) is the nation-wide emergency phone number to dial in an emergency. You can dial by mobile/cell phone or traditional landline telephone and even VOIP (voice over internet protocol). 9-1-1 should only be dialed for emergencies involving fire, crime, or medical scenarios of life-and-death. Prank calls and inquiries outside of emergencies should…

In 2008 the 110th United States Congress officially designated April as “National 9-1-1 Education Month” with House Resolution 537 which requested that the President “issue a proclamation designating such a month and calling for appropriate ceremonies, training events, and activities.” “9-1-1” (nine, one, one) is the nation-wide three-digit phone number to call for emergency assistance…