A look at real-time disaster response

Catastrophes and calamities can strike anytime, anywhere. It’s best to be prepared and to know what to do should the time come. Disaster and crisis response is an essential skill that people everywhere are urged to train for.

Image source: medium.com

Below are some of the things that help a person prepare for a disaster.

Know the disaster.

Not all disasters are the same. What should be done during a flood is different from actions taken when there’s a raging forest fire. Knowledge of what to do when a particular disaster hits is important.

Learn evacuation routes and shelter locations.

A lot of times, people don’t know where to go and are left stranded waiting for rescuers. Knowing the routes out of the danger zone and shelter locations may just save lives.

Know how to reconnect with people close to you.

People should always have emergency contact information of relatives and close friends so that if anyone needs aid, the message can be relayed.

Have a plan if you’re away from home.

There are times when disaster strikes and people are either at work or running errands. Have a mobile phone and know what to do when the unthinkable occurs. Have meeting places should there be a need to have them.

Have a survival kit.

Having a survival bag with all the necessary items will be priceless when the time comes.

Image source: dominicavibes.dm

Martin Lloyd Sanders has over 12 years of service in the occupational safety and health sector. He also has experience in risk and disaster preparedness. Learn more about his work here.