emergency preparedness

draper senior center

By: Kira, Jessica, Braxton, Conner and Jace

Disaster Sciences
The Wasatch Mountain
Range is caused by a
vertical fault. This
causes the mountains to
raise higher as the
valley moves downward.

A magnitude 6 earthquake
or greater on the fault
could cause a surface
rupture. Such ruptures
break up ground surface
and can cause damage
hundreds of feet from the
fault rupture.

Disaster sciences
An uncommon but likely
disaster is Yellowstone
Supervolcano. Underneath
its National Park is a
volcanic hotspot.

One recent study

estimates that another
supervolcanic eruption at
Yellowstone would cover
North America in ash.
Supervolcanoes can also
have pronounced cooling
effects on the climate
because the sulfur
dioxide blocks incoming
sunlight.

Disaster Preparedness

Gather information.
Develop a household emergency plan.
Learn specific plans for specific disasters.
Buy emergency medical books.
Have a well stocked food supply.
Make lists.

Develop a household plan

1. Choose a contact
person.
2. Determine an escape
plan.
3. Locate public
emergency shelter.

Stock Supplies
Prepare an emergency supply kit.
Make sure you have a well stock of non-perishable
foods ready for emergencies.
Also know where your nearest
source of fresh water is.

Community Preparation
Step 1- Prepare
yourself

Step 4- Serve your

community

Step 2- Build a team

Step 5- Report and

Celebrate successes

Step 3- Set a goal

Disaster Resources
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In case of emergency call 911

Check lists for Seniors:

http://www.redcross.org/prepare/disaster-safety-library

Contact local authorities/ disaster centers

to stay informed on any current or
potential disasters
Emergency Resources:
http://www.ready.gov/natural-disasters

Step by step plans for every kind of natural

disaster
Disaster Pictures to know what youre
dealing with
Section to help one make a kit to help with
before, during, and after a disaster
Car safety
Food/water management

Lists of food/water lists

Safety check lists for every type of disaster (including
illnesses/epidemics)
home safety
pet safety
Hands- only CPR steps

Emergency supplies can be found at:

The Ready Store
Local Big Box Stores (Costco, Wal-Mart, Target, etc.)
Local Hardware Stores (Lowes, Home Depot, etc.)