http://articles.getacoder.com/reference_and_education/survival_and_emergency.htm Free Content For Your Website http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ When your students arrive on campus, does your university ensure that students have all the information they need, to be taken care of in case of medical or other emergency? Of course it depends on the university, but for most schools, the answer is no! Sun, 03 Aug 2008 15:00:41 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Do_Your_Students_Have_the_Information_They_Need_to_Recover_From_a_Sudden_Emergency_1440536x1217790041.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Do_Your_Students_Have_the_Information_They_Need_to_Recover_From_a_Sudden_Emergency_1440536x1217790041.htm The price of bananas is expected to jump up as high as 36 cents in the next few weeks. Perhaps now would be a good time to can some banana butter before this happens. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:09:38 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Canning_Bananas_in_the_Form_of_Banana_Butter_1440520x1217002178.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Canning_Bananas_in_the_Form_of_Banana_Butter_1440520x1217002178.htm Water is the most important aspect to our survival. One source of stored drinking water that is often over looked is the water in your hot water heater, maybe 55 gallons worth!!! If you do happen to find yourself in an emergency situation with no available drinking water, here are a few simple tips to help treat the water you do have access to. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:41:11 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Survival_Information_On_How_to_Treat_Water_So_Its_Safe_to_Drink_1550563x1216946471.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Survival_Information_On_How_to_Treat_Water_So_Its_Safe_to_Drink_1550563x1216946471.htm How well you survive a national emergency depends on how prepared you are. What is public safety? How do people contact their loved ones in an emergency? Can you explain how technology can be used in public safety? Are Asian countries prepared for an emergency? Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:12:21 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/What_to_Do_in_an_Emergency_1552889x1216743141.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/What_to_Do_in_an_Emergency_1552889x1216743141.htm Everyone must be aware of the necessity of a first aid kit in their home and car. Businesses corporations must have first aid kits with necessary first aid supplies, located somewhere in their facility. If the building is large, they should have first aid kits in each section. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:28:10 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Importance_of_First_Aid_Kits_1550558x1216729690.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Importance_of_First_Aid_Kits_1550558x1216729690.htm I totally believe that children should know all the ins and outs of surviving should disastrous situations progress from bad to worse. In view of this, I have tried to teach my children as much as I can. One of the important things I attempt to stress is to be prepared. To me having specific bug out bags and survival kits are of great value in teaching children about survival responsibilities. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:38:14 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Pocket_Survival_Kits_Build_Childrens_Responsibility_1519411x1216420694.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Pocket_Survival_Kits_Build_Childrens_Responsibility_1519411x1216420694.htm Similar to the old military saying concerning "Loose Lips sink Ships" so it is with your survival plans. Prudence would dictate that you not openly advertise any of your plans in advance. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:24:00 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Loose_Lips_Sink_Survival_Plans_1519413x1216358640.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Loose_Lips_Sink_Survival_Plans_1519413x1216358640.htm While writing the article "How to Make a 72 Hour Kit", I pulled out my own 72 hour kits to take remind myself of how they were put together. I realized the date on them was July 2006! I decided I better buy some replacement foods since the recommendation is typically to rotate it every 6 months to a year. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 06:22:33 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Top_Ten_Reasons_I_Desperately_Needed_to_Rotate_My_72_Hour_Kit_Foods_1519410x1216290153.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Top_Ten_Reasons_I_Desperately_Needed_to_Rotate_My_72_Hour_Kit_Foods_1519410x1216290153.htm Avian Influenza is an infection caused by the bird flu virus. Although Avian Influenza is an infection typically affecting birds, infections can also occur in humans. This factor makes it important to educate yourself and be aware in an attempt to decrease your risk of contracting it. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 06:06:41 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Prepare_For_Avian_Influenza_(Bird_Flu)_1519416x1216030001.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Prepare_For_Avian_Influenza_(Bird_Flu)_1519416x1216030001.htm Without the necessary infrastructure to cope without petroleum a post Peak Oil society may prove to be a challenge. Here we examine what you can start thinking about now to ensure your survival should the worst happen. Sun, 13 Jul 2008 03:45:48 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Surviving_Post_Peak_Oil_Civilization_-_What_to_Do_If_the_Worst_Happens_1444338x1215935148.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Surviving_Post_Peak_Oil_Civilization_-_What_to_Do_If_the_Worst_Happens_1444338x1215935148.htm are you prepared to survive a natural disaster? In the aftermath of any disaster the first 72 hours are critical to the longterm survival of you and your loved ones. Advance preparation is the key to survival. Sat, 12 Jul 2008 06:48:49 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Urban_Survival_-_Surviving_a_Natural_Disaster_1509817x1215859729.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Urban_Survival_-_Surviving_a_Natural_Disaster_1509817x1215859729.htm Have you ever wondered how to store a certain type of fuel for emergency situations? I have tried to provide a sample of various fuel storage in this article. Fri, 11 Jul 2008 22:01:13 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Emergency_Storage_Quantities_For_Fuel_Related_Items_1440529x1215828073.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Emergency_Storage_Quantities_For_Fuel_Related_Items_1440529x1215828073.htm If you are heading out on a wilderness trip you better make sure you have your wilderness first aid kits prepared and with you. Chances are that if you do not bring a kit with you then you will need it. Most times you bring a kit you will not need to use it, but that is fine, just as long as you have it with you. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:00:13 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Wilderness_First_Aid_Kits_Save_Lives_1509820x1215694813.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Wilderness_First_Aid_Kits_Save_Lives_1509820x1215694813.htm We all read about the massive flooding in the Midwestern U.S. this past June. At least twelve people were killed. But did you know that, out of the twelve, nine of them were men? Yes, that's right - men made up three-quarters of the fatalities. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 04:13:21 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Why_Disasters_Mean_More_Danger_to_Men!_1509818x1215677601.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Why_Disasters_Mean_More_Danger_to_Men!_1509818x1215677601.htm A disaster has occurred in your home, in your neighborhood, in your city or your state. What do you do now? Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:53:13 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Worst_Has_Happened_-_Are_You_Prepared_1440526x1215550393.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Worst_Has_Happened_-_Are_You_Prepared_1440526x1215550393.htm Only 7% of Americans have taken the necessary steps to prepare for an emergency. 93% of Americans are unprepared for an emergency requiring multi-day survival. Knowing what to do during an emergency make make all the difference when seconds count. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:24:47 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Be_Prepared_-_Survival_Gear_1509819x1215541487.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Be_Prepared_-_Survival_Gear_1509819x1215541487.htm On Monday, April 28, a series of violent tornadoes ripped through communities in SE Virginia. Authorities estimated that as many as six tornadoes are responsible for the widespread damage. Striking as it did in the late afternoon probably saved many lives. Most people were working or shopping at the time and many houses were empty. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 05:06:31 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Twisters_Savage_Southeast_Virginia_1440538x1215507991.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Twisters_Savage_Southeast_Virginia_1440538x1215507991.htm Class III and Class IV are the worst flooding you can have that will require Washington water damage cleanup professionals. You will hope for restoring anything that can be restored with the structure of the home and the building and any other items. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 20:05:30 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Class_III_and_Class_IV_Water_Loss_Flooding_1509823x1215475530.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Class_III_and_Class_IV_Water_Loss_Flooding_1509823x1215475530.htm Sandbags are the oldest and most common tool used to defend against floods. Although sandbags do not guarantee a watertight seal, they are proven deterrent to costly water damage. There is a proven art to using these bags of sand to your best possible advantage which this article will discuss. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 11:19:54 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Sandbags_-_The_Best_Tool_For_Flood_Defence_1440542x1215271194.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Sandbags_-_The_Best_Tool_For_Flood_Defence_1440542x1215271194.htm You may want to exchange keys or make arrangements to share the cost of bigger items such as generators. In a real disaster, having a strong network of prepared neighbors will help everyone weather the storm better. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 07:43:30 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Prepare_To_Survive_1440532x1215258210.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Prepare_To_Survive_1440532x1215258210.htm Today I see on the TV. That there is another food that is being recalled the Tomato has made people sick in seven States this is not the first but just one more sign that should make us stand up and take notice of just how fragile Our World and our urban Lives Really Are. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:51:31 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/We_All_Need_to_Look_Around_1509825x1215211891.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/We_All_Need_to_Look_Around_1509825x1215211891.htm Utah water damage cleanup can be needed for many different reasons. There are different categories of the types of flooding that can happen and they have different severities. The different categories include clean water or category 1, gray water or category 2, and black water or category 3. You should consider the category of water when before you clean up the mess yourself. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:02:13 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Different_Categories_of_Water_1509828x1215082933.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Different_Categories_of_Water_1509828x1215082933.htm Common causes of burns in the home will usually happen in the kitchen but can occur from spilling hot coffee to touching a hot stove. With the right first aid kit on hand you can treat these injuries effectively and then seek medical care when appropriate. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:26:33 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/First_Aid_Kit_Recommendations_For_Treating_Burns_1440555x1215041193.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/First_Aid_Kit_Recommendations_For_Treating_Burns_1440555x1215041193.htm Health and safety of individuals is becoming more and more prominent in everything we do these days. It is now common for workers to have undergone a basic health and safety course before they are even allowed to set foot inside an office or store to begin their new job. Hand in hand with this practice is the availability of first aid stations in workplaces and other public areas. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:45:56 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/First_Aid_Care_in_Schools_1440548x1215013556.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/First_Aid_Care_in_Schools_1440548x1215013556.htm That is the question! Food storage is considered part of being prepared for emergencies and natural disasters. Individuals and families can eliminate some stress, worry and inconveniences by planning for emergency food needs.How much and which foods to store will depend on the members of your household, your preferences, special health conditions, ability to use the food in an emergency, and space for storage. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:24:38 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/To_Store_Or_Not_to_Store_1509826x1215008678.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/To_Store_Or_Not_to_Store_1509826x1215008678.htm Flooding throughout the midwest has caused many households to evaluate their own disaster plans and prepare for the unthinkable. This article describes the supplies a family should collect into a disaster preparation kit in preparation for a natural disaster like flooding, earthquake or hurricane. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:42:22 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Family_Safety_-_Creating_a_Natural_Disaster_Prep_Kit_1509832x1214970142.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Family_Safety_-_Creating_a_Natural_Disaster_Prep_Kit_1509832x1214970142.htm It finally happened to you, your home got flooded, now what do you do? The first thing is to stop, get control and think. Number one your list is to locate all your family and animals that were in the home, do you have everyone? Is anyone missing, is everyone accounted for? Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:56:03 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/How_the_Little_Things_Add_Up_1509831x1214931363.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/How_the_Little_Things_Add_Up_1509831x1214931363.htm It's Hurricane Season, Are you ready to loss everything or will you be prepared this year? We want you to know how to protect your family. Don't be without a Survival Kit. Sat, 28 Jun 2008 08:21:47 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/How_a_Hurricane_Survival_Kit_-_Pack_Can_Save_Lives_1509830x1214655707.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/How_a_Hurricane_Survival_Kit_-_Pack_Can_Save_Lives_1509830x1214655707.htm CPR and first aid certification is very important and is a combination of lifesaving techniques for infants, children and adults. This certification is essential for everyone because you never know when are you going to face such situation and if you are properly trained you can tackle the situation easily. The first thing that should be kept in mind is that, you should not panic and call for the CPR team, but don't waste time waiting for them. Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:58:14 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/CPR_And_First_Aid_Certification_Course_1440563x1214636294.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/CPR_And_First_Aid_Certification_Course_1440563x1214636294.htm If you watch the TV or read the papers, you know it's time for the wildfires! As the heat rises, and the vegetation dries, we're only a spark away from disaster. Will you be ready? Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:14:19 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/What_Would_You_Do_in_a_Wild_Fire_1468608x1214352859.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/What_Would_You_Do_in_a_Wild_Fire_1468608x1214352859.htm There are a number of different types of fire extinguisher. CO2 extinguishers are among the most common. You'll be able to identify them by their red casing, with a black band indicating that the contents are carbon dioxide. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:28:17 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Using_a_Co2_Fire_Extinguisher_1468607x1214256497.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Using_a_Co2_Fire_Extinguisher_1468607x1214256497.htm National Preparedness Month is a nationwide effort held each September to encourage Americans to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses and schools. National Preparedness Month 2008 is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The goal of the month is to increase public awareness about the importance of preparing for emergencies and to encourage individuals to take action. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 06:41:40 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Be_Ready,_Be_Prepared_1468606x1214217700.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Be_Ready,_Be_Prepared_1468606x1214217700.htm Being prepared for an emergency is crucial in today's world. Being caught un-prepared could lead to sure disaster. Make a plan, practice your plan and be prepared. I hope that these useful guide lines will help you and your family take action. Tue, 01 Apr 2008 02:17:17 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Emergency_Planning_Basics_1522683x1207030637.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Emergency_Planning_Basics_1522683x1207030637.htm Looking back at 2007, it sure seems like nature had it in for the suburbs. The whole country was beset by weather related disasters. We had wildfires in Southern California, ice storms in the Midwest, and flooding in the Northeast. Tue, 29 Jan 2008 11:01:47 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/6_Tips_From_Home_Disaster_Survivors_1470042x1201622507.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/6_Tips_From_Home_Disaster_Survivors_1470042x1201622507.htm Copyright 2007 getacoder.com - All Rights Reserved.