As part of our continuing goal to ensure that the Bay Area is ready for the next disaster – which is a ‘when’ not an ‘if’ - we are helping promote do1thing’s goal of taking one step towards disaster preparedness each month.
This month’s task is First Aid.
Medical emergencies can occur anywhere and at any time, and how people react during the first few minutes could be the difference in someone’s life. More and more businesses and public places (airports, malls, etc) have Automated External Defibrillators for someone going into cardiac arrest, but even simple first aid techniques can be crucial. Being able to apply a bandage, take care of a broken limb, or open and maintain a blocked airway until medical professionals arrive can be equally important.
The goal is to be prepared to deal with medical emergencies while waiting for first responders.
Some easy steps recommended by do1thing are:
- Buy ready made first-aid kits for your home and your car.
- Make a first aid kit from items you have at home or can purchase for low cost.
- Take training in first aid and CPR.
- Take a pet first-aid class.
- Make sure everyone knows where the first-aid kits are located.
Visit the site to download a calendar of upcoming simple but important tasks you can do each month to be better prepared for a future disaster.
