Emergency Preparedness Videos

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

donm — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 22:16:19 +0000

Excess exposure to Carbon Monoxide fumes can cause illness or death. This video will demonstrate some practical easy to use safety tips to protect you and your family from the dangers of Carbon Monoxide poisoning.

Natural Gas Safety

donm — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:31:19 +0000

Under certain conditions natural gas can have a volatile nature. During disasters natural gas systems can be damaged and therefore pose a threat. So it is important that during an emergency if you think your system might be compromised you take certain precautionary steps to ensure you and your family remain safe. The following video will give you some simple and practical information that will assist you in managing your gas system and keeping you and your family safe.

Downed Powerline Safety

admin — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 04:00:58 +0000

Disasters and emergencies can come in all sizes and types. Events such as major storms, freezing rains, earthquakes, and flooding, are just some of the types of disasters that can cause major damage to your electric utility’s power poles and lines. It is important to note that utility lines can carry electric loads from 7,200 volts up to 12,400 volts in residential areas. If there larger transmission lines in your area they can carry up to 230,000 volts of electricity.

It is important for you and your family to understand that if you see downed power lines in your areas, stay away from them. The following is a short training video that will help emphasis the dangers and will also give you some practical safety tips on what to do if you see downed utility lines in your community.

Using a Fire Extinguisher

admin — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 03:55:05 +0000

There are many types of home incidents, emergencies, and disasters that can cause a fire in your home. Your fire extinguisher can be an important tool for putting out small fires in your home. It is important for every household to have an operational fire extinguisher on site and at a location that is easy for all members of the family to get to.

Your family emergency preparedness plan should include the regular inspection and re-charging of any fire extinguishers you have within your home.

There are specific steps you should follow when using a fire extinguisher for effectiveness and for safety.
This video will give you a fire department approved method for the appropriate use of a fire extinguisher if you have a fire in your home. All members of your family should review this video before attempting to use a fire extinguisher.

Shutting off Propane Gas

admin — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 01:42:00 +0000

Many homes, especially in some of the more rural residential areas, utilize propane gas to cook or heat their homes with. Using propane gas is usually a safe and comfortable experience. However if there is an event at your home that you feel might have caused a leak or in any other way compromised the safe use of this product it is important to understand what you can do to protect you, your family, and your household possessions.

Propane gas is a volatile product that if not used safely can be a hazard. There are events such as earthquakes, storms, or other household type events that can occur that might compromise your propane delivery system. This video will give you some very important steps to follow when either shutting off or turning on your propane gas supply.

Please also note that having your system checked each year to ensure system integrity is always an important goal for you to include in your emergency preparedness planning.

Generator Safety

admin — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 01:19:50 +0000

An emergency affecting your family can occur at any time. Each year we see on TV or read in the newspaper about events that leave households without power for extended periods. Whether it’s a personal preference or a health risk decision having a portable generator may be the answer to an extended power outage.

Many emergencies, disasters, or equipment failures, can result in power outages at your home. Having a portable generator on hand to help get you through these events can be very important depending on your situation. The following video is a basic set of safety procedures for you to follow when using a portable generator at your home. In addition to watching this video please be sure and also read your generator’s user manual thoroughly before utilizing a portable generator.

Also make sure that you talk to a professional electrical contractor or an informed generator sales person to insure that when you purchase a portable generator it is more than adequately sized for the household items you wish to connect.

Securing your Water Heater

admin — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 01:18:37 +0000

An earthquake can strike at any time or any place. Being prepared by accomplishing a few preparatory steps will ensure that your family and possessions will have the best possible chance on surviving a disaster.

During an emergency when utility service are not operational your water heater can be an important source of water. Also during an earthquake an unsecured water heater poses a substantial safety risk to your family and to your home. There are several things that you can do to both protect you the water source in your tank and also to keep your water heater from becoming a projectile during an earthquake event.

The following video is a comprehensive step by step procedure on how to secure your water heater. We take you all the way from buying the necessary materials to a “how to install a water heater banding kit”. Please also be sure and review the instructions that come with your kits before beginning.

Draining your water heater

admin — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 01:17:58 +0000

During an emergency or disaster it is possible that local utility services such as water may be suspended indefinitely. So it is important to have water stored to get you through until services can be restored. If you water service is suspended a properly secured water heater can be an important source of potable water for you and your family.

Every member of your family should know how to properly turn off the electric or gas to your water heater and to understand the proper steps in making sure you secure the water in the tank for use during an emergency.

The following video will help you and your family understand the proper steps in shutting off the water heater’s electric or gas service and securing the water level in the tank for use during an emergency.

Turning off power at the panel

admin — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:55:20 +0000

Safely Turning the Power off or on at your homes electrical Panel:

It is important to have an “after the event” plan in place so if you sustain damage in your home you can keep your family as safe as possible. Understanding how to safely shut off and turn back on the electrical power to your home should be an integrated part of your plan that all household members are familiar with.

Many types of emergencies, equipment failures, or natural disasters, can result in damage to your home. If you do sustain damage within your home it may be advisable to turn off the electrical power at your electrical panel.

In order to not damage your appliances, wiring, or cause a fire, or put you and your family at risk of electrical shock, the following video with give you a step by step guide on how to safety turn the power to your home off or on at the electrical panel.

Securing Dishes

admin — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:02:29 +0000

Most areas of have some risk of earthquakes. Other areas have an extremely high risk of possible earthquakes capable of causing damage to your home. Either way planning for these kinds of events should be a part of your family’s emergency preparedness plan.

During most earthquakes there are some items in your home that are more at risk than others. Certainly any items that are not secured can be damaged or can be a safety hazard. Dishes are one of those household items that can and will be damaged if not secured properly.

The following video will show you how to properly secure your dishes in a way that will greatly diminish the possibility of these items being damaged or becoming a safety hazard during a earthquake event.