Emergency Ready Patch

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Requirements for Emergency Ready!
1. A meteorologist studies processes in the earth’s atmosphere that cause different
weather conditions. Learn about weather maps, instruments, and how to forecast the
weather by using a rain gauge, weather vane, reading the forecast, or creating a weather
map. Watch the news and local weather on television. What is your weather for tomorrow or the week? 

2. Floods can happen during heavy rains, when rivers overflow, ocean waves come onshore, snow melts too fast, or when dams or levees break.  Flooding may be only a
few inches of water or it may cover a house to the roof. Floods that happen very quickly are called flash floods. Flooding is the most common of all natural hazards. No matter where you live you have a chance of flooding. It can happen in every U.S. state and territory. There are three basic types of floods:  River floods, Urban floods, and Flash floods, which are the most dangerous. Learn more about one of these floods, and how to keep safe during an emergency. 

3. Did you know that you always see the lightning before you hear the thunder? This is because light travels faster than sound. Learn how to protect yourself from lightning. Extra credit: Explain how to protect yourself from heavy rain storms or when traveling in wet weather. View Booklet # 3 in the free kit to learn a few easy steps of how you can protect yourself from lightning or storms.  Examples include: Raincoats, umbrellas, rain boots, long pants, a change of clothes, and a day pack to keep their items dry while walking around.

4. Hurricanes are tropical cyclones with winds that exceed 74 mi/hr. They are created over the warm waters of tropical oceans, where there is humid air. Hurricane season typically is during the months of June through November, in the Atlantic area. Learn more about a recent hurricane and the effects Or learn how they name hurricanes OR learn more about items you should have available to prepare for a hurricane.

5. Many people watch the clouds to predict the weather for their crops, trips, boating, or daily activities.  Examples are: Cirrus, Cumulus, Stratus, and Nimbus. Choose one type of cloud to learn more about.  Learn the shape, meaning, and the effects of the type of cloud. Extra credit: Study the clouds for a week making note of the types each day.

6. Learning basic first aid could save your life or assist in emergencies that may occur in everyday life. Learn basic first aid skills such as: Dressing wounds, bandage broken bones, identify items in a first aid kit, and make an emergency contact list.

7. Tornados are funnel clouds that touch the ground. When a tornado touches down on ground it gathers up dirt and items in its path. Learn more about tornados OR how to prepare for a tornado, OR what you would need for a disaster supply kit, OR about shelter and school drills for tornados. (Book # 6)

8. A Tsunami is huge wave caused by earthquakes and underwater landslides. Be aware of the signs of an approaching tsunami.  Learn more about tsunami and warning signs OR how to prepare in an area that may have a tsunami. ( Booklet #6)

9. Learn fire safety and how to controlling wild fires to prevent forest fires in your area. Most wild fires are started by accident or by lightning. Fires are dangerous and move quickly. Learn more about wild fires and evacuation, create a fire plan from your building or home, learn how to operate a fire extinguisher, learn basic fire safety rules, or learn more how to change the battery in the smoke detector.
http://www.fema.gov/kids/wldfire.htm ( Booklet # 2)

10. A blizzard is a severe winter storm with strong winds and lots of snow. You should only go outside if absolutely necessary because of the strong winds, cold temperatures and heavy snow. Learn more about a blizzard and where it happens mainly OR about how to prepare for a blizzard or winter storm. What items should you have in your disaster plan kit or supplies would you need to purchase? ( Booklet # 6)

11. Earthquakes are sudden movements in the earth’s surface. Sometimes large shimmers are followed by smaller aftershocks. They can also cause tsunamis or landslides. Execute a home evacuation plan in case of an earthquake. Where would you go? If you were in a high building, would you escape in an elevator? What if you were outside? ( Booklet # 6)

12. Avalanches are caused when ice and snow breaks away from a mountain and slides down at high speed covering everything in it’s path. How would you look for warning signs? What should you have in your disaster plan kit or which supplies would you need to purchase? ( Booklet # 6)

13. Heat waves are caused when there are long periods of high temperatures. The heat can cause dehydration, heat cramps and other serious conditions. Learn more about how to take care of yourself during high temperature weather or heat waves. What type of clothing would you wear? What should you eat and drink and why? ( Booklet # 6)
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