Emergency Preparedness Videos

There are many types of emergency lifts and carriers that a responder can form, but a patient who is not suspected of having a C spine injury can be moved by placing the arms under the shoulders...

When applying a traction splint, it's important to first refer to local protocols, but a suspected femur fracture should first be treated with manual traction. Learn about fitting a traction...

When splinting a lower leg, the first step is to assess the leg to find out where the fracture is, and it's important to remember to splint the joint above and below the fracture. Find out how to...

When dealing with a fractured humerus, first make sure that there is no break in the skin. Discover how the best option for a simple upper-arm fracture is the rigid splint with a soft side with...

A medical alert tag or bracelet can come in a computerized version that will provide an entire medical history, but it generally should include information about seizures, heart conditions,...

When dealing with an open fracture, the first consideration is to control the bleeding, after which the site can be wrapped without cutting off circulation. Discover how to make a splint to make...

The emergency medical system begins at the second that somebody calls 911, and medical problems result in the dispatch of an ambulance, and possible the fire or police departments. Find out how...

A home should have a smoke alarm on every level, and each bedroom should have a smoke alarm that is close enough to wake someone up who is asleep. Discover the importance of an evacuation plan in...

In the event of a disaster, make sure all of the family is safe, plan the evacuation and find out all of the information that is available about the disaster. Discover how disaster information is...

In the event of an earthquake, an individual should seek shelter under something substantial, such as a heavy desk or a workbench. Find out why a person should stand in a doorway if they don't...

House fires are most commonly caused by cooking-related fires, but the second most common cause is a malfunction of heating and air conditioning systems. Learn basic safety precautions to take to...

An emergency food list should include non-perishable foods that are easily transported and tools for accessing the food, such as a can opener. Find out why each individual should have their own...

During a hurricane, the safest place to be is somewhere inland and away from the danger zone. Learn about evacuation and return home after a hurricane is over with help from the director of an...

An emergency preparedness checklist is intended to remind an individual of last-minute plans that they may need to be make. Find out what should be included in an emergency preparedness checklist,...

When stocking home medical supplies, make sure to have anti-itch cream, Band-aids, gauze, antibiotic ointment, alcohol, Q-tips and prescription medications. Learn about the importance of keeping a...

A home emergency kit should hold one gallon of water for each person per day, non-perishable foods, a change of clothes, dry shoes, sunscreen and a first aid kit. Find out why a battery-powered...

An emergency car kit should include bottled water, some snacks, moist towelettes and a small first aid kit. Find out how to be prepared for a sudden dislocation due to an emergency with help from...

When preparing for a hurricane, be aware of the outside conditions, learn more than one way to evacuate and make sure that relatives know what plans have been made. Learn about securing important...

In case of an emergency or disaster situation, make sure everybody has one gallon of water per day, make sure there are non-perishable foods and stock extra prescription medicines. Discover what...

When making a travel first aid kit, include Band-aids, antibiotic ointment, non-prescription medications, gauze and medicine for an upset stomach. Find out how to store a travel first aid kit with...

When stocking emergency supplies, it's important to consider how these supplies are going to have to be stored. Discover why it's important to use non-perishable food items in a survival kit with...

An emergency survival list should start by examining priorities and what supplies are needed, such as breathable air, water and food. Keep medical needs in mind when making an emergency survival...

Emergency preparedness can take place at two levels, including the level of the general population and the level of government officials. Find out how emergency training at the civilian level is...

A survival first aid kit should be located in a container that is impact resistant and has the ability to float. Discover which medical supplies should be included in a first aid kit, such as...

The duties of a firefighter are multi-faceted, as firefighters need to know how to respond to all types of situations and emergencies. Find out why firefighters must know about electricity,...

Survival kits should support immediate needs, but most of the time they should include breathable air, water, food and warmth. Find out why a survival kit may need to include a temporary shelter...

Many emergency response teams across the nation are referred to as CERT teams, or community emergency response teams. Find out how CERT teams are taught the basics for education at the civilian...

An emergency preparedness kit's contents should be dictated by immediate needs. Find out why most emergency preparedness kits should include food, warmth and possibly shelter with help from a...

Water is typically used to put out a class A fire, which is a combustible fire that comes from wood, paper or cloth. Find out what should be used to extinguish class B,C and D fires, such as dry...

There are four different levels of hazardous materials certifications, and these can be obtained through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Discover the responsibilities of various...

Emergency response plans can be planned for work environments and home environments, but they all need to be practiced in order to be effective. Learn about why it's important to stay calm in the...

In order to prepare for a hurricane, the emergency supplies that are needed include food and water, extra clothing, blankets, pillows, a battery-operated radio and a flashlight. Discover the...

Children can be taught basic first aid in a short period of time, and some important lessons include teaching a child how to access the emergency response system. Teach kids how to apply bandages...

Emergency food suppliers can be found locally, oftentimes in sporting goods stores or stores for campers. Learn about dehydrated and freeze-dried foods with help from a street firefighter in this...

In emergency situations, it's important to calculate at least 2,000 calories a day for each individual, in addition to 20 grams of protein a day. Find out why children require less protein...

Basic safety training can be learned on the Internet, at colleges, at technical institutions and in schools where such courses are offered. Focus a search on a specific area's safety training with...

A fever can be treated with ibuprofen and a lukewarm bath for 20 minutes. Be prepared for emergency situations such as this with tips and advice from a 30-year emergency veteran in this free video...

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) involves checking the airway, breathing and circulation of the victim before acting, especially on kids. Be prepared for emergency situations such as this with...

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) involves checking the airway, breathing and circulation of the victim before acting, especially on babies and infants. Be prepared for emergency situations such...

The Heimlich maneuver is done to treat a conscious choking victim by forcing air quickly up the throat from the lungs to force the obstruction out. Be prepared for emergency situations such as...

The Heimlich maneuver is done to treat a conscious choking victim by forcing air quickly up the throat from the lungs to force the obstruction out. Be prepared for emergency situations such as...

The Heimlich maneuver is done to treat an unconscious choking victim by doing abdominal thrusts to force air quickly up the throat from the lungs to force the obstruction out. Be prepared for...

Heat exhaustion is a serious condition that can kill and treating it involves applying cold packs to the forehead and back of the neck and elevating the feet. Be prepared for emergency situations...

In survival kits, safety pins, wires and knives can all be used for different forms of hunting. Pack hunting supplies for a survival kit with tips from an experienced outdoorsman in this free...

When packing a survival kit, it's always advisable to bring dehydrated food and a knife for hunting or cleaning fish. Get food for survival and cook it with tips from an experienced outdoorsman in...

In a survival kit, products such as water canisters or bladders can help someone from becoming dehydrated or drinking bad water. Bring water supplies for a survival kit with tips from an...

Hygiene products for survival kits can help make the outdoors more comfortable and aid in preventing sickness. Pack hygiene products, such as toothpaste and dental floss, with tips from an...

Getting lost or disoriented in a survival situation can be very frightening. Put navigation equipment in survival kits with tips from an experienced outdoorsman in this free video on wilderness...

Fire starters are important parts of survival kits for the sake of providing warmth and heat for cooking. Add fire starters to survival kits with tips from an experienced outdoorsman in this free...

Some survival kit supplies, such as tents or knifes, aren't necessary for survival but they can make things more comfortable. Discover what comfort supplies are in a survival kit with tips from an...