Emergency Preparedness: Video Series

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 the director of an emergency management department in this free video on emergency car kits.

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 documents and medical prescriptions with help from the director of an emergency management department in this free video on hurricane preparation.

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 to stock for an emergency, such as first aid kits and battery-powered radios, with help from the director of an emergency management department in this free video on emergency disaster supplies.

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 help from the director of an emergency management department in this free video on first aid kits.

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, such as a reminder to turn off the power, with help from the director of an emergency management department in this free video on emergency preparedness.

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 first aid kit in any place where injuries may occur with help from the director of an emergency management department in this free video on home medical supplies.

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 flashlight and weather radio are necessary for a home emergency kit with help from the director of an emergency management department in this free video on home emergency kits.

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 provided by a state's Department of Transportation with help from the director of an emergency management department in this free video on emergency preparedness.

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 have any objects to hide under with help from the director of an emergency management department in this free video on earthquake safety.

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 prevent house fires with help from the director of an emergency management department in this free video on house fires.

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 emergency food list with help from the director of an emergency management department in this free video on emergency food lists.

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 emergency management department in this free video on hurricanes.

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 case of a fire with help from the director of an emergency management department in this free video on smoke alarms.