There are three key parts to becoming informed:

1. Get Info – Learn the ways you would get information during a disaster or an emergency.
2. Know Your Region – Learn about the disasters that may occur in your area.
3. Action Steps – Learn First Aid from your local Red Cross chapter.

During a disaster, it's important to understand the different ways through which you can obtain information. Make sure you and each member of your family is familiar with the following ways to receive information:

• Television
• Internet- CFAY web site has the latest TCOR conditions
• Radio - Stay tuned to Eagle 810 AM.
• Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Center
• Printed Notices
• Telephone/Text Messaging
• Local Emergency Warning Systems
• Person to Person

• Earthquakes - Earthquakes strike suddenly, without warning, and recur in the same places. Earthquake-related injuries are often the result of collapsing walls, flying glass, and falling objects - not the earthquake itself. Expect aftershocks, which may occur within minutes, days, weeks, or even months following the initial earthquake.

• Residential Fires - All homes are at risk for fire. Unlike most disasters, most fires can be prevented. The most effective way to protect yourself, your family, and your home from fire is to prevent a fire from starting by taking the proper precautions.

• Flooding - If it has been raining hard for several hours, or steadily for several days, be alert for the possibility of a flood.

• Tornadoes - Tornadoes can strike quickly - always watch for danger signs. Be prepared by becoming familiar with your community's warning system and pick a safe place to go ahead of time.

• Typhoons- During a Typhoon, strong winds, storm surges, flooding, tornadoes, and marine hazards may threaten the safety of you and your family.

• Thunderstorms - ALL thunderstorms are dangerous! During a thunderstorm, ensure you have taken the proper precautions to protect yourself and your family from lightning, hail, down-bursts, straight-line winds, power outages, tornadoes, and floods.

If an emergency occurs, stay calm and complete these three emergency action steps:

CHECK

If a disaster strikes, you may have to provide care. First assess the scene by evaluating:

• Is the scene safe?
• What happened?
• How many injured people are there?
• Are there bystanders who can help?

When providing care, begin by checking the person for life-threatening conditions.

CALL

If you encounter one of the following types of emergencies, call 9-1-1:

• Unconsciousness
• No signs of life
• Trouble breathing
• Persistent chest pain or pressure

When in doubt, always call 9-1-1.

Stay calm and DO NOT hang up until the EMS dispatcher instructs you to do so.

When calling 9-1-1, provide the following information to the dispatcher:

• Your name and the number you are calling from
• A description of what happened
• Your exact location
• The number of injured people
• The condition of the person(s)
• What help is being given

CARE

When providing care:

• Reassure the person
• Monitor the person's airway, breathing, and circulation
Help the person rest in the most comfortable position
• Prevent the person from getting either chilled or overheated