http://www.medhelp.org/forums/Disaster-Preparedness/show/100 Medical communities and forums staffed by doctors from leading medical centers. Over 325 forums and communities providing medical information and medical help. en Anyone who lives near a railroad track should be aware of the consequences of a derailment. (1) I caregiver222 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:46:09 -0600 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Disaster-Preparedness/Railroad-Hazmet-Accidents---Chlorine-Gas/show/1107474 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Disaster-Preparedness/Railroad-Hazmet-Accidents---Chlorine-Gas/show/1107474 I live in Southern California and we’ve had a bad record of wildfires over the past few years. I’ rhaswell79 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:47:41 -0500 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Disaster-Preparedness/Preparing-my-family-for-a-fire/show/1084654 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Disaster-Preparedness/Preparing-my-family-for-a-fire/show/1084654 During storms there is significant danger to homes and human beings from falling branches and trees. caregiver222 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:09:52 -0500 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Disaster-Preparedness/Trimming-Trees---Falling-Branches/show/1078171 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Disaster-Preparedness/Trimming-Trees---Falling-Branches/show/1078171 Chains are extremely useful. They can be used to extricate vehicles from mud-holes, pull trees down a caregiver222 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:42:48 -0500 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Disaster-Preparedness/Chain-for-use-in-Disaster/show/1076338 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Disaster-Preparedness/Chain-for-use-in-Disaster/show/1076338 When you need a rescue rope, any rope is better than no rope, but the longer the rope the better. In caregiver222 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:39:36 -0500 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Disaster-Preparedness/Ropes-and-Rope-Rescue/show/1075517 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Disaster-Preparedness/Ropes-and-Rope-Rescue/show/1075517 The best and most inexpensive waterproof containers are military "spec" ammunition cans. These are ol caregiver222 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 14:54:46 -0500 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Disaster-Preparedness/Waterproof-Containers/show/1073977 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Disaster-Preparedness/Waterproof-Containers/show/1073977 It is surprising, during ordinary times, how many patients call 911 and have only a vague idea about caregiver222 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:37:27 -0500 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Disaster-Preparedness/Know-your-medications-and-medical-history/show/1073210 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Disaster-Preparedness/Know-your-medications-and-medical-history/show/1073210 One of the problems in flood areas recently, according to a friend in the area, was that many diabeti caregiver222 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:15:49 -0500 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Disaster-Preparedness/Glucose-Meters--cell-phones-and-floods/show/1067459 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Disaster-Preparedness/Glucose-Meters--cell-phones-and-floods/show/1067459 What types of disasters do you think if any will occur in 2012 according to the thinking of diverse Demike Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:37:25 -0500 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Disaster-Preparedness/2012/show/1064182 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Disaster-Preparedness/2012/show/1064182 Endotracheal intubation has become a common accepted method of airway management. Many jurisdictions caregiver222 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:23:50 -0500 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Disaster-Preparedness/Taping-Endotracheal-Tubes/show/1059558 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Disaster-Preparedness/Taping-Endotracheal-Tubes/show/1059558 Backboards are necessary to transport a patient with a suspected cervical injury. In a major disaster caregiver222 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:52:49 -0500 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Disaster-Preparedness/Backboards---Disaster-Preparedness/show/1046709 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Disaster-Preparedness/Backboards---Disaster-Preparedness/show/1046709 If you have an interest in surviving a disaster, you should give some thought to obtaining training. caregiver222 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 16:43:42 -0500 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Disaster-Preparedness/Survival-Training-/show/1045093 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Disaster-Preparedness/Survival-Training-/show/1045093 Jerry cans were originally metal, and then the army switched to plastic. They are idea for storing caregiver222 Sat, 05 Sep 2009 14:02:29 -0500 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Disaster-Preparedness/Jerry-Cans---Fuel-Storage/show/1044427 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Disaster-Preparedness/Jerry-Cans---Fuel-Storage/show/1044427 A common situation in a disaster will be to encounter injured fellow citizens or family members. It i caregiver222 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:49:40 -0500 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Disaster-Preparedness/Moving-an-Injured-Patient-with-a-Head-Injury/show/1043633 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Disaster-Preparedness/Moving-an-Injured-Patient-with-a-Head-Injury/show/1043633 It is always a good idea to practice regularly with your firearm. At least once a year. During this p caregiver222 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 15:31:09 -0500 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Disaster-Preparedness/Practice-with-a-Firearm/show/1038741 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Disaster-Preparedness/Practice-with-a-Firearm/show/1038741 The concept of "Float" in military supply systems means that for every critical item, a number of "sp caregiver222 Sat, 06 Jun 2009 12:23:29 -0500 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Disaster-Preparedness/Food-Supply--Maintenance-and-Float-for-Disasters/show/969309 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Disaster-Preparedness/Food-Supply--Maintenance-and-Float-for-Disasters/show/969309 A digital camera will come in very handy during a disaster. Documenting damage for insurance purposes caregiver222 Thu, 28 May 2009 15:38:14 -0500 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Disaster-Preparedness/Digital-Cameras-in-a-Disaster/show/962265 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Disaster-Preparedness/Digital-Cameras-in-a-Disaster/show/962265 My friend is part of this group that stresses disaster preparedness. After he talked to me about it, Adalson Wed, 27 May 2009 11:10:52 -0500 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Disaster-Preparedness/What-to-put-in-my-disaster-preparation-kit/show/961105 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Disaster-Preparedness/What-to-put-in-my-disaster-preparation-kit/show/961105 One of the trauma's in a disaster on those with extreme nearsightedness is the fear of "losing their caregiver222 Sat, 09 May 2009 10:49:42 -0500 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Disaster-Preparedness/Nearsigted-andLossof-Glasses/show/946286 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Disaster-Preparedness/Nearsigted-andLossof-Glasses/show/946286 To use a fire hydrant you need a special wrench. Now would be a good time to look outside your home a caregiver222 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:32:27 -0500 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Disaster-Preparedness/Using-a-Fire-Hydrant---Disaster-Info/show/929407 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Disaster-Preparedness/Using-a-Fire-Hydrant---Disaster-Info/show/929407