Disaster Preparedness Blog — Disaster Survival Skills

Heroic Deeds of School Staff and Teachers Saving Students Life

Posted by Wayne Bennett on

Here are just a few of the teachers and school staff who were able to save students using their life-saving skills. Basic...

Read more →

Why should you plug only one heat-producing appliance into an electrical outlet at a time? (more safety tips)

Posted by Wayne Bennett on

It is highly recommend to use only one heat-producing appliance (such as a space heater, coffee maker, toaster, etc.) plugged into...

Read more →

September is National Preparedness Month, Here Are 5 Essential Items

Posted by Wayne Bennett on

The West Coast is in the beginning of Wildfire season and the East Coast is experiencing hurricanes which should be...

Read more →

Common Emergency Survival Skills in the Wild

Posted by Wayne Bennett on

If you are planning to spend time outdoors and want to know about basic survival skills in case of any...

Read more →

School Disaster Response Plan Overview (with Images)

Posted by Wayne Bennett on

When a major earthquake happens during school hours, the challenges will be overwhelming if you haven't prepared in advance. Local...

Read more →

Is it safe to perform CPR during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Posted by Wayne Bennett on

In a study published in the American Heart Association's journal Circulation, the risk of performing CPR during a pandemic is relatively low...

Read more →

First Aid Training: HAINES Recovery Position

Posted by Wayne Bennett on

The HAINES (High Arm IN Endangered Spine) recovery position is definitely a skill everyone should have in their first aid...

Read more →

Guide on Setting up Search and Rescue Teams | K-12 Guide

Posted by Wayne Bennett on

    Your Search & Rescue Team will responsible for searching and rescuing trapped victims inside the building. Each member...

Read more →

The Ideal Emergency Response Team Structure for Schools

Posted by Wayne Bennett on

One of the keys to successful disaster preparedness planning is assigning roles to your staff. You can easily structure your...

Read more →

How To Stop and Control Bleeding

Posted by Wayne Bennett on

Bleeding control is simple and effective. I know it can be stressful to witness and deal with. From a bloody...

Read more →

WARNING: “Hands Only CPR” is not for everyone

Posted by Wayne Bennett on

Everything changed in 2008. American Heart Association (AHA) releases these new CPR guidelines included a new technique called “Hands Only CPR”. The...

Read more →

Proper First-Aid Treatment And Wound Care

Posted by Wayne Bennett on

Things have changed over the years when it comes to first aid for cuts and wounds. If you were like...

Read more →