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Serving Madison, Carroll,
Chester, Crockett, Decatur, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood,
Henderson and Henry Counties |
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Preparedness Tips |
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Disaster Education, Preparedness,
Planning and Mitigation Library |
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Disaster Preparedness
Tips |
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Helping
the Public Stay Safe
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The
Red Cross is involved in helping individuals and families learn
how to get ready, stay safe, cope with, and recover from
disasters through Community Disaster Education (CDE). The more you
know, the better you'll be able to deal with a disaster if it
strikes. |
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Free Disaster Presentation For Your Group or
Class
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For Free Disaster Brochures Call
(731) 427-5543 |
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Online Disaster
Preparedness Tips and Brochures: |
Animal
Safety
Make sure you are ready to handle pets, service animals
and livestock during an emergency.
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Be Ready For
Severe Weather
Thunderstorms, Lightning, Floods, Tornadoes and Winter
Storms - do you know what to do?
more... |
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Business
& Industry Guide
A step-by-step approach to emergency planning, response
and recovery for companies of all sizes.
more... |
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Chemical
Emergencies
Under certain conditions, chemicals can be poisonous or
have a harmful effect on your health. Some chemicals
which are safe, and even helpful in small amounts, can
be harmful in larger quantities or under certain
conditions.
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Children
& Disasters
Educational games Children & Disasters, plus how to
help your child cope with a disaster.
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Drought
In some communities where drought conditions exist,
officials may recommend measures to restrict use of
water. You should check with your local authorities or
water utility for information on water restrictions.
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Earthquakes
Prepare a home earthquake plan. Choose a safe place in
every room--under a sturdy table or desk or against an
inside wall where nothing can fall on you.
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Family
Disaster Planning
Make sure your family has a plan in place before a
disaster occurs.
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Financial
Preparations
How to minimize property damage and financial risks.
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Fires
Smoke alarms save lives. Install a smoke alarm outside
each sleeping area and on each additional level of your
home. Carbon Monoxide alarms can save lives, too. Find
out more about how to protect yourself from CO
poisoning.
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Floods
If it has been raining hard for several hours, or
steadily raining for several days, be alert to the
possibility of a flood. Listen to local radio or TV
stations for flood information.
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Heat
Waves
If a heat wave is predicted or happening... Slow down.
Avoid strenuous activity. If you must do strenuous
activity, do it during the coolest part of the day,
which is usually in the morning between 4:00 a.m. and
7:00 a.m.
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Mudslides
Mudslides are a serious geologic hazard common to almost
every state in the United States. It is estimated that
nationally they cause up to $2 billion in damages and
from 25 to 50 deaths annually.
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Personal
Workplace Disaster Supplies Kit
A Disaster Supplies Kit for the workplace, where you
might be confined for several hours, or perhaps
overnight.
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Power
Outage |
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Safety
Information for Short-Term Power Outages or
"Rolling Blackouts".
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Shelter-in-Place
in an Emergency |
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One
of the instructions you may be given in an emergency
where hazardous materials may have been released into
the atmosphere is to shelter-in-place. This is a
precaution aimed to keep you safe while remaining
indoors.
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Spanish
& Other Languages
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American Red
Cross disaster preparedness materials that are available
in foreign languages, along with related materials from
other agencies.
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Special
Needs & Concerns
Information for the elderly and people with
special medical concerns that could hinder mobility
during a disaster.
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Terrorism
Devastating acts, such as the terrorist attacks on the
World Trade Center and the Pentagon, have left many
concerned about the possibility of future incidents in
the United States and their potential impact. There are
things you can do to prepare for the unexpected and
reduce the stress that you may feel now and later should
an emergency arise.
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Thunderstorms
Before lightning strikes... Keep an eye on the sky. Look
for darkening skies, flashes of light, or increasing
wind. Listen for the sound of thunder.
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Tornado
Prepare a home tornado plan. Pick a place where family
members could gather if a tornado is headed your way. It
could be your basement or, if there is no basement, a
center hallway, bathroom, or closet on the lowest floor.
Keep this place uncluttered.
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Winter
Storms
Prepare a winter storm plan. Have extra blankets on
hand. Ensure that each member of your household has a
warm coat, gloves or mittens, hat, and water-resistant
boots.
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Jackson
Area Chapter
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Video
Lending Library
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You
may check out the following educational videos for a 3 day period for
your family, class, school or church group on a first-come first-serve
basis. We also offer free brochures and other related information to
supplement these videos. There is no charge for the use of these
materials. |
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General
Audience Safety and Preparedness Videos: |
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Be Red Cross Ready For
Disaster - DVD |
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This DVD contains five 6-10 minute
segments of disaster preparedness topics developed to support
communities, schools and workplace settings. Topics include: Disaster
Readiness; Food & Water in an Emergency; Evacuation Planning; Sheltering
in Place; and Preparedness for People with Disabilities. |
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Suggested
Brochures: Preparing for Disaster. |
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Severe Weather Safety:
Protect Yourself - DVD |
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What you need to know about severe weather
and thunderstorm hazards to protect yourself, and your community,
family, clients, or staff. Lightning, Tornado, Flash Flood, Violent
Wind. |
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Suggested
Brochures: Floods, Thunderstorms and Tornadoes. |
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American Red Cross Emergency Test
- VHS |
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Hosted
by John Ritter, this video presented in the form of a 20 question
video quiz, contains excellent information about everyday emergency
situations: Home Safety: Child safety, Fires, Falls, Burns, and
Poisons. Natural Disasters: how to survive Earthquakes, Floods,
Hurricanes, Tornadoes, and Electrical Storms. Public Safety: choking,
heart attack, severe bleeding and unconsciousness. Recreational
Accidents: Jogging, Hiking, Bicycling, Boating and Swimming. |
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Suggested
Brochures: Fires, Floods, Thunderstorms, Tornadoes, Heat Wave and
Winter Storms. |
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Family Disaster Plan and Disaster Supplies Kit
- VHS |
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This
video is designed to help families and concerned community groups put
together a Family Disaster Plan and also how to tailor the contents of
a Family Disaster Supplies Kits. It discusses the various aspects of
natural and man-made disasters, emergency preparedness and sheltering
in place. |
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Suggested
Brochures: Family Disaster Plan, Disaster Supplies Kit, Food and
Water, Shelter-In-Place, Fires, Floods, Earthquakes, Thunderstorms,
Tornadoes, Heat Wave and Winter Storms. |
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Home Pool Safety: It Only Takes A Minute
- VHS |
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This
video discusses the various aspects of Home Pool Safety and what you
can do to prevent pool mishaps especially for those with young
children. |
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Suggested
Brochures: Thunderstorms (Electrical Storms). |
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Surviving The Cold -VHS |
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This
video discusses the various aspects of Winter weather and what you can
do to be prepared to survive cold weather, snow and ice disasters
while at home or driving. |
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Suggested
Brochures: Winter Storms. |
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Living With Earthquakes -
VHS |
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This
video discusses the various aspects of Earthquakes, causes and effects
and what you can do to be prepared to survive the aftermath of an
earthquake. |
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Suggested
Brochures: Earthquakes. |
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Water, The Deceptive Power
- VHS |
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This
video discusses the various aspects of Water Safety, beach mishaps,
causes and effects and what we can do be safe in and around oceans,
lakes, and rivers. |
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Suggested
Brochures:
Water
Safety (online only) |
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The Untold Legacy: A History of Black Involvement in the American Red
Cross - VHS |
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This
video discusses the many contributions that Black Americans have made
throughout the history of the American Red Cross. |
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Suggested
Brochures: Dr. Charles Drew - Medical Pioneer,
Legacy
and Memory of Charles Drew Lives On (online only) |
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Children's
Safety and Preparedness Videos: |
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Longfellow's Whales Tales
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This
video teaches children about swimming and water safety. |
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Brochures: |
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Big Bird Get Ready for Natural Hazards
- VHS |
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This
video teaches children about disaster preparedness and natural
hazards. |
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Suggested
Brochures: Family Disaster Plan, Disaster Supplies Kit, Food and
Water, Shelter-In-Place, Fires, Floods, Earthquakes, Thunderstorms,
Tornadoes, Heat Wave and Winter Storms. |
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Rescue Kids - Basic Aid Training
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This
video teaches children about rescue breathing, basic skills and
knowledge they need to identify and prevent potentially harmful situations,
and prevention skills for reducing injuries. |
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Brochures: |
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Don't get sick, Wash up quick with Scrubby Bear!
- VHS |
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This
video teaches children about good hygiene, hand washing and disease
prevention. |
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Brochures: |
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Look Hot - Stay Cool! -
VHS |
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This
video teaches children about fires, causes, effects and fire
prevention. |
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Suggested
Brochures:
Fires |
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Earthquake! Do Something!
- VHS |
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This
video teaches children about the causes, effects and how they be safe
during an a Earthquake. |
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Suggested
Brochures: Earthquakes |
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