Preparedness Education for Vulnerable Populations
People experiencing homelessness or potentially facing housing insecurity are among those whom first responders are especially concerned about when severe weather occurs.
For Kids!
Extreme Cold
Cold Kills!
The Problem - Know the Signs
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Shivering
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Mild confusion
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Cold to the touch
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Slurred speech
The Solution - Take Action
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Seek shelter/get out of the cold
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Seek warmth
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Wear layers of warm, dry clothing
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Drink fluids and eat food
Extreme Heat
Heat Kills!
The Problem - Know the Signs
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Headache
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Profuse sweating
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Dizziness/confusion
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Weakness/drowsiness
The Solution - Take Action
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Seek shade (outside) or air conditioning (inside)
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Drink fluids (water is ideal)
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Wear lightweight and loose clothing
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Rest
Extreme Flooding
Turn around, don’t drown!®
The Problem - Know the Signs
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Flooded roadways and walkways
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Extreme rain and/or swift moving water
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Becoming stranded or trapped
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Drowning/being swept away
The Solution - Take Action
- Don’t drive or walk through a flooded area or standing water
- Pay attention to the Weather Service and alerts
- Follow evacuation route signs or move to higher ground
- Don’t enter swift moving water
Extreme Winds
High Winds Spell Danger!
The Problem Know the Signs
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See/hear wind gusts
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Trees swaying
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Sheets of rain/snow
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Thunder and lightning
The Solution Take Action
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Seek shelter inside
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Don’t go outside
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Avoid downed wires
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Stay away from trees (limbs may fall!)