September 21, 2018: Emergency Preparedness/Planning

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Emergency Preparedness/Planning

21 Sep 2018

See Box link for more handouts and resources: https://utexas.edu.box.com/v/parentspreparedness
- Ready.gov/kids
- Prepare with Pedro coloring/activity book from FEMA
Risk = likelihood x impact
Biggest risk to campus: weather! If you hear thunder, go inside!
On campus tips:
- If emergency, call 911 every time. If you are not sure, you should call!
- Safety Hubs in most buildings with general purpose classrooms (AED and bleed control kit)
- Dell Medical School does bleed control training for staff.
- Don't be afraid of the AED. It is very smart and will determine whether a shock is needed or not and will only administer shock IF needed.
Tips for kids:
- Create a song for your address/names/phone numbers to help kids remember it
- Communicate always that the adults have a plan and reassure them that the adults know what to do and are doing the right thing
- How to ensure that children feel safe when first responders show up:
  - expose them to helpers and to them in their gear
    - National Night Out:
    - UT football game (over 200 officers working) and will wear the SWAT gear
  - Visit the fire station
  - Connect it to people you know (if you know a fire fighter/police officer)
- Balance trusting people but also ensuring they are actual helpers

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