FAQs
5 Things You Should Never Do In An Emergency
- 1) Panic. When things go wrong, you need to stay calm. ...
- 2) Rush. You probably feel like you don't have much time to react, and you may not. ...
- 3) Stop doing checklists. Checklists are there for a reason. ...
- 4) Stop communicating. ...
- 5) Stop flying the plane.
Emergency situations
- Fire.
- Chemical incidents.
- Biological and nuclear incidents.
- Public health emergencies.
- Animal diseases.
- Acts of terrorism.
- Emergencies involving the supply of utilities.
- Emergency at sea.
Things To Avoid During Emergencies
- Avoid panicking during an emergency. Though it is our natural response to panic, being present-minded can actually help us in emergency situations. ...
- Avoid being afraid to ask for help. ...
- Avoid not going to the nearest hospital after CPR or first-aid has been given.
During an emergency, walk to the nearest safe exit and evacuate the building. Do not use the elevators during a fire- or weather-related emergency. If you are in an unfamiliar area follow the exit signs to the nearest safe exit. Use an Area of Rescue Assistance if you cannot use the stairs.
What are the five emergency steps? ›
Prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery are the five steps of Emergency Management.
What are the first 3 things you should do in an emergency situation? ›
First Things to Do in Any Emergency
Decide whether it is safer to evacuate or shelter-in-place. Once safely evacuated or sheltered-in-place, call for help using 911 and clearly explain what you know about the situation. Provide first aid for any injured people. Move any people who are injured away from further danger.
What are the 4 life threatening emergencies? ›
Life-threatening medical emergencies are severe situations that can be quite scary. Accidents or injuries that lead to loss of consciousness, impaired cognition, blood loss, head trauma, and/or breathing problems can all potentially be life-threatening.
What is the Big Five emergency response? ›
Created by San Mateo County's Coalition for Safe Schools and Communities, it provides five immediate action responses in any given emergency: Shelter in Place; Drop, Cover, and Hold On; Secure Campus; Lockdown/Barricade; and Evacuation.
What are 4 life threatening emergency situations? ›
If the Emergency appears to be Life-Threatening
Examples: Altered mental status, unconsciousness, difficulty breathing, chest pain or discomfort, inability to move, potential head, neck, or spinal injuries, large broken bones, uncontrollable bleeding, stroke, etc. If unsure if it is life threatening treat as if it is.
What are the golden rules of emergency care? ›
Remember the golden rules of first aid: prioritise safety, assess the situation, and victim, call for help, control bleeding, treat for shock, be mindful of head and spinal injuries, and attend to burns.
When to go to the emergency room (ER)
- Chest pain or difficulty breathing.
- Weakness or numbness on one side of the body.
- Slurred speech.
- Vision problems, such as double vision or loss of vision.
- Severe dizziness.
- Broken bones or dislocated joints.
- Head injuries, loss of consciousness, fainting, confusion, or seizures.
In case of a major emergency
- Follow your emergency plan.
- Get your emergency kit.
- Make sure you are safe before assisting others.
- Listen to the radio or television for information from local officials and follow their instructions.
- Stay put until all is safe or until you are ordered to evacuate.
Provide first aid to any person injured. Shift any injured person away from further danger. Gain as much emergency information as possible, without endangering yourself.
Should I evacuate immediately? ›
If an official government source advises you to evacuate, do so immediately. Only when there's a serious threat to public safety is a mandatory evacuation ordered.
What is the greatest danger associated with evacuation? ›
Cave-ins
Cave-ins are, by far, the greatest excavation risk. Also known as trench collapse, 168 workers lost their lives in this type of accident from 2011 to 2018, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
What are the 6 priorities in an emergency? ›
To safely work through an emergency, consider these 6 priorities.
- Stop to assess the situation – watch out for danger. ...
- Make sure it is safe to approach the scene. ...
- Make the area safe. ...
- Assess the victim. ...
- Call for help. ...
- Resuscitate and treat injuries as necessary.
Exit the building following emergency maps. Assist physically impaired individuals to a secure area and notify emergency responders. Ensure all personnel are out of the building. Do not use the elevators.
What are the basic rules of emergency? ›
Remember the golden rules of first aid: prioritise safety, assess the situation, and victim, call for help, control bleeding, treat for shock, be mindful of head and spinal injuries, and attend to burns.
What is the most important rules to remember in an emergency? ›
The most important rule in any emergency is DO NOT PANIC. If you stay calm, you will remember what you should do.
