This is the third post in a series of posts that will cover each area of threats/risks as they pertain to emergencies, disasters, and grid-down events. Each check list has been taken from the associated “layering” article for each area of risks and threats. This series is based on the “7 Common Risks/Threats” article I produced a few years ago.
As I have reviewed the disasters in the last 40+ years I noticed pattern develop, a pattern of common risks, or threats, that were present each and every time. Granted, in some situation/incidents one or more items were far more prominent but they were all there.
This particular check list applies to the risk/threat of injury or sickness.
Once again, the risk of injury or sickness is always present in any emergency situation. Think of any 
emergency…now, think of all the ways you can get injured or sick during that emergency. The outcome to your family can be devastating without the ability to properly care for minor and intermediate injuries and sickness. A simple infected cut on your finger could lead to sepsis and that can lead to death if not prevent and/or treated.
Problem: Without the ability to treat injuries and sickness you and/or family members can become incapcitated…or worse.
Solution: Acquire enough medical supplies and training to be able to treat minor and intermediate wounds and injuries. Learn how to avoid and treat sickness during emergencies (i.e. proper water sanitation, etc.).
Partial Preview of the “violence ” PDF File –
< click here to download the complete “injury or sickness” checklist PDF file >
< Previous Article in this Series – Next Article in this Series >
All Articles in this series –
- Check List – Introduction
- Check List – Violence
- Check List – Injury or Sickness
- Check List – Communications
- Check List – Organization
- Check List – Starvation (food storage)
- Check List – Dehydration (water storage)
- Check List – Exposure
- Check List – Misc.
Related Articles –
- Layering & the Common 7: Part #3 – Injury or Sickness
- 7 Common Risks/Threats
- Threats, Risk, and Mitigation: Introduction
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