Be Safe Stay Safe Some Tips on How

Be Safe, Stay Safe Some Tips on How to Prepare for and Stay Safe During Emergencies Presented by: Casidy Anderson / Community Risk Reduction Officer / Minneapolis Fire Department

What is an Emergency? An emergency is a situation that poses an immediate risk to health, life, property, or environment. Most emergencies require urgent intervention to prevent a worsening of the situation, although in some situations, mitigation may not be possible and agencies may only be able to offer palliative care for the aftermath

Emergencies are: Predictable Preventable Example: weather Example: house fires Unforeseen Examples: vehicle accident; personal injuries

We Can Prepare for Emergencies! THINK PLAN “what types of emergencies am I likely to experience? ” “what do I need to be prepared for likely emergencies? ” ACT “I am ready to act with my plan!”

Thinking about Emergencies Where do you live? What are your routines? What are your needs?

Creating a Plan A PLAN is a TEMPLATE A PLAN is a TOOLKIT A PLAN is SPECIFIC to the needs of YOU and your FAMILY

Creating a Plan www. ready. gov www. redcross. org

Safety During Social Unrest Staying safe while protesting and marching Staying safe while interacting with public safety Staying safe during civil unrest

Safety While Marching & Protesting COMMUNICATE SAFETY IN NUMBERS When possible, March and Protest with people you know – such as friends and/or family KNOW THE DETAILS Let someone know where you are going and when you expect to return Get as much information about the event before you go BRING THE BASICS and ESSENTIALS such as: ID CASH but NO credit cards Mask, goggles, glasses (no contacts), hand sanitizer, bug spray, water, snacks Wear long sleeves and pants and comfortable shoes Write EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER on FOREARM and also on your cell phone case Be aware of surroundings Know exits / stay to outside perimeter of crowd/group when possible

Safety Interacting with Public Safety https: //www. aclu. org/files/assets/bustcard_eng_20100630. pdf YOUR RIGHTS • You have the right to remain silent. If you wish to exercise that right, say so out loud. • You have the right to refuse to consent to a search of yourself, your car or your home. • If you are not under arrest, you have the right to calmly leave. • You have the right to a lawyer if you are arrested. Ask for one immediately. • Regardless of your immigration or citizenship status, you have constitutional rights. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES • Do stay calm and be polite. • Do not interfere with or obstruct the police. • Do not lie or give false documents. • Do prepare yourself and your family in case you are arrested. • Do remember the details of the encounter. • Do file a written complaint or call your local ACLU if you feel your rights have been violated.

Safety during Civil Unrest Stay home if possible Stay informed News Radio Social Media Neighborhood and family phone tree Have supplies ready to stay home or to get up and go Food, water, medication Stay up to date on exit routes and road conditions

Be Safe, Stay Safe! Prepare Communicate Know your Limitations Stay Informed Know your Rights