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What Can We Do? l l l l Make sure you get the day off School during severe weather warnings (Flood, Fire and Storm), in your area. Watch for situations that could be dangerous and report them. Make plans so emergency services SES, Police and Fire Brigade can respond to dangerous situations in your area. Tell other people what is happening, and what they should do. Tell a family member or friend OUTSIDE of your area what is happening. Know how to save lives. First Aid and CPR Have a family disaster plan and emergency kit ready Life Survival Training. copyright R. Setright 2010 2

Types of Emergencies l l l l Cyclones Earthquakes Tornadoes Floods Fire Winter Storms Severe Thunderstorms Life Survival Training. copyright R. Setright 2010 3

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Cyclones Northern Australia is often affected by cyclones and wind storms. l In 1974 cyclone Tracy struck our coastline causing severe damage and loss of life throughout a large part of Darwin NT. l Cyclone Tracy Darwin Life Survival Training. copyright R. Setright 2010 5

Deadly Storms l Australia's deadliest tropical cyclone occurred on 4 March 1899 when a cyclone hit a pearling fleet in Bathurst Bay (north of Cooktown) and caused a massive storm surge accounting for 307 known fatalities. Life Survival Training. copyright R. Setright 2010 6

What is a Cyclone? A cyclone is a tropical storm with winds greater than 120 klm per hour and these winds can reach 300 klm. per hour in a category 5 cyclone. l Cyclones have a spiral shape, like a pinwheel. At the center of a cyclone/hurricane is a calm area 30 to 45 klms, or even wider, wide called the eye. l cyclones cause damage through: high winds, heavy rain, storm surge, and flooding. l Cyclone season November to March in the northern parts of Australia l Life Survival Training. copyright R. Setright 2010 7

Cyclone Categories Life Survival Training. copyright R. Setright 2010 8

Cyclone Preparedness Know the difference between a cyclone Watch: Watch a cyclone may l Keep up with reports strike in 24 -36 hours; and a on the television, cyclone Warning: Warning cyclone will be battery radio, and in your area within 24 hours. computer about the l Evacuate as soon as notice is given. cyclone. l If staying, close all doors and tape l Discuss a family all windows, have your disaster kit Cyclone plan with ready and move to the strongest your parent or part of the building usually the guardian, and have a smallest room in the centre of the disaster kit and plan house, and get under cover. ready. l Have a plan for your l Follow all emergency services advice given pets l Don't go outside until given all clear Life Survival Training. copyright l R. Setright 2010 9

Remember its not just the damaging winds that can cause a tragedy. l The very heavy rain and rising seas associated with storm surge can cause dangerous and life threatening flooding. l If in a flood area, take shelter in an evacuation centre of on higher ground. Your house can be replaced but your family can not. l Listen closely to local radio for updates and follow emergency services and SES advice. (See emergency family kit slides in this presentation ) l Life Survival Training. copyright R. Setright 2010 10

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Earthquakes l Australia has several quakes annually. Typical earthquakes are mild ranging from 1. 0 to 3. 0 in magnitude. With some earthquakes exceeding 5. 5 Newcastle Earthquake 1989 Life Survival Training. copyright R. Setright 2010 12

What is an Earthquake? l An earthquake is the shockwave that occurs when plates beneath the Earth’s crust shift. This movement causes the ground to become unstable causing buildings to collapse. Life Survival Training. copyright R. Setright 2010 13

Australian Earthquakes Newcastle has had significant earthquakes. l A severe quake in 1989 caused millions of dollars in damage and loss of life. l Newcastle NSW 1989 Life Survival Training. copyright R. Setright 2010 14

Earthquake Preparedness Identify danger areas. Do not go near glass that could break, or heavy objects that could fall on you during an earthquake. l Move to a safe place where you can get under a table, desk, or against an interior wall. l Practice Drop, Cover, and Hold On drills. l Discuss your emergency plan with parents and teachers, have your disaster kit ready. l Life Survival Training. copyright R. Setright 2010 15

Earthquakes recorded in Australia Number of earthquakes recorded in Australia from 2000 – 31/12/2009: l l l l l By State: WA NT SA QLD NSW ACT VIC TAS 2296 252 354 48 382 6 225 34 l TOTAL 3597 Life Survival Training. copyright R. Setright 2010 16

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The most important information that can be given is to listen to the radio and keep in contact with your local Fire Brigade, Rural Fire Brigade (Services), Police and SES. They will give you important information about fire movement, danger in your area and what you need to do. l Ring 000 or 112 if you need help in a fire l Life Survival Training. copyright R. Setright 2010 18

Fire Safety Steps Follow Their Advice. Be aware of bushfires in your area. Make sure you: Watch the weather monitor the radio for news of a fire’s progress. l Organise yourself well in advance and pre-pack l In case of relocation dress in protective clothing NOT nylon. Wear wool or cotton and boots NOT thongs. l Drink water frequently. l If in immediate danger, call 000 for help. l l l Life Survival Training. copyright R. Setright 2010 19

Fire Safety Steps 1. Stay Low l If you can see smoke in the house, stay low to the ground as you make your way to the exit. In a fire, smoke and poisonous air hurt more people than the actual flames do. You'll breathe less smoke if you stay close to the ground. Smoke naturally rises, so if there is smoke while you're using your escape route, stay low. l You can drop to the floor and crawl on your hands and knees below the smoke. Life Survival Training. copyright R. Setright 2010 20

Fire Safety Steps l 2. If caught out in the open dig a hole as long as yourself and about as deep as your body. Lay in this and cover yourself with fire blankets and don a smoke face mask. Remember you usually can not outrun an oncoming fire. Once the fire has passed move to the burnt out area. Life Survival Training. copyright R. Setright 2010 21

Fire Safety Steps l l l 3. If you're in a room with the door closed when the fire breaks out, you need to take a few extra steps: Check to see if there's heat or smoke coming in the cracks around the door. (You're checking to see if there's fire on the other side. ) If you see smoke coming under the door — don't open the door! If you don't see smoke — touch the door. If the door is hot or very warm — don't open the door! Life Survival Training. copyright R. Setright 2010 22

Fire Safety Steps l If you don't see smoke — and the door is not hot — then use your fingers to lightly touch the doorknob. If the doorknob is hot or very warm — don't open the door! l If the doorknob feels cool, and you can't see any smoke around the door, you can open the door very carefully and slowly. When you open the door, if you feel a burst of heat, or smoke pours into the room, quickly shut the door and make sure it is really closed. If there's no smoke or heat when you open the door, go toward your escape route exit. Life Survival Training. copyright R. Setright 2010 23

Fire Safety Tips l 4. Have regular fire safety practise at home. l 5. Have fire extinguishers and fire blankets readily available. l 6. Have a hose with fire fighting nozzle connected to outside tap Life Survival Training. copyright R. Setright 2010 24

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Tornadoes In Australia we have around 16 tornadoes every year. l Tornados are some of Mother Nature’s most dangerous storms, striking with little warning and causing serious destruction in seconds. l Tornados often sound like a train, or an airplane when they approach. l Life Survival Training. copyright R. Setright 2010 26

What is a Tornado? Tornados are rotating funnel shaped clouds with winds up to 320 klms per hour. l Generally tornados travel about 16 klms/hour before dying out, but they can travel as far as 320 Klms. l l Willy-willies, which look like tiny tornadoes that form in the outback, are actually simply intense thermals of hot air rising and are also associated with a trough or shear line. Life Survival Training. copyright R. Setright 2010 27

Tornado Preparedness l If you see or hear a tornado take shelter immediately. If outside, in a car, or in a mobile home with no shelter nearby, you should lie flat on the ground in a low area covering your head with your arms and hands. Bulahdelah NSW tornado Life Survival Training. copyright R. Setright 2010 28

Tornado Preparedness If you are inside go to the basement or storm cellar if you have one. l If there is not a basement or cellar move to the center of the lowest floor. l Get under a sturdy piece of furniture like a desk or table. l Life Survival Training. copyright R. Setright 2010 29

Australian Tornadoes l Dunoon Tornado When: 26 th October, 2007 Where: North of the town of Lismore, New South Wales Damage Path: 4 km? Damage Caused: Destroyed walls of a church, 20 homes lost their roofs, tree uprooted and dragged 30 m, 3000 homes without power. Damage bill in the millions. Rating: Estimated to be EF-1 Dunoon Tornado NSW 2007 Life Survival Training. copyright R. Setright 2010 30

Australian Tornadoes l South-coast Waterspout/Tornado When: 26 th December, 2001 Where: Off the south coast of New South Wales Damage Path: N/A Damage Caused: Severe damage to the yacht Nicorette, and golf-ball sized hail accompanied the storm Rating: At least F 2 Waterspout/Tornado NSW 2001 Life Survival Training. copyright R. Setright 2010 31

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Floods All areas of Australia are prone to flooding. Any water source from small streams to rivers and lakes have the potential to overflow, and threaten the surrounding area. l All flood water are DANGEROUS l Life Survival Training. copyright R. Setright 2010 33

Flood Preparedness Know the difference between a Flood Watch: where water sources have the potential to flood and a Flood Warning: where flooding has already occurred. l Always move to high ground. l If you are in a car get out immediately, and move to high ground. Do NOT drive through flood water or creek and river crossings. l Ring the SES for information l Melbourne flood Victoria, 1972 Life Survival Training. copyright R. Setright 2010 34

Flood Preparedness l l l Never play, swim, or travel in flooded areas. Watch out for snakes, and other hazards that have moved to higher ground with you. Wet ground can bring down power poles/lines and trees. Have and know your Families Emergency Plan. Have your family disaster kit ready. Life Survival Training. copyright R. Setright 2010 35

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Winter Storms Winter storms cause severe problems in Southern Australia and alpine regions. l Winter storms often have strong winds, sleet, freezing rain, snowfall in some areas and bitter cold as components. l Ring the SES for information l Punch Buggy!!! No Return Blue Mountains, NSW Life Survival Training. copyright R. Setright 2010 37

Winter Storm Preparedness l l l During a winter storm, it is best to stay inside. When you go outside to play in the snow after a storm dress in several layers of warm clothing. If you start to get too cold, or your nose, hands, feet or ears start to feel numb, go inside and warm up for a few minutes. Numbness is often the first sign of frostbite. Stay away from any high voltage lines that may have fallen during the storm. Do not play on frozen ponds without asking an adult if it is safe first. Life Survival Training. copyright R. Setright 2010 38

Severe Thunderstorms l Severe weather is a very common event in Australia, especially during the summer. Thunderstorms form almost every day, and it is important to seek shelter during these storms. Life Survival Training. copyright R. Setright 2010 39

Severe Thunderstorms Severe storms usually have heavy rain, strong winds, and lightning when they hit. l Though the thunder you hear in these storms is scary it is the lightning that is dangerous. l Life Survival Training. copyright R. Setright 2010 40

Thunderstorms Preparedness l l l Always seek shelter during severe weather. NEVER take shelter under trees as these can fall in high winds and can be hit by lightning. If you are swimming or boating, get out of the water and into shelter right away. If you can’t find shelter, or your hair feels like it is standing on end hurry to a low open place, and crouch down so your body is like a little ball. If you see high voltage lines down after the storm, stay away from them and tell an adult right away. Life Survival Training. copyright R. Setright 2010 41

Family Emergency Plan A family emergency plan is important in emergency situation. You can help your family develop a disaster plan so your family will be ready. • Talk with your parents about where the safe spot, and meeting spot for each type of emergency. • Make a list of phone numbers for emergency agencies. • Make a checklist for your emergency kit, and go over it at least once a year to make sure that it is Life Survival Training. copyright up to date 42 R. Setright 2010

Family Emergency Kit l l l l l Flashlight (LED is best) Battery operated radio Batteries Bottled water (5 litres for each person per day) First Aid Kit Prescription medicines Mirror (singling) CB radio (UHF) Knife Hexamine stove (cooking) l l l l l Non-perishable food Extra clothing Plastic trash bags Matches and lighter Emergency numbers Books and games Pocket knife Money Can opener and eating utensils Charge mobile phone Life Survival Training. copyright R. Setright 2010 43

Family Emergency Kit, cont. l Important family documents - copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container. l Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper – When diluted nine parts water to one part bleach, bleach can be used as a disinfectant. Or in an emergency, you can use it to treat water by using 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per 5 litres of water. Do not use scented, colour safe or bleaches with added cleaners or ingredients. Ask us for further information. l Fire Extinguisher l Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items Life Survival Training. copyright R. Setright 2010 44

Food Store at least a three-day supply of nonperishable food. Select foods that require no refrigeration, preparation or cooking and little or no water. l Avoid salty foods, as they will make you thirsty and choose foods your family will eat. l – – – – Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits and vegetables Protein or fruit bars Dry cereal - noodles Peanut butter /jam Dried fruit Nuts Crackers Packaged juices Long Life pasteurized milk High energy foods Vitamins Food for infants Comfort/stress foods, chocolate Water - 5 litres person Life Survival Training. copyright R. Setright 2010 45

Emergency Phone Numbers l l l l l SES Police, Fire, Ambulance mobile from any server landline Poison Information Centre UHF CB radio emergency Your Local Hospital Your Doctor A Friend not In Area Kids Help Line: Life Survival Training. copyright R. Setright 2010 132 500 112 000 13 11 26 Channel 5 ------------------1800 55 1800 46

Learn How to Resuscitate DRABCD l Danger – risks, safety, hazards l Response – unconscious, unresponsive l Airway – check and open l Breathing – look listen feel for 10 seconds l Compressions – 30 compressions/2 breaths l Defibrillate - Attach AED and follow prompts Life Survival Training. copyright R. Setright 2010 47

Courses Offered by Life Survival Training With our associates, Royal Life Saving Society and Survival Its Life l l l l All First Aid Courses Resuscitation Courses Advanced resuscitation and 02 Therapy AED Anaphylaxis (Epi. Pen) Survival Courses Urban, Rural, Remote and Water Swim to Survive courses (Royal Life Saving Society) Bronze Medallion Life Survival Training. copyright R. Setright 2010 48

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