Family Readiness Education

Hazards in New MexicoDavid P. O’Brien Ph.DProject Specialist

Department of Extension Home Economicsdaobrien@nmsu.edu

Workshop Goals

• Possible Hazards

• Basic Readiness

• Hazards Response

• Information Sources

Weather

Flood

Weather

Tornadoes & Hail

Weather

Winter storms

Wildland Fire

Earthquake

Radioactive Materials

Dirty Bomb

Facility Attack

Other Hazards in Brief

Power Outages

Hazardous

Materials

Biological Threats

Basic Home Safety

• Smoke Alarms

• Carbon Monoxide [CO] Alarms

• Have a Fire Extinguisher

• Alternate Heat Source• WARNING: Carbon Monoxide danger

Basic Readiness

• Structural Security• Roof Tie Down• Frame Bolted to Foundation• Wind Safe RoomFamily Emergency Plan• Disaster Supplies Kit• Vehicle Emergency Kits

Basic Readiness

• Information Readiness• Portable Radio/TV• Extra Batteries

• NOAA Weather Radio• Public Alert Logo• Tone Alert • S.A.M.E.• Battery Backup

Flood

Determine RiskFlood InsuranceRenter’s InsurancePlan for Evacuation• Check Your Insurance

• Flood• Fire• Renters

Review Flood Readiness Guide

Tornado and Hail

Determine Risk

Review Readiness Guide

Winter Storms

Determine Risk

Review Readiness Guide

Wildland Fire

Determine Risk

Review Readiness Guide

Earthquake

Determine Risk

Review Readiness Guide

Radioactive Materials

Determine Risk

Review Readiness Guide

Power Outage

Determine Risk

Review Readiness Guide

Hazardous Materials

Determine Risk

Review Readiness Guide

Biological Hazard

Determine Risk

Review Readiness Guide

Information Sources

• Local Agencies• Red Cross Chapter• Ask Questions• Internet Sites

•FEMA•NOAA•State of New Mexico