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Panel: Urgent Need to EnhancePreparedness for
Domestic Disasters,by Laura Walter
United States urgent need to implements changes in
the way
a) chemical
b) biological
c) radiological
d) nuclear or high-yield explosive (CBRNE) incident.
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Year of deliberations, a number of findings and
recommendations that will allow the Department of
Defense to better support the civil authorities that
will respond to a domestic disaster. It is a national imperative for leaders at all levels to
discover and implement solutions to overcome
barriers to effective response.
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Vision and Safety Experts OfferBest Practices to Prevent Eye
Injuries, byLaura Walter
Common causes of eye injuries include:
a) Projectiles (dust, concrete, metal, wood and otherparticles).
b) Chemicals (splashes and fumes).
c) Radiation (especially visible light, ultraviolet
radiation, heat or infrared radiation and lasers).
d) Bloodborne pathogens (hepatitis or HIV) from
bodily fluids including blood
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The brief offers advice for emergency eye care,
including these lists of things to do and things to
avoid:
Do:
Protect the eye from further damage by holding a
folded cloth over the eye, having it act as a shield. Seek eye care immediately.
Bandage any cuts around the eye to prevent
contamination or infection.
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Flush the eye with water in the case of a chemical
burn or if there is small debris in
the eye.
Use a cold compress to treat a blunt trauma injury
such as a black eye, but be careful not to apply
additional pressure.
Dont:
Do not remove any objects that are stuck in the eye
as this could worsen the injury.
Do not wash out the eye when dealing with cuts orpunctures to the eye.
Do not attempt to self-medicate, apply ointments or
take any medications, including over-the-counter
drugs.
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10 Tips for Staying Festively Flu-Free, By Laura Walter
Do the air kiss.
Wash your hands.
Dont use your fingers.
Get creative with your cups. Carry hand sanitizer with you.
Cough in your sleeve.
Attending a religious service.
Get enough sleep.
Sick, Stay away.
Cold or flu.
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Disaster Preparedness Lags forDisabled, Those with Chronic
Illness, By Sandy Smith Keep supplies in an easy-to-carry emergency
preparedness kit that you can use at home or take
with you in case you must evacuate.
i. Water 1 gallon per person, per day (3-day supply
for evacuation, 2-week supply for home).
ii. Food nonperishable, easy-to-prepare items (3-day
supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home).iii. Flashlight.
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i. Battery-powered or hand-crank radio (NOAA
Weather Radio, if possible).
ii. Extra batteries.iii. First aid kit.
iv. Medications (7-day supply) and medical items.
v. Multipurpose tool.vi. Sanitation and personal hygiene items.
vii. Copies of personal documents (medication list and
pertinent medical information, proof of address,.
Sanitation and personal hygiene items.
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Suggested items to help meet additional needs are:
a. Medical supplies (hearing aids with extra batteries,
glasses, contact lenses, syringes, cane).
b. Baby supplies (bottles, formula, baby food, diapers).
c. Games and activities for children.
d. Pet supplies (collar, leash, ID, food, carrier, bowl).
e. Two-way radios.
f. Extra set of car keys and house keys.
g. Manual can opener.
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