First Aid and Crisis Response
Keep Yourself Informed
"Collin, why are you putting this up on a Neocities site? It's more likely people are going to find these things outside of you." True! I still like to have these things compiled in the event that I or someone I know needs them. If you don't have the material memorized or in an easy-to-access place, I'd advise you to do the same!
Additionally: some information on the tabs may be influenced by what country they originated from (ex: emergency numbers, 999 vs 120 vs 911, etc.). We also live in the US; I still highly recommend getting first aid training if at all possible by searching for free or affordable courses in your area. That and staying informed where you can on how these things work in your area (such as text-to-emergency dial). Please be safe.
First Response Certification
- Training Services and Certification - American Red Cross. It is HIGHLY recommended to take a CPR/AED/First Aid certification course at least partially in person, if at all possible.
- Wilderness First Responder (WFR) - National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS). Explains the difference between regular first aid and wilderness first response scenarios.
The below sources are all GENERAL guides, and NOT proper substitute in place of proper training or certification. I believe it is still good information to know, but 100% GET the certification if you are in any way able.
First Aid
- First Aid Certification: A Comprehensive Guide For Beginners - MyCPR NOW.
- CPR Information and Resources - American Heart Association.
- Check, Call, Care Protocol - American Red Cross.
- Bleeding (Life-Threatening External) - American Red Cross.
- How to Correctly Use an EpiPen Auto-Injector - EpiPen.
- Make a First Aid Kit | Supplies and Contents - American Red Cross.
Natural Disaster Responses
- Disaster Preparedness Plan (General) - American Red Cross.
- Disasters and Emergencies - Ready.gov. || ("Manténgase Informado": leer en español aquí)
Hurricanes and Tropical Storms
- The Essential Guide to Hurricane Preparedness - State of Florida.
- What to Do Before the Tropical Storm or Hurricane - National Weather Service.
- Preparing for Hurricanes or Other Tropical Storms - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. || ("Cómo prepararse para los huracanes y otras tormentas tropicales": leer en español aquí)
Tornadoes
- Tornado Preparation - National Weather Service.
- Tornado Safety Tips - American Red Cross.
- Preparing For a Tornado - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. || ("Cómo prepararse para un tornado": leer en español aquí)
Floods
- Flood Safety and Preparedness - American Red Cross.
- 7 Flood Safety Tips - Federal Emergency Management Agency. || ("7 consejos de seguridad para inundaciones": leer en español aquí)
- Preparing For Floods - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. || ("Cómo prepararse para las inundaciones": leer en español aquí)
Winter Storms
- Winter Storm Preparation - National Weather Service.
- Winter Storm Safety and Preparedness - American Red Cross.
- Winter Weather - Ready.gov. || "Tormentas invernales": leer en español aquí)
[To be updated.]
HOW TO EVACUATE AND FIND SHELTER DURING A NATURAL DISASTER
WHAT TO DO IF YOU CANNOT EVACUATE A NATURAL DISASTER
Calling Emergency Services
- List of Emergency Telephone Numbers - Wikipedia (not necessarily all-inclusive, still provides extensive information).
- FAQ: Calling 911 - 911.gov.
- What Should You Say When You Call 911? - Medical Access & Service Advantage (MASA).
- Text to 911: What You Need To Know - Federal Communications Commission. || How to Phone 999 If You Are in Danger and Cannot Speak - Online First Aid, includes other useful emergency numbers.
* Note: The texting emergency services feature is NOT yet universal. In places where it HAS been implemented, you may need to preregister.
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