Emergency Stove
Introduction:
In the United States there are 35 million homes that are at risk of being affected by a natural disaster.() These natural disasters are responsible for $6.6 trillion in property damage.() A city in the United States with a very hish risk of being affected by a natural disaster is Fayetteville, North Carolina. Here there is a risk of wildfires, hurricanes, and tornadoes.() A big problem caused by these storms is the loss of electricity. Without electricity people are left without light and are also not able to cook food. If a natural disaster is expected to happen people should stock up on emergency food that won’t spoil and a big water supply. () Unfortunatley, about 70% of people in Unites States are not prepared to deal with a big storm.() If a person is not prepared for an emergency, cooking food will be difficult if there is no electricity, grill,
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The first experiment was used to determine which design was the most fuel efficient. It was important to make this experiment to figure out which stove could be lit for a longer of time period if the same amount of fuel was used. If a person found themselves in an emergency they might need to ration their resources and so they must have a very efficient stove that will stay lit for a long time. Based on the information gathered from the first experiment, it was estimated that stove #1 would be the most efficient design so it would also probably heat things up the faster than stove #2. The second experiment was made to find out which stove design would boil water the fastest. This would be an important experiment to carry out in case there is a need to cook or heat up a liquid during an emergency. The third experiment was made to find out which could cook an egg the
Weekends for many mean buying some steaks and getting the barbecue grill ready for a relaxed time in the backyard, while you make some juicy steaks. If you have kids coming over to watch the big game tonight, then getting some French fries ready for them would not be a bad idea either. Are you planning to make some crispy chicken wings or have pizza or sub sandwiches for a quick and enjoyable party with family or friends? Then having an oven would be a great help to you.
The resources most in demand for the vulnerable populations after a storm in Houston: electricity, food, water, information, and housing. Also, citizens
Natural disaster threats accompany people practically everywhere and often people are unaware of the fact that one day the disaster may strike and change their life drastically, such as the ones that can occur in Huskietown. In such a situation, it is important to get prepared for potential disasters and know how to act and behave in different situations. To make it clearer, it is necessary to have a clear plan of action in case of a disaster and, what is not less important, it is necessary to clearly understand what real natural disasters can really occur in the given area. In such a way, it is obvious that in order to come prepared to a disaster it is necessary to know as much information about the disaster itself, its effects
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Have you ever wished you were more ready for a storm, like a hurricane? A couple weeks ago a bad hurricane named Irma came up here, however it was not the bad when it go to us. This storm was crazy was crazy we was not near ready at all we are talking about how a nation,self,and consequences.We live in a great country, but we could be more ready as a nation. Shelters are very important during a storm.A shelter is a place to go when you do not have a home. Or you have a house but it can not take the storm. A shelters is a place that provides food and water.The nation can helps us stock up on water.All of the supermarkets was out of food and water. This is what we need. The lights was out so we did not water.A lot of people did not have the right amount of water.or food to make it so people was trying to leave and go some where to find food and water.
At 6pm on April 30th, 2014, a life-threatening disaster struck the Florida panhandle. At that time, Florida residents were not aware of the rain and flooding that was about engulf Pensacola and the surrounding areas. But as time began to pass, it became obvious this was not an ordinary storm. As the rain poured and the lightning struck, many people lost power and television connection, unable to see that what was thought to be a small storm would set national records and be the cause for severe-weather threats. This event taught me how to prevent a disastrous situation in dire conditions as well as the importance of being prepared.
The probability of a fire happening in yogurt island are very low because the location itself does not sell any hot food that would require the use of a stove or device that operates with heat. However, in the plaza there are three other restaurants that do prepare and sell hot food. It is still considered a low probability hazard, since according to the landlord there have not been any fire related accident in the past decade that have affected the yogurt island location. The level of vulnerability for a fire is very high because the speed of onset is very fast and there is little that the owner can do if one of the other restaurants catch on fire. Fires also put human life at risk, which is another reason why fires are considered high severity
As one of the most prominent petro chemical industrial centers in the state of Texas, located along the gulf coast makes La Porte a potential target for natural or man-made disasters. The purpose of this community assignment is to cultivate, promote and implement an effective emergency disaster program for the residents of the community of La Porte Texas. Our areas of teaching and operation will be community centers, churches and parks. The focus of this community assignment will be preparedness for natural or man-made tragedies. First, there should always be an emergency plan in place and all members of the family should be familiar with it. Knowing what supplies to
The differing needs of a vulnerable population have to be addressed in order to alleviate issues that were noted after Katrina. In particular, the needs which are known prior to a disaster, such as evacuation for the infirmed, elderly, impoverished, and those who lack the means to evacuate. The Department of Homeland Security represented a solution to addressing these needs via a three phase response: “pre-event planning and preparation, the event, and recovery” (Dept. Homeland Security, 2008). It has been widely studied that residents of a vulnerable community may be impacted more severely and are disproportionately affected than those with means following a disaster. Assessing how to prepare for each of the phases represents an issue for emergency managers especially when it comes to those who lack the means to prepare for themselves. Quickly rebuilding homes in a devastated area won’t help a community when a disaster strikes again. Platt stated that “disasters offer a window of opportunity to strengthen communities”, via “construction and change land uses to prevent a recurrence of a disaster”. (Platt, 1998) It also can be argued that following a disastrous event, this is when a true opportunity arises, by providing an opportunity to work through solving the societal issues that are the basis for a vulnerable populous via comprehensive political reforms and
In attempt to provide background on the impacts of past natural disasters, condensed case studies of two major natural disasters are summarized, outlining the damage – both financial and physical. The aftermath of any natural disaster highlights the weaker areas of emergency management and as a result, the federal government has made significant efforts to strengthen those areas through preparedness and mitigation measures. Additionally, emphasis on mitigation and preparedness has increased following the vast number of natural disasters that the United States has endured, not only in the federal sector but also in the education and research sector. Today,
Tragic events that cause damage to property and life may destroy the social, cultural and economic life of a community. Communities must be engaged in the various phases from prevention to recovery to build disaster resilient communities. In order to do this, there must be a disaster preparedness plan in place that involves multiple people in various roles.
FEMA is, however, a ‘response’ group rather than a prevention group. What we are advocating here is that a committee is formed to specifically target the poor and provide them with preventive knowledge against disasters. Thus, this committee might be formed under the funding of the local government or even under FEMA, but must be a separate and independent entity that can focus on its own function. The committee is to be composed of both educators and experts in the field of disaster preparedness and it will create a program by which people living under the poverty line can participate with very minimal cost (or ideally free of charge). The goal is not to ‘provide’ the preparedness equipment, the goal is that after engaging in the program, participants will now know what to do and what to have in order to become more resilient. In order to reach as many people as possible, the same task force shall work effectively advertising the program around the town or city they are working in. Finally, the relationship between the committee and their ‘graduated’ participants must not end with the program. Continuous updating of information and useful practices must occur in order to ensure that people had the best information at
This chapter provides an overview that describes the basic types of hazards threatening the United States and provides definitions for some basic terms such as hazards, emergencies, and disasters. The chapter also provides a brief history of emergency management in the federal government and a general description of the current emergency management system—including the basic functions performed by local emergency managers. The chapter concludes with a discussion of the all-hazards approach and its implications for local emergency management.
Risk for disasters is a part of life; emergency situations occur more frequently than many people believe. A wise person plans for the worse, and hopes for the best. After a disaster, how well a community can recover will depend largely on how well they prepared in advance. Risk management includes identifying any potential risks to a community and proactively planning to minimize the threat. Proactive organization of resources and people to respond to emergencies can mean the difference between a community’s ability to regroup and recover, and the loss of life. To better
Every emergency or disaster, from a small house fire to a hurricane that devastates entire communities, have a distinct cycle. This is