Long term effects of emergencies
Most often in an emergency we look at only what we can see. The fallen or burning building in front of us, the flooded houses around us. We rush in to help those in need, and sometimes become victims ourselves. Emergency responders are becoming more and more aware of the long term effects of emergencies on people, and how to mitigate those while in the thick of it.
I read an interesting article on adding respiratory protection to your emergency kit. The basis is that most buildings built in Canada pre 1980 have asbestos in them, and that in a disaster where those buildings crumble – the asbestos is released into the air. Those involved in the disaster may not even realize, but it can be serious enough, that even if they survive the initial disaster, they may not survive the long term lung damage. Another thought to consider in our world. ‘Air’ isn’t even one of Briden’s 8 areas of preparedness, guess we have taken that for granted…
See the full article here:
http://cansav.ca/add-respiratory-protection-your-personal-emergency-kit-0