1. Family Readiness Education Hazards in New Mexico David P. O’Brien Ph.D Project Specialist Department of Extension Home Economics daobrien@nmsu.edu

2. Workshop Goals Possible Hazards Basic Readiness Hazards Response Information Sources

3. Weather Flood

4. Weather Tornadoes & Hail

5. Weather Winter storms

6. Wildland Fire

7. Earthquake

8. Radioactive Materials Dirty Bomb Facility Attack

9. Other Hazards in Brief Power Outages Hazardous Materials Biological Threats

10. Basic Home Safety Smoke Alarms Carbon Monoxide [CO] Alarms Have a Fire Extinguisher Alternate Heat Source WARNING: Carbon Monoxide danger

11. Basic Readiness Structural Security Roof Tie Down Frame Bolted to Foundation Wind Safe Room Family Emergency Plan Disaster Supplies Kit Vehicle Emergency Kits

12. Basic Readiness Information Readiness Portable Radio/TV Extra Batteries NOAA Weather Radio Public Alert Logo Tone Alert S.A.M.E. Battery Backup

13. Flood Determine Risk Flood Insurance Renter’s Insurance Plan for Evacuation Check Your Insurance Flood Fire Renters Review Flood Readiness Guide

14. Tornado and Hail Determine Risk Review Readiness Guide

15. Winter Storms Determine Risk Review Readiness Guide

16. Wildland Fire Determine Risk Review Readiness Guide

17. Earthquake Determine Risk Review Readiness Guide

18. Radioactive Materials Determine Risk Review Readiness Guide

19. Power Outage Determine Risk Review Readiness Guide

20. Hazardous Materials Determine Risk Review Readiness Guide

21. Biological Hazard Determine Risk Review Readiness Guide

22. Information Sources Local Agencies Red Cross Chapter Ask Questions Internet Sites FEMA NOAA State of New Mexico