Last week we shared tips for 预防性家居保养 to help you and your home fare better through the winter months. 本周,悦博体育想进一步探讨这个话题,重点关注备灾。 没有人愿意去想灾难,但是有条理可以给你和你的家人带来内心的平静。 这里有一些为重大事件做准备的建议,比如冬季风暴、自然灾害和疏散。 在接下来的几周,悦博体育将有更多关于如何储备应急包和管理财产损失的内容。
停电
在与天气有关的大型事件中,停电相对常见; however, losing power for a few days can be highly inconvenient – and even dangerous. If you aren’t in immediate danger, you will want to make sure you are prepared with some basic necessities to survive the cold, darkness, and boredom that can accompany days without electronic stimulants.
· Keep a supply of flashlights and batteries on hand. 这些东西很容易被放在抽屉的后面,或者被放错地方。 确保它们在绝对的黑暗中很容易被找到。 把手电筒放在床头柜上,用磁铁把手电筒固定在冰箱上。 手边要有足够的电池; 在紧急情况下,电池可能很难找到。
· Don’t rely on candles. 如果你有宠物或小孩,蜡烛是危险的,如果照顾不当,蜡烛也会引起火灾。
· Have a crank or battery powered AM/FM radio available so you can keep up on the news.
· Use your cell phone sparingly or use a charger with an alternative energy source to make sure your phone is fully changed during an emergency situation.
· When preparing for the winter season, make sure you stock up on food that is easy to eat without the help of a microwave or stove.
· Keep your refrigerator cold. 你打开冰箱的次数越多,温度上升得越快,你的食物就会变质。 Here is a useful 停电后食物能维持多久的指南.
· If you have small children, keep a stock of activities to entertain them without the aid of electricity.
· You may be able to use a BBQ if the weather is permitting or if you have a covered patio. 非常重要的是要记住,永远不要把你的烧烤带进去吃东西或加热。 Using a BBQ or generator inside can lead to 一氧化碳中毒.
自然灾害
在自然灾害的情况下,如海啸或地震,关闭热水器和煤气罐。 煤气泄漏是非常危险的,所以如果你闻到煤气味或听到吹气或嘶嘶声,你会想立即离开房屋并打电话给你的煤气供应商。 If you are concerned for your family’s safety in your home, follow an evacuation plan (see “疏散” below).
如果你正在为一场大风暴或飓风/龙卷风做准备,你实际上可能有一些预警。 在这种情况下,这里有一些有用的建议:
· Secure furniture to walls. 如果你住在地震多发地区(或有小孩),在墙上固定高书架是必须的。 这将减少伤害并降低某人受伤的几率。
· Bring outdoor items inside, including your patio furniture, pots, barbeques, etc. 这些物品可能会丢失或对您的财产造成更大的损害。
· In high wind situations, use storm shutters or board up your windows to prevent trees or other objects from causing damage.
· Fill your bathtub with clean water. 在断水的情况下,这将是宝贵的冲洗厕所和个人卫生。
· If you have a fireplace or a wood burning stove, stock up on firewood to ensure your home stays warm.
疏散
在与天气有关的紧急情况下,你的首要任务通常是呆在自己家里。 但有时这是不可能的。 With the help of your family, it’s a good idea to make an evacuation plan. 以下是一些可能需要考虑的问题:
· 想出一个计划. 如果有什么事情要发生,最好是每个人都提前知道会发生什么。 制定一个计划,关于家人在哪里见面,一个备用的地方,如果你有家庭宠物,他们将如何撤离,以及。
· A designated place to meet if your family cannot evacuate together.
· 设计ate a spot in your house and store all 重要文件放在一起, so someone can grab copies of birth certificates, home inventory, insurance documents, etc.
· Create a list of other important items you would like to take in case of an emergency, such as family heirlooms, a toy, a laptop, etc. 每个人都应该知道这些特殊的物品是什么,并能够迅速抓住它们。
· And don’t forget to practice your plan together as a family.
在接下来的几周里,请关注悦博体育的博客,了解如何正确储备和储存应急包,以及如何处理财产损失。