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Also Try Clean Village Water Evacuation Hurricanes Pandemic Purify or Filter Water Are We Ready? Disaster Equipment and Supplies Checklist (LAFD.org) Provides a list of equipment and supplies to be better prepared for a disaster. 9-05 Disaster Preparedness Checklist (Awesome Library) Provides a checklist of items needed and steps to take immediately before escaping to an upper floor of a building or a designated shelter in a flood threat. 9-05 Disaster Preparedness Checklist for Leaders (Awesome Library) Provides a command and control checklist to help city, county, state, and federal government leaders gain agreement on leadership for each critical issue in case of a disaster. By gaining agreement on lines of authority before a disaster, lives and property can be saved. The next steps in preparedness would be development of a "critical path" flow chart, followed by training and a simulation. 9-05 Disaster Preparedness Checklist for Shelters (Awesome Library) Provides a checklist of items needed and steps to take immediately before escaping to an upper floor of a building or a designated shelter in a flood threat. 9-05 Evacuation and Prefab Cities (Awesome Library) "Our cities do not have enough highway capacity to allow us to evacuate quickly. Yet, an earthquake, a 'dirty bomb,' tsunami, biological attack, or other type of disaster hitting a large city will still require rapid evacuation to avoid a great deal more suffering." "Major disasters to major cities are inevitable. It is a question of 'when,' not 'if.' " "What if we plan and require 'evacuation drills' for cities just like we now plan and require 'fire drills' for buildings?" We also need to ready destination sites for evacuees to stay days and up to months. "Prefab cities would become the 'storm shelters' of the future." 9-05 Safe Drinking Water (LAFD.org) "Loss of safe drinking water can be deadly. Most people, with few exceptions, will start feeling the effects if they do without water for more than 36 hours. Dehydration occurs much quicker than starvation. Our bodies can tolerate the loss of food much better. With an ample water supply, starvation is delayed many days, even weeks." "A good rule of thumb is: ONE GALLON PER PERSON PER DAY FOR 7 DAYS (MINIMUM). A three week supply of water is ideal." Editor's Note: The methods listed for making water safe assume that disinfection will work. The methods do not seem to correct for chemical contamination. For chemical contamination, distillation may be the primary method for making the water safe. 9-05 Storm Checklist for Homes (MSNBC) Provides lists of things to do to better protect your home from storms, including flood and wind damage. 9-05 Lesson Plans Preparing for and Handling Disasters (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Provides information and lessons to help children and adults handle disasters. 8-02 Materials -Pandemic or Hurricane Checklist (Awesome Library) Provides recommendations for what to assemble to prepare for avian (bird) flu or other pandemic. Includes recommendations appropriate for preparing for a hurricane also. 03-06 News -04-03-07 Medical Breakthrough in Creating "Universal" Blood (WashingtonTimes.com) "A scientific breakthrough could help alleviate blood shortages and reduce the danger of accidental blood-type mismatches, researchers and executives for a U.S. biotech firm said yesterday." "An international team of scientists announced that it has found a way to convert Types A, B, and AB blood into Type O -- the universal donor blood group that can be given to anyone -- and the American company that commissioned the research said such 'universally transfusible' blood has the potential to solve problems associated with storing, transporting and transfusing blood." 04-07 -04-21-05 Hurricane Strength Prediction (MSNBC News) "Scientists have built a computer model that could help limit damage by predicting the strength of hurricane activity in the United States." 04-05 -10-03-07 Study: U.S. Still Not Ready for Disasters (CBS News) "The report concluded that all 50 states as well as 75 major cities show continuing weaknesses — with the overwhelming majority still ill-equipped to handle a natural or man-made calamity, reports CBS News correspondent Bob Orr." 10-07 -10-26-07 What to Save in an Evacuation (Time.com) "Personally, I've come to think that the smartest thing to do is to keep a small bag of recommended provisions, plus a list--which you would make yourself and update every year or so. The list would be short enough so that you could gather everything up in 10 minutes." 10-07 -12-12-06 Study: U.S. Not Prepared for Disasters (CBS News) "A new study indicates that five years after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, public health emergency preparedness is still not at an acceptable level in most states." 12-06 Disaster Emergency Supplies Kit (Emergency.CDC.gov) "A disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items that could be needed in the event of a disaster." Editor's Note: The article recommends use of battery-powered flashlights and radios. Crank-powered flashlights and radios are now commonly available, inexpensive, and far preferable. 01-08 Evaluation of Preparedness for Bioterrorism (Trust for America's Health) Provides a state by state assessment of readiness for a bioterrorism attack or a massive health emergency. 01-05 Family Disaster Plan and Checklist (Emergency.CDC.gov) "Families can cope with disaster by preparing in advance and working together as a team. Create a family disaster plan including a communication plan, disaster supplies kit, and an evacuation plan. Knowing what to do is your best protection and your responsibility." 01-08 Florida Leads in Bioterror Readiness (Christian Science Monitor) "Now Florida - a state all too familiar with emergency after four hurricanes battered it last year - may be emerging as a model for bioterror preparedness. But even its boosters caution that much still needs to be done to address areas of vulnerability." "Both Florida and North Carolina passed the grade in nine of the 10 categories that the Trust for America's Health (TFAH), an independent research group in Washington, used to assess each state's public-health readiness. In 2003, Florida scored seven out of 10. The state has scored highly, Mr. Agwunobi says, largely because of the strong public-health infrastructure it has developed, which maximizes resources." "Officials also point to the state's five-year public-health plan, which calls for additional resources to counter bioterror threats. For example, in the event of a biological, chemical, or radiological attack leading to mass casualties, Florida's hospitals will be able to manage emergency treatment for 500 people per 1 million of population, and they will be able to admit 50 patients per 1 million. Florida has almost 17 million residents. ""In addition, each region will be able to isolate 10 patients showing symptoms of diseases like smallpox."01-05 Help Children Understand the Disaster (OrlandoSentinel.com) "Increased anxiety and fear is common in children during a time of tragedy, said Dr. Karen Weiss, an adjunct psychology professor at Stetson University in DeLand who specializes in child and family therapy." " 'Young children might become more afraid that something will happen to them or to the adults that care for them,' she said." "She advised parents to answer children's questions truthfully and in terms that their children can understand, without lingering on the subject."" 'The important thing is to validate their concerns,' she said. 'If they're upset, allow them to be upset. Don't just brush it off.' "" 'But children shouldn't be allowed to stayglued to newscasts all day -- particularly young children, who easily confuse real-life news events with the fiction they have seen in movies, experts said. Children also may be scared about the cause of the shuttle disaster.' " 2-03 How Did Animals Escape? (Wired.com) "Wild animals seem to have escaped the Indian Ocean tsunami, adding weight to notions they possess a sixth sense for disasters, experts said Thursday." 01-05 Shelter in Place (Emergency.CDC.gov) " 'Shelter-in-place' means to take immediate shelter where you are—at home, work, school, or in between. It may also mean 'seal the room;' in other words, take steps to prevent outside air from coming in. This is because local authorities may instruct you to 'shelter-in-place' if chemical or radiological contaminants are released into the environment. It is important to listen to TV or radio to understand whether the authorities wish you to merely remain indoors or to take additional steps to protect yourself and your family." 01-08 Summit Planned for Indonesia (Bloomberg.com) "U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell, Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao are among the world leaders who will attend an international summit in Jakarta this week to discuss distribution of more than $2 billion in pledged aid to tsunami victims." "Coastal areas of Aceh, the northernmost province of Sumatra and the area closest to the epicenter of the biggest earthquake in 40 years, resemble a moonscape with no structures and no people, Cable News Network reported after flying into remote areas with U.S. helicopters dispatched from the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln off the coast." 01-05 Tsunami - Race to Save Millions (MSNBC News) "The world pumped aid into south Asia’s tsunami zone on Friday in a frantic race to save millions of survivors from dehydration and disease, and stop a terrifying death count climbing further." "As relief efforts brought a glimmer of hope, the toll from the 9.0-magnitude earthquake and the tsunami it spawned rose to more than 120,000 on Friday, including about 80,000 deaths in Indonesia, though Health Minister Siti Fadillah Supadi said the toll there could hit 100,000." 12-04 Papers -Water Storage (2kStore.com) Provides recommendations for safe water storage. 9-05 Bleach Treatment for Purifying Household Water (BCHealthGuide.org) "Unscented household bleach with 5% chlorine can sometimes be a good disinfectant. For example, this may work when the water is not heavily polluted, or when Giardia or cryptosporidiosis are not a concern." "Bleach does not work well in killing off Giardia or beaver fever or Cryptosporidium parasites. The amount of bleach needed to kill these parasites makes the water almost impossible to drink. If Cryptosporidium or Giardia are in your water, boiling is the best way to ensure safe drinking water." "Disinfection using bleach works best with warm water. Add 1 drop (0.05 mL) of bleach to 1 Litre [33.8 fluid ounces] of water, shake and allow to stand for at least 30 minutes before drinking. Double the amount of bleach for cloudy water or for cooler water. A slight chlorine odour should still be noticeable at the end of the 30-minute waiting period if you have added enough bleach. The longer the water is left to stand after adding bleach, the more effective the disinfection process will be." "If you are treating water from a lake, stream or shallow well, use twice as much household (5%) bleach as indicated in the chart below and wait twice as long before drinking it because it is more likely to contain chlorine-resistant parasites from animal droppings." "Let the water stand for at least an hour after adding the bleach before you start drinking it. If the water is colder than 10°C [50 degrees Fahrenheit] or has a pH higher than 8, let the water stand for at least two hours before drinking." 10-07 Boiling for Purifying Household Water (BCHealthGuide.org) "Boiling is the best way to kill bacteria, viruses and parasites. A full boil for at least one minute is recommended. At elevations over 2,000 meters (6,500 feet) you should boil water for at least two minutes to disinfect it. NOTE: This is not appropriate for water that is heavily polluted or subject to chemical contamination." 10-07 Cell Phone Chargers - Hand-Crank (SOSCharger.net) Provides a charger for your cell phone using hand cranking to generate the electricity. Awesome Library provides this listing as an example and does not endorse this product. 9-05 Coping With Unexpected Disasters (American Red Cross) Describes different emotional and physical reactions to a disaster. Suggests how to deal with reactions. 9-01 Disaster Equipment (CBS News) "Best magazine's senior editor David Gregg has some of the newest emergency gear that could aid you and your family in the event of a disaster." 9-05 Disaster Preparation (LAFD.org) Provides a comprehensive set of actions for preparing for a disaster. 9-05 Disaster Preparedness Checklist (RedCross.org) Provides a checklist. Editor's Note: Suggests using a battery-powered radio and a battery-powered flashlight and extra batteries. Batteries last several hours, at best, yet we are to prepare for days. Awesome Library staff recommend crank-powered emergency radios and flashlights instead. Turn the crank for a minute for an hour of use. These are available at many stores that carry camping supplies. The flashlights should use LED's instead of bulbs. Also include a hand-held water purifier, also available at stores that carry camping supplies. 03-06 Disaster Preparedness Checklist (TheEpicenter.com) Provides a checklist to use for work, home, or the car. Editor's Note: Suggests using a battery-powered radio and a battery-powered flashlight and extra batteries. Batteries last several hours, at best, yet we are to prepare for days. Awesome Library staff recommend crank-powered emergency radios and flashlights instead. Turn the crank for a minute for an hour of use. These are available at many stores that carry camping supplies. The flashlights should use LED's instead of bulbs. Also include a hand-held water purifier, also available at stores that carry camping supplies. 03-06 Disasters - Helping Children After a Disaster (American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry) Provides basic suggestions. 1-04 Disasters - How to Keep Your Family Safe (American Red Cross) Describes how to plan for disasters, such as earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, or tornadoes. (Tornadoes are sometimes misspelled by visitors as tornados.) Disasters - How to Prepare for a Natural Disaster (DisasterEducation.org) Describes how to plan for a disasters, such as earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, or tornadoes. Disasters - How to Prepare for a Natural Disaster (Epicenter) Describes how to plan for disasters, such as earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, or tornadoes. Disasters and Disaster Relief Monitoring (DisasterRelief.org - EarthWatch) "Earth Watch keeps an eye on the many different disaster events happening around the world." Includes information on hurricanes, droughts, earthquakes, volcanoes, flooding, diseases, famine, transportation, wildfires, snow, and tornadoes. 1-04 Disasters and Disaster Relief Monitoring (DisasterRelief.org - EarthWatch) "Earth Watch keeps an eye on the many different disaster events happening around the world." Includes information on hurricanes, droughts, earthquakes, volcanoes, flooding, diseases, famine, transportation, wildfires, snow, and tornadoes. 1-04 Federal and Local Responsibilities in Disasters (Congressional Research Service) "In general, federal policy defers to the states to enact laws pertinent to evacuation, and local officials generally work with state officials to enforce those laws. For example, the National Response Plan (NRP), administered by the Federal Emergency ManagementAgency (FEMA) in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), sets forth the roles and responsibilities of federal and certain non-federal entities after catastrophes overwhelm state or local governments. The NRP includes the following in a list of responsibilities of local chief executive officers:" " 'Dependent upon state and local law, [the local executive] has extraordinary powers to suspend local laws and ordinances, such as to establish a curfew, direct evacuations, and, in coordination with the local health authority, to order a quarantine.' "Federal officials facilitate evacuation procedures when the NRP is invoked, take the lead on coordinating necessary decisions, support search and rescue efforts, and provide technical assistance.4 In the event of the most catastrophic incidents (such as after Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast on August 29, 2005), 'the federal government or other national entities' are expected to provide public health, medical, and mental health support at casualty evacuation points and refugee shelters.' ” 9-05 Generators - Safety (RedCross.org) "Under no circumstances should portable generators be used indoors, including inside a garage, carport, basement, crawlspace, or other enclosed or partially-enclosed area, even with ventilation. Opening doors and windows or using fans will not prevent CO buildup in the home." 9-05 Generators - Sizing a Portable Generator (Virginia Cooperative Extension) "First, find the wattage of the appliance(s) you want to run by checking the nameplate. Motor-driven appliances may be listed in horsepower which must be converted to watts. Motors require four times as much power to start as they do to run. If the running wattage of a motor is 400, then the starting wattage will be 1,600. The following table gives some starting and running wattage for electrical motors:" 9-05 Hurricanes - Preparation (USAToday.com) "If your house is in danger of being hit by a hurricane, protecting windows and sliding glass doors is almost always the number one thing you can do to ensure you'll have a livable house if the worse happens." "But, if you wait until a hurricane watch is posted, you are almost surely too late." 9-04 Iodine Treatment for Purifying Household Water (BCHealthGuide.org) "Whenever possible use warm water (20°C) and let stand a minimum of 20 minutes after mixing and before drinking. For cold water (5 - 15°C) increase the waiting time after mixing to 40 minutes. If you are using 2% tincture of iodine, use 10 drops (0.5 mL) for every one litre [33.8 fluid ounces] of water. With iodine tablets, follow the manufacturer's directions." "Note: Pregnant women should not use iodine drops to purify water as it may have an effect on the fetus. Iodine should not be used to disinfect water over long periods of time as prolonged use can cause thyroid problems." 10-07 Military to Bush: Make a Plan (CBS News) "Military officials told President Bush on Sunday that the U.S. needs a national plan to coordinate search and rescue efforts following natural disasters or terrorist attacks." "CBS’s Mark Knoller reports that the generals issued blunt talk to the president. One called the federal response in New Orleans to Hurricane Katrina 'a train wreck.' He was talking about an incident in which five helicopters responded to rescue one person." 9-05 Noble Resolve Disaster Preparation (United States Joint Forces Command) The second portion of U.S. Joint Forces Command's(USJFCOM) Noble Resolve will kick off later this month with a series of simulation-driven experiments meant to enhance homeland defense measures and military support to civil agencies during natural or man-made disasters. 08-07 Platforms for Disaster Preparation (Business Week) " The problem with the future is there are so many of them. In one future, we spent $10 billion on flood control in the Mississippi delta and avoided hundreds of billions in economic losses and thousands of tragic deaths. In another, the Y2K problem remained undetected, and for three months in the early winter of the new century, the U.S. power grid went down unexpectedly, killing thousands." "We need to cluster important future scenarios into groups sharing related solutions, and in doing so, dilute the risk of choosing poorly." 9-05 Preparing for Natural Disasters and Terrorism (Federal Emergency Management Agency) FEMA describes what we should do to prepare ourselves and our families for emergencies. 2-03 River Turbine (Marlec) Provides a small river turbine for electricity. Awesome Library provides this listing as an example and does not endorse this product. 9-05 Wind Turbine and Water Pump - Portable (Marlec) Provides a wind turbine and a water pump. Awesome Library provides this listing as an example and does not endorse this product. 9-05 Purchase Resources Disaster Kit Components (RealGoods.com) Provides a radio, fuel for heating, flashlight, and more for emergencies. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but provides it as an example. 1-02 Disaster Supplies (Ready.gov) Lists supplies every family should have ready for a disaster, such as a hurricane, earthquake, or a terrorist attack. 09-06 Face Masks (BAProducts.com) "The Air-Aid Mask protects you from noxious odors, chemicals, paint odors, and communicable diseases." Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but provides them as examples. 03-06 First Responder Supplies (FirstResponderSupplies.com) "First Responder Supplies, a division of B&A Products, carries a full line of first aid and medical supplies for First Responders, EMTs, EMS (Emergency Medical Services), nursing homes, hospitals; or for your home, office, automobile, church or other organization. This includes: dressings, bandages, tape, gloves, CPR masks, airways, stethoscopes and blood pressure cuffs, first aid kits, emergency oxygen system, equipment bags, extrication equipment, and much more." Awesome Library does not endorse these products but lists them as examples. 11-02 Flashlight - LED (BAProducts.com) Uses 10 LED bulbs for light and can provide light continuously for a month, according to the manufacturers. 6-03 Flashlight - LED (ElectricalHardwareStore.com) "The Sylvania Power Failure Light offers bright LED illumination during power failures. It is always charging while plugged in. When it senses a loss of power, the LED night light automatically comes on to light your way for up to 3 hours while still in the outlet. Or, take it out and use it as an LED flashlight. You'll never get left in the dark. This Sylvania Power Failure LED Light is one of many top quality items in our Rechargeable Flashlights department." Awesome Library does not endorse these products but lists them as examples. 11-02 Flashlight - Solar (BAProducts.com) Electricity is generated by a solar panel and stored in batteries in the flashlight. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but provides it as an example. 12-02 Flashlight With Radio (ViatekProducts.com) Electricity for the Emergency Hand Crank LED Flashlight is generated by a hand crank or built-in AC charging. Costs around $50. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but provides it as an example. 11-06 Flashlight Without Batteries (AJPrindle.com) Electricity for the Mini Dynamo Crank flashlight is generated by a hand crank. Claims to the the smallest crank-powered flashlight sold. Costs around $15. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but provides it as an example. 11-06 Flashlight Without Batteries (BAProducts.com) Electricity is generated by a hand crank, batteries, a solar panel, or batteries. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but provides it as an example. 12-02 Flashlight Without Batteries (Batteries.com) Electricity for the Energizer Weather Ready flashlight is generated by a hand crank. Also can be charged by a car charger but does not include the adapter. For emergencies or disasters. Costs around $20. Awesome Library found the LED light to be strong and the battery held a charge well. 04-08 Flashlight Without Batteries (GraveyardMall.com) Electricity is generated by a crank. Costs around $35 and 30 seconds of cranking gives 3 minutes of light, according to the manufacturer. These lights use xenon bulbs so they will be considerably brighter than most other flashlights. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but provides it as an example. 12-02 Flashlight Without Batteries (HeartlandAmeridca.com) Electricity for the Jonta Flashlight is generated by a hand crank and uses a one watt LED. Costs around $70. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but provides it as an example. 11-06 Flashlight Without Batteries (HomeEmergencyUSA.com) Electricity is generated by a hand crank. Costs around $35. Thirty seconds of cranking are supposed to give 5-8 minutes of light. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but provides it as an example. 12-02 Flashlight Without Batteries (Shake-n-Light.com) Electricity is generated by shaking the flashlight. Costs around $40 for the best and 30 seconds of shaking gives 20 minutes of light, according to the manufacturer. The cheapest is $25 and gives 5-10 minutes of light for 30 seconds of shaking. These lights use LEDs instead of bulbs so they will be considerably less bright than a flashlight using a xenon bulb. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but provides it as an example. 12-02 Flashlight Without Batteries (WindUpRadio.com) Electricity is generated by a hand crank that powers a steel spring. Costs around $40. Thirty seconds of cranking are supposed to give 8 minutes of light. Uses xenon bulb, generally the brightest bulb for a flashlight. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but provides it as an example. 12-02 Flashlight and Mosquito Repeller Without Batteries (Amazon.com) Electricity for the Princess 4 in 1 Dynamo Hand Powered LED Flashlight with Mosquito Repeller is generated by a hand crank. Includes a DC jack for recharging from a wall socket. Costs around $22. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but provides it as an example. 11-06 Flashlight and Radio Without Batteries (21st-Century-Goods.com) Electricity is generated by a hand crank, batteries, a solar panel, or batteries. Costs around $30. Includes a TV tuner, shortwave radio, Am/FM radio, a siren, flashlight, and flashing light. Runs up to 50 hours according to manufacturer. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but provides it as an example. 12-02 Flashlight and Radio Without Batteries (EmergencyPro.com) Electricity is generated by a hand crank. For emergencies or disasters. Costs around $20. Also includes siren and a phone charger. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but provides it as an example. 11-06 Flashlight and Radio Without Batteries (HeartlandAmeridca.com) Electricity for the Wind N Go UltraBright flashlight and radio is generated by a hand crank. "With 1 minute of winding you will get up to 90 minutes of light, 45 minutes of radio, and 10 minutes of cell phone talk time!" "It may be charged with an AC adapter for up to 20 hours of operation (not included)." Costs around $35. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but provides it as an example. 11-06 Flashlight and Radio Without Batteries (RealGoods.com) Electricity is generated by a hand crank, batteries, a solar panel, or batteries. Includes a siren and flashing signal. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but provides it as an example. 12-02 Flashlight and Radio Without Batteries (Rotoglo.com) Electricity is generated by a hand crank or rechargeable batteries. For emergencies or disasters. Costs around $20. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but provides it as an example. 12-05 Flashlight and Radio Without Batteries CranknGo.com) Electricity is generated by a hand crank, batteries, a solar panel, or batteries. Costs around $30. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but provides it as an example. 12-02 Flashlights, Radios, and Emergency Supplies (WindUpRadio.com) Electricity is generated by a hand crank. Devices cost between $45 and $100. Thirty seconds of cranking are supposed to give 30 minutes of light. Use LED bulbs. Also carry solar powered flashlights and multiple energy source radios with flashlights. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but provides it as an example. 12-02 Hand-Crank Flashlight (Target.com) "On just a 60-sec. wind, it runs for 1 hr." Costs about $20.00. 02-08 Hand-Crank or Foot Treadle Power (JLRyan.com) The Freecharge Weza is a versatile, robust energy source providing totally dependable power for emergency situations and everyday use in remote applications. Unlike similar power packs, in emergency situations, or when power is not available, the Weza can be energized using only your legs by stepping on the innovative foot treadle. Depending on input effort electrical energy is created at between 25 and 40 Watts." "Provides power to products via a 12 V DC cigarette lighter adapter." "The Weza can also be fully charged from either an AC or DC source when available e.g. wall, car charger or solar (solar option not supplied) accepting 110V to 240V AC and DC from 13V to 21V." Costs $215. "Amid continuing political challenges, economic hardship and disease, lack of reliable energy remains a primary obstacle to poverty eradication, which is most prevalent in rural areas. However, the transmission and distribution costs of extending grid electricity to dispersed rural communities, where some 2.8 billion people in the world live, are high. De-centralized energy technologies are thus the only immediate and effective solution." 02-08 Masks - Filter for Emergencies (BAProducts.com) "In the case of a biological or poisonous gas attack, the Air-Aid Mask can provide the first line of defense for those of us who don't happen to have a respirator, gas mask, or SCBA airpack immediately available. The Air-Aid Mask can provide a stopgap measure to give you the extra time to exit the contaminated area." These do not replace the need for respirator masks but are claimed to be better than no mask. Respirators are more effective, but bulkier and more expensive. Awesome Library does not endorse these products but lists them as examples. 11-02 Masks - Hood for Smoke Protection (BAProducts.com) "The Exitair™ is a pocket sized emergency escape smoke hood. It provides an individual the chance to quickly escape from fire and smoke while allowing freedom to breathe and communicate. In addition to protecting the respiratory system, it protects the hair, eyes, and face from smoke, fire and sparks." Awesome Library does not endorse these products but lists them as examples. 11-02 Masks - Isolation (FirstResponderSupplies.com) "The RespAide™ CPR Isolation Mask includes a modular valve component that filters exhaled breath in both directions, providing a superior barrier to cross contamination." Awesome Library does not endorse these products but lists them as examples. 11-02 Water Purifiers (REI.com) Provides water purifiers and filters. Explains the advantages of each. Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but provides them as examples. 03-06

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