Table 6.
Examples of disaster messages to prepare in advance
| Storms (hurricane, tornado) | Floods, (Tsunamis) | Conflicts | Disease outbreak | Chemical disaster | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dead bodies killed by natural disaster and conflict do not carry disease |
X |
X |
X |
|
|
| Avoiding waterborne illness; sterilizing water |
X |
X |
|
X |
X |
| Basic wound care and first aid |
X |
X |
X |
|
|
| Vaccines and immunizations |
X |
X |
X |
X |
|
| Personal protective equipment to avoid secondary injury |
X |
X |
|
X |
X |
| Power outage safety: staying warm (or cool depending on the local weather conditions) |
X |
X |
X |
|
|
| Power outage safety: carbon monoxide poisoning |
X |
X |
X |
|
|
| Safety around loose power lines |
X |
X |
|
|
|
| Identifying and avoiding gas leaks |
X |
X |
|
|
|
| Do not send bulk donations; wait for specific requests | X | X | X |