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(DRAFT) YARS' ARES Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

YARES VERY DRAFT Emergency Plan

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Subject: [Ykars] Emergency Preparedness
From: "Kate Cannell" <coolspice@arcticdata.ca>
Date: Mon, May 3, 2010 8:17 pm
To: ykars@ykars.com
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http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/prg/em/index-eng.aspx 

http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/prg/em/prprdnss-eng.aspx 

http://www.getprepared.gc.ca/knw/kt/kt-eng.aspx 

Improvisation:
You don't need a lot of expensive equipment to practise rescue work.
Information on appropriate equipment and training may be available from your local emergency management organization. Learn the proper procedures now so that you will be able to respond effectively in an emergency.

http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/prg/em/gds/brs-eng.aspx 

DO:
Practice in the dark.
To be a good rescue worker you should master all the skills outlined in this booklet. You should be able to do them in the dark.
Practice tying knots blindfolded and in cramped quarters.

In many areas you may find a casualty simulation group. Take advantage of their services.

What should be done before an emergency?
Volunteer to get involved with your municipality's implementation of an Emergency Plan.
Call City Hall and let them know you're interested.
Make a family emergency plan.
Prepare a family emergency kit in case you need to evacuate the premises.
Get first aid training.
Know your emergency telephone numbers.
Get all the safety equipment necessary for your protection (gloves, safety glasses, helmet, work boots, anti-dust mask).

What to do:
Think before you act and be careful.
Warn or have somebody warn the authorities about the damages and the number of casualties in your sector.
Do a reconnaissance before you start work. This will not be time wasted.
Walk as closely to the wall as possible when on damaged stairs and upper floors.
Use gloves when removing debris by hand.
Be careful how you move debris from the vicinity of a casualty.
Protect a casualty from falling debris and dust by using blankets, tarpaulins, corrugated iron sheets, etc.
Keep off wreckage as much as possible; leave it undisturbed or the neutral voids may be destroyed by further collapse.
Be careful how you remove debris and obstacles, especially from voids, to prevent further collapse.
Exercise great care when using sharp tools in debris.
It is often necessary to use props or struts to strengthen a floor loaded with debris before passing over or working underneath it.
In situations where the number of casualties is greater than the help available, do not waste time. Use your resources wisely.
Examine a casualty before removal and give first aid for all life-threatening conditions only.
Free the nose and mouth of a casualty from dust and grit to ease breathing.
Keep a casualty warm to slow the progress of shock.
Make sure that the stretcher is properly blanketed so that the casualty has the maximum amount of warmth and comfort.
Use appropriate procedures to carry a stretcher over debris and obstacles.
Keep a list of all casualties handled.

DO NOT:
Move an injured person without rendering first aid unless the casualty is in immediate danger.
Smoke or strike matches in case there is a gas leak.
Crawl over debris or disturb parts of the damaged structure unless you are compelled to do so by circumstances.
Pull timber out of the wreckage indiscriminately or you may cause further collapse.
Enter any site without informing the other members of your party or, if possible, without a companion to help in case of accident.
Touch loose electrical wiring.
Throw debris aimlessly ¨C you may have to move it again.

ARES Meeting Minutes:
YARS ARES Presentation 2010-03-17 (IR)
ARES Minutes 2010-03-17
ARES Minutes 2010-02-10
ARES Minutes 2010-01-13
ARES Minutes 2009-03-18
ARES Minutes 2009-03-11
ARES Minutes 2009-02-18
ARES Minutes 2009-02-11
ARES Minutes 2009-01-21
ARES Minutes 2009-01-07
ARES Minutes 2008-12-03