Practical guide: How to manage a health crisis in an evacuation situation?
🦠 Why prepare for a health crisis?
A health crisis adds a new level of complexity to traditional emergency situations. Being well prepared will enable you to react effectively while protecting your own health and that of others.
1. Strictly follow official recommendations
– Pay close attention to instructions issued by health authorities (radio, television, Internet).
– Follow barrier measures and instructions specific to the current health crisis.
2. use your Evakit bag
– Your Evakit bag contains everything you need to protect yourself: filtration masks, disinfectant, disposable gloves…
– It also includes warm clothing, drinking water and food rations.
3. Respect barrier gestures
– Always wear the mask supplied with your Evakit, especially in the presence of other people.
– Wash your hands frequently.
– Avoid unnecessary physical contact and maintain a safe distance of at least one meter from others.
4. Monitor your own health and that of your loved ones
– Watch out for any unusual symptoms (fever, cough, breathing difficulties).
– If you notice any symptoms, notify emergency services immediately and follow their instructions carefully.
5. Safe evacuation
– If it becomes necessary to evacuate, do so in an orderly and disciplined manner, respecting health regulations.
– Use your Evakit to facilitate rapid, protected evacuation.
6. Keep up to date
– Use the hand-cranked FM radio included with your Evakit to follow official instructions and health updates.
– Rely only on information validated by the health authorities.
7. Group together safely
– Get back to your family meeting point as quickly as possible, while complying with health regulations (physical distance, masks).
– Stay together in a safe place until the health situation is declared under control by the authorities.
Common mistakes to avoid
– Ignoring or underestimating barrier gestures.
– Neglect regular hand and surface disinfection.
– Disseminating or believing unofficial or unverified information.
IN SUMMARY :
In a health crisis, strictly follow official recommendations, use your Evakit to protect yourself, remain vigilant about your health and that of those around you, and maintain strict hygiene while staying informed.
Your health and safety depend on your preparedness and vigilance in the event of a health crisis.
