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If there is a flood watch in your area, quickly tune into local radio or television weather stations to keep updated as events unfold. Make sure your family is ready to move to higher ground immediately if a flood or flash flood warning is issued. If you plan to evacuate, do so right away. It is unsafe to drive or walk on flooded roadways. Six inches of water can knock a pedestrian off their feet, and a foot of water can cause cars to float. Find detailed steps about flood safety at redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of- emergencies/flood. EARTHQUAKE Several major fault lines are hidden beneath the United States, and some have the ability to create a magnitude 10.0 earthquake – 16 times more powerful than the quake that destroyed San Francisco in 1906. The best way to prepare for an earthquake is to make your home as safe as possible. Check for hazards in your home that could fall, like large bookshelves or hanging lights, and mount them to the wall if possible. Identify the safest place in your home to hide during a quake, such as a sturdy table well away from windows or large furniture. When the shaking stops, quickly make your way out of the building, as aftershocks may cause the building to become unstable. Fema.gov/earthquake-safety-home has more information about what to do before, during, and after an earthquake. WILDFIRE All it takes is a single match or a lightning strike to start a deadly wildfire. You should be aware the fire risk in your area and pay attention when the fire threat is high during certain times of the year. Become familiar with local emergency plans and educate your family on these plans and how to safely respond to a wildfire. Maintain the
increases the likelihood of tissue injuries. If your child is injured, physical therapy offers a safe, non-invasive path to recovery without the need for excessive medication. Physical therapy is a dynamic method, accounting for the unique needs of every individual. This adaptability allows for tailored treatment programs based on strength and flexibility training. In physical therapy, recovery and training techniques are coupled with education, limiting the risk of a repeat injury. This education also aids in injury prevention by teaching young athletes about body mechanics. If a child understands the tenets of safe, mechanically sound movement, they are less likely to end up on the sidelines. Sports medicine and physical therapy techniques increase range of motion, promote proper stretching, and help a child become more in tune with what their body is telling them. If you are the parent of a young athlete, consider consulting a physical therapist as your child becomes more serious about their sport. It won’t just limit the risk of injury; it can also increase performance. Of course, some injuries are unavoidable. In those instances, physical therapy is often the safest road to getting your child back on the field and doing what they love most. area around your home if possible, removing any flammable objects within 30 feet of your home, such as wood piles, trash, or dried vegetation. This will help create a barrier around your home, should a fire come close. Regularly clean your roof and gutters so nothing can catch fire should stray embers reach your property. As with any disaster, if evacuation warnings come down, leave as soon as possible. Learn more at ready.gov/wildfires. HURRICANE If you live near the coast or plan on taking a trip to the coast, it is important to have a plan for what you will do in the event of a hurricane. Start by selecting an evacuation point your family can all go to, even if you get separated. You may also want to decide where you will be able to leave your pets in case your evacuation point does not allow animals. Be sure to check that your flood insurance is current. Many hurricane insurance policies will cover damage from high winds, but not flood waters. In the event of a hurricane, heed any evacuation orders and turn off all utilities before leaving immediately. If you are unable to evacuate for some reason, follow the steps provided by the National Hurricane Center at nhc.noaa. gov/prepare/ready.php to find a safe place in your home to wait out the storm. In addition to planning for each specific disaster, you should build a disaster preparedness kit as recommended at ready.gov/build-a- kit. Natural disasters often strike without notice, and if you are not prepared before the disaster, there is little you can do when faced with an emergency. Do what you can today to protect yourself and your family.
P hysical T herapy C an H elp Y oung A thletes Recovery, Prevention, and Education
As athletics become a bigger commitment for children of all ages, injuries happen more frequently. Nobody wants their child to suffer an injury while playing sports, but recovery options. Physical therapy offers many benefits to athletes dealing with pain, as well as those seeking to prevent injury in the first place. when it does happen, you want to know that your kids have safe
Young athletes aren’t just dealing with the strain of physical activity. They also have to cope with the fact that their bones and cartilage are growing, which
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