Are You Prepared?
The Cayman Island’s Red Cross has put together a list of procedures to follow before, during, and after and emergency. Highlighting the most effective ways to handle hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, tsunamis, and other threats, this document should be consulted as soon as an alert is issued.
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Hurricane | Home Fires |
Floods | Chemical Emergencies |
Earthquakes | Terrorism |
Tsunamis | Water Safety |
Power Outages & Food Safety | Generators |
All disaster management guides
When an emergency strikes, it’s important to know what to do to protect yourself and your loved ones. Read through the guide to learn how to properly handle each of the 9 disasters.
Hurricane
Learn what to do before, during, and after a hurricane, and how to prepare your emergency kit.
Floods
The most common type of natural disaster, learn how to prepare for, respond to, and recover after floods.
Earthquakes
Striking suddenly and without warning, learn how to protect yourself in the event of an earthquake.
Tsunamis
Devastatingly strong, Tsunamis can occur at any time. Learn the warning signs of a tsunami and how to handle this disaster.
Power Outages & Food Safety
Learn what to do to minimize food loss and how to care for your family in the event of a power outage.
Read Power Outages & Food Safety guide
Home Fires
Identifying and removing fire hazards is the best way to protect your home from fire.
Chemical Emergencies
A natural part of our environment, we use chemicals everyday. Learn under which circumstances their use can be poisonous.
Read Chemical Emergencies guide
Terrorism
While unpredictable, there are things you can do to prepare for terrorist attacks and reduce anxiety associated with terrorism.
Water Safety
While unpredictable, there are things you can do to prepare for terrorist attacks and reduce anxiety associated with terrorism.
Generators
If you’re looking to buy a generator, read this guide to help determine which one is right for you and your environment.