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Calamities- both Natural and Manmade have become a common occurrence. Under such conditions, it is crucial that we become aware of the precautionary steps that we can take in order to sustain if a disaster strikes. We want to be your guide for Domestic Preparedness and Weapons of Mass Destruction preparation.

You must be wondering what is Domestic Preparedness. Let us make things a little clear for you. It is a state when you are properly trained to respond ideally in case of an emergency. Now, the next question that rises is what is meant by an ‘emergency’? An emergency, in this context, is a situation when either a natural calamity or a manmade disaster occurs.

Natural calamities include:

  • Avalanches
  • Blizzards
  • Communicable Diseases
  • Cyclones (Including Hurricanes)
  • Earthquakes
  • Famines
  • Floods and Landslides
  • Heat Waves
  • Tornadoes
  • Tsunamis
  • Volcanic Eruptions Etc.

Manmade disasters are mostly caused by abuse of natural resources, terrorism, various other criminal activities, wars etc.

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In case of any of the above mentioned events, a lot of lives can be saved if people are educated on the dos and don’ts during an emergency and about the proper use of protective gear specific to each situation.

Hazardous materials can enter your body through:

  • Inhalation
  • Skin Absorption
  • Ingestion
  • Injection

First responder protective gear can be used to avoid any such invasion by Harmful Substances. Gas Masks, Protective Suits, Full Face Respirator, Hand and Feet Protectors are some of the basic protective gears that can be used. Also many more paraphernalia can be used for protection against Chemical, Biological, and Nuclear Threats.

But sometimes in real time situations Personal Protective Equipment are not always readily available. In such cases an advanced level of training can be very useful to bring out the best defence. Awareness level training is devised to provide "first on the scene" a better control of the situation through defensive behaviour so that unnecessary exposures to hazardous chemicals and subsequent injuries can be stopped.

Elementary full protective clothing include the Helmet, Self-Contained Breathing Device, Coats and Pants Normally Worn by Fire-Fighters (Turnout or Bunker Coat and Pants), Gloves, Rubber Boots, Bands Around Legs and Arms, Face Masks , as well as covering for Neck, Ears, and other parts of the Head which are not secured by the Helmet, the Breathing Apparatus or the Face Mask.

Some of the companies that provide protective gear are:

  • Dräger- supplies Helmets, SCBAs, Hazmat Suits, Masks, Filters, Escape Equipment, Light Disposable Mask, Complex Respiratory Systems, including a wide range of Protection Suits for Industrial Work, Mining or Fire Department
  • MPE Inc. is a prominent dealer in recycled protective clothes and provides a better substitute to plastic suits
  • UniFirst is another leading supplier of uniforms and suits appropriate for workplaces with potential hazards

It is close to impossible to predict when and where one might have to face a disaster. But the right awareness and precaution may save your and your loved ones’ lives. So don’t you think it pays to be a little aware and be prepared?