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Wherever you are in the world and whenever you need our help, information and support is available to you, your family, and significant others. Federal Disaster Response Worker Resources Federal Occupational Health Employee Assistance Program for Federal and Federalized Employees (800) 222-0364 (888) 262-7848 (TTY) http://www.foh4you.com National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-TALK (8255) (800) 799-4889 (TDD) CDC Emergency Preparedness Resources www.bt.cdc.gov/mentalhealth SAMHSA Disaster Readiness and Response http://www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/ disasterrelief/ 

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You will likely encounter hazardous and emotionally gripping conditions. Accidents, illnesses, or exposures can occur. Risks for gastrointestinal illness, dehydration, overexertion, and illness spread by skin and wound infections will likely increase. Your personal health and safety is our #1 goal; make it yours as well. General Health and Safety Guidelines  Look for potential hazards and changing 

conditions. Warn others as needed. 

 Avoid contaminated water, snakes, stray or 

wild animals, carcasses, unstable structures, debris piles, poorly ventilated areas near generator (a carbon monoxide poisoning risk). 

 Report immediately any incident or unusual 

occurrence, or any exposure, fever, rash, signifcant wound, unusual symptom. 

 Stay connected to people around you; use the 

“buddy” system. 

 Don’t perform beyond your ability to do so 

safely. Lift heavy objects with a buddy. 

 Rest and relax when you can without feeling 

guilty. You’ll need to recharge to go on. 

Food and Water Safety • Wash hands with soap and safe water before 

drinking or eating. 

• Use bottled water or sealed drinks only. • Follow any EPA, state, or local water authority’s 

boil water advisories. 

• Don’t eat food that may have contacted 

foodwaters or other contaminated water. 

Heat and Sun Safety • Use SPF > 15 sunscreen. • Wear light-colored, loose-ftting long pants 

and long sleeve shirts (breathable or wicking fabrics). 

• Drink 8 oz. of water for each 15 min. of activity. • Take breaks in a shaded area or cool room. Prevent Disease and Injury • Wash hands with soap and safe water often and 

always after using restrooms. 

• Wear steel-toed, steel-bottomed shoes. • Change socks often; bring extras! • Check with team leader for duty-specif c 

personal protective equipment (PPE). Avoid fooded areas without appropriate PPE. 

• Use mosquito repellent with > 30% DEET. • Flush a wound well with safe running water 

and a soapy, 10-minute scrub. Get prompt medical help if a wound is swelling, warm or hot to touch, or tender. 

Resilience Helping out during an emergency can be emotionally taxing. You’ll likely experience mental and emotional stress, and increased physical stress, during deployment and afterward. You’ll need to be resilient to such stresses. Resilience is the... • Ability to recover from or rapidly adjust to 

misfortune or change. 

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experiences in a healthy manner. 

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