Leadership
A strong leader can rally a crowd to work
together and delegate tasks so everyone is
working toward the same goal. True leaders
often emerge in challenging situations,
including natural disasters.
Situational awareness
Situational awareness involves understanding
the surrounding environment and potential
hazards to make informed decisions.
Technical skills
Being hands on with electric components,
plumbing, carpentry, and additional trade
skills will help with repair and rebuilding
after a storm.
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ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR
NAVIGATING A NATURAL DISASTER
Natural disasters occur annually
Individuals with particular skill sets can weather a natural disaster more effectively
than others without such knowledge, making them assets in times of crisis.
all over the world. Globally,
there are between 300 and 400
natural disasters each year. According to
the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration's National Centers for Environmental
Information, there were 27
individual weather and climate disasters
with at least $1 billion in damages in the
United States in 2024, which trails only the
28 record-setting events from a year prior.
2024 ultimately proved the fourth-costliest
year in terms of financial losses for disasters
on record, following 2017, 2005 and
2022.
Weather-related disasters continue to occur
with force. Learning skills to navigate
a natural disaster can be advantageous,
and the following are some points of emphasis
people can zero in on.
First aid
Knowledge of general first aid and CPR
can help in many situations, including
during a natural disaster. A solid understanding
and others safe. From wound care to heat
exhaustion prevention to treating burns or
sprains, first aid skills are vital.
Emergency management
Knowledge of past situations and how
they were managed can help anyone successfully
management may involve gathering, managing
decisions about preparedness and recovery,
says Northeastern University.
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of first aid can keep individuals
navigate a disaster. Emergency
or analyzing data to make informed
Water safety
Access to fresh water is vital to maintain
life. The ability to mitigate potential water
contamination, and remain safe when in
and around water, is an essential skill to
have during a natural disaster. One never
knows how water will play into a disaster
situation. Water purification tablets, drops
or alternative purification resources can
make it easier to ride out a situation with
an unknown end time.
Basic survival skills
Building a shelter; igniting a fire and keeping
it going; navigational skills; staying
warm; and other basic survival skills can
be quite handy when a natural disaster
strikes.
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