tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36899313921812632162024-03-21T16:45:08.398-07:00RiskPA Blog
RiskPAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08478583850001144022noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689931392181263216.post-41469871321057652652014-07-21T11:13:00.000-07:002014-07-21T11:13:44.431-07:00Earthquake Preparedness Tips<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Candara;">You never know when an earthquake will strike. Being prepared is the
best protection against the dangers of an earthquake. Here are some earthquake
preparedness tips that you can do to protect yourself, your family and your
property if an earthquake occurs.</span><br />
<a name='more'></a></div>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Candara; text-indent: -0.25in;">Start by preparing a family emergency plan and then putting together
an emergency kit (covered in a previous post).</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Candara; text-indent: -0.25in;">Locate safe places around the house, such as, under a sturdy table
or against an inside wall. Reinforce these spots during earthquake drills with
your family members. Children and adults
learn by “doing”, not by “being told”.
Drills are essential to ensure proper action is taken when you are under
duress.</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Candara; text-indent: -0.25in;">Fasten shelves and heavy items such as pictures and mirrors securely
to walls and away from beds, couches and anywhere people sit.</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Candara; text-indent: -0.25in;">Place large or heavy objects on lower shelves.</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Candara; text-indent: -0.25in;">Store chemicals, flammable products and breakable items such as
bottled foods, glass, and china in low, closed cabinets with latches.</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Candara; text-indent: -0.25in;">Repair defective electrical wiring and leaky gas connections now.
These are potential fire risks. Get appropriate professional help.</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Candara; text-indent: -0.25in;">Secure your water heater, refrigerator, furnace and gas appliances
by strapping them to the wall studs and bolting to the floor.</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Candara; text-indent: -0.25in;">If recommended by your gas company, have an automatic gas shut-off valve installed that is triggered by strong vibrations. If not, every adult member of the family
should know how and where to shut off gas and water in the event of a
destructive earthquake. Help may be
hours or days away – you must be prepared to take action yourself!</span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-family: Candara;">Next time we will
cover what to do during an earthquake!</span>RiskPAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08478583850001144022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689931392181263216.post-46802923160118725962014-06-01T18:25:00.001-07:002014-06-01T18:25:43.223-07:00Preparing Your Pets for a Disaster <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 3.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 11.0pt .5in; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: #262626; font-family: Candara;">You and your
pets’ survival during a disaster depends on how well you start preparing today.
Start by making a plan, then gathering supplies and staying informed. The
information below can help you plan ahead for your pets in case of a
disaster.</span></div>
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<a name='more'></a><br />
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: Candara; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">A great place to start preparing your pets for the
unexpected would be to develop a pet care buddy system. Work with your
neighbors, friends and relatives to make sure that someone is available to care
for or evacuate your pets if you are unable to do so. One example would be; “What
if you had to go to a public shelter that did not allow animals, where would you
send your pet?” Plan in advance for shelter alternatives that will work for
both you and your pets, or consider family and friends outside of the impacted
area who would be willing to care for your pets’ during/after a disaster. If
you need to evacuate your home never leave your pets behind, since your pets
are unlikely to survive on their own. That is why it is so important to plan
ahead of time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: Candara; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Creating an animal emergency supply kit is just as
important as the one you created for you and your family. Make sure the supply
kit for your pets is in an easy to get to place and everyone in the house knows
where it is. This kit should be clearly labeled and easy to carry. Items to
consider keeping in or near your pack include:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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first-aid kit and guide book - ask your vet what to include<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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worth of canned or dry food<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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litter trays - aluminum roasting pans work well<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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paper toweling<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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dish soap and disinfectant<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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garbage bags for waste<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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feeding dishes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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collar or harness as well as an extra leash<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of medical records and a waterproof container with a two-week supply of any
medicine your pet requires<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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water, at least three days worth for each person and pet<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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restocking your emergency supply kit. Be sure to store the supply kit in an
easily accessible location within your home. Make sure everyone in your
household knows of its location once it has been created. Below is an example
of what might be included in your emergency supply kit:</span><br />
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<li><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Candara;">Water – one gallon of water per person per day for at
least three days</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Candara;">Food – at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
(don’t forget the manual can opener for food)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Candara;">Flashlight and Extra batteries</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Candara;">Battery-powered or hand-crank radio</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Candara;">Extra cash</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Candara;">Medications (7-day supply) and medical items (hearing aids
with extra batteries, glasses, contact lenses, syringes, etc.)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Candara;">Sanitation and personal hygiene items</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Candara;">Copies of personal documents (medication list and
pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports,
birth certificates, insurance policies, health insurance information)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Candara;">Cell phone with chargers</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Candara;">Family and emergency contact information</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Candara;">Emergency blanket</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Candara;">Map(s) of the area</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Candara;">Baby supplies (bottles, formula, baby food, diapers)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Candara;">Pet supplies (collar, leash, ID, food, carrier, bowl)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Candara;">Tools/supplies for securing your home</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Candara;">Extra set of car keys and house keys</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Candara;">Extra clothing, hat and sturdy shoes</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Candara;">Rain gear</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Candara;">Insect repellent and sunscreen</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Candara;">Camera for photos of damage</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Candara;">Whistle to signal for help</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Candara;">Fire extinguisher</span></li>
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RiskPAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08478583850001144022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689931392181263216.post-73342798780090141222014-05-06T11:45:00.000-07:002014-05-15T11:28:30.420-07:00Hurricane Awareness and Preparedness<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Candara; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">Hurricane Season will be here before you know it. Are you prepared? The
official start date of hurricane season is June 1<sup>st</sup>. Awareness and
Preparedness are important factors in staying safe during a hurricane. First,
you need to know what each threat level means. Then how to best prepare for
each threat level.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: Candara; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Hurricane Watch: Hurricane conditions are a threat within
48 hours. Review your hurricane plans. Get ready to act if a warning is issued,
and stay informed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: Candara; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Hurricane Warning: Hurricane conditions are expected
within 36 hours. Complete your storm preparations and leave the area if
directed to do so by authorities.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Candara; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Preparing
for a Hurricane:</span></b></div>
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<li><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Candara;">Listen to
a NOAA Weather Radio for critical information from the National Weather Service
(NWS).</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Candara;">Check your
disaster supplies. Replace or restock as needed. (Look for future posts on what should be in your disaster supplies!)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Candara;">Bring in
anything that can be picked up by the wind (bicycles, lawn furniture).</span><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Candara;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Candara;">Close your
windows, doors and hurricane shutters. If you do not have hurricane shutters,
close and board up all windows and doors with plywood.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Candara;">Turn your
refrigerator and freezer to the coldest setting. Keep them closed as much as
possible so that food will last longer if the power goes out.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Candara;">Unplug
small appliances.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Candara;">Charge all your important electrical devices (phones, laptops)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Candara;">Fill your
car’s gas tank and any additional gas cans you have.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Candara;">Go to the bank and get extra cash - credit cards won't work if the power is out, and some businesses may not accept checks under these circumstances either.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Candara;">Create a
hurricane evacuation plan with members of your household. Planning and
practicing your evacuation plan minimizes confusion and fear during the event.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Candara;">Find out
about your community’s hurricane response plan. Plan routes to local shelters,
register family members with special medical needs and make plans for your pets
to be cared for. (Look for future posts on pet preparedness)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Candara;">Sign up for your local Office of Emergency Management, Police and/or Fire emergency alert system (information can be found on your city's website)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #262626; font-family: Candara;">Obey
evacuation orders. Avoid flooded roads and washed out bridges.</span></li>
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<!--EndFragment-->RiskPAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08478583850001144022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689931392181263216.post-31616139316518020982014-04-23T08:33:00.001-07:002014-04-23T09:02:41.363-07:00Guest Post: 6 Ways Kids Change Your Personal Protection Options<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Learning Realistic Safety Strategies is the first step toward
taking responsibility for your own protection and well being, but have you ever
considered what you would do if you had to protect more than yourself? </span><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">If you are a parent, grandparent, aunt, big sister,
babysitter, school teacher or simply a caring adult, you may be faced with
situations that range from challenging to dangerous when you have children with
you. What would you do in these scenarios?</span><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="background: white; font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Scenario 1:</span></strong><span style="background: white; font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"> You’re
at the mall with your teenage daughter and her friends when a group of young
men start making sexual comments to the girls…</span><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<strong><span style="background: white; font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Scenario 2:</span></strong><span style="background: white; font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"> Your
grandchildren are sitting in the back seat of your car as you load groceries
into the trunk. A man jumps into the front seat and tries to steal the car with
the kids inside…<span style="color: white; mso-themecolor: background1;">>>>>>>>>>>></span></span><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"><br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"><br />
<strong><span style="background: white; font-family: "Candara","sans-serif";">Scenario
3:</span></strong><span style="background: white;"> You’re leaving a
restaurant with your children when an agitated woman confronts you in the
parking lot and asks for money…</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"><br />
<strong><span style="background: white; font-family: "Candara","sans-serif";">Scenario
4:</span></strong><span style="background: white;"> You’re babysitting at a
neighbor’s house and someone starts trying to kick in the back door. The kids
are upstairs asleep and you are downstairs in the family room watching
television...<span style="color: white; mso-themecolor: background1;">>></span></span><br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"><br />
<strong><span style="background: white; font-family: "Candara","sans-serif";">Scenario
5:</span></strong><span style="background: white;"> You’re at the park with
your two young children (one in a stroller and one holding your hand) and you
see a man trying to drag another child into his car…</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"><strong><span style="background: white; font-family: "Candara","sans-serif";">Scenario
6:</span></strong><span style="background: white;"> You’re at a soccer game
and your youngest son runs to you and tells you a man exposed himself to the
kids at the playground. You have one child in the game, one at the playground
and one with you…</span></span><br />
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<strong><span style="background: white; font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Scenario 7:</span></strong><span style="background: white; font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"> You're
at a water park and your niece tells you a man groped her when she was in the
pool. She points to the man and he is swimming in an area where there are lots
of other children...</span><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">As you read these
scenarios, the first question that may have come to mind is how you would
divide your attention, resources and strength to choose the strategies that
will generate the best protection for you and the children. You may have also
noticed that in many of these scenarios, there is a physical separation between
you and the children that forces you to decide between confronting the
threatening person immediately and getting to the children to protect them
first.</span><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">In scenario two, do you
focus on grabbing the children from the back seat or stopping the perpetrator
from leaving with the kids in the car? In scenario four, do you escape out the
front door and try to get help, confront the intruder or go upstairs and
protect the children? In scenario six, there are children everywhere that may
be in danger. Do you call the police, notify other adults or run directly to
the playground to protect the child who is still there? Do you take the child
who alerted you, so he can identify the perpetrator or leave him where he is?</span><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">As you can see, adding
children to the mix creates some complications that demand a higher level of
decision making under intense pressure. Because there are an infinite number of
variables in every scenario, it’s impossible for me to tell you exactly what to
do. However, since we can all agree that there is nothing more important than
keeping our children safe, let me help you put this issue in perspective and
offer some guidance.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="background: white; font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Group and family
safety is improved by the personal protection skills that each individual
contributes.</span></strong><span style="background: white; font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"><br />
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<span style="background: white;">We can begin teaching basic safety
strategies to children as young as the age of three and building on them
over time. They will need these skills for times when they are alone, but they
will also need them in scenarios like the ones listed above. If kids have
already learned some basic skills, the reaction of the family or group as a
whole will be more effective and efficient.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<strong><span style="background: white; font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Identify and
confront the most imminent threat first.<span style="color: white; mso-themecolor: background1;">>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>></span></span></strong><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"><br />
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<span style="background: white;">When there is a physical distance or separation
between you and the children, you have to analyze whether the threat to them is
imminent before you can choose the best defensive option. In the babysitting
scenario, the kids are upstairs and you are downstairs, so if you leave to get
help, the intruder is free to harm them or abduct them. Conversely, in the
soccer game scenario, you have information that the threat is at the playground
where one of your children is located, but the other two children are safe with
other adults around. You may choose to alert the other adults as you are
running to the playground to confront the threat to the unprotected children
there. I also discuss the issue of physical separation from your children and
how it impacts safety in my article about creating a safe room in
your house.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<strong><span style="background: white; font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Place the children
in a position of safety as soon as possible.<span style="color: white; mso-themecolor: background1;">.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>></span></span></strong><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"><br />
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<span style="background: white;">If the situation requires physical defense it
will be important to try and put the children in a position of safety, if
possible. That can mean telling them to stand behind you, run to a safe
location, get inside and lock the door, go get help or call 911. Scenario five
is a good example. Is it safe to leave your two toddlers alone while you try
and help the other child? Maybe, if you can keep them in sight or there are
other safe adults around. If not…this may be a situation where the best you can
do is call the police and get all of the information you can about the
abductor.</span></span><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="background: white; font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Use a simple code
system to speed up reaction time in emergency situations.</span></strong><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">The last thing you need in
a dangerous situation is kids who won’t cooperate, so part of your safety
education should include a message about emergencies. Decide on a way to let
your children know they need to follow your direction quickly, without
questions or resistance. You might choose words like “code red” or you might
choose and action like clapping your hands loudly. Just make sure it is not
something that is used in every day interaction and you only use it in true
emergencies.</span><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="background: white; font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Delegate safety
responsibilities within the group.<o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">In situations where there
is more than one adult involved, it will be critical that someone takes charge
and delegates responsibilities. You might choose to have the strongest person
address the threat and others protect the children or get them to a safe
location. When I say “strongest” I don’t necessarily mean physically stronger.
The strongest person in the group may be the person who is better at
controlling emotions or the strongest person might be the one who has had some
personal protection training. If there are several people in the group, it is
obviously better to have more than one address the threat. If older children
are in the group, maybe they can get the younger ones to safety. Just make sure
someone is giving direction. They should be yelling “Shelly, get the kids out
of here” or “John call 911”, etc.<span style="color: white; mso-themecolor: background1;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<strong><span style="background: white; font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Keep a clear head
and let your love for the children strengthen and guide you.</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="background: white;">Having children involved in a dangerous
situation can cloud your vision and increase the potential for panicking. It’s
important to remember that you cannot help anyone if you are incapacitated. If
the perpetrator only wants to take property, give it to him. In a situation
like scenario one, where there is verbal harassment, but no physical threat, it
may be better to simply walk away and report the incident to mall security or
the police.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">If there is a physical
threat to your safety, you have a lot at stake when you are called upon to
protect yourself and the ones you care about, so take a deep breath and let
your love for the children give you the psychological and physical strength to
prevail.</span><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif";"><strong>Listen in as Pamela Hill discuss the topic of </strong><a href="http://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/75105/changing-your-safety-posture-with-kids-on-board"><strong>child safety</strong></a><strong> with Nicole Sundine on her Voice America Radio Show: Fear is Negotiable Business Survival Skills 101.<o:p></o:p></strong></span><br />
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career in law enforcement and victim advocacy, she decided to devote her future
to teaching girls and women Realistic Safety Strategies they can use to protect
against a wide spectrum of threats to their emotional and physical safety.
Visit </span><a href="http://www.realisticsas.com/"><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-small;">www.realisticsas.com</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"> to learn
more about Nicole and her work.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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RiskPAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08478583850001144022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689931392181263216.post-19209272847823254852014-04-21T07:54:00.000-07:002014-04-23T08:18:45.448-07:005 Reasons Women Should Participate in Disaster Planning<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">An argument can be made that the people chosen for
any type of planning committee should be a representative sample of the people
they are planning for. Yet, women are still widely unrepresented when it comes
to disaster planning teams. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Whether this
is due to a lack of inclusion on the part of those in charge or a lack of
interest on the part of women is not a question we’ll be exploring in this
post. Instead, we want to talk about five compelling reasons women should
participate:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a name='more'></a><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Reason #1<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">According to the <a href="https://www.acog.org/Resources_And_Publications/Committee_Opinions/Committee_on_Health_Care_for_Underserved_Women/Preparing_for_Disasters_Perspectives_on_Women">American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists</a>, women have unique
health care and hygiene needs related to menstruation, breast feeding and
pregnancy that come into play during disasters. These needs may be
inadvertently overlooked by all male planning teams.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Reason #2<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">During disaster situations a complex set of factors
create an increased risk of psychological, physical and sexual violence for
women. To help planning teams reduce this risk and provide women with the
education, skills and tools to protect themselves, the National Sexual Violence
Resource Center developed a detailed <a href="http://www.nsvrc.org/sites/default/files/Publications_NSVRC_Guides_Sexual-Violence-in-Disasters_A-planning-guide-for-prevention-and-response_0.pdf">planning guide</a> for preventing and
responding to sexual violence in disasters. When women are included in the
planning process, these types of issues are more likely to be considered.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Reason #3<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">For those who subscribe to traditional gender roles
(i.e., males as protectors) disaster scenarios present unique challenges. One
of the hallmarks of disaster is an immediate overwhelming of societal structure
and safeguards, which means self-reliance becomes a necessity. The people we
may typically rely on to take charge (e.g., spouses, supervisors, security,
police, etc.) may not be physically present or able to assume this
responsibility. Women on the planning team can help bring light to this issue
and augment training accordingly.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Reason #4<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">One of the central elements of disaster planning is
providing the resources and training each individual will need to act quickly
when disaster strikes. Training is far more likely to resonate with women and
be more relevant to their needs if women are involved in curriculum development
and presentation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Reason #5<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Research by the <a href="http://www.who.int/gender/other_health/en/genderdisasters.pdf">World Health Organization</a> suggests
that women perceive disaster related risk differently from men and play a
unique role in disaster recovery. Including women and incorporating diverse
perspectives can only serve to strengthen a disaster response plan. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Whether your disaster planning group is made up of employees or family
members, the contributions women can make are infinite. If for some reason you
are unable to include women and the unique experiences and strengths they bring
to your team, the next best option would be to make every effort to encourage their
involvement in other ways. Discussions, surveys, interviews and focus groups
can be used to assess the concerns, needs and recommendations of the women in
your group. In addition to immediate results like improved cohesion and
increased peace of mind for all involved, the inclusion of women has the
potential to reap rewards beyond measure in terms of increased safety and
chance of survival for the women in your group.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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RiskPAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08478583850001144022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689931392181263216.post-43482364434441868902014-04-18T07:11:00.000-07:002014-04-23T09:03:42.422-07:00Decisive Action: The Key to Surviving a Mass Shooting<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC9nXn_7GonpOk10Yzs424q-nGMwBCkrKfsLgRyetZ47WzuF0re6BtWh9bYYMFOfH_uvfQQvil9UOyGjHgQIL5Y5tCoG-wlugwfiIYYBwERfMxc3YTekEQa7NEI3xfvqEGxIeCtBC3BjI/s1600/iStock_000018289624XSmall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC9nXn_7GonpOk10Yzs424q-nGMwBCkrKfsLgRyetZ47WzuF0re6BtWh9bYYMFOfH_uvfQQvil9UOyGjHgQIL5Y5tCoG-wlugwfiIYYBwERfMxc3YTekEQa7NEI3xfvqEGxIeCtBC3BjI/s1600/iStock_000018289624XSmall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC9nXn_7GonpOk10Yzs424q-nGMwBCkrKfsLgRyetZ47WzuF0re6BtWh9bYYMFOfH_uvfQQvil9UOyGjHgQIL5Y5tCoG-wlugwfiIYYBwERfMxc3YTekEQa7NEI3xfvqEGxIeCtBC3BjI/s1600/iStock_000018289624XSmall.jpg" height="212" width="320" /></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The
prevalence of mass shooting reports in the media ensures that anxiety about
this type of violence lingers in our minds more than we may even realize. While
it’s important to grieve the loss of life and remember the victims and their
loved ones, worrying that a mass shooting will happen in our workplace, church,
school, movie theatre or mall serves no purpose. The sheer magnitude of these
incidents is hard for any of us to wrap our minds around and the possibility of
being involved in a mass shooting evokes a unique feeling of helplessness.
After all, how do you protect yourself from an active shooter who is armed with
dangerous weapons, obsessed with violence and has nothing to lose? </span><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">You take
action. You find a way, because your alternative is death and action or
inaction may decide your fate. Incidents of mass violence are not times for
being passive or following the crowd. What YOU do counts!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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After reviewing the dynamics of modern mass shootings, the US Department of
Homeland Security has released a report advising citizens to run, hide or
fight.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</span><b><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Run</span></b><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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The second you hear gunshots or become aware a shooter is in the area and you
have an escape route, you should run. Don’t think about it or second guess what
you heard. Don’t wait to find out what everyone else is going to do or call
911. Don’t gather your belongings. Get out!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Even if the shooter is close, every inch of distance you put between you and
him makes it more difficult for him to shoot you. Running in an erratic or
zigzag pattern can also make it more difficult for a shooter to keep you in his
sights.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Remember, you will have adrenaline on your side, so run as fast as you can and
break through any obstacles that get in your way.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><b><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Hide</span></b><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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If you don’t have time to run or can’t find an escape route, the next best
option is to find concealment and the best option is to find cover. Concealment
is anything that prevents the gunman from seeing you and cover is anything that
will stop a bullet. If you can find something that serves both purposes, you
increase your safety exponentially. Things like darkness, interior walls,
bushes, curtains and desks may conceal you but they won’t stop a bullet. In fact,
very few things will stop a bullet, but anything you do to slow it or deflect
it may be beneficial. To find cover, look for things that are large and dense
like brick walls, concrete, steel and engine blocks in vehicles. But keep in
mind, high caliber weapons may even be able to penetrate these.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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The ideal location is behind a locked or barricaded door. In review of these
incidents, investigators found that mass killers rarely make an effort to
breach a locked door, they just move on to the next room.</span><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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One you are well hidden, make the area as dark as possible and silence any
source of noise (cell phones, radios, talking, crying, etc.) that may draw
attention to your location. If you are in a hiding place with other people,
make everyone spreads out as much as possible to buy time and force the shooter
to find each person rather than shooting at a huddled mass of people.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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If you have a cell phone and can do it quietly, you may choose to call 911 at
this point. Try your best to calmly give your location and the nature of the
incident. Your first words can be as simple as, “I’m at the North Valley mall.
Someone is shooting.” Then you can give more information if it’s safe or leave
the line open so the dispatcher can hear what’s happening.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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If you are unable to run or hide, the last resort is to fight for your life.
Whether you work alone or as a group, you have to commit to your survival. Use
surprise to your advantage, act aggressively and take advantage of any real or
improvised weapons (chairs, fire extinguishers, tools, etc.) to disarm and
incapacitate the shooter.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Once you are out of imminent danger call 911, do what you can to prevent other
individuals from entering the area where the active shooter may be and tend to
those who are injured.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Whether you have chosen to run, hide or fight, it’s important to act appropriately
when the police arrive. The first officers on scene are not there to evacuate
or tend to the injured. They will be focused on locating and neutralizing the
shooter so they will treat everyone as a potential threat. Running to the
officers or pointing or yelling can distract them or cause them to mistake you
for a threat. Just do your best to stay calm, keep your hands visible and
follow every instruction they give.</span><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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As with any other form of violence, action is more effective than inaction.
Every second counts. Make a choice to run, hide or fight and do it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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The City of Houston Office of Public Safety and The Department of Homeland
Security have produced a short video on the run, hide or fight concept. You can
view it</span><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VcSwejU2D0" target="" title=""><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">here</span><span style="color: windowtext; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">></span></a></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p><span style="font-family: Candara;"><strong>Listen to </strong><a href="http://www.voiceamerica.com/show/2181/fear-is-negotiable"><strong>several discussions</strong></a><strong> about this topic Pamela Hill's Voice America Radio Show: Fear is Negotiable Business Survival Skills 101.</strong></span></o:p></span></div>
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RiskPAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08478583850001144022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689931392181263216.post-90463675066796508022014-04-15T07:43:00.000-07:002014-04-23T08:12:12.388-07:003 Property Crimes That Put Your Personal Safety at Risk<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Although crimes like theft, burglary and robbery are
property driven, they can easily cross the line and pose a threat to your
personal safety. Criminals may use resort to tactics like intimidation, threats
or force to take property as their level of desperation increases. In addition,
opportunistic acts of assault, kidnapping and rape can occur in combination
with these crimes, so our safety may be threatened even though the
perpetrator’s original objective may have been property. </span></div>
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<span style="background: white;">When it comes to theft, the best way to protect
your property is to keep it out of sight. Leaving things like cell phones, laptops,
shopping bags, purses, etc. in plain sight inside your vehicle will almost
surely result in theft. We recommend that you keep these items in a trunk or at
least make an attempt to conceal them within the vehicle. If you can’t picture
how a theft from your vehicle might threaten your safety, imagine walking out
of a dark mall and catching a thief breaking in to your car. Now you’ve
startled him and become a witness which can turn a nervous thief into an
opportunistic or violent thief. Now he may threaten you to keep you quiet,
kidnap you and force you to take money out of an ATM or attempt to sexually
assault you.</span> </span></div>
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<span style="background: white;">If someone tries to take property directly from
you (i.e., mugging, purse snatching, pick-pocketing, etc.) that crosses the
line and becomes a higher level crime like theft from a person or robbery. In
some cases, victims are injured by being thrown to the ground or dragged by a
perpetrator. You can prevent the temptation for theft by being aware and
vigilant and by employing some of these strategies:</span><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Wrap your purse strap across your body so it
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Keep the compartments of your purse zipped up
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Connect the strap of your purse to the child
safety mechanism in your shopping cart.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Take any credit cards or checks you won't be
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Keep cash and credit cards in a zipped pocket
or a separate pouch that you keep closer to your body.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white;">Safety experts generally advise that you comply
with demands that do not put you or others in physical danger and use
techniques to protect yourself or another only when there is an imminent threat
of physical harm. In situations where you are reasonably certain the offender
only wants your property, it is generally safer to give it to him or her to
avoid a physical confrontation. No piece of property is worth risking your
life.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>Remain calm and listen…<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="background: white;">The best thing you can do if you are robbed is
remain calm. In order to comply, you need to understand the robber's demands so
do your best to listen carefully.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b>Don't make sudden movements…<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="background: white;">The commonly circulated advice that you should
throw your wallet, purse, money, keys, etc. in one direction and run in the other
might sound like a good idea, but offenders who typically commit robbery are
high strung and nervous, so sudden movements like throwing things are more
likely to escalate the situation. Comply quickly, calmly and smoothly and
communicate any potential surprises (i.e., movements, other people, etc.) with
the robbery.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b>Defend yourself if necessary…<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="background: white;">The use of physical force or weapons can be
involved in robberies, so the decision to use any kind of defensive techniques
must be based on the fact that you or someone else will be seriously injured or
killed if you do not take action. Key in on the actions, words and demeanor of
the robbers to help you determine the level of physical threat they pose to
you. Every situation is different, so you will have to rely on your best
judgment to make this determination.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b>Burglary</b><br />
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<b>Your home is the one place you should always feel safe…<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="background: white;">If you’re thinking a crime like burglary doesn’t
pose a threat to your safety, you should know that Bureau of Justice Statistics
indicate that 7% of the estimated 3.7 million household burglaries that occur
each year involve some form of violent victimization. It’s not uncommon for
burglaries to occur during the day time and it may be a surprise to you that
many burglaries occur when people are at home. If burglaries occur when the
home is occupied, it’s generally because someone opens the door and lets the
burglar in or the burglar pushes his way in. Recently, there has been a
disturbing trend of burglars ringing doorbells to see if people are home and
finding a way to break in if no one answers.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white;">Recommended strategies to prevent burglaries:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Secure your house or apartment using the
suggestions in the free downloadable </span><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"><a href="http://www.usaonwatch.org/resource/publicationslist.aspx" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Home Security Booklet</span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> offered by USA on
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Don’t open the door to people you don’t know
or were not expecting and be sure to teach your kids the importance of
this safety rule.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Whether you choose to answer your door or not,
become vigilant when someone knocks or rings the doorbell. Look out your
window and keep an eye on the people until they leave.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Keep your phone close in case you need to call
for help and teach your children how to call 911 if they need help.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Report vehicles that are out of place and/or
people in your neighborhood who are acting suspiciously or display
behaviors like those described above.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you have weapons in the home, make sure
they are easily accessible to you, but safely out of the reach of young
children. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Prepare a safe room in your home that you can
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RiskPAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08478583850001144022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689931392181263216.post-14078737772128295542014-04-11T15:44:00.000-07:002014-04-23T08:01:53.076-07:00 7 Apps for Personal Safety<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: #262626; font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Have you ever been in a situation where you wondered if
something were to happen to me, how could I get help as soon as possible?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now you can have some piece of mind by
downloading one of the many personal safety apps listed below. Some of the apps
do have a monthly membership fee, which is clearly noted. However, if you are
looking for something to increase your safety posture, it may<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a>
be a wise investment to make. </span></div>
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<a name='more'></a><span style="color: #262626; font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Note that none of these applications are
specifically recommended by RiskPA, and are included here for informational
purposes only. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://watchovermeapp.com/blog/about-watch-over-me/">WatchOver Me</a></span></b><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> (The Personal Safety App)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"></span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Protect yourself and your loved ones by turning your iPhone into a personal safety device! Whether you're going for a run, walking to your car, walking home, taking a cab, or meeting someone for the first time, all you have to do is let the app know and it'll watch over you throughout your event. If you fail to check-in safely once you're done, Watch Over Me will send an automated alert out to your emergency contacts via SMS, email, or Facebook, provide your emergency contacts with your most recent location via GPS and turn on your iPhone's camera + audio recording functions to let your loved ones know what's going on. If you need to trigger an emergency alert immediately? Just shake your phone and an alert will be sent out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"></span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "MS Gothic"; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Gothic";">Note that video or audio taping of others without their knowledge and consent may be illegal in some states, and thus inadmissible as evidence.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You should familiarize yourself with your local and state privacy laws.</span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></b><br /></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://onwatchoncampus.com/">OnWatch™</a></span></b><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">
(The Personal Safety App for College Students)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">“Winner of the Apps Against Abuse
Technology Challenge” sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services. OnWatch™ gives you the tools to alert the people you trust when you
need help. Six customizable alert modes allow you the flexibility to alert your
friends, your campus police, local 911 or a combination of all three whenever
you need them and includes a timer feature if you are, for instance, going out
for a run and want to let your contacts know when you should be expected back.</span><span style="font-family: "MS Gothic"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "MS Gothic"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">
</span><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></b><br /></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.iwitness.com/?gclid=COHKlNj0770CFYY7MgodHCMAUw">IWITNESS Personal Safety<o:p></o:p></a></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"></span><br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">This application requires an
iWitness subscription for $2.50/month.</span><span style="font-family: "MS Gothic"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "MS Gothic"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">
</span><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">iWitness
is designed to help protect you and those you care about by providing a virtual
witness to any situation that feels threatening. By capturing audio and video
at the outset of an incident and sending it to a secure server that can be made
available to law enforcement, iWitness functions as the ultimate deterrent to
crime.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Your GPS coordinates are recorded
and transported along with the audio/video.</span><span style="font-family: "MS Gothic"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "MS Gothic"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">
</span><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">If
the incident escalates, touch the screen once more and the following happens 911
is called, then a text/email is sent to as many as six contacts, alerting them
of the incident and then a loud alarm is sounded by your phone.</span><span style="font-family: "MS Gothic"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "MS Gothic"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">
</span><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.circleof6app.com/">Circle of 6<o:p></o:p></a></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">This app is for any woman with an
iPhone. Designed for anyone who wants an easy-to-use system to alert friends
when in a threatening situation. As fully functional as those apps which require
you to subscribe to a monthly/yearly service plan, Circle of 6 has an
unobtrusive screen that's simple to operate. Two taps will send out one of
three predetermined text messages to 6 contacts of your choice including a call
for help getting home that automatically includes an address and map of your
exact location, or a request for a phone call from you to break up a tense
situation. The app also contains pre-programmed national hotline numbers and a
local number you can customize for campus security, police or 911. Circle of 6
is the winner of the Department of Health and Human Services / White House
"Apps Against Abuse" Challenge.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></b><br /></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://getbsafe.com/">bSafe</a></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">A personal safety alarm that sends
an emergency message to your chosen contacts with the push of a single
button.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The free version allows you to
set up a safety net of "Guardians" who can respond to your SOS text
message; one Guardian you designate will receive a phone call.(Both versions
give you an unlimited number of Guardians available by text message; the
subscription version gives you up to 3 Guardians who can be called
simultaneously.) All Guardians receive a text message with a link to a map
showing your location via GPS. You can also program a Fake Incoming Call if you
are threatened, with six options for when the call should be initiated
(immediately, 5 seconds, 15 seconds, 1 minute, 5 minutes, 10 minutes.) The
subscription version of bSafe gives you two additional levels of safety: a Risk
Mode with real time GPS tracking of your position, and a Timer Mode with
automatic alarm activation (e.g. if you don't log in after the programmed time
period, your Guardians will receive an alert with your entire route mapped
out.) The cost for the bSafe Premium subscription is $1.99/month or
$14.99/year. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></b><br /></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.guardly.com/technology/mobile-safety-apps">Guardly</a></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Guardly is a personal safety service
that instantly connects you with your safety network and authorities in an
emergency. This app differs from others in that it places a phone call to your
contacts with your name, exact location, the type of emergency. There's also a
profile page where you can include personal information such as birthdate,
eye/hair color, height, weight, blood type, plus medical information including
existing conditions, allergies, medications, your doctor's name and phone
number, insurance details and policy number. The subscription service enables
responders to connect by conference call, and also texts/emails the group a
link to an emergency response site where they can exchange messages, send
photos, and locate each other on a map. The paid version also includes live
location tracking and a direct connection to 911. Guardly Premium is
$1.99/month or $19.99/year.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></b><br /></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://www.staysafeapp.com/staysafe-personal/">StaySafe</a></span></b><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">This application is centered on a
timer that you set when, for example, you go out for a run. If you don’t check
in safely when your timer is up, the app notifies your contacts. StaySafe sends
your GPS location via email or SMS, and you can add the details of your trip or
event so your contacts know that they’re receiving an alert because, say, you
haven’t checked in from your typical 7 p.m. jog. StaySafe also has an
Auto-Inform Service, which automatically informs your selected contacts when
you start and when you manually stop, so your contacts know when there’s a
possibility they’ll get an alert from you. In addition to Auto-Inform, StaySafe
provides its users with a two-PIN verification system: One is your safe PIN,
which you enter to cancel alarms and alerts. The other is a duress PIN, which
you can use in case someone is threatening you and making you enter a PIN to
cancel the alert. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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RiskPAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08478583850001144022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689931392181263216.post-23504227600399775422014-04-08T06:15:00.000-07:002014-04-23T09:04:03.146-07:00Safety Strategies for Realtors<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Working in the field of real estate involves extensive contact with the
public and requires agents to work alone in isolated situations and locations.
These and other factors may compromise your personal safety and increase your
risk for all types of violence. Crimes against real estate professionals like
robbery, rape and murder are the most reported and highly publicized. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">However,
these are not the only risks. </span><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Agents may be exposed to other dangerous situations including
harassment, threats, stalking and assault. Without completely changing the way
you do business, it’s important to consider implementing some basic safety
procedures while you’re working.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Preliminary Information</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">If possible, meet
perspective clients in the office and collect preliminary information from them
before showing or listing properties. During the first contact with the client,
you should complete some type of client identification form. If it’s not
possible to meet at the office, the form should be completed at a public
location or on-site.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Explain that the
information is collected for safety purposes and assure the client that it will
be kept confidential. This should not present a problem for legitimate clients.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span><br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Obtain the basic
information listed on the form and make sure it’s complete. Verify the
information provided by requesting to see a driver’s license or photo
identification.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Make a photocopy
of the driver’s license or photo identification. If it’s not possible to make a
copy, write down all of the information including: identification number, state
of issue, full name, date of birth, address, etc. Ask questions if there are
any discrepancies in information.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Itinerary System<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span><br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Creating an
itinerary system is the foundation of a successful safety program. This type of
system provides the office with critical information in case you ever fail to
report as scheduled, make a distress call or become missing. It’s critical that
someone know where you are and who you are with, so we suggest you report your
daily appointment schedule, including appointment times, locations and client
information using any of the following options: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Call in to the Office <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Call in to a Voice System<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Call to a Family Member or Trusted Friend<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Leaving the Information on a Digital Recorder<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Recording the Information in a Log Book<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Leaving a Note on the Desk<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Make sure the
client is aware that you have reported your location and their identifying
information. You can accomplish this by explaining that this is a safety
precaution and making the phone call, writing the information in the log book,
etc. in front of them. For example, you might say something like, “we have
implemented a set of safety procedures in our office, so I need to obtain some
basic information. May I please see a driver’s license or photo identification?”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">After you have
completed the form, you might say something like, “thank you for your
cooperation, I am going to enter this information, call in this information,
etc. It will only take a moment and we can get started.”</span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span> </div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">If the client is
potentially dangerous, knowing other people are aware of your location and
their identity may serve as a deterrent. Even if you decide not to implement an
itinerary system, you could still use this strategy by calling your home voice
mail and leaving the information. The most important aspect of this strategy is
projecting that you are safety conscious and making the client believe someone
knows <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">where</b> you are and <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">who</b> they are.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Important Note: Make sure you report any schedule
or location changes that occur during your work day. <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Check-In and Distress System<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">The emergency
distress system is a tool you can use to signal distress and get help in
situations where you do not want to alert the client to their intentions. The
distress code should include words that are easy to remember and generally not
used in daily conversations. It should also include some method for imparting
your address or location.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Whether you use
the office, an assistant, a family member or trusted friend to check-in. You
should agree upon a word or phrase that everyone can remember. It should be
something that would not be said under normal circumstances. For example, you
might choose to call in and say, “Hi Linda, I am at 5240 Pine Way in Parker,
can you pull the red file for that property? I have a question. In this
example, the term “red file” indicates you’re in danger and need the police to
respond. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">It’s important
to note that if you feel like you are in danger, and you are able, you should
remove yourself from the situation ASAP. The distress code should be used for
situations where you feel you are unable to escape and need the police to
respond immediately.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">If you need to
call 911, try to use the phone at the property location so the address will be
immediately identified by police dispatch. Remember, even if you have to dial
and drop the phone, the police will respond. If you use your cell phone, make
sure you communicate the address FIRST or the police will not know where to
find you. With the amount of location changes involved in your profession, you
might consider adding a GPS (Global Positioning Satellite) service to your
phone. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">After you have
given the address, you can provide additional information if you are able. Again…even
if you have to yell the address into the phone and run, the police will be
sent. Remember to keep the address of the location right in front of you in
case you need to make a distress call.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Showing or Listing Properties & Conducting Open
Houses</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">When you are
showing, listing or conducting and open house at a property, we recommend that
you:</span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Take your own vehicle. If you must travel together
make sure you drive so you have control. When you arrive park your vehicle in a
well lit area where it can’t be blocked in.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">The client is not the only potential threat. Do not
let your guard down with anyone, including the property owner, neighbors, other
agents, etc. In addition, watch for other suspicious people in the area, watching
you, following you, etc.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Identify all possible escape routes and make sure doors and windows that may
aid your escape are unlocked. Of course, you should balance the risk vs. the
benefits of unlocking the doors. If you feel that the risks outside of the
property outweigh the potential risks from the client inside, you may choose to
lock the doors once you’re inside.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Once inside, stay with the client, but let the
client lead the way. Never turn your back on anyone or enter small, secluded or
dark spaces. Keep your distance and talk from the doorway if necessary. </span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">In order to protect the property owner as well as
yourself, do not lose sight of the client. Watch to make sure the client does
not steal any items, plant weapons for later use or unlock any doors or windows
for later entry. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">In addition to
the occupationally specific strategies covered above, here are some general
reminders: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Don’t decide whether or not a client is safe based on their occupation, gender, age, etc. Remember criminals are experts at deception. Use universal safety precautions every time with every client.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Ask questions and listen for discrepancies and inconsistencies. Indicators of dishonesty should raise red flags.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Always carry a fully charged cell phone in your hand or on your belt. Carry the property phone and/or cell phone with you during entire contact.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Stay alert and aware. Don’t let anyone surprise you.</span></div>
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<li><div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Maintain a safe distance to increase your reaction time. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">If you have to physically defend yourself, act quickly and decisively to stop the threat and escape. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Any defensive device (pepper spray, kubotan, etc.) you choose should be carried on your body where it is easily accessible. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Most
importantly, listen to your instincts and suspicions. If you have the feeling
something is not right, walk away. No sale is worth your life!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Candara;"><strong>Listen to Pamela Hill discuss the topic of </strong><a href="http://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/75122/realtor-safety"><strong>Realtor Safety</strong></a><strong> on her Voice America Radio Show: Fear is Negotiable Business Survival Skills 101.</strong></span></div>
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RiskPAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08478583850001144022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689931392181263216.post-49332963278014580972014-04-03T19:09:00.000-07:002014-04-23T08:01:32.175-07:00Pamela Hill: The Story of Why I Do What I Do<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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was a warm and bright September day in Seattle as I wandered rather aimlessly
through Pike Place Market with my friend Dana. Our lack of direction as we
drifted along with the crowds almost perfectly mirroring the lack of direction
I was experiencing in my own life. It was the early 1980s and I was working in
corporate America in a job that while fun, showed little promise of ever
becoming interesting enough to call a career. I am not even sure if I knew how
rudderless I had become. The universe must have been listening to my heart,
because it was about to send me a call to action that would dramatically lead
me to an expression of my life’s purpose in ways I never could have imagined.</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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and I were continuing our amblings at the market, and had left the inner
walkway as we headed outside, pizza in hand. Once outside, we noticed a
commotion and saw two men, one chasing the other. People were moving out of
their way as they rapidly approached us. Suddenly, right in front of us, the
second man slipped on the cobblestone and fell down hard. He just lay there,
sort of dazed, looking up at the sky. As people began circling around him, Dana
and I just sort of stood there with our pizza in our hands looking down at him.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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what felt like forever, I handed my pizza to Dana, took off my coat and leaned
down to put it under his head. I could see the police as they headed toward us.
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remained kneeling by the man, with my insides being torn in two. Here I was,
sharing this experience with this human being who was completely incapacitated.
He was young, strong, athletic-looking, and utterly helpless. At that time, I
had no medical training, no emergency skills to call upon, and so felt
completely helpless myself. As my mind raced and my hands shook, I called upon
the only thing I could think of, the bond and comfort of human connection.
Instead of treating his wounded arm, I looked into his eyes and touched his arm
as he looked up at me like a drowning man holding onto a life preserver. He had
no words. I had no words. All we could do was look into each other’s eyes. As
the police arrived to help, I stepped back, hesitant to break that connection
between us. Despite the help and flurry of activity around him, he kept my gaze
until someone stepped between us.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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and I walked away, completely shaken. We talked and talked and talked about
what had happened, trying to process the event and make meaning out of it. I talked
about it with other friends, at work and at home, to anyone who would listen.
What took me a long time to realize is that I was hoping and waiting for
someone to tell me, "You did all you could." I would not have
believed them, but I so desperately wanted to hear those words. I felt such a
deep sense of disappointment in myself for my failure to act. That stream of
disappointment became a raging torrent of unforgiving and self-loathing. I did
not act. I did not act. I did not act. It became a mantra to me: a searing
judgment of myself. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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days after the event, I was reading the Seattle Times when I saw a small story</span><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Candara; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Candara; mso-symbol-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Symbol;">¾</span></span><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">barely 100 words</span><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Candara; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Candara; mso-symbol-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Symbol;">¾</span></span><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">about a man who was
shopping at the Pike Place Market on the eve of his wedding when he was robbed
of the $589 he had in his back pocket to buy last minute wedding items. He gave
chase, slipped on the cobblestone and shattered his elbow. He died five days
later of a blood clot as a result of that injury. I could not think. I could
not breathe. I stared out the window and let the tears flow for this man. I
grieved for a vital life lost in such a senseless death. I grieved that this
man’s death was written in 100 words or less. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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was consumed with sorrow for this man I did not know. I was consumed with
self-reproach for my inaction. Could I have changed this outcome? Probably not,
but it did not matter. I was tried and convicted, as I played judge, jury and
executioner in the court of Pam. I had failed the gift of a bright mind and
strong arms. Inaction. Worse than death in this court. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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sat for days lost in despair, desperately trying to find something I could do
to change the way things had turned out. After countless days of regret, I
still sensed the downward push of grief, but now I also started feeling the
beginning of the upward pull of something else. Ideas. Thoughts. A gelling of
the ether inside. A call to action. Action is forgiveness. Action is
repentance. Action is my resurrection. At that exact moment in time, I knew the
part of me that had spent the better part of life drifting, unfocused,
unenthused and disconnected, had died along with this man. A new person had
emerged, one who would never be at a loss for action again.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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a few months, I was teaching first aid and CPR for the Red Cross. I went
through emergency medical training, and a few years later, I was a firefighter
in a small fire department. Now I spend my life teaching businesses how to
prepare for and respond to emergencies. Just DO something. That became my
mantra, and that phrase has utterly transformed my life. Without knowing it,
this man, this vital life, had given me a soul gift. The best gift I have ever
received. He ignited a passion in me to live my true mission in life. Action.
Teaching others how to take action. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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has been almost 30 years now, and I still give thanks for his sacrifice. It
took me years and years to understand what that fateful day meant for my life,
and it is only by telling this story have I realized that the fire in my soul
every day is to prove myself worthy of him. And for that I am forever grateful.
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