Life with chronic conditions You are the help until help arrives

Accidents and emergencies can happen at any time, and often occur where there is no immediate help. FEMA has a program called “You are the Help Until Help Arrives,”  to help you respond appropriately in emergent situations. Many parts  of the country offers the You are the Help training. If they don’t, today’s post identifies the five simple steps that can save a life and where you can learn more.

STEPS

• Call 9-1-1

• Stay Safe: Protect the injured from harm

• Stop the Bleeding 

• Position the Injured  

• Provide Comfort

 

Use the FEMA web-based training program to learn more about each of the steps

Check out Hands only CPR 

 

Resources for training

National 

• American Red Cross: Offers training and certification in first aid, CPR and AED 

• American Heart Association: CPR and AED learning programs for adults and students 

• American College of Surgeons, Bleeding Control: Includes a class list for bleeding control training 

• SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline Call 1-800-985-5990
Text: “TalkWithUs” to 66746 

• Mental Health First Aid  

 

Local: Check area hospitals, fire departments and news outlets, including social media, for courses in community CPR, basic 1st aid and Stop the Bleed