Go Bags & Fire Safety (PREPARE)
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This video module discusses the importance of "go bags" for emergency preparedness, particularly for families with children with medical complexities. The speaker, a pediatrician, emphasizes using portable kits containing essential survival items like water, medications, and medical supplies tailored to the child's needs (e.g., asthma, feeding tubes, or ventilators). The video also highlights collaboration with families and healthcare providers in developing checklists for go bags. The segment concludes with a discussion on the American Red Cross's role in disaster preparedness, fire safety, and free smoke alarm installations across the United States.
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