Parade Guides at Barricades: Difference between revisions
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When an emergency happens, stay calm and '''remember that YOU are the eyes and ears for professionals until they arrive'''. Do not try to resolve an emergency by treating a patient or putting yourself in harm's way. We need you to gather information and transmit that data to the Volunteer Coordination Center so that responders can resolve the situation quickly and safely. | When an emergency happens, stay calm and '''remember that YOU are the eyes and ears for professionals until they arrive'''. Do not try to resolve an emergency by treating a patient or putting yourself in harm's way. We need you to gather information and transmit that data to the Volunteer Coordination Center so that responders can resolve the situation quickly and safely. | ||
====<span style="background: | ====<span style="background:red; color: red">-</span><span style="background:red; color: white"> Emergency Medical </span><span style="background:red; color: red">-</span>==== | ||
<span style="background:#FFFF00">'''A medical emergency is [https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/when-to-call-for-help any medical condition you would call 911 for].'''</span> That may include persons who are unconscious, not breathing, having trouble breathing, bleeding, or experiencing chest pains. | <span style="background:#FFFF00">'''A medical emergency is [https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/when-to-call-for-help any medical condition you would call 911 for].'''</span> That may include persons who are unconscious, not breathing, having trouble breathing, bleeding, or experiencing chest pains. | ||
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Your most important job is to provide information; do not render aid. This may feel counterintuitive, but it is the best way to help someone experiencing an emergency. | Your most important job is to provide information; do not render aid. This may feel counterintuitive, but it is the best way to help someone experiencing an emergency. | ||
====<span style="background: | ====<span style="background:red; color: red">-</span><span style="background:red; color: white"> Vehicle Through Barricade </span><span style="background:red; color: red">-</span>==== | ||
If a vehicle drives through your barricade: | If a vehicle drives through your barricade: | ||
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* '''''Do not''''' attempt to stop the vehicle yourself and do not place yourself in danger to get identifying information. | * '''''Do not''''' attempt to stop the vehicle yourself and do not place yourself in danger to get identifying information. | ||
====<span style="background: | ====<span style="background:red; color: red">-</span><span style="background:red; color: white"> Active Threat </span><span style="background:red; color: red">-</span>==== | ||
{{#ev:vimeo|378692147|430|right|'''''Video: RUN > HIDE > FIGHT'''''|frame}} | {{#ev:vimeo|378692147|430|right|'''''Video: RUN > HIDE > FIGHT'''''|frame}} | ||
A violent attack on the parade is '''''highly unlikely'''''; but sadly, not impossible. | A violent attack on the parade is '''''highly unlikely'''''; but sadly, not impossible. | ||
