Training Module II

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Training Module II
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What You Must Know Before You Go

• Your attitude should be the same as that of
  Jesus Christ Who, being in the very nature God,
  did not consider equality with God something to
  be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking on
  the very nature of a servant, being made in human
  likeness.
• Phil 25-7

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Nurturing Right Attitudes and Expectations
What are the dos and donts?
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Donts Checklist

• Dont expect favors or preferential treatment.
• Dont expect to be the first one called.
• Dont expect to work with your group.
• Dont expect always to work with the same people.
• Add two more donts.

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Dos Checklist

• Do maintain personal habits of regular Bible
  study and prayer.
• Do expect to make adjustments as needed.
• Do understand your own limitations and know when
  to ask for help.
• Do expect to communicate clearly and directly
  with others.
• Do practice expressing your preferences honestly
  and directly.
• Add two more dos.

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Two Short Directives

• Be flexible as you look prayerfully to God to
  steer you.
• Be both humble and assertive before those in
  positions of authority.

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Are you flexible, prayerful, humble, and
assertive?

• Write down one area in which you feel you may
  need to grow.

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Managing Stress

• God is our refuge and strength, a very present
  help in trouble.
• Psalm 461

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The Brokenhearted Volunteer
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Read the story on page 27

• Can you easily put yourself in the place of the
  volunteer?
• Can you imagine his feelings as he dealt with
  both the physical demands and the sadness of the
  work he had to do?
• How did he respond?
• How might you have responded?

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The Oxygen Mask Rule

• Put on your own oxygen mask before attempting to
  assist others.

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Reminders Caring for Yourself

• Breaks.
• Work time.
• Nourishment and hydration.
• Privacy.
• Emotional and spiritual support.

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What would you do

• See questions on page 28

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When Things Get Messy - Pray!

• Bear one anothers burdens, and so fulfill the
  law of Christ. Galatians 62

• Read the story on page 29

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Staying Safe

• Its up to YOU!

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General Health and Safety Precautions

• Drink lots of water.
• Realize the risk of injury is high.
• Wash your hands often.
• Use insect repellent.
• Adhere to curfews.
• Dont leave the staging site after dark.
• Watch for snakes and rodents.

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• Avoid downed power lines.
• Use sunscreen and sun-shielding hats.
• Do not base your workload or pace on that of
  another person.
• Use tools and equipment responsibly.
• Ask for experienced help if installing a
  generator.
• Use battery-powered flashlights and lanterns.
• Make sure a structure has been examined for
  hazards.

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Stop for a moment, and check your recall.

• Partner with the person next to you, and test one
  another briefly to see how many of these general
  safety precautions you can remember.

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Cleaning Homes with Water Damage

• Wear a facemask.
• Wear rubber gloves and replace them as tears
  occur.
• Wear protective eyewear.
• Open doors and windows first.
• Always put on watertight boots.
• Blow air out of the house.

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• Remove all porous items that cannot be thoroughly
  cleaned and dried.
• If you are using bleach to remove mold
• Never mix bleach and ammonia.
• Open windows and doors to provide fresh air.
• Wear rubber gloves and protective eyewear.
• Wear your facemask.

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Know the Symptoms of Mold Exposure

• Stuffy nose
• Eye irritation
• Wheezing
• Skin irritation

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Chainsaw Crews

• Wear safety glasses.
• Wear leather gloves.
• Wear long pants.
• Wear work boots.
• Use earplugs.
• Check the chainsaw before every use.
• Use the saw only to cut wood.
• Sharpen the chainsaw a sharp blade works best.

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• Do not cut above shoulder heights.
• Always carry a first aid box.
• Observe climbing and ladder safety.
• Carry the chainsaw properly.
• Avoid using the saw in wet or windy conditions or
  in poor light.
• Clear away all obstructions that might trigger a
  kickback.

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Returning Home

• Strong to the finish
• Finishing your own race
• Sharing your experience
• Caring for your health
• Plan for your post-trip support system refer to
  page 35

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Next Training Module II Review and Application
ExercisesPages 36 37
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You have now finished Module II
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At This Point Refer to Module III

• Page 39 in the Disaster
• Relief Manual

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