Yalecrest Community Council
9/6/17
Officer Josh Smith-brief introduction and responsibilities in the neighborhood. Most common crime related to properties/theft. Register bicycle. Traffic! 9th South incident- requires traffic study. Contact a Transportation engineer.
Introductions, welcome Scouts!
University of Utah’s “Stop the Bleed” Kandra/ EMT/ student
BeReadyUtah.gov-flyers available for emergency preparedness/car kits
Goal: Everyone educated to stop bleeding after an injury. You have 5 minutes to stop critical bleeding. Work related injuries, mass shootings, home injuries, motor vehicle and bombings.
A-Alert (call 911 right away)
B-Bleeding identification
C-Compress
Safety!
Blood spurting or pooling blood is very bad
Direct pressure to stop the bleeding; tourniquet only used when pressure is not stopping the bleeding. Tighten until you see no more blood.