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Pres Gordon B. Hinckley

Pres Gordon B. Hinckley. “… the time has come to get our houses in order. . . . There is a portent of stormy weather ahead to which we had better give heed". How can YOU prepare ?. Family Planning 72-hour Family Emergency Kit 2-1-1 Telephone Service C.E.R.T. Neighborhood Watch

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Pres Gordon B. Hinckley

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  1. Pres Gordon B. Hinckley “… the time has come to get our houses in order. . . . There is a portent of stormy weather ahead to which we had better give heed"

  2. How can YOU prepare ? • Family Planning • 72-hour Family Emergency Kit • 2-1-1 Telephone Service • C.E.R.T. • Neighborhood Watch • Emergency Communications

  3. Family Planning Planning what to do in advance is an important part of being prepared. • Family Communications Plan • Family Evacuation Plan • Outside the House • Outside the City • Outside the State

  4. 72-Hour Family Emergency Kit

  5. 72-Hour Family Emergency Kit • Battery Powered Radio • First Aid Kit & Manual • Sleeping Bags & Blankets (wool & thermal) • Manual Can Opener • Waterproof/Windproof Matches • Non-Perishable Foods • Flashlight w/spare batteries • Ready “Cash” on hand • Water Storage (1 gal./day) • Water purification tablets • Utility Knife • Emergency Candles • Extra Eyeglasses/Contact Lenses • Essential Medications • Extra Clothing • Personal Toiletries Suggested non-perishable food items: Ready-to-eat goods in unbreakable containers, canned meats, juice, fruits & vegetables, powdered milk, infant care foods, crackers, peanut butter, freeze-dried & dehydrated goods.

  6. 2-1-1 Telephone Service

  7. CERT “The CERT Program is about reclaiming the American tradition of neighbor helping neighbor. It's about preparing responsibly to serve your community when disaster strikes. It's about taking what we learned from September 11th and empowering the residents of our State to help each other during critical times.” MAJOR DENNIS DELFAVA, DEPUTY STATE DIR NJ STATE POLICE, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT CHAIR, NJ STATE CITIZEN CORPS COUNCIL

  8. When Disaster Strikes During a major emergency or disaster, law enforcement, emergency medical services and fire & rescue could be overwhelmed, resulting in a delay in getting to those who need help!

  9. Primary Reason for CERT …to train citizens in lifesaving skills so they are better prepared to respond to emergency situations in their communities and provide immediate assistance to victims in the aftermath of a disaster before emergency personnel arrive.

  10. CERT Training • CERT training topics include: • Fire safety • Light search and rescue • Disaster medical operations • Terrorism Awareness • CERT Training requires about 24-27 hours provided in weekly sessions. • Training courses, student materials and equipment are provided free of charge

  11. Summary The tragic events of September 11th & Hurricane Katrina, remind us that disaster can strike anywhere or anytime, and that basic safety and disaster survival skills can mean the difference between life and death. CERT training empowers community members to prepare responsibly and respond appropriately when emergencies occur.

  12. Get InvolvedCommunity Emergency Response Team For more information contact: • Rick Diebold, LVFR CERT Program Coordinator • Phone: (702) 229-0067 • Email: rdiebold@ci.las-vegas.nv.us • USPS Mail: 500 N. Casino Center Blvd, Las Vegas, NV  89101

  13. National Sheriffs' Association Neighborhood Watch Program Sponsored by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

  14. NeighborhoodWatchis: Neighbors Watching Out for Neighbors

  15. Neighborhood Watch is all about… • Talking to your neighbors. • Know the cars and people in your area. • Get to know the needs of your neighbor’s (Elderly & handicapped). • Watch out for your neighbors’ homes and family.

  16. Neighborhood Watch is all about… Whenever we have any type of weather-related situation, I automatically check on the elders of our community and ask if they need anything.

  17. What it is NOT… • A vigilante group. • A volunteer police force. • A program for participants to undertake personal risk to deter crime.

  18. Neighborhood Watch is all about Reducing Crime • Free Home Security Audit. • Learn how to protect your property. • Operation Identification. • Gangs & Graffiti Awareness. • Vehicle Security. • Keep educated on what the crooks are doing in your area. • Ride-a-long Program.

  19. The Key to Neighborhood Watch • Recognize what is suspicious. • Report all suspicious activity immediately!

  20. Heart of Neighborhood Watch Block Captain • Organize Neighborhood Watch Members in the Area • Liaison with LVMPD’s Crime Prevention Specialist assigned to your Area Command • Liaison with Metro Officer patrolling your Neighborhood • Coordinates Neighborhood Watch Activities • Attends 1st Tuesday Open House at substation

  21. NeighborhoodWatchProgram For more information contact the Crime Prevention Specialists in Your Area Command: Northwest Kathy Ojeda 229-4305 k2482o@lvmpd.com Southwest William Tullock 229-5804 w5211t@lvmpd.com Southeast Ed Daley 229-2687 w8003d@lvmpd.com South Central Barry Romano 229-8165 b3915r@lvmpd.com Downtown Pam Terry 229-4306 p7707t@lvmpd.com Northeast Steve Fuquay 229-3340 s7495f@lvmpd.com Bolden Denise Stride 229-8349 d5445s@lvmpd.com

  22. What is Emergency Communications? Emergency Communications is when a critical communications system failure puts the public at risk.

  23. RadioCommunications • Emergency Warning System • Scanners & Special Radios • Cell Phone • CB • FRS • GMRS • Amateur Radio

  24. EmergencyWarningSystem • Emergency Alert System (EAS) • NOAA Weather Radio System • Both Systems • Warnings cover local emergencies or major disasters • Weather alerts from NWS • Child Abduction (Amber Alert) • Release of Radiological Material • Civil Unrest • Earthquakes • S.A.M.E. (Specific Area Message Encoding) recommended feature

  25. EmergencyAlertSystem • Replaced Emergency Broadcast System • Silent until it broadcasts an emergency alert (24 hrs / day) • Receives encoded alert message over a designated AM radio frequency (AM 720 KDWN) • Transmits warning over TV, Cable TV and local radio stations • Tested every Saturday at 12 noon

  26. NOAA Weather Radio • Network managed by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) • Retransmits emergency alerts from from the National Weather Service and EAS • Local weather forecast 24 hrs/day • Uses 7 frequencies in the 162MHz band for broadcasting to public • Tested every Wednesday around 12 noon

  27. Other 2-way Communications • Satellite Radios • Handheld (Globalstar, Iridium) • Lugables (briefcase w/antenna) • Alphanumeric pagers • Laptops / PDA’s • Wifi (802.11 a, b, g) • Internet Connection • VOIP • Email

  28. Scanners & Misc Communications • Scanners (listening only) • Fire & EMS Dispatch (Trunking) • Police • Amateur Radio • Misc Communications • Satellite Broadcast Radios (XM / Sirius) • Shortwave Radios • TV Audio Radios • Direct TV (Satellite) • IMPORTANT: Keep plenty of batteries on hand (spares in refrigerator)

  29. Cell Phone • Shared infrastructure with Telephone (landlines) • When telephones are out, cell phones usually are too • Short range (Cell tower must be relatively close) • Battery life limited • Call volume overload very common in emergencies • Cell phone inexpensive $ • “Air Time” usage can get expensive

  30. Citizens Band Radios Been around for years Radio Equipment: not expensive $$ 5 watts legal limit Range: 4-5 mile range (normally) 40 Channels Channel 9 – for Emergencies only FCC license not required Most conversations not fit for family consumption! CB

  31. FRS • Family Radio Service • Radio Equipment: Inexpensive $ • Millions in use! • Very low power – ½ watt • range (1-2 miles unobstructed) • 14 channels • Channel 1 – emergency channel • No FCC license required

  32. GMRS • General Mobile Radio Service • Readily available • Radio equipment: Not very expensive $$ • Power: 5 watts maximum • Range: 5-25 miles • Channels • 7 shared FRS channels plus… • 8 GMRS channels • FCC License required • Covers the whole extended family • $80 for 5 years

  33. Amateur Radio (‘Hams’) • FCC License and call sign required to transmit on Amateur Radio Bands (no cost) • Written Examination ($14) required for license • Technician • General (plus Morse Code requirement) • Amateur Extra • Lots of Amateur Radio Frequencies • Power: up to 2,000 watts on some bands • Range: worldwide on some bands • Wide range of cost for equipment, hand held radio can be relatively inexpensive $$$

  34. Emergency CommunicationsAmateur Radio in Action • Hurricane Katrina – September 2005 • Hurricane Isabel - September 2003 • Northeast blackout - August 2003 • Shuttle Columbia recovery effort - February 2003 • Wildfires in Colorado - June 2002 • World Trade Center and Pentagon terrorist attacks-September 2001 • Hurricane Floyd - September 1999 • Tornadoes in Florida - February 1998 • Western U.S. floods - January 1997 • Hurricane Fran - September 1996 • TWA plane crash - July 1996 • Oklahoma City Bombing - April 1995 Amateur Radio Operator WTC 2001

  35. Emergency Communications isTeamwork

  36. YOU can prepare ! • Family Planning • 72-hour Family Emergency Kit • 2-1-1 Telephone Service • C.E.R.T. • Neighborhood Watch • Emergency Communications

  37. Additional Resources on the Internet • Clark County Office of Emergency Management • Emergency Phone Numbers, Training Opportunities • What resources are available to help me prepare for an emergency or disaster? http://www.co.clark.nv.us • US Department of Homeland Security: • Be Prepared http://www.ready.gov/ • Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) • Are You Ready? A Guide to Citizen Preparedness http://www.fema.gov/areyouready/ • Southern Nevada American Red Cross • First Aid, CPR and AED Courses http://www.redcrosslasvegas.org/ • Emergency Preparedness • This powerpoint presentation http://www.aa7i.org

  38. Remember… It wasn't raining when Noah built the ark.-- Howard Ruff --

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