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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Part I -Evacuation To pause – right click

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Part I -Evacuation To pause – right click To continue or advance – left click. WHY PREPARE?. IN TIMES OF CRISIS THE BEST OF AGENCIES ARE OVERWHELMED E.g. Japan Tsunami; Katrina PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS

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  1. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Part I -Evacuation To pause – right click To continue or advance – left click

  2. WHY PREPARE? IN TIMES OF CRISIS THE BEST OF AGENCIES ARE OVERWHELMED E.g. Japan Tsunami; Katrina PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS ON BOTH ENDS OF THE POLITICAL SPECTRUM STRESS “SELF RELIANCE” Department of Homeland Security Publicity Disaster Relief Organizations (e.g. Red Cross) Radio and TV Commentators (e.g. Glen Beck)

  3. MAJOR NATURAL DISASTERS Winter Storms Floods Hurricanes Earthquakes Tsunamis Tornadoes Volcano Eruptions MEDICAL EMERGENCIES Epidemics (e.g. H1N1) WHY PREPARE ?

  4. MAN MADE DISASTERS Nuclear Accidents (Chernobel, Fukushima) EMP or Nuclear Attacks Hazmat Incidents Terrorism Civil Unrest WHY PREPARE?

  5. WHY PREPARE? • LOCAL EMERGENCIES • Fire – house fire, or neighborhood fire • Loss of Communication– phone lines, cell tower PIPELINE BREAKS • Gas Leaks • Water main damage • Sewage line breaks etc. Loss of Utilities – Electric, Heat, Water

  6. PREPARE AHEAD • When a disaster strikes it's too late to prepare • Checklists are not enough • Items may not be available or accessible • If you don‘t get out right away, you may not be able to get out at all! • Exit roads might be impassable or destroyed • Heavy traffic may prevent evacuation

  7. BASICS • Water • Shelter • Food • Tools & Protection • Money • Plan (family meet up, evacuation route) • Communication (plan for communication if separated) • Transportation

  8. Grab and Go Bag 3 Day suggested by most government entities; 14 day recommended by preparedness organizations EVACUATION BASICS • Family Plan Meet up Plan • Communication Designate out of the area contact. Schedule contact times. • Transportation Evacuation Route

  9. THE GO BAG • BACK PACK • Load with heavier gear closest to your back • FANNY/WAIST PACK • Quick Access Items • NECK POUCH • Important and Private Documents

  10. WATER • MYLAR WATER POUCHES • (4oz./ 8oz.) • REUSABLE WATER BOTTLE • Accessible to waist pack or back pack • PURIFYING WATER • Filtration system: Eliminate bacteria • (popular brands Katadyne or MSR) • Coffee filters to filter sediment • Chemical additives: • Purification/chlorine tablets; Silver Solution • Boiling or distilling

  11. FOOD • MREs – Fully constituted (convenient but heavy) • FREEZE DRIED OR DEHYDRATED FOOD PACKS Just add water (light weight) • ENERGY OR CEREAL BARS • EMERGENCY FOOD TABLETS (15 day supply=2 lbs, developed for NASA) During first week …expect to lose about 8 lbs. After first week, weight stabilizes unless very active • COMFORT FOOD: coffee, candy, bullion, drink mix

  12. FOOD PREPARATION • STOVE • Swiss Army/Hobo Stove • FUEL • Solid Fuel Tabs, Propane, Firestarters • MESS KIT AND UTENSILS • Pot, pan, cup, dish, fork, spoon, knife, • Can and Bottle Opener

  13. SHELTER • LOCAL EMERGENCY SHELTER • Schools, Community Centers, Firehouses • PORTABLE SHELTER • TENT: Lightweight, simple to assemble • Tube or dome tents • TARP: Basic sheltering device • SLEEPING BAG • BLANKET: Emergency blankets retain • 80% to 90% of the body’s radiated heat

  14. PROTECTION • MASKS: • DUST…LIGHT DUTY (eg. N95) • ESCAPE HOOD WITH CO PROTECTION (1/2-2HRS) • CHEMICAL..FOR TOXIC CHEMICALS W/CANISTER GOGGLES (eg. Swim goggles) PEPPER SPRAY (BEAR SPRAY) HEAVY DUTY GARBAGE BAGS (Can be worn, used to secure go bag, waterproof)

  15. TAPE NYLON CORD WHISTLE LEATHER GLOVES EMT SHEARS PRYBAR TOOLS & SUPPLIES • FLASHLIGHT • CANDLES • WATERPROOF MATCHES • BUTANE LIGHTER • FIRE STARTER • FIRST AID KIT

  16. SPECIALIZED TOOLS • 3 in 1 Tool -Ax, Chain Saw Shovel, Saw

  17. SANITATION & FIRST AID • Toilet paper or baby wipes • Waste Disposal and RV holding tank tablets • Comfort cloths for bathing • Antibacterial hand wipes/ Liquid hand sanitizer • Absorbent camp towel or cloth • First Aid Kit including: bandages, antiseptic wash, antihistamine, sun block, insect bite / repellent, burn salve, anti-diarrheal, iodine tablets

  18. CLOTHING & ESSENTIALS • Two changes of clothing in waterproof sack • Extra Shoes and Extra Socks (wicking) • Rain suit or poncho, with elastic bands • Hat and Gloves • Hand and Foot Warmers • Medicine / Maintenance Drugs (with dry ice or Frio pack) • Personal Essentials (eg. Toothbrush) • Books and Games

  19. COMMUNICATION • EMERGENCY RADIO • Self Powered (eg. Solar and/or Hand crank) • With Weather Band and AM/FM • And Cellphone Charger • CELLPHONE or SATELLITE PHONE

  20. MONEY/ DOCUMENTATION • CASH OR TRAVELER’S CHECKS • For Emergency Transportation • For Additional Supplies • DOCUMENTATION • IDENTIFICATION • Driver's License • Passport • FINANCIAL STATEMENTS • Recent Bank/Brokerage Financial Statements • (In waterproof pouch)

  21. MOTORIZED VEHICLESGasolineBike RackBICYCLESPuncture Proof Tires TRANSPORTATION

  22. WEBSITES • Http://www.fema.Gov/plan/index.shtm • Http://www.Ready.Gov/ • Http://www.nyc.Gov/html/oem/html/get_prepared/ready.shtml • Http://preparednessmatters.blogspot.Com/ • Http://www.endtimesreport.Com/index.Html • Http://preparedness.Com/preparedness.Html • Http://www.redcrossstore.Org/shopper/prodlist.aspx?LocationId=1 • Http://www.phe.Gov/preparedness/pages/default.aspx • Http://emergency.cdc.Gov/preparedness/kit/disasters/

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