Preparing for Emergencies

1. Henrico County Division of Fire Office of Emergency Management Preparing for Emergencies

2. Nov-Dec-Jan Outlook

4. Hazards for Henrico County • Flooding • Severe wind • Thunderstorms • Winter weather • Drought • Extreme heat • Hail • Landslides • Tornado • Wildfire • Earthquakes

5. Emergencies Happen • Disasters can strike at anytime • Having a plan and the tools in place to make it on your own for a period of time can be crucial • Four simple steps can help you prepare for the unexpected

6. Being Prepared Means Being Ready for Any Kind of Emergency, Be It Hurricane, Utility Disruption or Manmade Disaster.

7. 3 Steps to Business Preparedness PLAN to stay in business TALK to your people PROTECT your investment

8. First Responders Per Capita 1 firefighter for every 265 people 1.1 million firefighters – 750,000 volunteer 1 sworn officer for every 334 people 436,000 sworn law enforcement personnel 291,000 sworn sheriff’s office personnel 1 EMT/paramedic for every 325 people 890,000 all levels of pre-hospital services: basic EMT, intermediate EMT, paramedic

9. PLAN to Stay In Business Continuity Planning Identify key resources that are critical to survival and recovery Emergency Planning for Employees Include preparedness information in newsletters, intranet, and other communications outlets Emergency Supplies Food, water, batteries, NOAA Weather Radio

10. Emergency Supply Kit • Include basic supplies • Prepare at least two kits: one for workplace; a smaller portable kit to take with you if you have to leave; and if possible, kits for work vehicles

11. Emergency Supply Kit The kit should include the following items: Food • Non-perishable - not requiring refrigeration, cooking, or water for preparation • Examples: canned food, granola bars • Include a manual can opener, if necessary Water • One gallon per person and pet per day for three days • Store in clean, sealed plastic bottles • Need for water can vary based on climate and special needs

12. Step Two – Have a Plan

13. PROTECT Your Investment Identify key resources to keep your business online Review your insurance coverage Prepare for utility disruptions Secure facilities Improve cyber-security

14. TALK to Your Employees Find out about any special needs, permanent or temporary Find out what their plans are at home Empower them to be part of the solution Write a crisis communication plan Support employee health after a disaster

15. Make an Evacuation Plan Identify safe exit routes from your facility Identify meeting locations outside of your facility Check fire extinguishers monthly, and have them checked yearly by a licensed inspector Participate in yearly business inspections with the Fire Marshal’s Office

16. Make a Shelter In Place Plan Establish shelter in place procedure to include the following: Outreach to employees about which emergency supplies, if any, the company will provide in the shelter location and which supplies individuals may consider keeping in a workplace emergency supply kit Exercise sheltering in place several times a year

17. Step Three – Be Informed

18. Be Informed • Have a NOAA Weather radio • Register your home, work,cell phones & email at www.henricoalert.org • Share copies of the regional Community Emergency Preparedness Manual

19. Social Media & TV • On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/HenricoCountyOfficeofEmergencyManagement • On Twitter: @HenricoOEM • @HenricoFire • @HenricoPolice • @HenricoNews • On YouTube: HenricoCountyOEM Henrico Fire’s Channel: HenricoFireHenrico Police: HenricoPIO • On the web: http://henrico.uswww.henricofire.orgwww.henricopolice.org

20. Step Four – Get Involved

21. What is CERT and BERT? A network of neighborhood or workplace teams, trained by emergency service professionals to respond to local disaster situations. Community Emergency Response Teams Business Emergency Response Teams

22. CERT/BERT is Training Sessions on: Disaster Preparedness Disaster Fire Suppression Disaster Medical Operations Light Search & Rescue Disaster Psychology and Team Organization Terrorism Awareness & Crime Prevention Information specific to YOUR business Disaster Simulation

23. Business ERT (BERT) Can be modified to focus on your specific business Can be condensed into: Two days Brown bag lunches Monthly training days Address specific concerns germane to your business Ensure that your employees are prepared at home AND at work! Allows employees to be empowered

24. BERT is about attitude ! It’s more about teaching what not to do than learning skills that might get you into trouble. It’s about people helping people during a disaster or emergency It’s about being part of the solution, not part of the problem.

25. Resources Available to Employees Ready America resources to encourage employees and their families to prepare for an emergency All Ready materials are available to download www.ready.gov

26. Get Involved • Take part in drills and exercises! • Get to know EDITH • Check smoke detectors • Assist with emergency planning efforts

27. Contact the Henrico County Office of Emergency Management for more information at (804) 501-4900 Thank You