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Hurricane Preparedness 2013

Hurricane Preparedness 2013. Jack Ellison, Jr., BS, RS Public Health Planner. When is Hurricane Season?. June 1 – November 30. 2013 HURRICANE SEASON. HURRICANE CATEGORIES. 3. 5. 1. 2. 4. -- Saffir -Simpson Scale --The David Popoff Scale. Have A Personal Plan.

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Hurricane Preparedness 2013

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  1. Hurricane Preparedness2013 Jack Ellison, Jr., BS, RS Public Health Planner

  2. When is Hurricane Season? June 1 – November 30

  3. 2013 HURRICANE SEASON

  4. HURRICANE CATEGORIES 3 5 1 2 4 -- Saffir-Simpson Scale --The David Popoff Scale

  5. Have A Personal Plan • Plan an evacuation route for you and your family. • Teach each family member how and when to turn off gas, electricity, and water. • Develop a family emergency communication plan. • In case family members are separated from one another during a disaster, have a plan for getting back together.  • Ask an out-of-state relative or friend to serve as the "family contact." After a disaster, it's often easier to call long distance. Make sure everyone in the family knows this number and address. Don’t be these people!!!

  6. Have an Emergency Kit • Non-perishable food • Water (one gallon per person per day) • Cash (remember that ATMs may be unavailable) • First-aid kit • Prescription medications and copies of prescriptions • Special medical items, such as eyeglasses and hearing aids • Toilet paper and other personal hygiene products • Two types of identification

  7. Have an Emergency Kit (cont’d) Copies of important documents and records, information to process insurance claims. Maintain in a waterproof container. Battery-operated radio, flashlight, batteries, NOAA weather radio Road maps List of phone numbers of family and friends Blankets, pillows, sleeping bags Pet supplies If there is a baby, include formula, diapers, bottles, powdered milk, medications, baby wipes, and diaper rash ointment. If you have a disability or have special healthcare needs, you may require additional items.

  8. GCHD Role During Hurricanes • Coordination of health and medical responses in 14 jurisdictions. • Medical Care • Evacuations and EMS responses • Environmental assurances (food/water) • Vaccinations • Animal evacuations & rescue • Pubic information & health advisories • Injury/Disease surveillance and investigation • Shelter support

  9. Hurricane Preparedness

  10. Hurricane Preparedness Level 4 = Normal Conditions Review plans Train staff Emergency equipment is maintained and tested Review stock of emergency supplies

  11. Hurricane Preparedness Level 3 = Increased Readiness Increased situation-monitoring Review of plans and resource status Determine staff availability (72 Hours before onset of 39 MPH winds)

  12. Hurricane Preparedness Level 2 = High Readiness EOC activated Secure and protect equipment Close operations Allow staff to secure homes

  13. Hurricane Preparedness Level 1 = Maximum Readiness Evacuate non-essential staff Staff EOC as necessary (39 mph winds predicted in 12-24 hours or less) GO

  14. Post Response

  15. When do I return? Call (409) 938-2489 Listen to Houston media (KTRH radio, etc.) Check in with remote contact person Call your Supervisor (be sure to update remote contact information if it changes)

  16. Medical Reserve Corps Volunteering We need your help!

  17. Jack Ellison Public Health Planner409-938-2275email: jellison@gchd.org

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