Neighborhood Emergency Training

1. Neighborhood Emergency Training

2. Are You Ready?

3. Presentation Goals Neighborhood Emergency Training (NET) is designed to: • Provide basic information on how to prepare for and respond to a disaster and/or flu pandemic if one should occur. • Assist community members develop, practice, and maintain personal emergency plans.

4. Presentation Topics • Creating a Family Disaster Plan • Assembling a Disaster Supplies Kit • Sheltering in Place • Evacuation Procedures

5. Benefits of Being Prepared • Reduces fear and anxiety • Reduces the impact of disasters • Helps others around you to survive • Community Preparedness

6. Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Incidents Hazardous Materials are…. Substances that because of their chemical nature, pose a potential risk to life, health, or property if they are released or used improperly.

7. Sources of HazMats Chemical plants Gas stations Hospitals Hazardous materials waste sites Trucks, trains, ships, planes

8. HazMat Safety Tips • Call 9-1-1 • Remain Uphill, Upwind, Upstream • Be Cautious of Spilled Substances • Avoid Inhaling / Cover Mouth • Decontaminate

9. Find Cover Stay Clear If Inside…. If In a Car…. If Outdoors…. If in a Wheelchair…. Earthquake Safety Tips

10. Prepare For and Prevent Fires Spreads Quickly Heat and Smoke Poisonous Gases Smoke Alarms Escaping Fire Flammable Items Electrical Wiring Stop, Drop & Roll

11. Dangerous Severe Thunderstorm Watch Severe Thunderstorm Warning Thunderstorm Tendencies Thunderstorms and Lightening

12. Thunderstorm Safety Tips • Avoid water sources • Avoid hard-line telephones • Shelter in enclosed structure • If in a vehicle….. • If outdoors…..

13. Terrorism “Kill One, Panic Thousands.” The Art of War – Sun-tzu Oklahoma City Pentagon World Trade Center

14. What is Terrorism? The use of force or violence against persons or property in violation of the criminal laws of the United States for purposes of intimidation, coercion, or ransom.

15. Terrorist Threats Terrorist often use threats to: • Create fear among the public • Convince citizens that their government is powerless to prevent terrorism • Get immediate publicity for their causes

16. Lessons Learned • We are not invincible • Bombs are the weapons of choice • Terrorists ideology and belief result in hatred of the West • There will be more incidents

17. Target Selection • Attractiveness / Impact • Number of Casualties • Potential for Success • Attention to Cause

18. Target Selection • Landmarks or Famous Places • People or Individuals • Events

19. Terrorist Threats Chemical Biological Nuclear Explosives

20. Radiological Agents: Signs and Symptoms • Unusual numbers of sick or dying people or animals • Unusual metal debris • Radiation symbols • Heat emitting material • Glowing material or particles

21. Biological Agents:Signs and Symptoms • Unusual numbers of sick or dying people or animals • Unscheduled or unusual spray being disseminated • Abandoned spray devices

22. Chemical Agents:Signs and Symptoms • Dead animals, birds or fish • Absence of insects • Mass illness • Unusual liquid droplets • Unexplained odors • Low-lying clouds • Unusual metal debris

23. Suspicious Mail and Packages • Unexpected or from someone unknown • Not addressed to a specific person • Lopsided or lumpy, soiled or stained • Protruding wires or unusual contents • Postmarked city and return address don’t match • Powdery substance felt or seen • Marked with threatening language • Strong odor • Excessive weight • Ticking sound

24. Bomb Threats If you receive a bomb threat: • Get Information • Keep Caller on Line • Make Note of Caller’s Voice • Call the Police If you locate a suspicious package or device • Don’t Touch It • Don’t Use Cordless Phone • Keep Area Clear and Call the Police • Note Description

25. Terrorism Safety Tips • Know The Routines • Be Aware • Take What You Hear Seriously

26. Disaster Supplies Kit • Survive on Own • Basic Services Cut • Collect Basic Items • Home, Work, Vehicles

27. Disaster Supplies Kit: Water • One Gallon Daily • Varies Individually • Weather • Bottle Water

28. Disaster Supplies Kit: Food • Non-Thirsty Foods • Special Dietary Needs • Canned Foods and Dry Mixes

29. Basic Disaster Supplies Kit • Three-day supply of non-perishable food • Three-day supply of water • Portable, battery-powered radio /television, batteries • Flashlight and batteries • First-aid kit and manual • Sanitation and hygiene items • Matches and waterproof container • Cash and coins • Medications, glasses, contact lens solution, hearing aid batteries • Baby formula, diapers, bottles, and pacifiers • Clothing/bedding

30. “Go” Kit • Evacuation Kit • No Water/Food • Included Items

31. Family Disaster Plan: Insurance and Vital Records • Flood Insurance: 1-888-FLOOD29 • Inventory Home Possessions • Locate Important Documents • Keep Cash on Hand General Rule: Obtain property, health, and life insurance if you do not have them. Review existing policies for the amount and extent of coverage to ensure that what you have is adequate for you and your family.

32. Family Disaster Plan: Special Needs • Register Special Needs • Create Network • Discuss with Employer • Apartment Building • Specialized Items • Medications • List Medical Devices

33. Family Disaster Plan:Caring for Animals • Identifying Shelters • Veterinarian Records • Local Hotels/Motels • Pet Rescue • Evacuation Notice

34. Family Disaster Plan:Caring for Animals • Pet Supplies • Proper Identification • Pet Carrier and Leash • Emergency Shelters • Guidelines for Large Animals

35. Family Disaster Plan • 7 Considerations • Escape Routes

36. Family Communication Plan

37. Utilities Shut-Off: Natural Gas • Significant Fire Hazard • Shut-Off Procedure • Smell or Hear

38. Utilities Shut-Off: Water • Precious Disaster Resource • Cracked Lines • Effects of Gravity • Shut-Off Valve • Label

39. Utility Shut-Off: Electricity • Electrical Sparks • Electricity Circuit Box • Teach Family • For Your Safety

40. Family Disaster Plan:Safety Skills • First Aid & CPR • Fire Extinguisher

41. Shelter In Place • Pets • Doors • Heating & Air Conditioning • Fireplace • Disaster Supplies Kit • Media • Inside Home • Chemical Threat • Windows

42. Evacuation “Controlled Movement of People With Time.” Highway Evacuation Route Home Evacuation Plan Work / School Evacuation Plan

43. Evacuation Responsibility • Regional City/County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) • City Manager and County Executive

44. Evacuation Notification • Law Enforcement • Air Operations • Patrol Vehicles • Door to Door • Reverse 9-1-1

45. Warning Systems • Emergency Alert System (EAS) • Local Emergency Radio & TV • Local Law and Fire Agencies

46. Advised to Evacuate • Specific Location • “Go Kit” • Childcare Provider • Pets • Utilities • Valuables • Secure House • Travel Routes • Power Lines

47. Evacuation Evacuation Plan Test Doors Event of Fire Stairwell Crawl Rescue Stay Calm Outside Window Visibility Light Colored Cloth Door Cracks Assist Others Multi-Floor Building Evacuation / Rescue

48. Evacuation: Community, Schools and Other Plans • What does the plan contain? • How often is it updated? • What should I know about the plan? • What hazard(s) does it cover?

49. Ways to Enhance Preparedness • Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) • Neighborhood Emergency Training (NET) • Neighborhood Watch

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