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Disaster Preparedness

Disaster Preparedness. 2011 Logan County Emergency Management Agency. Types of potential events: Natural. Hurricanes Tornadoes Earthquakes Floods Emerging infectious diseases. Types of potential events: Man made. Chemical. Biological. Radiological. HazMat. Power Outage.

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Disaster Preparedness

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  1. Disaster Preparedness 2011 Logan County Emergency Management Agency

  2. Types of potential events: Natural • Hurricanes • Tornadoes • Earthquakes • Floods • Emerging infectious diseases

  3. Types of potential events: Man made Chemical Biological Radiological HazMat Power Outage And Now Re-Introducing… CIVIL UNREST Explosive Nuclear

  4. Basic Principles of Personal Preparedness • Plan to survive for at least 3 days • Begin preparation before an incident occurs • Actively communicate with family members about possible contingencies

  5. Step 1 Create a Family Disaster Plan

  6. Essential Planning Elements • Know where to turn for information in a crisis • Understand health care issues following mass casualty incidents and how you can prepare yourself and your family for these issues • Consider individuals with special needs

  7. Family Disaster Plan • Know the protective measures for specific hazards • Recognize warning systems and signals • Evacuate from a disaster area • Incorporate community, school, and other plans • Identify escape routes

  8. Family Disaster Plan • Complete a family communications plan • Shut off utilities • Obtain appropriate insurance • Prepare for special needs • Care for animals • Learn safety skills

  9. Establish Escape Routes • Floor plan of residence • Two escape routes • Fire drills • Exit routes of frequented places • Place to meet outside the home in an emergency • Place to meet outside of your neighborhood in an emergency

  10. Family Communications Plan • Phone tree • Out-of-state contacts • Vital information about each family member • Where to go in an emergency • Additional information

  11. Shutting Off Utilities • Natural Gas • Propane (LP) • Water • Electricity

  12. Special Needs Considerations • Children • During a crisis adults are the role models • After a disaster children can have several common fears. • Elderly • Some have pre existing health concerns • Mobility issues may need to be anticipated

  13. Special Needs Considerations • Disabled • Equipment needs and requirements • Mobility issues need addressed • Pets • Muzzles and cages may be required for animals under stress and some shelters • Stockpiles of pet food and water

  14. Advance Planning Issues • Prescriptions • Insurance information • Immunization records • Style and serial number of medical devices (e.g., pacemaker, insulin pump) • Food and drug allergies • Health conditions

  15. Step 2 Assemble an Emergency Supplies Kit

  16. Food and Water • Food • Non-perishable food • Foods you like to eat • Comfort foods • Water • 1 gallon/person/day • 2 quarts for drinking • 2 quarts for sanitation needs

  17. Shelter • Warmth • Mylar blankets • Sleeping bags • Clothing • Change of clothes • Comfortable shoes • Raincoat/poncho • Hat

  18. Personal Hygiene • Soap • Bathroom tissue • Deodorant • Feminine items • Bucket with tight fitting lid • Garbage bags

  19. Flashlight with spare batteries Portable radio First aid kit N95 particulate mask Chemical light sticks Duct-tape Fire Extinguisher Multitool (e.g. Leatherman) Utensils Additional Supplies

  20. Personal Items • Medications • Personal identification • Contact information • Extra set of car keys • Extra eyeglasses, contact lenses • Cash and credit cards

  21. Step 3 Maintain Your Plan and Kit

  22. Maintaining the Disaster Supplies Kit • Keep food in a cool dry place • Check and rotate stored food and water every six months (when the time changes) • Review your kit and family needs at least once a year • Update contact list as needed • Keep items in one or two well-marked easy-to-carry containers

  23. Additional Considerations • Disaster Supply Kits for: • Office • Vehicle

  24. “Shelter-in-Place” • Shelter-in-Place means: • Go inside a sturdy, insulated building • Close all windows and doors • Place towels under door gaps to limit airflow into the room • Wait for the hazard to pass or dissipate • It does not mean sealing off your entire home or office building

  25. ShelterinPlace

  26. Where to Get More Information U.S. Department of Homeland Security 1-800-BE-READY http://www.ready.gov American Red Cross http://www.redcross.org

  27. Thank You Questions? Logan County Emergency Management Agency ema@co.logan.oh.us Phone:937-593-5743

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