Disaster PreparednessCampmeeting 2014

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Our Journey

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Four Steps to Disaster Planning

Find out what disasters could happen in your area.

Create a family disaster plan.

Put your plan in to action.

Practice, practice, maintain!

Create a Plan…

Meet with your family and discuss disaster preparedness

Discuss disasters and explain what to do in each case

EvacuationFamily contactMeeting placesTake CPR and first aid classesInsurance

Put Your Plan Into Action

Emergency telephone numbers Insurance coverage Secure gas, water, electricity Install smoke detectors Conduct a home hazard hunt Emergency supplies and disaster

supply kit Escape routes and safe spots in your

home

Practice & Maintain Your Plan

Review plans every six monthsConduct fire & emergency evacuation

drillsTest and recharge fire extinguishers

yearlyTest smoke alarms monthly and change

battery’s yearlyReplace stored water and food every six

months/yearly

Pacific North West Hazards

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/05/01/weekinreview/01safe.html?_r=0

http://www.disastersrus.org/emtools/earthquakes/fema-526.pdf

Earthquakes

We believe that earthquakes are our greatest threat.

We believe that Earthquake preparedness

principles can be applied to all hazards and threats.

39 states have a high risk for earthquakes.

Buildings may collapse or slide off their foundations,

utilities may go down & phone service will be disrupted.

Landslides, avalanches & tsunamis may occur.

Getting Prepared For An Earthquake

Identify a safe place in every room. Practice “drop, cover and hold on”. The Great Washington Shakeout 10/16 @10:16

www.shakeout.org

Have a family reunion plan. Have an out of state contact and carry the

family reunion card with you at all times.

http://www.crew.org/

Cascade Region Earthquake Workgroup

Recommended Earthquake Safety Actions

In bed: If you are in bed, hold on and stay there, protecting your head with a pillow. You are less likely to be injured staying where you are. Broken glass on the floor has caused injury to those who have rolled to the floor or tried to get to doorways.In a high-rise: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Avoid windows and other hazards. Do not use elevators. Do not be surprised if sprinkler systems or fire alarms activate.In a store: When Shaking starts, Drop Cover and Hold On. A shopping cart or getting inside clothing racks can provide some protection. If you must move to get away from heavy items on high shelves, drop to the ground first and crawl only the shortest distance necessary. Whenever you enter any retail store, take a moment to look around: What is above and around you that could move or fall during an earthquake? Then use your best judgment to stay safe.Outdoors: Move to a clear area if you can safely do so; avoid power lines, trees, signs, buildings, vehicles, and other hazards.

Recommended Earthquake Safety Actions

Driving: Pull over to the side of the road, stop, and set the parking brake. Avoid overpasses,bridges, power lines, signs and other hazards. Stay inside the vehicle until the shaking is over. If a power line falls on the car, stay inside until a trained person removes the wire.In a stadium or theater: Stay at your seat or drop to the floor between rows and protect your head and neck with your arms. Don’t try to leave until the shaking is over. Then walk out slowly watching for anything that could fall in the aftershocks.Near the shore: Drop, Cover, and Hold On until the shaking stops. If severe shaking lasts twenty seconds or more, immediately evacuate to high ground as a Tsunami might have been generated by the earthquake. Move inland two miles or to land that is at least 100 feet abovesea level immediately. Don’t wait for officials to issue a warning. Walk quickly, rather than drive, to avoid traffic, debris and other hazards.

Doorways? In modern houses, doorways are no stronger than any other part of the house. You are safer under a table

Under Bed Kit

Closeable Bag

Sturdy Shoes

Leather Gloves

Flashlight

Whistle

Hard hat

When Shaking Stops

Be prepared for aftershocks

If you smell gas, or hear a hissing noise, shut the gas off and open window.

If electrical damage, turn off main circuit breakers.

Main water shut off valve.

Fires

Family fires are the # 1 disaster in most communities. More than 24 million reported annually.

6,000+ die annually.Wildfires are common in many areas.

                    

Prepare Your Home

Install smoke detectors.

Plan escape routes and PRACTICE it!

Teach family to stay low and if possible put something over your face.

Inspect electrical appliances often.

Shut off utilities.

Install & know how to use fire extinguishers.

When a Fire Occurs

NEVER use water in an electrical fire!

If fire is spreading rapidly, don’t try to extinguish.

Smother oil/grease fires.

STOP-DROP-ROLL if you are on fire.

WildfiresIf Wildfire Threatens

o Remain calm. Listen to the radio and television for fire reports and evacuation information. Follow the advice given by authorities. (However, if you feel threatened, do not wait to leave.)

o Phone/tell your family and friends you may need to evacuate and let them know where you are going. Use your out-of-area contact card.

o Pre-load your car with emergency supplies, vital records and other valuables. Face your vehicle in the direction of escape. Keep pets confined nearby.

o Put on protective clothing to protect your, body, face and lungs.

o Prepare a note to post at you home that tells when you left and where you are going.

o Set up a ladder, garden hoses and sprinklers on the roof. To conserve water–wait until the embers start falling.

If advised to evacuate, do so immediately If there is time—close all windows,

vents, doors and remove light-weight curtains.

Shut off gas utilities. Turn on homeʼs lights. Post your prepared note on main

entrance. Lock your doors. Choose a route away from fire hazards. Watch for other traffic, emergency

vehicles. Drive with your lights on and leave room for emergency vehicles.

If your evacuation route(s) are burning—go to your designated “safety zone.”

Do not attempt to re-enter the area until firefighters have declared it safe.

http://www.emd.wa.gov/hazards/documents/WildfireFactSheet.pdf

Flooding

Know the flood prone areas.

Know the flood warning signals.

Use social media to stay informed.

Get flood insurance.Know evacuation

procedures.

Volcanos

Mount Rainier is one of the most hazardous volcanoes in the United States

The population at risk--More than 150,000 people reside on the deposits of previous lahars.

If lahars of the future happen at rates similar to those of the past, there is at least a one in seven chance of a lahar reaching the Puget Sound lowland during an average human life-span.

We may not have advance warning--USGS research shows that some lahars occur with little or no warning. Our only warning could be a report that a flow is under way.

Do you live in a lahar zone?

Within four hours of the eruption of Nevado del Ruiz in Columbia in November 1985, lahars had traveled 100 kilometers, killing more than 23,000 people, and leaving more than 5,000 homes destroyed

What can I do to become

Prepared?

Make Emergency Preparedness a Priority

Emergencies and disasters affect all of us.

The work you do today as a family and as a community will help you prepare for all emergencies and disasters.

Get involved and get ready…just in case.

American Red Cross & FEMA Recommendation

These organizations recommend that each family have provisions to be able to last through a disaster for AT LEAST 72 hours.

The survival rule of 3

You will only survive

3 minutes without air

3 hours without shelter

3 days without water

3 weeks without food

Think About It…

What else can’t You Live Without?SanitationHeatLightCommunication

Protecting Your Air

Plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place

Dust mask or cotton t-shirt, to help filter the air

Water Storage

Water, one gallon of water per person per day, for drinking and sanitation

Water Storage

Store your water in thoroughly washed plastic, glass, fiberglass or enamel-lined metal containers. Never use a container that has held toxic substances. Plastic containers, such as soft drink bottles, are best. You can also purchase food-grade plastic buckets or drums. Seal water containers tightly, label them and store in a cool, dark place. Rotate water every six months.

Find Water in your Home

If a disaster catches you without a stored supply of clean water, you can use the water in your hot-water tank, pipes and ice cubes. As a last resort, you can use water in the reservoir tank of your toilet (not the bowl).

Outdoor Water Supplies

If you need to find water outside your home, you can use these sources.

Rainwater (best option)

Streams, rivers and other MOVING bodies of water

Water Purification

Boiling

Safest method of purification

Bring water to rolling boil for 3-5 min.

Let cool before drinking

Boiled water will taste better if you put oxygen back in it. Also improves taste of stored water.

Water Purification

DisinfectionUse only regular household liquid bleach that contains 5.25 percent sodium hypochlorite. Do not use scented bleaches, colorsafe bleaches or bleaches with added cleaners. Add 16 drops of bleach per gallon of water, stir and let stand for 30 minutes. If the water does not have a slight bleach odor, repeat the dosage and let stand another 15 minutes.

Water Purification

Mechanical

Filters use a mechanical process meaning the particles are trapped in a very fine porous element and prevented from coming out the clean water end.

This is different from boiling and chemical treatment because those two methods do not remove particles, they just kill living critters in the water - you still ingest all the dead gunk.

Food Storage

“Many more people could ride out the storm-tossed waves in their economic lives if they had their …supply of food…and were debt-free. Today we find that many have followed this counsel in reverse; they have at least a year’s supply of debt and are food-free”

Thomas S. Monson, The Noble Gift-Love at Home, Church News, May 12, 2001

Food Storage

Most important rule of food storage

Store what you eat and eat what you store!

Food Storage

You don’t need to go out and buy unfamiliar foods to prepare an emergency food supply. You can use the canned foods, dry mixes and other staples on your cupboard shelves. In fact, familiar foods are important. They can lift morale and give a feeling of security in time of stress. Also, canned foods won’t require cooking, water or special preparation.

Food Storage

3-7 day supply of food for each family member.

A way to cook the food if necessary.

Food that you can rotate

to keep from expiring.

Food Storage Techniques

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Gardening & Sprouting

Gardening is a great way to provide free food to harvest and preserve.

Sprouting seeds have long shelf life and can grow quickly within 3 days to give you fresh greens.

Store garden seeds

This will be the first inconvenience that you will likely notice!

It will likely cause you the most concern!

It is going to be the Number One reason for sickness and death post disaster.

Sanitation

Sanitation

Store a large supply of heavy-duty plasticbags, twist ties, disinfectant, and toilet paper.

Hand sanitizer, hand sanitizer, hand sanitizer  

A good disinfectant that is easy to use is a solution of 1 part liquid bleach to 10 parts water. Disinfectant wipes.

If you have a large supply of non-potable water you can flush your toilet.

If the toilet is NOT able to be flushed,it can still be used. This is less stressful for most people than using some other container.

Portable camp toilets.

Biodegradable bags.

Emergency Supply List

Flashlight and extra batteries stored separately

Battery-powered radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert, and extra batteries for both

First Aid kit

Emergency Supply List

Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities

Whistle to signal for help

Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food)

Propane stove with extra fuel. BBQ grill

Infant formula and diapers, if you have an infant

Duct tape

Think About It…

What else don’t I want to live without? Feminine hygiene products

Clean laundry

Heat

Cellphone

"Disasters are inevitable.

Survival is optional”

Homework

Write down your prepping goals.

Look over your 72hr checklist marking in pencil supplies you already have.

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