NTHMP Tsunami Public Education Workshop 6 September 2008 - Shoalwater Bay Tribal Center Washington...

NTHMP Tsunami Public Education WorkshopNTHMP Tsunami Public Education Workshop6 September 2008 - Shoalwater Bay Tribal Center6 September 2008 - Shoalwater Bay Tribal Center

Washington State Pilot Project for Community Outreach and

Education: Tokeland and the

Shoalwater Bay Tribebriefed by

Timothy J. Walsh

Washington Department of Natural Resources

Division of Geology and Earth Resources


SEC. 3. PURPOSESThe purposes of this Act are—....

(4) to improve and increase education and outreach activities and ensure that those receiving tsunami warnings and the at-risk public know what to do when a tsunami is approaching;


PUBLIC LAW 109–424—DEC. 20, 2006

(c) PROGRAM COMPONENTS.—The program under this section shall—...

(2) promote and improve community outreach and education networks and programs to ensure community readiness, including the development of comprehensive coastal risk and vulnerability assessment training and decision support tools, implementation of technical training and public education pro-grams, and providing for certification of prepared communities;


FROM THE JUNE, 2008, MEETING IN PORTLAND:

MOTION:

FUND $60K TO BEGIN EDUCATION INITIATIVE + $15K FOR STRATEGIC PLAN DEVELOPMENT + $15K FOR GIS WORKSHOP (TOTAL $90K), W/BALANCE CARRIED OVER. CARRIED.


OBJECTIVES OF THE PILOT PROJECT

• The primary objective was to conduct a Pilot Project to develop, test, and refine a critical component that is essential to the NTHMP Educational Program – i.e., a curriculum for Community-specific Tsunami Public Education Workshops. The Shoalwater Bay Tribe in Pacific County, WA, hosted a Community-specific Tsunami Public Education Workshop, with participants that included officials and residents of both the Tribe and the neighboring communities of Tokeland and North Cove, WA.


PRE-WORKSHOP COORDINATION MEETING On 15 July 2008, a meeting was held at the Shoalwater Bay Tribal Center. The purpose of the meeting was to identify (1) the tsunami public education needs of the community and (2) possible participants. Local community officials, tribal leaders, personnel of the Washington Emergency Management Division and Workshop facilitators identified the following Workshop topics, tailored to be community-specific:

• Earthquake Risk • Tsunami Modeling • Inundation Maps • Community Exposure • Community Resilience • Tsunami Warning • Evacuation • Table-top Exercise


Why are we here today?Why are we here today?

Discussion led by Nicolás Arcos, NOAA PMEL Discussion led by Nicolás Arcos, NOAA PMEL UW/JISAOUW/JISAO


Earthquake and Tsunami Risk in

Tokeland:

by

Timothy J. Walsh




Tsunami Modeling:Tsunami Modeling:What is it, and why do it ?What is it, and why do it ?

Discussion Leader: Frank GonzálezDiscussion Leader: Frank González

NOAA Pacific Marine Environmental LaboratoryNOAA Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory&&

UW Department of Earth & Space ScienceUW Department of Earth & Space Science


How High is High Enough?(in Tokeland)

Tsunami Inundation Mapping in Washington

by

Timothy J. Walsh




Community Exposure to TsunamisCommunity Exposure to Tsunamis

Nathan WoodWestern Geographic Science [email protected]

What community assets are in tsunami-prone areas?

What impact could a tsunami have on the community’s economy, critical infrastructure, and social services?

Are there special-needs populations in tsunami-prone areas of your community that will need additional assistance in

preparing for and recovering after an event?

Community Exposure to Tsunamis


How can you make your How can you make your community more community more RESILIENTRESILIENT??

Discussion led by Nicolás Arcos, NOAA/PMEL Discussion led by Nicolás Arcos, NOAA/PMEL and UW/JISAOand UW/JISAO


Shoalwater Bay Indian TribeShoalwater Bay Indian TribeEmergency Management ProgramEmergency Management Program

Lee Shipman, Emergency Mgmt. Director

P.O Box 130 Tokeland, WA 98590 Phone: 360-267-8120

E-mail: [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


TSUNAMITSUNAMI WARNING WARNING

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW!WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW!

George Crawford, NOAA/PMELGeorge Crawford, NOAA/PMELSeismicReady ConsultingSeismicReady Consulting

NTHMP Tsunami Public Education WorkshopNTHMP Tsunami Public Education Workshop6 September 2008 - Shoalwater Bay Tribal 6 September 2008 - Shoalwater Bay Tribal CenterCenter


CommunityCommunityTable Top ExerciseTable Top Exercise

Discussion led by George Crawford, NOAA PMEL Discussion led by George Crawford, NOAA PMEL SeismicReady ConsultingSeismicReady Consulting

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What is a Tabletop Exercise?What is a Tabletop Exercise?

Facilitated Discussion Address processes and coordination Identify problems and begin developing solutions

No time pressures, low stress, promote free and open exchange of ideas

Familiarization with community tsunami preparedness


PurposePurpose

Build better risk reduction processes and increase effectiveness of community preparedness, response and recovery


Rules of Play Rules of Play

A SITUATION will be presented QUESTIONS related to the SITUATION will be posed

One person speaks at a time All ideas and comments are welcome and encouraged


September 6, 2008September 6, 2008

SITUATION You’ve just attended the Tsunami Education Workshop

You’ve learned about the tsunami hazard and tools to reduce the impact to your community

QUESTIONSHow is your community prepared for a tsunami?

How can you improve Preparedness?


September 7, 2008 at 8:00 amSeptember 7, 2008 at 8:00 am

SITUATION A 9.2 Earthquake occurs in Alaska Tsunami Watch is issued for Washington Media is reporting extensive damage in Anchorage and that a Tsunami was generated

QUESTIONS

What is the potential impact on your community?What actions would you take (If any)?


September 7, 2008 at 9:45 amSeptember 7, 2008 at 9:45 amSITUATION

Tsunami Warning is issued for Washington Media is reporting tsunami caused damage in coastal areas of Alaska and Canada

Tsunami Warning Center recommends evacuation from low-lying coastal areas

Projected wave arrival time to Tokeland is 12:15PM

QUESTIONSHow do you know whether or not to evacuate?

Will you take anything with you?Where do you evacuate to? Vertical evacuation?

How are disabled and visitors evacuated?


September 8, 2008 at 1PMSeptember 8, 2008 at 1PM

SITUATION Tsunami Warning is cancelled for your community Damage to homes and casino is reported

QUESTIONSCan you return home after the tsunami is cancelled?

How can you reduce your communities exposure?


GENERAL DISCUSSION

QUESTIONS

What are the community needs:Short-Term?Long-Term?

Should your community become TsunamiReady?

1. How important were the topics discussed at the Workshop?

2. Did attending the Workshop give you a better understanding of your community’s tsunami risk?

3. Were tsunami risk reduction activities for your community effectively identified and prioritized, at the Workshop?

4. Overall, were the Workshop instructors responsive and effective?

5. How useful were the Posters and Displays? 6. How useful was the Workshop to your everyday life? 7. Overall satisfaction with the Workshop. 8. Would you recommend this Workshop to other

communities? 9. Additional comments.


•Increase hands-on activities •Define “Local Tsunami Advocate” role and support •Minimize technical details •Conduct pre-and post-Workshop knowledge assessments

Evaluation responses and other feedback were overwhelming positive. As expected, Question 9 also helped to identify needed improvements. These suggested improvements included


Specific Needs and Recommended Action Items:

Prepare a Contact List.Identify Special Needs Population. Improve Emergency Supplies Plan. Acquire More Preparedness Literature Establish Temporary Shelters.Improve Media Coverage.

Primarily Community-led Needs and Action Items (with County/State assistance)



•Develop County-Community Proposal •Provide more information on available resources and tools•Conduct Additional Workshops. •Develop Step-by-step Guide to Establish and Maintain Community Preparedness •Assess Modeling Needs.• Improve Signage.

Primarily County/State-led Action Items (with Community collaboration)



Prepare a Contact List.Identify Special Needs Population. Improve Emergency Supplies Plan. Acquire More Preparedness Literature Establish Temporary Shelters.Improve Media Coverage.

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