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The Perfect Storm __________________ Emergency Planning Ron Chandler, FCBA Division Director Shelby Systems, Inc. Slide 2 Introduction Exhibitor sponsored workshop / Shelby ResourcesExhibitor sponsored workshop Your speaker today My goals for this workshop are: To provide extensive resources including:To provide extensive resources including Certification Projects Guides Manuals Articles Policies and Procedures Websites To provide an exhaustive, content-heavy handout Both hard copy and online versions To equip you to go home and prepare for your next emergency Todays Workshop Slide 3 What is a Perfect Storm? The phrase perfect storm originates from the 1997 book The Perfect Storm which refers to the simultaneous occurrence of weather events which, taken individually, would be far less powerful than the storm resulting of their chance combination. Such occurrences are rare by their very nature, so that even a slight change in any one event contributing to the perfect storm would lessen its overall impact. Since the 2000 movie by the same name, the phrase has gained popularity and grown to mean any event where a combination of circumstances will aggravate a situation drastically. The term is also used to describe a hypothetical hurricane that happens to hit at a regions most vulnerable area, resulting in the worst possible damage by a hurricane of its magnitude. The phrase was awarded the top prize by Lake Superior State University in their 2007 list of words that deserve to be banned for overuse. Slide 4 In October of 1991 a storm stronger than any in recorded history hit the coast off of Gloucester, Massachusetts. This "Perfect Storm" so called because it was three storms combined into one created an almost apocalyptic situation in the Atlantic ocean, where boats encountered waves of 100 feet (30 meters) the equivalent of a ten-story building. These storms are some of the strongest and most terrifying manifestations of nature's strength. September 13, 2008 Hurricane Ike was the third most destructive hurricane to ever make landfall in the United States. On September 1, 2008, it became a tropical storm west of the Cape Verde islands. [ By the early morning hours of September 4, Ike was a Category 4 hurricane, with maximum sustained winds of 145 mph. That made it the most intense storm in the 2008 Atlantic hurricane season. Ike made its final landfall east of Galveston, Texas, United States as a Category 2 hurricane on September 13, 2008 at 2:10 a.m. CDT. [ Slide 5 Slide 6 Slide 7 Slide 8 January 26, 2009 Slide 9 Slide 10 PANDEMIC Slide 11 Emergency Planning Churches cant predict emergencies but they can take steps to prepare before they happen. Slide 12 Emergency Planning Research indicates that immediately following a disaster, the next 24 hours is what defines your response and sometimes your future. Dick Baggett, SPHR, NACBALedger, Spring 04, p.10 Slide 13 Types of Emergencies Natural disasters Wildfire Tornado Flood Ice Storm - Snow Storm Hurricane Earthquake Other Types Fire Evacuation due to chemical spill Power outage Pandemic Medical 9/11 Type Terrorism Event Unexpected resignation of Sr. Pastor / Staff Computer system meltdown Act of violence Slide 14 Workshop Content A.Handout Review A.ResourcesResources B.OutlineOutline B.Table of Contents 1.Developing an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) 2.Disaster Relief: Churches Ministering to Others in Crisis 3.Facilities: Emergency Planning 4.Church Violence and Crisis Emergency Planning 5.Pandemics: Guidelines for Preparation and Operations 6.Information Technology (IT): Emergency Planning 7.Conclusion Slide 15 10 Things Every Christian Organization Needs to Know About Security and Emergency Planning 1.It can happen to you 2.You need a plan 3.Threats are increasing 4.You have liability 5.Determine your risks 6.Use free resources Slide 16 10 Things Every Christian Organization Needs to Know About Security and Emergency Planning 7.Five plans you must adopt i.Emergency evacuation ii.Shelter iii.Medical emergencies iv.Lost / missing children v.Violent confrontations or active shooter 8.Background checks 9.Training 10.Funding Slide 17 1.Developing an Emergency Response Plan Go to Document Slide 18 Conclusion As a leader you bear responsibility for ER Prep You now have tools and resources to assist you in developing your own ERP Dont ignore the risks Include Emergency Response Planning in your budget Dont delay Thank you for your attendance. I hope this has been a worthwhile workshop for you.