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STORM SURGE

FEMA REGION STATUS

PREPAREDNESS ACTIVITIES

PERSONAL CHECKLIST

PREVENTION OF INJURIES

AND ILLNESS AFTER A DISASTER

AS OF 11:00 PM EST

28 OCT 12

BACKGROUND

• Hurricane Sandy is a late-season tropical cyclone that is affecting

Jamaica, Cuba, The Bahamas, Haiti and Florida, and threatening the

East Coast of the United States.

• The eighteenth tropical cyclone, eighteenth named storm, and tenth

hurricane of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season, Sandy developed

from an elongated tropical wave in the western Caribbean Sea on

October 22. It quickly strengthened after becoming a tropical

depression and was upgraded to a tropical storm six hours later.

Sandy moved slowly northward toward the Greater Antilles and

gradually strengthened.

• On October 24, Sandy was upgraded to a hurricane, shortly before

making landfall in Jamaica. Upon moving further north, Sandy re-

entered water and made its second landfall in Cuba during the early

morning hours on the next day, October 25, as a Category 2

hurricane.

DEATH TOLL: At least 68 people were killed across the Caribbean,

Bahamas, and the United States.

THE PERFECT STORM

• Two atmospheric processes are counteracting each other at the

moment. Strong upper winds are trying to tear the storm apart, but a

split in the upper flow is causing, essentially, a strong suction from

above which is helping the storm keep going.

• This situation will likely result in some weakening which would mean

Sandy would drop below hurricane strength. But then the polar jet

stream takes over and re-energizes the storm increasing the winds

and growing the size. A sharp dip in the jet stream will pick up the

reinvigorated Sandy and swing it toward the East Coast.

Hurricane Sandy on October 26, 2012 SOURCE: NASA

CURRENT SITUATION

• According to the National Weather Service Hurricane Sandy is expected to

bring life-threatening storm surge flooding to the mid-Atlantic coast including

Long Island Sound and New York Harbor and will bring coastal hurricane

winds and heavy Appalachian snows.

• At 800 pm EDT - The center of Hurricane Sandy was located near latitude

34.0 north...Longitude 70.9 west. Sandy is moving toward the northeast near

15 mph and this general motion is expected to continue this evening. A turn to

the north and then the northwest is expected tonight and early Monday. On

the forecast track, the center of Sandy is forecast to be near the mid-Atlantic

coast Monday night.

RISKS & ISSUES

WINDS

• Gale force winds are forecasted to reach Long Island and southern New

England by early Monday (October 29).

• Hurricane-force winds, at least in gusts, are likely over the warning areas

and sections of the Mid-Atlantic region north of the warning areas by late

Monday (October 29).

STORM SURGE: A storm surge is possible along the track, with the largest

wave heights of between 5 to 10 feet (1.5 to 3.0 m) from Long Island Sound to

Raritan Bay.

RAIN: Rainfall totals of 3 to 6 inches (76 to 150 mm) are expected over far

northeastern North Carolina, with isolated maximum totals of 8 inches (200 mm)

possible. Amounts of 4 to 8 inches (100 to 200 mm) are expected over the Mid-

Atlantic states, including the Delmarva peninsula with isolated maximum

amounts of 12 inches (300 mm) possible. Amounts of 1 to 3 inches (25 to 76

mm) with isolated maximum amounts of 5 inches (130 mm) are possible from the

southern tier of New York through New England.

National Hurricane Center- Hurricane Sandy

The Weather Channel

PROBABILITIES

National Hurricane Center

POTENTIAL STORM SURGE > = 3 FEET

National Hurricane Center- Hurricane Sandy

Surge-related flooding depends on the relative timing of the

surge, the tidal cycle, and can vary greatly over short

distances. Given the large wind field associated with Sandy,

elevated water levels could span multiple tide cycles

resulting in repeated and extended periods of coastal and

bayside flooding.

Elevated waters could occur far removed from the center of

Sandy.

These conditions will occur regardless of whether

Sandy is a tropical or post-tropical cyclone.

For information specific to your area please see products

issued by your local National Weather Service Office.

ACTIVE WATCH / WARNINGS

National Weather Service

FEMA REGION STATUS

20121028 FEMA Daily Ops Briefing_830.pdf

FEMA REGION STATUS

20121028 FEMA Daily Ops Briefing_830.pdf

Water-Borne Disease Vector-Borne Disease Rodent-Borne Disease Molds/Allergens Infections Infectious Diseases Food safety HAZMAT Exposure

Patient Evacuation Patient Care Drowning Waterborne Illnesses Foodborne Chronic Diseases Infectious Disease CO Poisoning

Acute Respiratory Infections Meningitis Measles Dehydration Diarrhea Chronic Disease

Hurricane

Environmental

Infrastructure

Socio-Economic

Loss of Assets

Contamination of Drinking Water

Sanitation

Health Facilities

Utilities

Road Networks

Loss of Employment

Essential Services

Displacement

Loss of Shelter

Surveillance

- Water Quality

- Air Quality

- Spills/Releases

- Breeding Sites

- Harborage Areas

- Health Services

- Shelters

- Food Service

- DNBI

- Animal

Assessment

- Operational Risk

Coordination

- Who

- What

- Where

- When

- How

Fill Gaps

- Health Services

- Vet Services

- Immunizations

- Pharmaceuticals

- Medical Supplies

- Vector Control

- Rodent Control

- Sanitation Inspections

- Outbreak Response

- Transportation

- Evacuation

Build Capacity

- Education

- Training

Airports/Sea Ports

Loss of Access To Food/Water

Government

Emergency Services 911 Public Health Homecare Animal Control

HEALTH THREAT FROM HURRICANE

Increased Morbidity & Mortality

TIC/TIM

Debris and Waste

Flooding

Services

Command and Control

Info - Communication

Coordination

PERSONAL HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS ACTIVITIES

DEVELOP / UPDATE / REVIEW PERSONAL PLAN STOCK DISASTER SUPPLY KIT

Know your home’s vulnerabilities to Storm Surge, Flooding and Wind

Locate a safe room or safe area in your home or community for each hazard

Determine escape routes and places to meet

Have an out-of-state friend or family contact as a single point for all persons in the home

Have a place to go for evacuations

Be aware of traffic considerations

If using a hotel/motel, make reservations first

Ensure that destination is pet-friendly ,if necessary

Plan for what to do with pets if you need to evacuate

Post emergency phone numbers and ensure children know how and when to call 9-1-1

Review insurance coverage – flood damage may not be covered

Stock non-perishable emergency supplies and a Disaster Supply Kit

Ensure First Aid Kits are stocked

Water (1 gallon per person per day)

Food for 3 to 7 days

Non-perishable food items

Foods for infants/elderly

Snack foods

Non-electric can opener

Cooking tools/fuel

Plates/utensils

Blankets/Pillows

Medications

Ice Chest

Matches

Clothing

First Aid Kit

Toiletries

Special Items – Babies/Elderly

Flashlight/Batteries

Radio (Battery Operated NOAA)

Phones – Fully Charged w/Extra Batteries

Keys

Toys/Books/Games

Important Documents (In Waterproof

Container)

Tools and Tape

Pet Care Items

Identification and Photos

Ample food and water

Medications

Immunization Records

Muzzle, collar, leash

Crate

PREPARE YOURSELF AND YOUR HOME FOR THE STORM

Bring in everything not attached to the house (plants, wind chimes, patio furniture, etc.)

Fill clean 2 liter bottles with water and place in freezer

Make and store ice (if possible)

Refill medications

Ensure vehicles are fully fueled

Charge all cell phone batteries

Board windows

Place changes of clothing in plastic bags

Fill trash can or tub with water

Turn refrigerator and freezer to their lowest setting (coldest)

Unplug valuable electronics and turn off gas/electricity to house

Place memorabilia in plastic bags

Detach propane tank(s) from gas grill(s)

Cover pools and super-chlorinate

Tie down any boats that are on trailers or move into a garage

Get extra cash, ATMs will not work without electricity

Gather additional radios, verify battery needs (batteries should be changed every 6 months)

Gather lanterns and extra oil (do not use in high wind conditions)

HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS CHECKLIST

DURING THE STORM AFTER LANDFALL

Listen to the radio or TV for information. Secure your home, close storm shutters and secure outdoor

objects or bring them indoors. Turn off utilities if instructed to do so. Otherwise, turn the

refrigerator thermostat to its coldest setting and keep its doors closed.

Turn off propane tanks Avoid using the phone, except for serious emergencies. Moor your boat if time permits. Ensure a supply of water for sanitary purpose such as cleaning

and flushing toilets. Fill the bathtub and other larger containers with water.

Find out how to keep food safe during and after and emergency. YOU SHOULD EVACUATE UNDER THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: If you are directed by local authorities to do so. Be sure to follow

their instructions. If you live in a mobile home or temporary structure – such shelter

are particularly hazardous during hurricane no matter how well fastened to the ground.

If you live in a high-rise building – hurricane winds are stronger at higher elevations.

If you live on the coast, on a floodplain, near a river, or on an island waterway.

READ MORE ABOUT EVACUATING YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO EVACUATE, GO TO YOUR WIND-SAFE ROOM. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ONE, FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES: Stay indoors during the hurricane and away from windows and

glass doors. Close all interior doors – secure and brace external doors. Keep curtains and blinds closed. Do not be fooled if there is a lull;

it could be the eye of the storm – winds will pick up again. Take refuge in a small interior room, closet or hallway on the

lowest level. Lie on the floor under a table or another sturdy object. Avoid elevators.

Continue listening to a NOAA Weather Radio or the local news for the latest updates. Stay alert for extended rainfall and subsequent flooding even after the storm has ended. If you have become separated from your family, use your family communications plan or contact

FEMA or the American Red Cross. FEMA has established the National Emergency Family Registry and Locator System (NEFRLS),

which has been developed to help reunite families who are separated during a disaster. The American Red Cross also maintains a database to help you find family. Contact the local

American Red Cross chapter where you are staying for information. If you evacuated, return home only when officials say it is safe. If you cannot return home and have immediate housing needs. Text SHELTER + your ZIP code to

43362 (4FEMA) to find the nearest shelter in your area (example: shelter 12345). For those who have longer-term housing needs, FEMA offers several types of assistance,

including services and grants to help people repair their homes and find replacement housing. Apply for assistance or search for information about housing rental resources

Drive only if necessary and avoid flooded roads and washed¬ out bridges. Stay off the streets. If you must go out watch for fallen objects; downed electrical wires; and weakened walls, bridges, roads, and sidewalks.

Keep away from loose or dangling power lines. Report them immediately to the power company. Walk carefully around the outside your home and check for loose power lines, gas leaks and

structural damage before entering. Stay out of any building if you smell gas, floodwaters remain around the building or your home

was damaged by fire and the authorities have not declared it safe. Inspect your home for damage. Take pictures of damage, both of the building and its contents,

for insurance purposes. If you have any doubts about safety, have your residence inspected by a qualified building inspector or structural engineer before entering.

Use battery-powered flashlights in the dark. Do NOT use candles. Note: The flashlight should be turned on outside before entering - the battery may produce a spark that could ignite leaking gas, if present.

Watch your pets closely and keep them under your direct control. Watch out for wild animals, especially poisonous snakes. Use a stick to poke through debris.

Avoid drinking or preparing food with tap water until you are sure it’s not contaminated. Check refrigerated food for spoilage. If in doubt, throw it out. Wear protective clothing and be cautious when cleaning up to avoid injury. Use the telephone only for emergency calls. NEVER use a generator inside homes, garages, crawlspaces, sheds, or similar areas, even when

using fans or opening doors and windows for ventilation. Deadly levels of carbon monoxide can quickly build up in these areas and can linger for hours, even after the generator has shut off.

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PREVENT ILLNESS AFTER A DISASTER

Avoid wild or stray animals and biting or stinging insects.

Call local authorities to handle animals.

Get rid of dead animals, according to local guidelines, as soon as you can.

For more information, contact your local animal shelter or services, a veterinarian, or the humane society for advice on dealing with pets or stray or wild animals after an emergency.

For information on specific animal and insect issues, see protect yourself from animal- and insect-related hazards after a natural disaster.

PROTECT YOURSELF FROM ANIMAL - AND INSECT-RELATED

HAZARDS

PREVENT CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING

Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas that can cause sudden illness and death if you breathe it. Never use generators, pressure washers, grills, camp stoves, or other gasoline, propane, natural gas, or charcoal-burning devices inside your home, basement, garage, or camper—or even outside near an open window, door, or vent.

Don't heat your house with a gas oven.

If you are too hot or too cold, or you need to prepare food, don't put yourself and your family at risk for co poisoning—look to friends, family, or a community shelter for help.

If your co detector sounds, leave your home immediately and call 911.

Seek prompt medical attention if you suspect co poisoning and are feeling dizzy, light-headed, or nauseated.

For further guidance on avoiding co poisoning, see protect yourself from carbon monoxide CLEAN UP SAFELY AFTER FLOODS

To prevent illness, disinfect and dry buildings and items in them. This will prevent growth of some bacteria, viruses, mold, and mildew that can cause illness.

For more information, see flood water after a disaster or emergency.

KEEP FOOD AND WATER SAFE

Food may not be safe to eat during and after an emergency. Water may not be safe for cooking.

Water may not be safe to drink, clean with, or bathe in after an emergency, such as a hurricane or flood. During and after a disaster, water can become contaminated with microorganisms (for example, bacteria), sewage, agricultural or industrial waste, chemicals, and other substances that can cause illness or death.

Listen to and follow public announcements. Local authorities will tell you if water is safe to drink or to use for cooking or bathing. Follow local instructions to use bottled water or to boil or disinfect water for cooking, cleaning, or bathing.

For more information, see keep food and water safe after a natural disaster or power outage.

WASH YOUR HANDS

Always wash your hands with soap and boiled or disinfected water before preparing or eating food, after toilet use, after participating in cleanup activities, and after handling articles contaminated by floodwater or sewage. Use warm water when available. Wash children's hands frequently (always before meals).

Disinfect water for washing by mixing 1/8 teaspoon of household bleach per 1 gallon of water). Let it stand for 30 minutes. If the water is cloudy, use a solution of 1/4 teaspoon of household bleach per 1 gallon of water.

If water isn't available, use alcohol-based products made for washing hands.

For more tips on washing your hands, see hand hygiene after a disaster.

PROTECT MENTAL HEALTH

The days and weeks after an emergency are going to be rough. Some sleeplessness, anxiety, anger, hyperactivity, mild depression, or lethargy are normal and may go away with time. If you feel any of these symptoms acutely, seek counseling. Your state, local, tribal health departments will help you find local resources, including hospitals or health care providers that you may need.

Seek medical care if you are injured, feel sick, or have acute stress and anxiety.

Keep as many elements of your normal routine incorporated into the disaster plans as possible, including activities to calm children's fears.

Be aware that you may have fewer resources to attend to your day-to-day conflicts, so it is best to resolve what you can ahead of time.

Turn to family, friends, and important social or religious contacts to setup support networks to deal with the potential stressors.

Let your child know that it is okay to feel upset when something bad or scary happens. Encourage your child to express feelings and thoughts, without making judgments.

For additional resources, see disaster mental health resources.

PREVENT ILLNESS AFTER A DISASTER PREVENT ILLNESS FROM SEWAGE

PREVENT TEMPERATURE-RELATED ILLNESS

PREVENT OR TREAT WOUNDS

AVOID WILD OR STRAY ANIMALS

If there is flooding along with a hurricane, the waters may contain fecal material from

overflowing sewage systems and agricultural and industrial waste. Although skin contact with floodwater does not, by itself, pose a serious health risk, there is risk of disease from eating or drinking anything contaminated with floodwater.

If there has been a backflow of sewage into your house, wear rubber boots and waterproof gloves during cleanup. Remove and discard contaminated household materials that cannot be disinfected, such as wall coverings, cloth, rugs, and drywall.

If you have any open cuts or sores that will be exposed to floodwater, keep them as clean as possible by washing them with soap and applying an antibiotic ointment to discourage infection.

Wash clothes contaminated with flood or sewage water in hot water and detergent and separately from uncontaminated clothes and linens.

Do not allow children to play in floodwater areas and do not allow children to play with floodwater-contaminated toys that have not been disinfected. Disinfect toys by using a solution of one cup of bleach in five gallons of water. Some toys, such as stuffed animals and baby toys, cannot be disinfected; they should be discarded.

When standing or working in water that is cooler than 75 f (24°c): Wear rubber boots.

Ensure that clothing and boots have adequate insulation.

Take frequent breaks out of the water.

Change into dry clothing when possible.

Immediately clean out all open wounds and cuts with soap and clean water. Keep wounds covered with clean, dry bandages that are large enough to cover the wound and contain any pus or drainage.

Change bandages as needed and when drainage can be seen through the bandage. Contact a doctor to find out whether more treatment is needed (such as a tetanus shot).

If a wound gets red, swells, or drains, seek immediate medical attention.

If you are bitten by any animal, seek immediate medical attention. If you are bitten by a snake, try to identify it, so that if it is poisonous, you can be given the correct anti-venom.

Do not cut the wound or attempt to suck the venom out. (See also the CDC rabies website, rat-bite fever: frequently asked questions, and medical problems and treatment considerations for the red imported fire ant [PDF, 658 KB/8 pages].)

CONTACT WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIAL

If your skin or eyes may have come in contact with hazardous materials, such as acid from a car battery, wash thoroughly with decontaminated water and seek medical attention as needed.

If you have wounds, you should be evaluated for a tetanus immunization, just as you would at any other time of injury.

If you receive a puncture wound or a wound contaminated with feces, soil, or saliva, have a doctor or health department determine whether a tetanus booster is necessary based on individual records.

For further guidance e, see emergency wound care after a natural disaster.

TETANUS IMMUNIZATION

Short bouts of diarrhea and upset stomach and colds or other breathing diseases sometimes occur in developed countries, such as the united states, after a natural disaster, particularly among large groups of people in a shelter. Basic hygiene measures like frequent hand washing or use of an alcohol hand gel, especially after using the restroom or changing diapers and before eating, can help prevent these diseases.

Diseases like cholera or typhoid are rare in developed countries and do not typically occur after a natural disaster.

For information on infectious disease, see infectious disease after a disaster.

INFECTIOUS DISEASE

IMMUNIZATIONS

For information on immunizations for evacuees, relief workers, emergency responders and travelers, see immunization after a natural disaster.