NewportMesa Unified School District 20082009 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Title: NewportMesa Unified School District 20082009


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Newport-Mesa Unified School District 2008-2009

• BEFORE THE
• BIG SHOW!

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SCRIPT DEVELOPMENT

• Evaluate your needs
• Address your family concerns
• Planning is the best way to prepare

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ROLE OF A LIFETIME!

• PERSONAL If you are ready - everyone with
  follow your direction!
• FAMILY Prepare them to follow your lead!
• WORK Be the lead of preparedness!

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GREAT DIRECTION

• Working together with your family, community,
  co-workers and employer will increase your
  ability to handle and recover from a major
  disaster natural or manmade!

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EXTRAS!!!!!!

• Emergency Operations Plan
• Each city is required to have one
• Assigns responsibility to organizations and to
  individuals
• Sets forth lines of authority
• Describes how people and property will be
  protected
• Identifies personnel, equipment, facilities,
  supplies, and other resources

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YOUR MOTIVATION..

• A disaster is defined as any event that
  overwhelms existing resources
• Elements of a disaster
• Relatively unexpected
• First responders overwhelmed
• Lives, health, and the environment are endangered

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OPENING SCENE. Infrastructure Damage

• Structures minor, moderate, severe
• Transportation freeways, streets, bus/rail
  lines, airports
• Disrupted communications
• Utilities complete loss possibly for an
  extended period
• Resources diminished fire, police, hospitals,
  schools, city government

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Behind the Scene.

• ROLE OF FIRST RESPONDERS
• Initial report of severity 30-45 min.
• Jurisdictional survey critical facilities
• City Government EOC opens
• Incident triage
• Prioritize most critical incidents to life and
  property

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SCENE I BACKDROP
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KNOWLEDGE IS KEY

• Learn about the hazards that can effect your
  neighborhood and city
• Identify neighbors who can help
• Prepare family escape and evacuation plans
• REVIEW AND POST the PLAN
• Update the plan when needed at least once a year

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How will you get home or get to work?
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GRIDLOCK ???
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HOW WILL YOU RECOVER AND GET BACK TO NORMAL
ROUTINE
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NO UTILITIES FOR DAYS, POSSIBLY WEEKS OR MONTHS
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CA - Earthquake Country

• Greatest likelihood of a major earthquake
• The Western United States
• New Madrid Fault Zone Missouri
• A few pockets on the East Coast

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RICHTER SCALE
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HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE

• NORTHRIDGE EATHQUAKE 1994
• 6.7 magnitude
• Thousands of aftershocks 4.0 to 5.0
• 57 fatalities 1,500 seriously injured
• Structural instability
• 66,546 buildings inspected
• 4,000 red-tagged
• 11,300 yellow-tagged
• 11 major roads affected

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AFTER DAYS, WEEKS, MONTHS.

• 9,000 homes with no electricity
• 20,000 homes with no gas
• Almost 50,000 homes with little or no water

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UTILITY LOSS

• Loss of utilities
• Increased risk of fire or electrical shock
• Inadequate water supply to fight fire
• Increased risk to public health

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DISRUPTED COMMUNICATIONS

• Victims unable to call for help
• Coordination of services hampered
• Importance of out-of-state contacts
• Restoration of phone service
• Calling 911
• Cell phone vs. Landline
• VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol)
• Amateur Radio/Family Service Radios

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• READY ON THE SET,
• AND ACTION.
• SCENE II
• HAZARD MITIGATION

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HAZARD MITIGATION

• Store heavy and breakable objects on low shelves
• Secure bookshelves and water heaters
• Move beds away from windows
• Move or secure hanging objects over beds, sofas,
  or chairs
• Keep shoes and a flashlight under the bed

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SCENE II to be continued.

• Bolt older houses to the foundation
• Strap propane tanks
• Strap mobile homes to their slabs
• Anchor heavy furniture
• Secure appliances and office equipment
• Secure cabinet doors
• Locate and label gas, electricity, and water
  shut-offs

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INSURANCE TO IDENTIFICATION

• Make copies of important documents and keep in a
  water/fire proof container in a safe place
• Photograph your home, vehicles, and other
  valuables keep in secure location keep
  current
• REVIEW insurance policies annually

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IDENTIFY UTILITIES

• Gas check appliances for leaks
• Secure a wrench in an accessible place
• Shut off if hissing is heard or smell is present

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WATER SHUT OFF LOCATION

• Locate the water shut-off valve to your home, on
  the water heater and the main water shut off
  (near street)

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ELECTRICAL SHUT OFF

• LOCATE AND MARK ON MAP
• To turn off
• Turn off individual breakers first
• Then turn off main switch
• To turn back on . . .
• Turn on main switch first
• Then turn on individual breakers

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SCENE III PREPAREDNESS PLANNING
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FIRE SAFETY PLAN

• EDITH
• Exit Drills In The Home
• Discuss and Practice Plan (try it at night)
• Family meeting place outside
• Call 9-1-1 from safe place
• Install smoke alarms/sprinklers
• Purchase safety ladder for 2nd story
  homes/apartments and practice using it

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COMMUNICATIONS PLAN

• Select Out-of-State contact
• Everyone reports to a single person there
  whereabouts
• Everyone has the number in wallet, car, backpack
  include
• Leave a note in secure location known by all (not
  on the front door)

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EVACUATION PLAN

• Pre-determine where you will go to find other
  family members/school-age children, older adults,
  etc.
• Learn multiple routes out of neighborhood and
  community
• Have a plan for pets
• Keep maps and other supplies in car and RV

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SCENE IV PREPARING KITS FOR HOME, WORK AND
CAR/RV
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CREATING KITS

• DISASTER SUPPLY KITS
• Home, Workplace/Office, Car/RV
• Each kit should have supplies to last 5- to 7
  days (7-10 days is better)
• Categories of items
• Food, Water, Personal Care, Clothing/Shoes, First
  Aid and Utility/Tools
• Periodically change out items consider weather,
  size, use/damage, expiration dates
• STAY AND GO KITS

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SUGGESTED KIT ITEMS

• Tools/AM-FM Radio
• Cash
• Clothing/Jacket
• Blanket
• Medications
• Pet supplies
• Duct tape
• Books
• Deck of cards
• Toilet Paper
• Personal care

• Gloves/Knee pads
• Sturdy shoes
• Helmet/Hat
• Fire extinguisher
• First aid kit
• Bleach or water purification tablets
• Glasses
• Goggles/Mask
• Compass
• Food Water

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WATER AND STORAGE

• Water (5-7 days)
• One gallon per person per day pets, infants,
  and hygiene
• Boiling, Bleach, Water Purification Tablets
• Sources - Hot Water Heater, Toilet Tank, Ice
  Cubes

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FOOD AND STORAGE

• Food (for a minimum of 5-7 days)
• Canned
• Comfort foods
• Long term storage/rotation
• MREs (Meals Ready to Eat)

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SHELTER IN PLACE

• Select an interior room (if possible, a room with
  a toilet, water, and phone)
• Ensure that the room is large enough for family
• Store disaster supplies in or near area
• Have snacks, books or other activities to make
  the situation more comfortable

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Shelter In Place Actions

• Lock all doors and windows
• Cover vents/windows with plastic sheeting
• Tune to EAS (AM 1070 OR AM 980) for additional
  instructions
• Stay in place until you are told that it is safe
  to go outside!

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DISASTERS 101

• Floods/Extreme Weather
• Wildfires
• Power Outages
• Hazardous Materials Incidents
• Air collisions/Terrorism Incidents
• Landslides
• Tsunamis
• Tornadoes/Hurricanes

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In an EMERGENCY.

• Dont try to pick up your children from school
  right away
• Know the procedures for your childs school/day
  care
• Dont leave your home or workplace until directed
  to do so
• Dont risk personal safety to save pets

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SCRIPT REVIEW

• Drop, Cover, and Hold!
• Triangle of Life
• If indoors, stay indoors
• If outdoors, stay outdoors
• Away from buildings, trees, streetlights, power
  lines, and overpasses
• If in a vehicle, drive to a clear spot and stop

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POST PRODUCTION

• Inspect home for damage.
• Turn off utilities only if necessary
• Extinguish small fires
• Clean up spills
• Expect aftershocks
• Tune to TV, radio (ENS)
• Address medical needs
• Help others

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TIME TO PREMIERE YOUR READINESS PLAN!