Personal Disaster Preparedness and Community Response

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Personal Disaster Preparedness and Community
Response

• Kathleen Eid-Heberle, RN, MSN, CCRN

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Natural Disasters
Ice Storm
Flood
Earthquakes
Tsunami
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Technological Disasters
Railroad Accident
Nuclear Accident
Bridge Collapse
Aviation Accident
Trucking Accident
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Manmade Disasters
Bioterrorism
Bombings
Weapon of Mass Destruction
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Mecklenburg County
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Effects of Disasters on Individuals Health

• Medical Health
• Mental Health
• Individual Characteristics

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Effects of Disasters on the Community

• Issues Affecting a Community
• Community Reactions

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Personal Disaster Preparedness

• 1. Build a kit
• 2. Make a plan
• 3. Be informed
• 4. Maintain your plan and kit

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Make A Kit

• Step 1 Make A Kit
• At least three days worth of supplies
• Water
• 1 gallon of water per day per person
• Food
• Non-perishable, nutritious food
• No refrigeration, preparation or cooking required
• Baby formula
• Medications
• 1 week supply of prescription and
  over-the-counter medications

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Make A Kit cont.

• Radio
• Battery-powered or hand-cranked
• First Aid Kit
• Extra set of eye glasses, contact lenses,
  batteries for hearing aids, etc.
• Personal Documents
• Copies of necessary records
• Contact Information
• Family phone numbers and addresses in and out of
  the area

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Make A Kit cont.

• Map
• Detailed map of surrounding area
• Money
• Clothing
• Extra set of clothes and sturdy shoes
• Sanitary Supplies
• Toilet paper, personal hygiene products, diapers,
  depends, etc.

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Make A Kit cont.

• Pet Supplies
• Food, leash, medications, etc.
• Tools
• Adjustable wrench, duct tape, flashlight, extra
  batteries, etc.

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Create A Plan

• Step 2 Make A Plan
• Talk
• Plan
• Learn
• Tell
• Practice
• Include Pets

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Source Homeland Security, 2008
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Source FEMA ARC, 2004
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Source FEMA ARC, 2004
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Be Informed

• Step 3 Be Informed
• Get Information
• Know Your Region
• Action Steps

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Additional Considerations for Children

• Caregivers need to
• Involve children in preparedness
• Clarify any misunderstandings
• Re-establish daily routines
• Limit children's exposure to the media

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Additional Considerations for Special Needs
Population

• Inform power company of power-dependency
• Portable medical summary
• Alternative caregivers
• Current information on service animals

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When A Disaster Strikes

• Listen for instructions
• Take family and pets
• Take disaster kit
• Wear protective clothing
• Use specified travel routes

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After A Disaster

• Check on neighbors
• Administer first aid and call for help for
  seriously injured people
• Check for damage in home
• Check for fires, electrical and other household
  hazards
• Stay away from downed lines
• Listen for current information

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Community Response
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American Red Cross

• Mission To ensure nationwide disaster planning,
  preparedness, community disaster education,
  mitigation, and response that will provide the
  American people with quality services delivered
  in a uniform, consistent, and responsive manner.

Source ARC, 2005
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Source American Red Cross, 2006
Source Kathleen Eid-Heberle
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State Medical Assistance Team (SMAT II)

• Mission To provide patient decontamination,
  mass medical care, alternate care facilities, and
  mass drug distribution points.

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Source Kathleen Eid-Heberle
Source NC OEMS, 2009
Source MTAC, 2009
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Medical Reserve Corps
Mission To improve the health and safety of
communities across the country by organizing and
utilizing public health, medical and other
volunteers.
Source Medical Reserve Corps, 2009
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Source NC OEMS, 2009
Source American Red Cross, 2006
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Preparedness Initiatives

• Develop a Personal Disaster Plan
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
  http//www.fema.gov
• America Red Cross (ARC) http//www.redcross.org
• Office of Homeland Security http//www.ready.gov

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Preparedness Initiatives cont

• FEMA Independent Study http//training.fema.gov/
  IS/crslist.asp
• Introduction to Incident Command System (ICS)
  FEMA IS - 100.a
• ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action
  Incidents FEMA IS - 200.a
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) An
  Introduction FEMA IS -700.a

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National Resources

• American Red Cross (ARC)
• www.redcross.org
• Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  www.cdc.gov
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
  www.fema.gov

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National Resources cont.

• Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) www.medicalreservecorp
  s.gov
• Office of Homeland Security
• www.whitehouse.gov/homeland
• www.ready.gov
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
  (DHHS)
• www.os.dhhs.gov

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To Volunteer

• American Red Cross
• Hope Martin
• Volunteer Personnel
• Program Manager
• T 704-378-4628
• martinhope_at_usa.redcross.org

• Mecklenburg County
• Medical Reserve Corps
• On-Line www.servnc.org

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Contact Information

• Kathleen Eid-Heberle, RN, MSN, CCRN
• 704-578-9648
• mheberle_at_carolina.rr.com

Be Wise.Be Prepared