What is the Train-the-Trainer
• Developed during the 2013 Gear
Up, Get Ready Campaign
• Tools that can be used by local
emergency managers, faithbased organizations, privatesector partners and community
groups to help provide
preparedness education
• http://gearupgetready.org/downlo
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Gear Up, Get Ready
IL-IN-WI Whole Community
Conference Train-the-Trainer
November 22, 2013
Agenda
• Who is Hagerty Consulting?
• Who is the Regional Catastrophic Planning
Team?
• What is the train-the-trainer?
• Do I really need to be ready?
• How can I increase my preparedness?
• What can I do to be prepared for winter
weather?
• Where can I find additional information?
Hagerty Consulting
• Homeland security and emergency management
consulting firm that helps clients prepare for and recover
from disasters
– FEMA – Developed the New Madrid Seismic Zone catastrophic
plan
– Rhode Island – Performed THIRA and gap assessment
– New York City Recovery – Currently providing technical
assistance and financial management services as a result of
Hurricane Sandy
– SpaceX – Conducted Hurricane Response Operations Plan
review and evaluation for new launch site
– Northwestern University – Conducted comprehensive review of
emergency management program
IL-IN-WI Regional Catastrophic Planning Team
• The DHS / FEMA Regional Catastrophic
Preparedness Grant Program (RCPGP)
provides funding to enhance preparedness in
select high-risk, high-consequence urban areas
• The Illinois – Indiana – Wisconsin Regional
Catastrophic Planning Team (RCPT) includes
jurisdictions in the three states who engage in
cooperative preparedness efforts
• The Gear Up, Get Ready Campaign was funded
through this grant and is conducted in
collaboration with FEMA, the States, the 19
Counties and the City of Chicago
Why You Should be Prepared
• We live in a weather prone country and region
• Americans cope with an average of 10,000
thunderstorms, 2,500 floods, 1,000 tornadoes, and
an average of six deadly hurricanes a year
• There are other emergencies that happen on a
more frequent basis, like house fires and
incidences in our schools
• Most do not take any action until AFTER these
events impact their households
Why Preparedness Benefits You
• Preparedness gives individuals and
households the tools to help themselves
• Preparedness reduces stress and anxiety
during and following disasters
• Preparedness minimizes the impact to
families
• Preparedness reduces the burden to the
community / first responders
Emergency Contact Card
• The first step to
increasing
preparedness is to
develop an
emergency contact
card for EACH
member of your
household
• Keep the card with
you at all times – in a
wallet, purse, or
backpack
Emergency Contact Card
• Card includes a local
emergency contact, out
of town contact name,
neighborhood meeting
place
• Make sure the out of
town contact is the same
for all family members
• Include additional
information like names
of doctors, medications /
allergies, equipment
used on a daily basis,
etc
Emergency Supplies Kit
• The second step to
increasing your
preparedness is to
develop an emergency
supplies kit
• Remember to include
supplies for EACH
member of your family!
Develop a Kit for Your Family
• Remember to account for the unique needs of
your family!
• Ensure that your emergency supply kit
contains the resources YOU need, this may
include:
– Medical supplies, including extra prescriptions for
medications taken daily
– Cash or traveler’s checks
– Food (formula, baby-food) and toys for children
– Additional equipment like extra tubes for a
wheelchair, e-reader, or hearing aid batteries
Additional Kit Types
• In addition to having these items at home,
you may want to consider:
– Creating a light-weight version of the kit (i.e. Go
Kit) in a sturdy backpack to allow you to evacuate
easily.
– Storing food, water, and supplies at your office
(i.e. Work Kit). This may include a comfortable
change of clothing and a sturdy pair of shoes.
– Keeping emergency supplies in your car (i.e. Car
Kit) including food items, jumper cables, warm
clothing / sleeping bags, and kitty litter for tire
traction.
Family Emergency Plan
• The third step to increasing your preparedness
is completing your family emergency plan
• The plan contains more detailed information
– Telephone numbers, social security information
and medical information for EACH member of the
family
– Insurance, physicians, workplaces, and other
important locations (neighbors homes or afterschool activities)
Family Emergency Plan
• Keep a copy of
your family plan in
an accessible
location(fridge, by
the telephone)
and keep a copy
in your
emergency kit
Local Hazards
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Earthquake
Extreme Heat
Floods
Fire
Food Borne Illness
Pandemic Influenza
Winter Storms
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Thunderstorms
Tornadoes
Active Shooter
Chemical and
Hazardous Materials
• Cyber
• Nuclear Power Plant
• Terrorism
Get Ready for a Winter Storm
• Winter storms include a variety of
weather, including snow or
subfreezing temperatures, strong
winds and even ice or heavy rain
storms.
• Add supplies to your emergency kit
in preparation for the winter
weather.
– Rock salt to melt ice on walkways
– Sand or kitty litter to improve
traction
– Snow shovels and other snow
removal equipment.
– Adequate clothing and blankets to
keep you and your family warm
Get Ready for a Winter Storm
• Know the signs of frostbite and hypothermia
– Frostbite: loss of feeling and white or pale appearance in extremities
such as fingers, toes, ear lobes, and the tip of the nose.
– Hypothermia: uncontrollable shivering, memory loss, disorientation,
incoherence, slurred speech, drowsiness, and apparent exhaustion.
• Important activities
– Listen to your radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for weather
reports and emergency information.
– Wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing. Wear gloves
(or mittens) and a hat to help prevent loss of body heat.
– Make sure your home is well insulated.
– Use extreme caution when using alternative heating sources.
– Learn how to shut off water valves in case a pipe bursts.
– If you plan to be driving, prepare your vehicle by checking your
antifreeze level, battery, brakes, tire treat and air levels, fuel, oil, and
lights.
Resources
• www.gearupgetready.org has additional preparedness
information, including the entire train-the-trainer kit with
templates and pre-drafted slides
• www.ready.gov also provides information on hazards
and preparedness activities
• www.hagertyconsulting.com helps our clients prepare for
and recover from disasters
Contact
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Katie Freeman
katie.freeman@hagertyconsulting.com
510-851-2664
@kgfreeman (Twitter)