DELTA
Emergency Response
Team
Preparedness
Training
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Agenda
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Learning Outcomes and Purpose
Dr. Walker’s Vision
Preparation
Delta ERT Communications Process
Personal Plan
Types of Disasters
Preparing an Emergency Supply Kit
 Kits for special populations
National and Local Emergency Agencies
DST ERT Contact Information
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Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
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State purpose of Delta ERT
Understand and utilize the communication process
Identify disaster types and preparedness plan
Understand federal, state, & local partnerships
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The Purpose
The Purpose of the DELTA Emergency Response Team
(ERT) is to:
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Increase awareness about emergency preparedness activities
Provide structured and systematic training for the membership’s
Readiness, Response, and Recovery efforts
Provide effective preparedness communication strategies
Provide resource support for affected sorority members
To support local Emergency Management Director (EMD) and
distribute disaster related materials as directed or per request
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Vision
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Develop, document, and execute a strategic
plan that:
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Anticipates emergency situations in which members
of the Sorority might find themselves.
Proactively prepares Sorors to survive such
situations.
Delineates specific actions to provide support
and resources from the Sorority to ease the
hardship of emergency conditions once they
occur.
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Vision
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Partner with FEMA to address the needs of
Sorors in areas affected by or under emergency
conditions anywhere there is a chapter of Delta
Sigma Theta Sorority.
Collaborate with the Institutional Research
committee to conduct a needs assessment to
determine the types of emergency situations in
which Delta should provide support at a national
versus regional versus local level.
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Preparation
Disasters can strike at any time…
Start Preparing NOW:
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This guide will assist you in creating your
own disaster plan and understanding which
supplies you need to keep on hand for
specific types of disasters.
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SEQUENCE
of
DELIVERY
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DELTA ERT
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCESS
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Communication Process
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Types of Disasters
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Earthquakes
Fires
Floods
Tornados/Severe Storms
Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Disasters
Tsunami
Hurricanes
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Recommended Disaster
Supply Kit
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Emergency Identification:
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Duplicate identification for all family members
Duplicate prescription for medication and glasses
Contact numbers of family members and meeting point location map
Duplicate residency verification
List of valuables for insurance claims
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Recommended Disaster
Supply Kit
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Basic emergency supply kit could include the following
recommended items:
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Water: one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for
drinking and sanitation
Food: at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
First aid kit and thermometer
Battery-powered or hand crank radio; NOAA Weather Radio w/ tone alert
& extra batteries for both
Flashlight and extra batteries
Whistle to signal for help
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Recommended Disaster
Supply Kit
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Basic emergency supply kit could include the following
recommended items:
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Dust mask to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct
tape to shelter in place
Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
Manual can opener for food
Mess kits, paper cups, plates, paper towels and plastic utensils
Paper and Pencil
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Recommended Disaster
Supply Kit
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Basic emergency supply kit could include the following
recommended items:
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Cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar charger
Cash, travelers checks and rolls of change
Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies,
identification and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container
Change of clothes per family member (long sleeves, long pants, extra
shoes)
Sleeping bags or blankets and pillows
Childs comfort kit: books, games, puzzles or other activities for children
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Recommended Disaster
Supply Kit
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Additional items may be:
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Infant formula and diapers
Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items
Pet food and extra water for your pet; Pet medical records and
prescriptions
Hearing-aid batteries
Complete change of clothing including a long sleeved shirt, long pants
and sturdy shoes
Fire extinguisher
Matches in a waterproof container. Candles.
Extra eyeglasses and dentures
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Disaster Supply Kit Activity
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Family Activity:
1. Gather items for emergency kit
2. Discuss meeting point location if unable to return home
3. Provide information of meeting point contact to family members.
4. Identify an out-of-town contact as a designated person to call, text, or email
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Earthquake - Inside
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“Drop, Cover, and Hold On”
DROP down onto your hands
and knees. This position protects
you from falling but allows you to
still move if necessary.
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COVER your head and neck
under a sturdy table or desk. If
there is no shelter nearby, only
then should you get down near
an interior wall (or next to lowlying furniture that won't fall on
you), and cover your head and
neck with your arms and hands.
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HOLD ON to your shelter (or to your
head and neck) until the shaking
stops. Be prepared to move with your
shelter if the shaking shifts it around
Turn off your GAS, ELECTRICITY,
and WATER, if possible.
NEVER turn gas back on yourself, call
a professional
Keep away from all windows
Do not use elevators
Resource:
http://earthquakecountry.info/dropc
overholdon/
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Earthquake - Outside
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If you’re Outside:
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Stay away from buildings and power lines.
If driving, park in the safest spot and stay low in the car.
Keep your seatbelt fastened.
Watch for falling debris.
Stay Alert after Quake:
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Aftershocks may occur for several days
Stay out of damage areas
Listen to local radio/TV for instructions.
Do not use open flames in case of gas leaks.
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Fires - Have an Escape Plan
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Plan Essentials:
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Determine escape routes
from each room in your
home / building
Choose a meeting place
outdoors
Hold fire drills regularly
Make sure everyone in
family knows the plan
Check batteries in smoke
and carbon monoxide
alarms annually
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Follow the plan:
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Never use an elevator
Stay low when smoke is
present (smoke rises)
Feel doors before opening
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If cool and no smoke is seeping
inside, open doors, SLOWLY
Use another exit if warm or smoke
is seeping in
Go to designated meeting
place and stay there; do not
go back inside
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Flood and Hurricane
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PREPARATION:
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Extra water 1gallon/person for
72-hours
Nonperishable food items &
mesh kits
Portable radio with batteries
Flashlight and extra batteries
Fill automobile with gas
Prepare Emergency Supply Kit
(see slide for details)
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RESPONSE:
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Listen to radio/TV for
evacuation routes and
instructions.
Turn off gas, electricity, and
water
Lock windows and doors.
Watch out for washouts,
fallen wires, etc.
Do not cross flowing water
Be prepared for flash flooding
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Severe Storm Safety
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If outside, get into a building, car or bus
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If in open area, head for low ground or
crouch down
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If in wooded area, pick a low area under
thick, small trees
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Tornado Safety
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Go to lowest level of the building and stay in
the center, away from windows
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Get under sturdy furniture or stairs
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Do not stay in mobile or manufactured homes
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If away from home, take shelter in a steel
framed or reinforced-concrete building
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Avoid buildings with wide-span roofs
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Winter Storm Safety
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Dress in lightweight layers of clothing, rather than one layer of heavy
clothing
 Avoid getting chilled or overheated
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Beware of ice (including black ice), fallen trees and downed wires
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Avoid strenuous activity and driving if possible:
 Have an emergency kit with blankets in car, if you must travel.
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Never use unvented fuel-burning devices (ex. Grills, ovens,
generators, and space heaters).
 Never use back-up generators indoors.
 These devices create DEADLY carbon monoxide, which is
colorless and odorless!
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Nuclear Response
Reminders:
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Review public
alert/broadcasting systems
(radio/TV) for instructions
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When evacuating, do not leave
car if it breaks down - stay
and wait for help.
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Exposure can cause serious
illness or death
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Keep car windows and vents
closed
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Only use telephone if
necessary
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Do not return home until
officials say it is safe
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Chemical Disaster Response
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Get inside as soon as possible; if in a vehicle, close
windows, vents and turn off air conditioning
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If in a building/home, go to highest room…if possible, retreat
to a windowless room
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Close all doors and windows; turn off heating / air
conditioning systems and fans
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Follow official instructions on sealing off rooms ( i.e. using
plastic sheeting, duct tape, or placing damp towels under
doors)
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Cut and label plastic sheeting now to save time when sealing
off window and door edges
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Biological Release Response
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Stay alert for attack warning signs. Early detection enhances survival.
Move upwind from the source of the attack.
If evacuation from the immediate area is impossible, move indoors (if
outside) and upward to an interior room on a higher floor. Remember many
agents are heavier than air and will tend to stay close to the ground.
Once indoors, close all windows and exterior doors and shut down air
conditioning or heating systems to prevent circulation of air.
Cover your mouth and nose. If gas masks are not available, use a surgical
mask or a handkerchief. An improvised mask can be made by soaking a
clean cloth in a solution of 1 tablespoon of baking soda in a cup of water.
While this is not highly effective, it may provide some protection. Cover
bare arms, legs, and any cuts or abrasions are covered/bandaged.
If splashed with an agent, immediately wash it off using copious amounts of
warm soapy water or a diluted 10:1 bleach solution.
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Essential Supplies Needed
for
Special Populations
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Supply List for Children
with Special Needs
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Prepare a notebook of your child's personal information,
medical information, health provider’s phone number & care
plan.
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Provide a copy of the notebook to your support network
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Store a three-week supply of medications, medical supplies
and special dietary foods, if applicable
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Backup power supply such as a generator for medical
equipment, battery pack and car adaptor
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Medical bracelets & visible ID should be worn at all times
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Supply List for Seniors and
Adults with Special Needs
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Consider any special dietary needs?
Include one week supply of essential medications
Copies of prescriptions and insurance policies
One week of disability related supplies (i.e.
syringes, colostomy supplies, respiratory items,
catheter, incontinence supplies, etc.)
An "emergency health information card" with
medical information, instructions for assistance,
and contact information for family members and
health providers
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Youth Preparedness Training
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EMD Visit Packet
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National Emergency
Agency Contacts
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Important National Contacts
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ARC; www.redcross.org; 800-733-2767
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FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency
 www.fema.gov; 800-621-3362;
 800-462-7585(TTY)
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CDC; www.bt.cdc.gov; 800-232-4636;
 888-232-6348 (TTY)
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EPA; www.epa.gov; 1-800-424-9346;
 800-553-7672 (TTY)
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Local Emergency Agency
Contacts
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Emergency Management Office
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Police Department
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Fire Department
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Local Emergency Services
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Health Department
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Local Volunteer Organization for Active Disaster (VOAD)
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Humane Society
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Other Local Agencies
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National - Delta ERT
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Linda R. Wilson, BSN, MS, Chair
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Brittani Blackwell, National Second
Vice President
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Central Region
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Eastern
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Dr. Meloyde Batten-Mickens, CEM
Miranda Askew Brown
Rochelle Purnell, MSN, RN
Dr. TraShawn Thornton-Davis
Farwest
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Chief Angelia Elgin (ret), MA, RN, CCRN,
CCEMT-P
Jacquelyn Sample
Rev. Jacqueline Russell, MA
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National - Delta ERT
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Midwest
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South Atlantic
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Jacqueline Johnson
Patricia Johnson
Captain Rosalind Short
Dr. Cheryl Yates-Catchings
Southwest
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Dr. Gloria McNeil, RN, NEA-BC
Dr. Regina Milteer-Rock
Southern
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Regina Greer, MA
Doris Brown, MS, MEd, RN, CNS
Cheryl Simpson, MSW,LBSW,CFC,C-ART
Amanda Grego, Collegiate
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc
in WEM Hall of Fame 2013
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,
Inc., first Greek letter
organization to participate in
emergency recovery since
2005 Hurricane Katrina and
formalize an Emergency
Response Team Task Force.
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Thank You
BE DELTA READY!!!
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