Disaster Preparedness
Campmeeting 2014
Home-Sweet-READY-Home
Sheltering In Place
Did you find these apps?
 Red Cross
Hurricane App,
FEMA App
- Interactive
checklists for
emergency kits
Shelter Finder App,
First Aid App,
Earthquake App,
Wildfire App,
Know Your Plan
-Emergency
checklists,
reminders, due
dates, share
checklists with
others.
Know the Lingo
EDC
BOB
GHB
BOL
BOV
FAK
o SIP
o FEP
o TEOTWAWKI
Our Journey
South Korea, 2008
Four Steps to Disaster Planning
 Find out what disasters could happen in
your area.
 Create a family disaster plan.
 Put your plan in to action.
 Practice, practice, maintain!
Create a Plan…
Meet with your family and discuss
disaster preparedness
Discuss disasters and explain what to
do in each case
Evacuation
Family contact
Meeting places
Take CPR and first aid classes
Insurance
Put Your Plan Into Action
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Emergency telephone numbers
Insurance coverage
Secure gas, water, electricity
Install smoke detectors
Conduct a home hazard hunt
Emergency supplies and disaster
supply kit
Escape routes and safe spots in your
home
Practice & Maintain Your Plan
Review plans every six months
Conduct fire & emergency evacuation
drills
Test and recharge fire extinguishers
yearly
Test smoke alarms monthly and change
battery’s yearly
Replace stored water and food every six
months/yearly
Pacific North West Hazards
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/05/01/weekinreview/01safe.html?_r=0
http://www.disastersrus.org/emtools/earthquakes/fema-526.pdf
Earthquakes
We believe that earthquakes are our greatest
threat.
We believe that Earthquake preparedness
principles can be applied to all hazards and
threats.
39 states have a high risk for earthquakes.
Buildings may collapse or slide off their
foundations, utilities may go down & phone
service will be disrupted.
Landslides, avalanches & tsunamis may occur.
Getting Prepared For An
Earthquake
 Identify a safe place in every room.
 Practice “drop, cover and hold on”.
 The Great Washington Shakeout 10/16
@10:16
 www.shakeout.org
 Have a family reunion plan.
 Have an out of state contact and carry the
family reunion card with you at all times.
http://www.crew.org/
Cascade
Region
Earthquake
Workgroup
Recommended Earthquake Safety Actions
In bed: If you are in bed, hold on and stay there, protecting your head with a pillow.
You are less likely to be injured staying where you are. Broken glass on the floor has
caused injury to those who have rolled to the floor or tried to get to doorways.
In a high-rise: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Avoid windows and other hazards. Do not
use elevators. Do not be surprised if sprinkler systems or fire alarms activate.
In a store: When Shaking starts, Drop Cover and Hold On. A shopping cart or getting
inside clothing racks can provide some protection. If you must move to get away from
heavy items on high shelves, drop to the ground first and crawl only the shortest
distance necessary. Whenever you enter any retail store, take a moment to look
around: What is above and around you that could move or fall during an earthquake?
Then use your best judgment to stay safe.
Outdoors: Move to a clear area if you can safely do so; avoid power lines, trees,
signs, buildings, vehicles, and other hazards.
Recommended Earthquake Safety Actions
Driving: Pull over to the side of the road, stop, and set the parking brake. Avoid overpasses,
bridges, power lines, signs and other hazards. Stay inside the vehicle until the shaking is over.
If a power line falls on the car, stay inside until a trained person removes the wire.
In a stadium or theater: Stay at your seat or drop to the floor between rows and protect your
head and neck with your arms. Don’t try to leave until the shaking is over. Then walk out
slowly watching for anything that could fall in the aftershocks.
Near the shore: Drop, Cover, and Hold On until the shaking stops. If severe shaking lasts
twenty seconds or more, immediately evacuate to high ground as a Tsunami might have been
generated by the earthquake. Move inland two miles or to land that is at least 100 feet above
sea level immediately. Don’t wait for officials to issue a warning. Walk quickly, rather than
drive, to avoid traffic, debris and other hazards.
Doorways? In modern houses, doorways are no stronger than any other part of the house. You
are safer under a table
Under Bed Kit
 Closeable Bag
 Sturdy Shoes
 Leather Gloves
 Flashlight
 Whistle
 Hard hat
When Shaking Stops
 Be prepared for aftershocks
 If you smell gas, or hear a hissing noise, shut the gas off and
open window.
 If electrical damage, turn off main circuit breakers.
 Main water shut off valve.
Fires
Family fires are the # 1 disaster in most
communities. More than 24 million reported
annually.
6,000+ die annually.
Wildfires are common in many areas.
Prepare Your Home
 Install smoke detectors.
 Plan escape routes and PRACTICE it!
 Teach family to stay low and if possible put something
over your face.
 Inspect electrical appliances often.
 Shut off utilities.
 Install & know how to use fire extinguishers.
When a Fire Occurs
 NEVER use water in an electrical fire!
 If fire is spreading rapidly, don’t try to extinguish.
 Smother oil/grease fires.
 STOP-DROP-ROLL if you are on fire.
http://www.emd.wa.gov/hazards/documents/WildfireFact
Sheet.pdf
Wildfires
If Wildfire Threatens
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Remain calm. Listen to the
radio and television for fire
reports and evacuation
information. Follow the advice
given by authorities. (However,
if you feel threatened, do not
wait to leave.)
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Set up a ladder, garden hoses and
sprinklers on the roof. To conserve
water–wait until the embers start
falling.
If advised to evacuate,
do so immediately
 If there is time—close all windows,
vents, doors and remove lightweight curtains.
 Shut off gas utilities.
Phone/tell your family and
friends you may need to
evacuate and let them know
where you are going. Use your
out-of-area contact card.
 Turn on homeʼs lights.
Pre-load your car with
emergency supplies, vital
records and other valuables.
Face your vehicle in the
direction of escape. Keep pets
confined nearby.
 Choose a route away from fire
hazards.
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Put on protective clothing to
protect your, body, face and
lungs.
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Prepare a note to post at you
home that tells when you left
and where you are going.
 If your evacuation route(s) are
burning—go to your designated
“safety zone.”
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 Post your prepared note on main
entrance.
 Lock your doors.
 Watch for other traffic, emergency
vehicles. Drive with your lights on
and leave room for emergency
vehicles.
 Do not attempt to re-enter the area
until firefighters have declared it
safe.
Flooding
 Know the flood
prone areas.
 Know the flood
warning signals.
 Use social media to
stay informed.
 Get flood
insurance.
 Know evacuation
procedures.
Volcanos
 Mount Rainier is one of the most hazardous volcanoes in
the United States
 The population at risk--More than 150,000 people reside on the
deposits of previous lahars.
 If lahars of the future happen at rates similar to those of the past,
there is at least a one in seven chance of a lahar reaching the
Puget Sound lowland during an average human life-span.
 We may not have advance warning--USGS research shows that
some lahars occur with little or no warning. Our only warning
could be a report that a flow is under way.
Do you live in
a lahar zone?
Within four hours of the eruption of Nevado del Ruiz
in Columbia in November 1985, lahars had traveled
100 kilometers, killing more than 23,000 people, and
leaving more than 5,000 homes destroyed
What can I do to
become
Prepared?
Make Emergency Preparedness a
Priority
 Emergencies and disasters affect all of us.
 The work you do today as a family and as a community will
help you prepare for all emergencies and disasters.
 Get involved and get ready…just in case.
American Red Cross & FEMA
Recommendation
 These organizations recommend that each
family have provisions to be able to last
through a disaster for AT LEAST 72 hours.
The survival rule of 3
You will only survive
3 minutes without air
3 hours without shelter
3 days without water
3 weeks without food
Think About It…
What else can’t You Live Without?
Sanitation
Heat
Light
Communication
Protecting Your Air
Plastic sheeting and duct tape to
shelter-in-place
Dust mask or cotton t-shirt, to help
filter the air
Water Storage
 Water, one gallon of water per person per day,
for drinking and sanitation
Water Storage
Store your water in thoroughly washed
plastic, glass, fiberglass or enamel-lined
metal containers. Never use a container
that has held toxic substances. Plastic
containers, such as soft drink bottles, are
best. You can also purchase food-grade
plastic buckets or drums. Seal water
containers tightly, label them and store in
a cool, dark place. Rotate water every six
months.
Find Water in your Home
If a disaster catches you without a stored
supply of clean water, you can use the
water in your hot-water tank, pipes and
ice cubes. As a last resort, you can use
water in the reservoir tank of your toilet
(not the bowl).
Outdoor Water Supplies
 If you need to find water outside your
home, you can use these sources.
 Rainwater (best option)
 Streams, rivers and other MOVING
bodies of water
Water Purification
 Boiling
Safest method of purification
Bring water to rolling boil for 3-5 min.
Let cool before drinking
Boiled water will taste better if you put
oxygen back in it. Also improves taste
of stored water.
Water Purification
Disinfection
Use only regular household liquid bleach that
contains 5.25 percent sodium hypochlorite. Do not
use scented bleaches, colorsafe bleaches or
bleaches with added cleaners. Add 16 drops of
bleach per gallon of water, stir and let stand for 30
minutes. If the water does not have a slight bleach
odor, repeat the dosage and let stand another 15
minutes.
Water Purification
 Mechanical
Filters use a mechanical process meaning
the particles are trapped in a very fine
porous element and prevented from
coming out the clean water end.
This is different from boiling and chemical
treatment because those two methods do
not remove particles, they just kill living
critters in the water - you still ingest all
the dead gunk.
Food Storage
 “Many more people could ride out the
storm-tossed waves in their economic
lives if they had their …supply of
food…and were debt-free. Today we find
that many have followed this counsel in
reverse; they have at least a year’s supply
of debt and are food-free”
 Thomas S. Monson, The Noble Gift-Love at Home,
Church News, May 12, 2001
Food Storage
 Most important rule of food storage
Store what you eat and eat what you
store!
Food Storage
You don’t need to go out and buy
unfamiliar foods to prepare an
emergency food supply. You can use
the canned foods, dry mixes and other
staples on your cupboard shelves. In
fact, familiar foods are important. They
can lift morale and give a feeling of
security in time of stress. Also, canned
foods won’t require cooking, water or
special preparation.
Food Storage
3-7 day supply of food for
each family member.
A way to cook the food if
necessary.
Food that you can rotate
to keep from expiring.
Food Storage Techniques
 Coupons
 http://livelikeyouarerich.com/couponingfor-beginners-11-tips-that-will-save-youthousands/
 Family favorite recipes
 http://kimmccrary.blogspot.com/2011/03/f
ood-storage-madesimple.html#.U6cYOk0o9dh
TEOTWAWKI Barrel
Gardening & Sprouting
 Gardening is a great way to
provide free food to harvest
and preserve.
 Sprouting seeds have long
shelf life and can grow
quickly within 3 days to
give you fresh greens.
 Store garden seeds
Sanitation
 This will be the first inconvenience that you will likely
notice!
 It will likely cause you the most concern!
 It is going to be the Number One reason for sickness
and death post disaster.
Sanitation
 Store a large supply of heavy-duty plastic
bags, twist ties, disinfectant, and toilet paper.
 Hand sanitizer, hand sanitizer, hand sanitizer
 A good disinfectant that is easy to use is a solution of 1 part
liquid bleach to 10 parts water. Disinfectant wipes.
 If you have a large supply of non-potable water you can
flush your toilet.
 If the toilet is NOT able to be flushed,
it can still be used. This is less stressful for most people than
using some other container.
 Portable camp toilets.
 Biodegradable bags.
Emergency Supply List
 Flashlight and extra batteries stored
separately
 Battery-powered radio and a NOAA
Weather Radio with tone alert, and extra
batteries for both
 First Aid kit
Emergency Supply List
 Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
 Whistle to signal for help
 Can opener for food (if kit contains canned
food)
 Propane stove with extra fuel. BBQ grill
 Infant formula and diapers, if you have
an infant
 Duct tape
Think About It…
What else don’t I want to live
without?
 Feminine hygiene products
 Clean laundry
 Heat
 Cellphone
"Disasters are
inevitable.
Survival is
optional”
Homework
 Write down your prepping goals.
 Look over your 72hr checklist marking in pencil
supplies you already have.
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