EXERCISING PREPAREDNESS KERRY CHAMBERLAIN, PHD, MPH MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BUREAU OF EMS, TRAUMA AND PREPAREDNESS

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1 EXERCISING PREPAREDNESS KERRY CHAMBERLAIN, PHD, MPH MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BUREAU OF EMS, TRAUMA AND PREPAREDNESS

2 ABOUT ME With the Bureau of EMS, Trauma and Preparedness for 16 years. My work focuses on community preparedness. As the emergency preparedness and response community it is our duty to reach out to the entire community we serve. A prepared community is a resilient community Public health preparedness research

3 WHAT I WILL COVER Emergency response structure in Michigan Why personal preparedness? How to become prepared for emergencies Preparedness tools

4 EMERGENCY RESPONSE STRUCTURE IN MICHIGAN

5 WHY PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS? MICHIGAN S PRETTY SAFE, RIGHT?

6 SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN FLOODS (2013) This historic weather event resulted in one-day record totals for rainfall, exceeding 6 inches in some areas. Extensive and severe flooding occurred on roadways and in local communities throughout metropolitan Detroit. In addition, the cities of Flint and Saginaw and surrounding areas also received rainfall that exceeded their one-day records. FEMA - Sandy Jasmund - Aug 26, Location: Warren, MI

7 FLINT WATER CRISIS (2016-ONGOING) After the 2014 switch of water source from Detroit to the Flint river, lead leached into the water supply. Nearly everyone in the City of Flint was affected. Many people are still depending on bottled water for drinking and bathing. Image from Mashable:

8 HEPATITIS A OUTBREAK (2017 ONGOING) Michigan has the highest number of cases in the country. Over 800 cases have been identified. Over 80% of those cases have been hospitalized.

9 EMERGENCIES AREN T GOING AWAY Emergencies can happen at any time. They can affect people differently depending on their needs. Example - Power outage Being personally prepared will allow you to recover more quickly. It takes longer than you think for response agencies to help.

10 HOW TO BECOME PERSONALLY PREPARED

11 WHERE TO START BE INFORMED Knowledge is power Learn what types of emergencies are the most likely to happen in your area. Statewide most frequent types of emergencies: Flooding Power Outage Snowstorm Tornado Infectious Disease

12 MAKE A PLAN It does not have to be complicated. Plan basics Important phone numbers Meeting places In town Out of town How to evacuate There are lots of templates out there.

13 MAKE A KIT 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 Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert Flashlight First aid kit Extra batteries Whistle to signal for help 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 Local maps Cell phone with chargers and a backup battery

14 PREPAREDNESS TOOLS

15 HELPFUL WEB RESOURCES Michigan Prepares ( MIReady (MI State Police) ( Ready.gov Do1Thing.us 1 thing to do every month to become more prepared. June unique needs

16 PLANNING APP Michigan Prepares also has a plan app for both iphone and Android. You can write a plan in minutes and share with your family.

17 MICHIGAN PREPARES Z-CARD A low-tech tool to help you plan for emergencies. Has a lot of information and fits into a wallet. Easy to pass out to others

18 QUESTIONS? Kerry Chamberlain, PhD, MPH