PERSONAL DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

PERSONAL DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

WHY PREPARE? Saves Lives Protects Property Speeds Recovery

Preparedness Minimizes Panic and Confusion Prepares for Recovery

Earthquakes If you re prepared for Earthquakes, you re prepared for most local hazards

Disasters Happen Disasters are a reality in Southern California Be ready to take care of self and family for minimum three days until outside assistance arrives. Chances of survival increase by being prepared

PREPAREDNESS NOW Earthquake Preparedness Now - UTube

EARTHQUAKES IN CALIFORNIA Southern California is earthquake country No one can predict an earthquake Strikes without warning No season Any time of day or night Hundreds of faults many not identified

The Big One 7.8 A very plausible scenario: o 7.8 magnitude earthquake o Strong shaking for > 3 minutes o Fault offsets up to 30 ft. o Severe damage where lifelines cross the fault o Large aftershocks typical Unlike anything experienced in our lifetime.

EARTHQUAKE SCENARIO Shake Out Earthquake Scenario Shaking Simulation - U-tube

Earthquakes Earthquakes impact: o o o o Injuries mostly from falling/flying objects Damage to buildings and infrastructure Financial loss for individuals and businesses Long-term impact for our region

What to Expect Utilities will be out o Phones, water, electricity, gas, sewage Infrastructure destruction severe o Roads, rail, ports, EMS Grocery, pharmacies - closed Hospitals - overwhelmed Getting information will be critical Need to care for yourself / others

What to Expect 9-1-1 responders will not be available Help will come, but it will take time o7-10 days You will be the first responder for yourself, family, neighbors and co-workers Act now to become self-sufficient

PREPARATION STEPS Before the Quake

TYPICAL HAZARDS: How would you mitigate these: Water Heater Top heavy free standing furniture Heavy or breakable objects Electronic equipment / appliances Mirrors / heavy pictures Unsecured cupboard doors Poisons, toxics and solvents

UTILITIES What you need to know: Gas Locate your gas meter shutoff valve, learn how to turn the gas off. Electricity Locate you main electrical switch or fuse panel, learn how to turn the electrical power off Water Label the water shut off valve, learn to turn off the water supply to your home

MAKE A PLAN Discuss what to do before, during and after a disaster Know what to do Know where to go Know who to contact

Get a Kit Purchase or create a disaster supply kit to shelter-in-place for 2 weeks Personalize it o Stress relief for kids, pets and disabilities Have a kit everywhere you spend time. o Home, work, car, school

CREATE YOUR KIT Water Store 1 gallon/water/person/day Food Store at least a 3 day supply of non-perishable food / person Non-prescription medications First Aid kit Tools and Supplies Clothing and Bedding Family documents

What s Most Important Water is the Top Priority o1 gallon per person per day Include pets 7-10 days at home okeep a gallon at work ohave water in your car oif you need to evacuate, take water with you

Don t Forget These A disaster supplies kit should also include: Prescription and non-prescription medications Food and a manual can opener Flashlights and batteries First aid kit Battery or crank-powered NOAA radio Sturdy shoes, warm clothes Cash - small bills Whistle

Be Informed Local Resources ohigh school, senior center, library Red Cross Training ofirst Aid ocpr / AED CERT / BERTT

Your Personal ACTION items Work building a kit into your normal routine o Add items for incremental improvements over time o Involve others Commit to accomplishing 3 steps a month You took the first step by listening to this presentation o Take a second step tonight

What To Do When An Earthquake Strikes

Drop, Cover and Hold On! Make yourself the smallest possible target Practice in all the places you spend time Share this information with others If you remember nothing else today, this is the safest thing to do in an earthquake in California

Drop, Cover and Hold On If you re inside, stay inside If you re outside, stay outside away from falling objects If in bed, stay there & protect your head with a pillow Drop, Cover and Hold On - until the shaking stops

Earthquakes While Driving If you re driving o Safely pull over and stop / avoid road dangers o Stay inside your vehicle and set parking brake o Keep your seat-belt buckled o Drop, Cover and Hold On until the shaking stops

Earthquake Myths Get in a doorway Run outside Lay down near large objects The bathroom is the safest room Call everyone you know after an earthquake

After The Quake Stay Alert Check for injuries needing immediate attention Check for damage needing immediate attention Go to a safe place DO NOT return to a hazardous place where you can become a victim

You can t control how the earthquake will shake you. But - you can ACT NOW to control how it will harm you.

Next Step 1 Attend Map Your Neighborhood (MYN) class MYN builds and strengthens Disaster Readiness among neighbors and friends Most neighborhoods will be on their own for up to 3 days or longer Real first responders will be you and your neighbors

What Is MYN? Teaches: Neighbors the 9-steps to take immediately following a disaster How to develop a neighborhood skills & equipment inventory Shows how to identify neighborhood areas of concern Identifies neighbors that may need extra help SIGN UP NOW

STEP #2 Become CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) trained CERT trains in basic self-help and mutual-aid emergency functions as: Disaster preparedness Fire safety Disaster medical operations Light search and rescue Disaster psychology

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