EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Claremont, California1Welcome everyone

Make introductions: Presenters Attendees (if not too large a group)

Handout Emergency Survival Guide. Guide is available in Spanish

115Oct2012What is CERTCommunity Emergency Response Team (pgs 47-48)Volunteers trained in basic disaster response skills, includingFire safetyLight search and rescueDisaster medical operationsTeam organizationClaremont CERT members work under the direction of the Claremont Police Department

2Claremont CERTCurrently have about 100 volunteers who have received CERT training 40 to 50 are actively involved and are undergoing continual training

Active members help Claremont PD

Example: search for missing Alzheimers patient

Interested?

Watch for next training session in city newsletter or contact Claremont PD

CERT Handout

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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESSBe Ready! Expect the Unexpected!

Claremont CERTWe are here today to talk about how to prepare yourself for the next emergency.

Keep in mind while we are talking that it could e a wildfire or it could be a devastating earthquake with damage so severe that police and fire and other emergency personnel may not be able to reach you and your family and neighbors. You could possibly be on your own anywhere from a a few days to weeks.

Please hold all questions until end as we may answer them as the presentation goes on.

415Oct2012Types of DisastersWhat disasters are likely in Claremont?Earthquake (pages 73-76)* Cal Tech: Expect an 8.0+ earthquake within 5-10 yearsFire (pages 61-65)Storms, Floods & Mud Slides (pages 66-69)Hazardous & Chemical Spill (pages 70-72)Pandemic Flu (pages 77-79)Terrorism (pages 80-81)

* Referenced pages are in County of Los Angeles Emergency Survival Guide5

Claremont CERTCLICK MOUSE TO ADD EACH DISASTER REFER TO PAGES IN LA Co SURVIVAL GUIDE

ASK FOR INPUT

Earthquakes: Large quakes where there are massive amounts of damage and rescue services will not be there. It may be difficult to get to emergency shelters. (If there are any) Fire: Wildfires Storms, Floods, mudslides and power outages Chemical spills: may come from freeway or train derailments in outr city or other neighboring cities. Wind is a factor.

515Oct2012YOUR RESPONSIBILITIESPrepare in advance of a disaster eventHelp YourselfYour familyYour neighborhoodYour communitySo that you can do the greatest good for the greatest number of people after a disaster

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Claremont CERTEach of you has a responsibility for yourself, family, neighborhood and if you can your neighborhood

The following presentation will hopefully help you prepare in advance so you can take care of yourself, your family and your neighbors.

You will most likely be on your own expect no help from emergency responders.

Greatest good for the greatest number of people is the CERT Motto

615Oct2012FAMILIES FIRST You and your spouse or partner Children/grandchildren Grandparents Extended family Pets

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Claremont CERTCLICK MOUSE TO SHOW EACH FAMILY MEMBER

Who lives in your home?

This will be different for each home.

715Oct2012PREPARE YOUR FAMILY Develop a communication plan Develop emergency information Develop an evacuation plan Learn how to turn off utilities Learn how to use a fire extinguisher Determine what to put in emergency supply kits (page 20 and 37-39)8

Claremont CERTThese three tasks are the heart of this presentation

We will be discussing each of these in depth

Dont be overwhelmed with these tasks. Do a little bit each month.

815Oct2012COMMUNICATION PLANSHomeWorkSchoolShoppingOut of townAt an event(movie, church, concert)On the Road???Plan for the Unexpected9

Claremont CERTThese are all situations you or a family member may be in

How will you communication with each other?

Facebook, Twitter text message - if landlines dont work.

Situations may differ depending on the time of day

915Oct2012DEVELOP EMERGENCY INFO Designate a family contact person Emergency contacts (page 13-14) Out-of-state contacts (page 14) Add Claremont police numbers to cell phone Business: 909-399-5411 911 : 909-626-1296 ICE (In Case of Emergency) nbrs. in cell10

Claremont CERTWho will be your family contact Mom? Dad?

Refer to pages in Survival Guide

Out-of-state local phone lines may be congested but it has been shown that sometimes long distance calls may go through. Pick a relative that is out of state and make sure their numbers are listed with your other contacts.

You can call them and let them know your status, where you are going (or staying) and other pertinent information. They will pass it on when other family members call.

Claremont Police - 909- 399-5411

ICE examples: ICE 1 JaneICE 2 JohnICE 3 Harvey

1015Oct201211Claremont CERT

Claremont Police will notify you with critical information regarding:severe weatherunexpected road closuresmissing personsevacuation of buildings or neighborhoodscriminal activityemergency preparedness information.Enroll at www.ci.claremont.ca.us/pdhome.cfmEMERGENCY NOTIFICATION

To enroll go to the: City of Claremont website Select Police/Public Safety on left-hand column Then select the Emergency Notification System icon on left-hand column (you may have to scroll down to see it)

15Oct201211HOMEBOUND RESIDENTS Special program for homebound residents or those unable to care for themselves

Applications Available12

Claremont CERT12 Have people fill out an application for those they know are homebound, family, friends or neighbors.

Appointments will be set up.

Applicants will be interviewed by CERT members in order to obtain personal information. Applicant must have a friend, relative or neighbor with them at the interview.

Information will be on file with the Claremont Police Department so that during an emergency or disaster, rescue personnel will have information as to the type of assistance needed, emergency contacts, etc.

This information will be kept confidential and will only be used in an emergency.

In case of an emergency it does NOT mean that rescue personnel will respond immediately but does mean that they will have pertinent information when they are able to respond.15Oct2012SCHOOL PLANS Know the schools plan (pages 21-22) Keep contact information current Know authorizations needed to release a child Discuss with your children and their caregivers13

Claremont CERTEach school has its own plan find out what it is for your childrens schools

Its important that the schools have the correct contact information for your child

Make sure children understand what will happen to them if they are at school.

1315Oct2012MEETING PLACESAlternate meeting locationsDiscuss when you would go thereOutside your homeFront yardNeighbors home or yardAway from home (in case of evacuation)Place of worshipParkSchoolWhat to do if you cant get there14

Claremont CERTEach family needs to make their own decisions as to where and when to meet at primary and secondary locations

How do you let others know your location and that you are OK if you cant get there or you are on vacation and cant get home?

Some people work in Los Angeles and may not be able to get home for days or weeks.Call out-of-state contactText family member

1415Oct2012HOME EVACUATIONDiagram escape routes from your home (pages 15-17)Show escape route for each roomEstablish meeting spot outside the house

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Claremont CERTDraw your own floor plan on pages 16-17

Establish escape route(s) for each room

The route may be different - depending on where the fire is1515Oct2012FAMILY EMERGENCY PLAN Prepare and maintain family emergency plan Practice plan at least every 6 months Quiz all household members Conduct home drillsFire/EvacuationInclude special needs persons (page 18)Homebound individualsNon-English-speaking Develop pet evacuation plans (page 51)16

Claremont CERTPractice will better prepare you for when you really have to do it.

Inform people that may be in your home for visits, housekeepers,

Make sure you go over plans with special needs people and discuss what items or assistance they will need.

Make sure non English speaking people know the plans.

HANDOUT Safety Alert form for homeboundYou may want to give form to a neighbor

Evacuating home pets crate your pet as soon as you learn that an evacuation is a possibility. If you wait until the last minute you may not be able to find pet.

1615Oct2012 TURNING OFF Appliance GASAppliance Gas Shutoff ValveTo turn off the gas at the gas appliance, rotate the valve a quarter turn.Turn OFF only if you:smell gashear gas see open flame

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If you can isolate the leaking gas to one appliance just turn off the gas to that appliance

Remember only turn gas OFF if you hear or smell gas or if you see open flame.1715Oct2012Gas Service Shutoff Valve (page 26)To turn off gas valve, use a 12 to 15 inch adjustable pipe or crescent-type wrench, give the valve a quarter turn in either direction.

DO NOT TURN GAS BACK ON -THIS MUST BE DONE BY GAS COMPANY

TURNING OFF GAS TO HOUSE

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Claremont CERTIf there is an immediate emergency you may have to do this.

Turn it OFF only if you hear gas, smell gas, or see open flames

If you turn gas OFF to entire house DO NOT turn it back on

Call the gas company to turn gas back ON

SHOW CAS SHUTOFF TOOL AND SUGGEST PUTTING TOOL AT METER

1815Oct2012 Push largest service panel switches to OFF TURNING OFF ELECTRICITY

Exploded view19

Claremont CERTYour electrical panel may not look like this

Next slide shows a different panel

Look for the largest set of switches (breakers) and turn them off first. Then the smaller breakers.

If you must turn electricity back ON, turn LARGE breakers on first and then the smaller breakers

DEMONSTRATE ON MOCK-UP1915Oct2012 All electrical panels are not the same (page 27)

Find out what type you have and how to use itConsult Edison before turning back ON TURNING OFF ELECTRICITY

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Claremont CERTSome older homes may have panels that look like this

Get a trained electrician (or Edison employee) to determine when its safe to turn electricity back on2015Oct2012 At the HouseRotate handle one-quarter turn,or turn valve handle clockwise until water shuts off (page 27)

TURNING OFF WATER

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Claremont CERTOlder houses may not have a shut of valve at the front of the house.

Turn OFF water only if there is evidence of a rupture or leaking water.

2115Oct2012 At the CurbSpecial wrench is requiredRotate wrench one-quarter turn until water stops flowing completely

TURNING OFF WATER

Valve is in ON position22

Claremont CERTThis requires a special wrench (available to home supply stores)

Turn OFF ONLY when you see water leaking between the curb and house shut-off valve.

2215Oct2012USING A FIRE EXTINGUISHERP - Pull pinA - Aim at base of fireS - Squeeze handleS - Sweep side-to-side Use short bursts, 1/2 second to 1 second eachExtinguisher should be Class ABC

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Claremont CERTFilled with monosodium phosphate (leaves slightly caustic residue)Emphasize that extinguisher should be rated for Types A,B and C fires

A= ordinary material (wood, paper)

B= Flammable (gas, oil grease)

C= Energized electrical equipment

Take the CERT training to get hands on experience in putting out a fire with an extinguisher.

DEMONSTRATE FIRE EXTINGUISHER USE

2315Oct2012IF YOU NEED TO SHELTER-IN-PLACEDevelop a method to keep contaminated air out of your homeClose and lock all windows and doorsTurn off all fans and air conditioning systemsGet your emergency supply kitStore supplies in safe room

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Claremont CERT(page 19)Shelter-in-place may be required in the case of a chemical spill or terrorist activity.

Store supplies for yourself and pets in your safe room. Precut plastic for windows store with masking tape or painters tape.

Try to pick an interior room.

2415Oct2012FAMILY DISASTER KITSDetermine what items to put in each kit (pages 36-39)HomeCarWork (page 23)Go Bag (Evacuation)25

Claremont CERTEach family has to determine what goes in these kits

2515Oct2012PREPARE EMERGENCY SUPPLY KITSupplies for at least 3 to 7 daysBasic items (pages 36-41)WaterFoodFirst Aid KitClothing and BeddingTools and SuppliesSpecialized Items

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Claremont CERTREFER TO PAGES 36-41 IN SURVIVAL GUIDE

SHOW BACKPACK AND ITEMS INSIDE

EXPLAIN HOW BACKPACK CAN BE ORDERED2615Oct2012EMERGENCY KIT Water - 1 gallon/person per day Food - canned, dehydrated, powderedManual can openerHigh-energy food bars Change of clothes

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Claremont CERT2715Oct2012EMERGENCY KITFlashlights w/extra batteriesStore batteries outside of flashlight

Waterproof matches

Sturdy walking shoes

Work gloves

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Claremont CERTItems do not need to be purchased all at once.

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EMERGENCY KITBlankets/sleeping bags

Toilet paper/paper towels

Plastic trash bags

Hand sanitizer

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EMERGENCY KITFirst-Aid Kit w/manualPortable battery-operated radio with extra batteries Emergency radio stations (page 44)Fire extinguisherMedicationsExtra eyeglassesWhistle

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Claremont CERT3015Oct2012EMERGENCY KIT Special Supplies forChildrenElderlyPhysically ChallengedPets (pages 30-33 and 41-42)

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Claremont CERTThis will be different for each family

For children a special stuffed animal, toy or game

Assess family needs.

If you have exotic or pocket pets make sure you have all supplies for them. For example: Heat lamps (might need generator) special foods, kennels.

3115Oct2012WHERE TO STOREBackpack, trash bin, plastic bin

Place somewhere accessible quickly near exits

Away from water heater, dryer or anything combustible

In garage along outside wall

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Claremont CERTStore near an outside wall

If you have a shed store an axe in it so you can cut through the outside wall to get to emergency pack, if necessary

Store water SEPARATELY from other supplies.

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GO BAGCash - $1.00 & $5.00 bills (Or Even $10.00 & $20.00 Bills)Important documentsCopies of insuranceBirth CertificatesPassportsSocial Security cardsPictures of family membersTelephone numbers

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Claremont CERTWhy is it important to have small bills? (power outages)

Documents- Hard copies of all and thumb drives as well.

Include Pets - you should have vaccination records and it might be a good idea to get animals micro chipped.

Service animals: You will need documentation for proof.

Include picture of your pet.

Include copy of your emergency contact numbers. Out of state contact important.

3315Oct2012PREPARING YOUR CARKeep gas tank at least half fullSpare tireWater / snacksFirst aid kitFire extinguisherReflectors or flashersMedicationsFlashlightBlanketWalking shoes

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3415Oct2012SCHEDULE TO CALENDARReplace stored water and food in kits every six (6) months

Test smoke alarms

Install and test carbon monoxide (CO) alarms

Check your fire extinguisher

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Claremont CERT3515Oct2012KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORSPrepare a neighborhood network and work together (page 46)

Introduce yourself and your family to your neighbors

Make a map of your neighborhood

Talk with your neighborhoods local emergency personnel

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Claremont CERTBe on the lookout for neighbors with special needs or homebound residents

3615Oct2012KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORS Develop a list of neighbors skills and special equipment that could be used in an emergency

Prepare back-up plan for neighborhood children, elderly, and other special needs

Establish a neighborhood meeting place

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Claremont CERTEstablish a neighborhood disaster team.

This may be necessary in a major disaster, when fire and police personnel cant get to you. Meet regularly3715Oct2012MYTH / FACTMYTHDisasters Bring Out the Worst in PeopleFACTIn disasters the majority of people respond spontaneously and generously.Dr. Eric Noji, M.D., M.P.H

ITS NOT IF ITS WHEN38

Claremont CERT3815Oct2012NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGSWe want to present this program to smaller groups in neighborhood homes

Would you be willing to invite some of your neighbors to your home so that they could see this presentation?

Do you know anyone else in your neighborhood who would be willing to do this as well?39

Claremont CERTAfter presentation allow time to socialize and order backpack

3915Oct2012MORE INFORMATIONLos Angeles CountyEmergency Survival Program http://www.espfocus.org/

StateCalifornia Emergency Management Agencyhttp://www.calema.ca.gov

Federal Federal Emergency Management Agencyhttp://www.fema.gov/40

Claremont CERTThe first website is from Los Angeles County

Second is from State

Third is from Federal Government4015Oct2012 EMERGENCY BACKPACKProtectivesafety helmetsafety gogglesCPR face mask/shieldemergency poncho(4) dust masks(2) emergency blankets2 oz. bottle hand sanitizerTools4-in-1 gas/water shutoff toolbox cutter knife9 folding camper saw100 ft. nylon ropefolding shovel

Sustenance(24) 4.2oz. packets water(12) 16oz. fortified food bars

Communicationhand crank flashlight/radio/cellphone chargerwhistle/compass/signal mirror/flint starter/ storage for matches with lanyard

Help Aidsfirst aid kitsewing kit (travel size)waterproof matches(10) emergency glow sticks2 gallon collapsible water container

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Claremont CERT4115Oct2012

Claremont, California42Welcome everyone

Make introductions: Presenters Attendees (if not too large a group)

Handout Emergency Survival Guide. Guide is available in Spanish

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