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Welcome, Course Overview
Carol O’Brien
Lakewood Ranch CERT
Board of Directors
Chair, Logistics
Email [email protected]
941-907-8891
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Faculty & Participant Introductions
Your NameThe Neighborhood Where You LiveSomething About Yourself
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Tools for The TOWER
40 sheets Construction Paper 9” x 12”
2 – card board 8” x 10” Scotch tape Scissors Pencil/Paper 40 5X8 index cards Measuring tape Paper clips…..
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Starting the exercise
You will have 10 minutes to plan how you will build a 5’ tall tower that stands on its own.
Don’t start any building - only planning & drawing!
Start your planning - Now.
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Building the TOWER
I will tell you when to start building – you will have 5 minutes to actually build it.
When the 5 minutes is up - you will be told to stop.
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Results of the TOWER
Unfamiliar people, working on an unfamiliar problem,
with unfamiliar tools, in unfamiliar surroundings,
in a time compressed environment, to reach a “Common Goal”!!!
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Course Preview and Administrative Information
The scope of this course includes: Disaster Preparedness. Disaster medical operations. Fire Safety. Light search and rescue. CERT organization. Disaster psychology. CERTs and terrorism….
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Florida Hazards
John O’Brien
Lakewood Ranch CERT
Past President
Member, Board of Directors
Email: [email protected]
941-907-8891
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S.768.13Good Samaritan Act; immunity from civil liability.— (1)This act shall be known and cited as the "Good Samaritan Act." (2) (d) Any person whose acts or omissions are not otherwise covered by this section and who participates in emergency response activities under the direction of or in connection with a community emergency response team, local emergency management agencies, the Division of Emergency Management of the Department of Community Affairs, or the Federal Emergency Management Agency is not liable for any civil damages as a result of care, treatment, or services provided gratuitously in such capacity and resulting from any act or failure to act in such capacity in providing or arranging further care, treatment, or services, if such person acts as a reasonably prudent person would have acted under the same or similar circumstances.
Florida Good Samaritan Act
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Why Do We Live On a Sand Bar?
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Disasters
Disasters can be . .
Natural
Technological
Manmade
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Disasters
Disasters: Common elements . . .
Relatively unexpected
Available services are overwhelmed
Lives, health, economy and the environment are endangered
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Disasters and Disaster Workers
Disaster Workers can be ……. First Responders Neighbors CERT-Area Responders Professional Disaster Workers…..
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Enter the well trained citizen - CERT
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Hurricanes
Tornadoes
Lightning
Floods
Forest Fires
Man-made Catastrophes
Terrorism
the list goes on...
Florida Disasters
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Tornadoes
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Lightning Kills!!
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WILDFIRES
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Hazardous Materials Accidents
Hazardous materials . . . Explode or are easily ignited
React strongly with water
Corrode other materials
Are unstable when exposed to heat or shock
Are toxic to humans, animals, or the environment
EXPLOSIVE A
OXIDIZER
POISON
CORROSIVE
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HURRICANE !
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Hurricane Preparedness
Characteristics of a hurricane
Hazards to life and property
Identify steps to minimize risk.
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Marina Jack, Spaghetti Map
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Spaghetti Map - Cat 3+
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Monthly Hurricane Frequency
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Hurricane Hazards
Wind
Tornadoes
Coastal Storm Surge
Inland Flooding
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Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale
Cat 1 74-95 mph
Cat 2 96-110mph
Cat 3 111-130mph
Cat 4 131-155mph
Cat 5 156 mph
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Maximum Sustained Wind
Highest 1 min. wind
(US only)
10 m above surface
(33ft)
Unobstructed
Gusts, 3-5s, 30%
higher
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Wind/Altitude Relationship
Dropsnd data (Sept ‘99), NOAA/NPC
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Tornadoes
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“storm surge”
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Storm Tide vs Storm Surge
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Flooding Facts
As little as 1 foot of water can move most cars off the road
Most flood related deaths are at night and vehicular Urban & small stream flash floods often occur in
less than 1 hour Roads going East – follow contours of land
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Hurricane Ike, Cat 2
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Collapse of the System
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Galveston Island, TX
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Take a Break
Good Luck Bad Luck
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Hurricane Preparedness
Edie Thompson
Lakewood Ranch CERT
Instructor
941-373-3907
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HURRICANE !
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Disaster Plan
Insurance
Home Mitigation
Disaster Kit
Evacuation Plan
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Category 5 Storm Surge
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Insurance
Review your policy so you know what is covered and how to document damage.
Flood Insurance, 65% of flood claims are for homes NOT in a flood zone
Maxium coverage $365 in 2011 if not in a flood zone, higher if you are.
Have photos to document your home’s interior valuables (pictures, furniture, etc.).
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Stay or Go
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STAY - Prepare Home to Stay
Home inspection Roof tie downs Windows / doors covered Garage Door braced, ? Trees, Lanai furniture, grills, loose yard items Water/gas/electric turn offs? – find and label Safe Room Emergency exit from home
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Manatee County Evacuation Zones
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Stay or Go - Decision Time
Live in an evacuation zone?Disaster/Evacuation Plans?Hardened Home?Medical Issues?$
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Disaster Planning Information
County Hurricane Guidehttp://www.Ready.govwww.floridadisaster.orgwww.mymanatee.orgwww.scgov.netwww.charlottecountyfl.com/emergancyhttp://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
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Disaster Supply Kit
Two weeks of meds Seven days of non-perishable food Water, one gal/person/day for 7-14 days Weather radio, flashlight, batteries Whistle Hygiene supplies Cash, house keys, ID, important documents Fire extinguisher ABC type Tarps
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Evacuation Plan
Public shelter vs leaving the area Leave early, have reservations Take your Disaster Kit
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Go - Local Shelter or Out of Area?
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GO - Local Shelter
Radio -will announce shelter openings Where, how to get to the shelter Pets Disaster Supply Kit Air Mattresses, pillows, blankets Clothing, folding chair Hygiene items Important documents, ID Cash
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Does your plan make you safe?
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http://floridadisaster.org
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Terrorism: Terrorism: The NewThe New
American RealityAmerican Reality
Unit 8
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Unit Objectives
Define terrorism. Name at least 2 goals of Terrorism. Identify potential targets in the community. Know the forms terrorism can take. Identify the signs of a terrorist attack. Know the roles CERT may play in responding to a
terrorist incident.
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What Is Terrorism?
The unlawful use of force or violence committed by a group or individual against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian
population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives.
--U.S. Department of Justice
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Terrorist Goals
Mass causalities Loss of critical resources Disruption of vital services Disruption of the economy Individual and mass panic
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World Trade Center bombing, February 26, 1993World Trade Center bombing, February 26, 1993
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Alfred P. Murrah Alfred P. Murrah Building, Oklahoma Building, Oklahoma City, April 19, 1995City, April 19, 1995
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January 16, 1997, Abortion Clinic, Sandy Springs, Georgia
July 27, 1996, Centennial Olympic Park, Atlanta, Georgia
January 29, 1998, New Woman All Women Clinic, Birmingham, Alabama
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September 11, September 11, 20012001
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Anthrax, Fall, 2001Anthrax, Fall, 2001
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BE AWAREBE AWARE
TerrorismTerrorism is the new is the new reality for reality for
AmericansAmericans
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Terrorist Weapons
Biological Nuclear Incendiary Chemical Explosive
B-NICE…
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Biological Weapons
Targets: People, animals, crops Routes of exposure: Inhalation, ingestion,
absorption
Agents: May take days or weeks to be confirmed. May spread far beyond initial contamination point. Considered high risk.
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Nuclear Weapons
Much different than conventional weapons: Many casualties Very large area affected Long-term health effects
Considered relatively low risk
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Radiation Dispersal Devices
Conventional explosive with radioactive element Radiological materials readily available Considered moderate to high risk
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Incendiary Devices
Used to initiate combustion Easy to make Easy to use Considered high risk/low impact
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Chemical Agents
Five types Components readily available Onset of symptoms from immediate to 18 hours Considered moderate risk
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Conventional Explosives
Terrorists “weapons of choice” Can be:
Military munitions Improvised explosive devices
Considered high risk
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Impact vs Threat
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CERT Guiding Principles
Team safety is the number one priority. Always do a thorough size-up of situation.
What are the dangers? What are team capabilities? What are team limitations?
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CERTs and Terrorist Incidents
Do not touch it! Move away from the object or area. Report it to authorities.
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Self-Care During Terrorist Incidents
At the incident: Limit exposure time. Increase the distance from the hazard. Add shielding.
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Unit Objectives
Define terrorism. Name at least 2 goals of Terrorism. Identify potential targets in the community. Know the forms terrorism can take. Identify the signs of a terrorist attack. Know the roles CERT may play in responding to a
terrorist incident.
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Questions ?
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The Next Class
Disaster Psychology, Disaster MedicalWhen: Saturday, 8:30 am start timeWhere: Town HallDress: Comfortable, floor exercisesLunch: Brown bag?Bring: Workbook, pen, name cardRead: Units 3, 4, 7
