for i sland c ounty Eric Brooks director Island County Department of Emergency Management Hazard Identification Coastal Erosion Dam Failure Drought Earthquake Flood Landslide ID: 931896
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EmergencyPreparedness for island county
Eric Brooks, directorIsland County Department of Emergency Management
Slide2Hazard IdentificationCoastal ErosionDam FailureDroughtEarthquakeFloodLandslideSevere WeatherTsunamiVolcanoWildfireHuman-Caused HazardsTechnological Hazards
Slide3Liquefaction riskfrom Where are my hazards?https://www.islandcountywa.gov/DEM
Slide4Landslide riskfrom Where are my hazards?https://www.islandcountywa.gov/DEM
Slide5PlanningWhere will you meet?Near your homeOutside of your immediate areaThings to considerDo you work off island?Do you travel off island?Where will your kids go?
Slide6PlanningHow will you communicate?Know what kind of phone system you have Traditional Copper linesBroadband VoipOut of state contactTexting versus phone callMay go through when calls won’tCannot text 911 in island countyPhone appsIsland countyBugleRed cross Safe and wellhttps
://www.fcc.gov/general/consumer-tips-how-communicate-during-natural-disaster-emergency
Slide7PlanningUtility shut-off and safetyWater: InstructionsGasElectricityGenerator safety: https://youtu.be/vzj1CVRlEXc
Slide8Slide9PlanningInsurance and vital documentsProperty, health, and lifeInventory home possessionsPersonal property for insurance: Know your stuff phone APP: https://knowyourstuff.org/ Photos or video of interior and exteriorImportant documentsStore in a safe place away from your homemoneyConsider a an emergency savings account for use in a crisis
Slide10PlanningSpecial needsSpecial assistanceCreate a network of neighbors, family, friends, and coworkershttp://ocdd.org/doc_downloads/ER_PREP_TOOLKIT_pics_-_FINAL_-with_pictures.pdf Mobility: https://www.ada.gov/emerprepguideprt.pdf Keep specialized items readyOxygen, batteries, catheters, medications…
Slide11PlanningCaring for animalsKnow how to find sheltersIsland County EAS & New Phone Apphttp://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery/find-an-open-shelter Gather suppliesProper id and up to date veterinarian records
Slide12PlanningSafety skillsFirst aid and cpr: http://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/first-aid Fire extinguishers: https://youtu.be/tw1L1juj5yE Community emergency response team (CERT) : https://youtu.be/D2pFPeiM2qU?list=PLRoQR7IkSnjVQ8IUG24lRrXIRk9aJPGv- Map your neighborhood: https://youtu.be/W03PNiqhoPE?list=PL410AF5FF49F4CEEE
Slide13Disaster supply kitTwo week minimumFoodWaterRadio with extra batteriesFirst aid kit and manualSanitation and Hygiene itemsMatches in H2O proof containerWhistleExtra clothingKitchen accessories, utensils, can openerPhotocopies of credit and ID cardsCash and coinsSpecial needs itemsMedicationsGlasses, contacts and solutionHearing aid batteriesOther items to meet your unique needs
Slide14Disaster supply kit
Slide15Disaster kit locationsHomeFood, water and suppliesTwo week minimumConsider supplies for sheltering WorkOne bag that you can grab and goFood, water, comfortCarFood, water, 1st aid, warmthjumper cables, flares, flashlight
Slide16Staying informedEmergency alert system (EAS)RadioTelevisionNoaa weather radioThe call sign is WWG-24 and the frequency is 162.425 MHz. http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/Island county public alertPhone, text, email: http://public.alertsense.com/SignUp/?regionid=1137 Alert sense phone app:Apple iPhone: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/alertsense-my-alerts/id1102847004 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.AlertSense.PublicApp island county phone app
Slide17Staying informedisland county dem twitter@ic_demIsland county dem websitehttps://www.islandcountywa.gov/DEM/Pages/Home.aspx community hubsCommunity meeting placesSno-isle librariesSenior centers
Slide18Thank you