CEETEP Sue Graves August 2015 Local Cascadia Earthquake 10000Year History of Cascadia 41 ruptures average of 243 years Damage to Homes Damage to Schools Structural Damage Nonstructural Damage ID: 1000155
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1. Surviving a Cascadia Earthquake CEETEPSue Graves ~ August 2015
2. Local Cascadia Earthquake
3. 10,000-Year History of Cascadia41 ruptures = average of 243 years
4. Damage to Homes
5. Damage to SchoolsStructural DamageNon-structural DamageBuildings will require InspectionsContinual Aftershocks
6. Damage to BusinessesStructural & Non-Structural DamageDamage to Contents & Loss of InventoryLoss of IncomeLong-Term Closure & Recovery Issues
7. Roads DamagedLiquefactionLandslidesBucklingLateral Spreading
8. LandslidesYaquina Bay Mudslide March 2012Oso Landslide – March 2014Waldport, OR
9. Bridges will Collapse
10. What are the Implications?Think about the I-5 Corridor
11. Gas Lines Ruptured
12. Water Supply Damage
13. The water supply will be destroyedNeed water to survive½ gallon per person, per dayIs this Realistic?
14. Broken Communication
15. New Tidal Level
16. Injuries
17. Aftershocks
18. HypothermiaHypothermia is a significant riskRainy Coastal Environment
19. POSITION YOURSELF TOSURVIVE
20. Make a Family PlanMeeting PlaceWhat about your children?Keep information updated at schoolPetsElderly, Disabled
21. Have a Family Communication Plan
22. Have an Out of Area Contact!http://www.kitsapdem.org/streaming-videos.aspx
23. Secure Heavy FurnitureVelcro strapsL brackets
24. How to Secure a Bookcase Video can be found at: http://www.emd.wa.gov/preparedness/prep_personal_prep_video_index.shtml#HowtoSecure
25. Nothing Above Bed
26. Permission to re-use this footage is granted as long as credits include:Consortium of Universities for Research in Earthquake Engineering (or CUREE)University of California at San DiegoFederal Emergency Management AgencyCUREE-Cal Tech Woodframe Projecthttp://www.curee.org/projects/woodframe/video/task_1-1-1/index.html
27. Secure Water Heaterhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrUqO2HJInsSource of Drinking WaterPrevent DamageGas leaks - fire
28. Learn Gas Shut-Off ProtocolAfter Major EarthquakeIf you Smell Rotten EggsUse Non-sparking toolOnly Gas Company Can Turn Gas Back On
29. Secure House to Foundation
30. Tie Supplies to BedFlashlight/Head-LampSturdy ShoesLeather GlovesWhat if you’re in bed when the ground shakes?
31. Supplies under DeskFlashlight/Head-LampLeather GlovesWhistleHard HatDust Mask
32. Go-Kit/Stay KitCar, Home, WorkWater/FoodShelter/WarmthCashMedicationsSanitation
33. 30-Gallon Trash Can on WheelsFirst Aid suppliesFlashlightsExtra batteries Battery operated lanternsRain GearBlankets or sleeping bagsTools (wrench, pliers, shovels, work gloves)Fire ExtinguishersTarpsHard Hats
34. Expect Broken WindowsPlastic SheetingDuct Tape
35. Emergency Preparedness Drillhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zhmk8IEDSrs
36. Drop, Cover & Hold-on
37. Be a small TargetBody PositionOn kneesProtecting neck/headHold onto furnitureCurl into a ballFace PositionTurn away from windowsClose eyes
38. 4 – 6 minutes is a long time…
39. Duck, Cover & Hold-On Until the Shaking Stops
40. Notice Anything?
41. During the ShakingIf Inside, Stay InsideClassroomGymnasiumBand RoomIf Outside, Stay Outside Get away from buildings, trees, light poles, power lines, utilities
42. Wheel Chair BoundRoll into area with structural protectionApply brakesCover head and eyes to best of abilityBe Advised: rescuers need to drop, cover, and hold on, too!
43. What About AdultsStaff should also Drop, Cover & Hold-onEven during drills!
44. 3 Common Mistakes
45. The Triangle of Life MythsCollapse: Most buildings do not collapseMoving: Strong shaking makes moving very difficult and dangerousVoids: The direction of shaking and unique structural aspects of the building make this impossible.Furniture: People DO survive under furniture or other shelters.MYTHSTRUTH
46. In a Car or BusPull over to a safe locationStop & stay thereKeep seat belt onAfter shaking stops, assess your situation
47. The Great Oregon Shake OutWatch Video: When the Earth Shakes athttp://www.shakeout.org/oregon/
48. What HappensAfterThe shaking stops?
49. After the Earthquake
50. School Response Plan
51. Are You Ready to Survive? CEETEPSue Graves ~ August 2015