Welcome to the 2002 Orange County Disaster Preparedness Academy

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Welcome to the 2002Orange County Disaster
Preparedness Academy
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The A-Zs of School Site Preparedness
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Emergency Preparedness for Orange County Schools
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KNOWLEDGE

• Knowing about disaster threats and what the
  impact could be at a school site is the first
  step in emergency preparedness for schools.

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Major Threats We Face

• Earthquake
• Fire and/or Explosion
• Flood / Storm
• Utilities Disruption (Power/Water) Drought
• Hazardous Chemical Spill
• Riot / Civil Disturbance
• Oil Spill or Pipeline Breakage
• Aircraft Accident
• War / Nuclear Accident
• And now Terrorism

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Additional Emergencies for Schools

• Violent Intruder
• Epidemic
• Chemical Explosion
• Student Suicide
• Unexpected death of a student, on or off campus
• Bomb threat
• Student riot or other similar disturbance
• Gangs

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PREPARATION

• Know what hazards exist around the school site.
• Update and revise the disaster plans.
• Have primary and secondary evacuation routes and
  assembly areas.
• Train and practice the plans.

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PREPARATION

• It is essential for schools to be prepared to
  meet basic needs by storing food and water for a
  minimum of three days or more.
• Adequate first aid, shelter, and sanitation
  supplies are also vital.

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Issues Concernsthat you should expect to
encounter in anEmergencyIncident
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Emergencies can happen at any time, any place...
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Facilities Damaged
Help!!!

• Offices inaccessible
• Employees injured
• Major debris clean up
• Need for alternate work site

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Communications Failures

• Telephone system disruption...
• Faxes
• Teletype
• Radio systems down
• Police
• Fire
• Local Government

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Infrastructure Damage

• Roads may be impassable
• Freeways down
• Critical facilities damaged
• Sewer and water lines damaged

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Infrastructure Damage

• Outside Resources expected to NOT get through
• Bridges collapsed

Freeways
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UtilityDamage

• Phones and cell phones may not work
• Power outages and downed lines
• Gas leaks which can cause fires and explosions
• Water lines broken/loss of pressure
• Raw sewage running in the street

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Drinking Water System Failures
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WMD THREAT-Spectrum of Terrorists-
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All the Other Types of Disasters You Can Think
of...
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Expect Stress Like You Have Never Experienced
Before! But, We Still Must Perform!
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Be prepared to work under adverse conditions
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Getting Prepared to deal with the emergency will
minimize its impact!
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Having A Good Disaster Planis the Answer...
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The Public Expects Schools to...

• Be able to protect students and provide the
  safest environment possible.
• Alert them, if possible, of any threats.
• Have updated and effective disaster and emergency
  plans.
• Keep them informed.
• Have planned evacuation routes and student/parent
  reunification areas.
• Provide temporary shelters and feeding.
• Provide rapid restoration of school services.
• Mitigate the impact of future emergencies.

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What Are Orange County Schools Doing?
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PREPARATION AND RESPONSE

• Updating written plans and practicing through
  drills and training .
• Keeping adequate emergency supplies.
• Working with local law and fire for rapid
  mobilization and deployment of emergency
  services.
• Incorporating lessons learned from real
  incidents to increase preparedness and response.

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OCEMO (Orange County Emergency Management
Organization)

• 107 Jurisdictions (cities, school districts,
  special districts, approved members)
• Countywide coordination of emergency services
• Rapid mobilization, deployment and tracking of
  resources.

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ORANGE COUNTY OPERATIONAL AREA

• DEFINITION
• An intermediate level of the state emergency
  management organization consisting of the
  geographical county and all political
  subdivisions within the county area.

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SONGS - San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station

• Interjurisdictional Planning CommitteeCounty of
  Orange, County of San Diego, City of San
  Clemente, City of San Juan Capistrano, City of
  Dana Point, California State Parks, U.S. Marine
  Corps, Southern California Edison

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SONGS - San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station

• Annual drills mandated by FEMA
• Plans developed for Private Schools and Childcare
  Facilities
• Rapid mobilization and deployment of emergency
  services.

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OCEMO SCHOOLS COMMITTEE
MISSION STATEMENTTo provide a forum for
schools, school districts, colleges and
universities, the Operational Area, and the State
to periodically meet and coordinate emergency
efforts and shared responsibilities.
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OCEMO SCHOOLS COMMITTEE

• Assist schools and school districts with updating
  and standardizing disaster and emergency plans
• Provide assistance and training to schools and
  school districts for disaster and emergency
  preparedness and mutual aid resources.

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OCEMO SCHOOLS COMMITTEE

• Promote active membership and participation from
  schools in the OCEMO Schools Committee.
• Assist all school districts with emergency
  communication needs.
• Define and formalize the communication link for
  all schools and school districts with either
  their cities or the Operational Area.

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The Reason for the Having a Good Emergency
Response Plan

• Ensures Timely and Effective Response
• Minimizes Legal Liability
• Ensures 100 Reimbursement of eligible funds
  from FEMA and OES

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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

• Standardized Emergency Management System SEMS

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We Are Part of a Statewide Response System
Federal FEMA
State OES
OA County

• They Provide
• Mutual Aid
• Financial Assistance
• Emergency Planning and Coordination
• Grants

Umbrella Effect
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All public school employees areDisaster Service
Workers

• Government Code 3100

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Orange County School Districts will continue
enhancing emergency preparations.
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Emergency and disaster preparedness will always
be a countywide priority.
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Thank you!