This Course is Certified by

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Neighborhood Emergency Training N.E.T. For
Response and Community Personnel
This Course is Certified by The U.S. Department
of Homeland Security, Office of Grants and
Training Course CA-001-COMM
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Are You Ready?
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Presentation Goals

• Neighborhood Emergency Training (NET) is
  designed to
• Provide basic information on how to prepare for
  and respond to a disaster and/or flu pandemic if
  one should occur.
• Assist community members develop, practice, and
  maintain personal emergency plans.

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How to Be Ready for A Disaster
4 Steps

• Get Informed
• Make a Plan
• Assemble a Kit
• Maintain Your Plan and Kit

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Presentation Topics
Get Informed

• Learning About Disasters You May Encounter
• Creating Maintaining a Family Disaster Plan
• Learning How to Shelter in Place
• Finding Out About Evacuation Procedures
• Assembling Maintaining a Disaster Supplies Kit

Make a Plan
Assemble a Kit
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The Benefits of Being Prepared
Reduces Fear Anxiety
Reduces the Impact of Disasters
Helps You Others To Survive
Encourages Community Preparedness
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1. Get Informed Types of Disasters

• Flooding
• Hazardous Materials
• Fires
• Earthquakes
• Tornadoes
• Thunderstorms
• Disease

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1. Get Informed Types of Disasters
History of Sacramento Floods
Soon after the Gold Rush, thousands of
people who came to Central California
discovered during the annual winter cycle of
torrential storms or in the season of the spring
snow melt the Sacramento River and its
tributaries flow out over their banks onto the
wide valley floor, there to produce terrifying
floods to form an immense, quiet inland sea a
hundred miles long. Summarized Excerpt from
Robert Kelley Battling the Inland Sea (1989)
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1. Get Informed Types of Disasters
Floods
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1. Get Informed Types of Disasters
Provide Little or No Warning Develop Quickly
Are Deeper Then They Appear
Flash Floods
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1. Get Informed Types of Disasters
Levees Dams

• Monitoring Stages
• 100-Year Flood Protection

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1. Get Informed Types of Disasters
Flood Safety Tips

• Climb to Higher Ground
• Dont Walk or Drive Through Water
• Care for Children, Vulnerable People Pets
• Limit Recreational Boating

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1. Get Informed Types of Disasters
Hazardous Materials HazMat)

• Hazardous Materials are.
• Chemical substances that pose a potential risk
  to life, health, or property if they are released
  or used improperly.

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1. Get Informed Types of Disasters
HazMat Sources

• Chemical plants
• Gas stations
• Hospitals
• Hazardous materials waste sites
• Trucks, trains, ships, planes

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1. Get Informed Types of Disasters
HazMat Safety Tips

• Call 9-1-1
• Remain Uphill, Upwind, Upstream
• Be Cautious of Spilled Substances
• Avoid Inhaling / Cover Mouth
• Decontaminate

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1. Get Informed Types of Disasters
Earthquakes
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1. Get Informed Types of Disasters
Earthquake Safety Tips

• Find Cover
• Stay Clear
• If in a Vehicle.
• If Outdoors..

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1. Get Informed Types of Disasters

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• Heat and Smoke
• Poisonous Gases
• Smoke Alarms
• Escape
• Flammable Items
• Electrical Wiring
• Stop, Drop Roll

Fires Wildfires
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1. Get Informed Types of Disasters
Thunder Lightening

• Thunderstorm Watch
• Thunderstorm Warning
• Thunderstorm Tendencies

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1. Get Informed Types of Disasters
Thunderstorm Safety Tips

• Avoid water sources
• Avoid hard-line telephones
• Shelter in an enclosed structure
• If in a vehicle..
• If outdoors..

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1. Get Informed Types of Disasters
Tornadoes

• Tornado Watch
• Tornado Warning
• Tornado Tendencies

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1. Get Informed Types of Disasters
Tornado Safety Tips

• Stay away from windows
• Go to hallway or lowest floor
• If in a vehicle..
• If outdoors..

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1. Get Informed Types of Disasters
Pandemic Avian Flu

• Pandemic Influenza Defined
• 20th Century Pandemics
• Pandemics vs. Seasonal Influenza
• Antigenic Shift
• Avian Influenza
• Reassortment

H5N1
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1. Get Informed Types of Disasters
Pandemic Avian Flu

• Prevention
• Knowing How Viruses Spread
• Washing Hands
• Covering Mouth Nose
• Washing Contaminated Surfaces
• Wearing Surgical Masks
• Discarding Tissues
• Isolation
• Quarantine

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1. Get Informed Types of Disasters
Pandemic Avian Flu

• When To Go To The Hospital
• Calling an Ambulance
• When To Seek Medical Advice
• Guidelines for Medical Treatment
• Calling in Advance
• When Only Mildly Sick
• Telephone Advice

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1. Get Informed Types of Disasters
Terrorism

• The use of force or violence
• against persons or property
• in violation of the criminal laws of the United
  States
• for purposes of intimidation, coercion, or
  ransom.

Kill One, Panic Thousands. The Art of War
Sun-tzu
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1. Get Informed Types of Disasters
Terrorism

• Terrorists Use Threats to
• Create fear among the public
• Convince citizens that their government is
  powerless to prevent terrorism
• Get immediate publicity for their causes

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1. Get Informed Types of Disasters
Terrorism

• Lessons Weve Learned
• We are not invincible
• Bombs are the weapons of choice
• Terrorists ideology and belief result in hatred
  of the West
• There will be more incidents

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Terrorism

• Sacramento Regional Office
• of Homeland Security
• 50 Highest Threat Areas in U.S.
• Local Homeland Security Responsibilities

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1. Get Informed Types of Disasters
Terrorism

• Target Selection
• Attractiveness / Impact
• Number of Casualties
• Potential for Success
• Attention to Cause

• Target Selection
• Landmarks / Famous Places
• Groups of People or Individuals
• Events

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1. Get Informed Types of Disasters
Terrorism

• Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
• Chemical
• Biological
• Nuclear
• Explosives

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1. Get Informed Types of Disasters
Terrorism

• Signs Symptoms of Radiological Agents
• Unusual metal debris
• Sick or dying people or animals
• Glowing material or particles
• Heat emitting material
• Radiation symbols

Signs Symptoms of Chemical Agents Mass
illness Unexplained odors Absence of
insects Unusual liquid droplets Low-lying clouds
Signs Symptoms of Biological Agents Unusual
numbers of sick or dying people or
animals Unscheduled or unusual spray being
disseminated Abandoned spray devices
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1. Get Informed Types of Disasters
Terrorism

• The 7 Signs of Terrorism
• Surveillance
• Elicitation
• Tests of security
• Acquiring supplies
• Suspicious people who dont belong
• Dry or trial runs
• Deploying assets or getting into position

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1. Get Informed Types of Disasters
Suspicious Mail or Package

• Unexpected or from someone unknown
• Not addressed to a person
• Lopsided or lumpy, soiled or stained
• Protruding wires or unusual contents
• Excessive weight

• Postmarked city and return address dont match
• Powdery substance felt or seen
• Marked with threatening language
• Odor
• Ticking sound

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1. Get Informed Types of Disasters

• If You Receive a Bomb Threat
• Get Information
• Keep Caller on the Line
• Make Note of Callers Voice
• Call the Police
• If You Locate a Suspicious
• Package or Device
• Dont Touch It
• Dont Use Cordless Phone
• Keep Area Clear and Call the Police
• Note Description

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2. Make a Plan Family Disaster Plan

• Plan to survive on your own
• Plan for services to be broken/busy
• Collect basic items
• Plan two places to meet

• Be familiar with escape routes
• Identify your family contact
• Inventory home possessions
• Copy important documents

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2. Make a Plan Family Disaster Plan
Special Needs

• Create a Network
• Discuss with Employer
• Maintain Specialized Items
• Keep Medications on Hand
• List Medical Devices

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2. Make a Plan Family Disaster Plan
Caring for Pets

• ID Shelters
• ID Available Hotels/Motels
• Keep Copies of Veterinarian Records
• Know What to Do if You Have to
• Evacuate

• Prepare Pet Supplies
• Prepare Pet Carrier Leash
• Maintain Pet ID / Photos
• Learn Guidelines for Large Animals

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2. Make a Plan Family Disaster Plan
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2. Make a Plan Family Disaster Plan
Turning Off Water
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2. Make a Plan Family Disaster Plan
Turning Off Electricity
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2. Make a Plan Family Disaster Plan
Turning Off Gas
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2. Make a Plan Family Disaster Plan

• Learn First Aid CPR
• Learn How to Use a Fire Extinguisher

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2. Make a Plan Family Disaster Plan
Learn How to Shelter in Place

• At Home, Work, School
• Stay in an enclosed room
• Close doors, windows vents
• Turn off the HVAC fans
• Seal cracks openings
• Listen to radio or TV

• In a Vehicle
• Stop in a safe area
• Turn off the engine
• Close doors, windows vents
• Seal the HVAC vents
• Listen to radio

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2. Make a Plan Family Disaster Plan
Be Ready to Evacuate if Necessary
Controlled Movement of People With Time.
Highway Evacuation Route
Work / School Evacuation Plan
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2. Make a Plan Family Disaster Plan
Evacuation Responsibility

• Regional City/County EOC
• City Manager / County Executive

Evacuation Notices

• Law Enforcement
• Air Operations
• Patrol Vehicles
• Door to Door
• Reverse 9-1-1

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2. Make a Plan Family Disaster Plan
Warning Systems

• Emergency Alert System (EAS)
• KFBK 1530AM
• KSTE 650AM
• KGBY 92.5AM
• Local Law and Fire Agencies

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2. Make a Plan Family Disaster Plan
Evacuation

• Leave quickly carefully
• Go to nearest fire smoke-free exit or stairway
• Crawl low, under smoke
• Test doors with back of hand
• Go to designated meeting area
• Listen carefully for instructions

• If You Can.
• Take your Go Kit
• Take pets supplies
• Take valuables
• Turn off utilities
• Know travel routes

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2. Make a Plan Family Disaster Plan
Rescue

• If You Cant Escape
• Remain calm
• Go to a room with a window telephone
• Stay where rescuers can see you
• Wave a light-colored cloth
• Close vents seal cracks

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2. Make a Plan Family Disaster Plan
Evacuation

• Community Evacuation, School Evacuation, and
  Other Evacuation Plans
• What does the plan contain?
• How often is it updated?
• What should I know about the plan?
• What hazard(s) does it cover?

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3. Assemble a Disaster Supplies Kit
Collect Basic Items to Survive on Your Own For at
Least 72 Hours At Home, Work, School or Vehicle
or Wherever You Are When Basic and Emergency
Services Are Unavailable
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3. Assemble a Disaster Supplies Kit
Start With

• Water
• At Least One Gallon per Person per Day
• Remember Pets
• Food
• Pack Non-Thirsty Foods
• Pack Canned Foods and Dry Mixes
• Remember Special Dietary Needs
• Remember Pets

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3. Assemble a Disaster Supplies Kit
Add

• Sanitation Hygiene Items
• Matches Waterproof Container
• Cash Coins
• Baby Formula, Diapers, Bottles Pacifiers
• Important Papers

• Portable Radio/TV batteries
• Flashlight Batteries
• First-Aid Kit Manual
• Medications, Glasses, Contact Lens Solution,
  Hearing Aid Batteries
• Clothing / Bedding

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3. Assemble a Disaster Supplies Kit
"Go Kit"

• Evacuation Kit
• Included Items

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4. Maintain Your Plan and Kit

• Check fire extinguishers recharge when needed
• Test smoke alarms monthly change batteries
  twice a year
• Review update emergency contact numbers
  periodically
• Review your plan and quiz your family about what
  to do
• Conduct fire emergency evacuation drills with
  your family
• Replace water and food

Every 6 Months
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How to Be Ready for A Disaster
4 Steps

• Get Informed
• Make a Plan
• Assemble a Kit
• Maintain Your Plan and Kit

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Ways to Enhance Preparedness
Volunteer!!!

To the world you may be one person, But to one
person, you may be the world.
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More Information at www.

• srccc.org
• disasterhelp.gov
• ready.gov/index.html
• oes.ca.gov/
• fema.gov/
• prepare.org

• cdc.gov/
• whitehouse.gov/homeland/
• redcross.org/
• fbi.gov/
• pandemicflu.gov
• oes.ca.gov

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Are You Ready?