1. Anaconda–Deer Lodge County
Pilot Public Forum Nov. 15, 2012
Helping a rural county utilize assets
to develop emergency operations &
mitigation plans to ensure the safety
of all citizens & guests
2. Anaconda - Deer Lodge County in SW Montana, population 9,298
Pilot:
Anaconda
Deer
Lodge
County
3. Plan for Open Forum – Be Ready
R U Ready? 1st 72 hours is on You “Set-up”
Entryway set-up, their first stop
Second stop, cafeteria for input, chat
Sign drawing coupon, get materials
4. They begin to arrive
The line
was out
the door
and down
the block
It was a
cold Nov. 15
evening
thus we had
to move
them
indoors…
plan B
5. Re-form the line in-doors
We had to change our
plans slightly as over
300 attendees indicated
we would run out of
food, handouts, prizes,
etc… Thus “per
household was
announced for materials
and prizes.
7. Involvement as they enter
At first, time to talk
300+ attendees getting & giving info
8. On to the Little Theater, Presentations
Each Sub-
committee
offered an
overview,
talked about
1st 72 hours,
asked for
input and to
come & chat
in the cafeteria
over dessert
following the
presentation,
plus door
prizes…
9. Chat time in the cafeteria
Lines were long waiting to get to
the tables to chat and receive
parts of their emergency kit
Dessert and more pizza helped, people
stayed and waiting to chat with DES and
committee members
10. Community Chatter… we will be ready
Attendees
enjoyed the
presentations,
continued the
discussion on
“Being Ready”
over dessert
11. Committee takes time to visit
Committee members mix & mingle before everyone leaves. Lots of “Thanks”
12. DES and RC Committee memories
Successful beyond our dreams
The word is
out county-
wide, We will
be ready!
14. Implement our Goals, first actions
Generator is
First installed to back-up
Shelter water system
will be
ready in Communication
Plan is updated
2013
Identified
disaster at risk
families/ indiv. &
priorities
