Snow Avalanche and its Impacts, Prevention and Challenges
B E P O Feb 09
1. Base Emergency Preparedness Orientation For Questions, please call: 355th Civil Engineer Readiness and Emergency Management Flight 228-5125 Current as of 10 Feb 09
8. Natural Disasters What to do? Landslides/mudflows: Indoors – stay inside, take cover Outdoors – Get out of path, run to shelter if possible Flash floods: Indoors – move to safe area before access is cut off Outdoors – do not attempt to drive through flood waters Thunderstorms: Indoors – cease to handle plugged in electronic devices, avoid metal pipes (water faucets, etc..), draw blinds/shades Outdoors – Do not swim, do not see cover under trees, avoid tall structures, avoid metal objects (bicycles, golf clubs) Winter Weather Outdoors – Icy conditions on road do happen, and local population is not used to driving in winter weather 5
19. Questions 10 355th Civil Engineer Readiness and Emergency Management Flight COMM – 228-5125 Community of Practice - https://afkm.wpafb.af.mil/dmem
Editor's Notes
These are the specific areas we will be discussing today.
The possible major accidents on this base are aircraft accidents and HAZMAT incidents. CEMP 10-2
·Although we are in the desert, the chance of natural disasters still exist. ·Did you know lightning kills more people in the US than any other natural hazard? ·Flash floods often happen without warning. Drainage, canals, streambeds, canyons, and washes are potential flood areas. Roads and trails that parallel these waterways may be swept away by floodwaters which leads to landslides.·Winter weather in Arizona is not an extreme threat but still causes concern because of the inexperienced winter drivers. Reference:http://www.dotucson.com/about/resources/index_livingindesert.asp
·Protective action vary depending on location·These are some tactics listed by locationReference:Air Force Emergency Management Are You Ready?Base Emergency Preparedness Information
·In the unlikely event that a terrorist group targets Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, there are some steps that would lessen the affects of the contamination.·Turn off the air conditioner, fans, furnace, and other air intakes·If possible go to a basement or other underground area·Listen to local radio or TV stations for further information and instructionsReference: CEMP 10-2
I’m sure you are all familiar with the notification alarm signals. Who can tell me what a 3-5 minute wavering tone means? Steady tone? All clear?Reference:AFVA 10-2510
In the event of an emergency call 911On-base emergency from cell 228-3333Reference:CEMP 10-2
·For more information, please reference the “Are You Ready?” books provided.·More information can also be found at ready.govReference:Are You Ready? Bookletwww.ready.gov
Does anyone have any questions? This concludes today’s brief if you have anymore questions contact us at 228-5125. Local plans can be found at the COP in the AF Portal
