This document provides information on emergency preparedness for individuals and families. It discusses having an emergency plan and supplies to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours. Hazards that could require evacuation like fires or floods are explained. The roles of local governments and volunteers in emergency response are outlined. Tips for having an emergency kit, food, water, and plans for pets or special needs are provided to help readers prepare their family and neighborhood for potential disasters.
This document discusses family disaster preparedness and provides guidance on creating a family disaster plan. It recommends following four steps: 1) understanding local hazards, 2) creating a plan that includes evacuation routes and meeting points, 3) completing checklists of emergency supplies and contact information, and 4) practicing and maintaining the plan through regular drills and updates. The document also outlines the contents of a basic disaster supplies kit that should be assembled and kept accessible.
This document provides information about earthquake preparedness and safety. It defines earthquakes and aftershocks, lists associated hazards like fires and landslides, and notes increasing earthquake activity in San Diego County. It offers tips for being prepared like securing heavy objects, identifying safe places to take cover, learning how to shut off gas, and developing a communication plan. Specific guidance is given on checking for hazards, using safe positions during shaking, what to do after an earthquake like checking for fires and injuries, and activating emergency plans. Interactive elements test the reader's knowledge of identifying hazards and safe positions to take during an earthquake.
The Incident Command System (ICS) is a model for command, control, and coordination of emergency response at the site level.
ICS is “Organized Common Sense”
1. It is important to be prepared for disasters by knowing the risks in your area and having an emergency plan. This includes learning evacuation routes and identifying shelter locations.
2. Your emergency plan should include how to contact family members and reconnect if separated. Designate an out-of-area contact since local networks may be down.
3. Prepare emergency kits with necessities like food, water and first aid supplies. Make sure to consider any special needs of family members like children, elderly or disabled individuals. Also prepare for pets.
This document discusses various hydrometeorological hazards such as tropical cyclones, thunderstorms, floods, droughts, and more. It provides definitions and descriptions of different types of hazards like tropical cyclones, typhoons, hurricanes, thunderstorms, tornadoes, flash floods, floods, storm surges, El Niño and La Niña. The document also discusses how different hazards are monitored and forecasted using tools like satellites, Doppler radar, and preparedness and mitigation strategies to adopt before, during, and after hazards occur.
Organizing an Earthquake and Fire Drill; School Disaster Management Committee Drill; Earthquake Disaster Preparedness Drill; Private School Earthquake Preparedness Committee; What to do in organizing earthquake and fire drill; School Management Earthquake Committee Chart; Phases of earthquake drill; Earthquake Drill Proper; Duck, Cover and Hold
The document discusses the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010 and provides context on disaster risks in the Philippines. It notes that the Philippines is third highest in the world in exposure to natural hazards due to its geographical location. It then provides statistics on natural disasters from 2000-2011 showing increasing casualties over time. The rest of the document discusses specific recent disasters, earthquake facts, the disaster management system, and strategies for earthquake preparedness including building evacuation plans and conducting earthquake drills.
This document discusses Republic Act 10121, which requires the Philippine government and citizens to prepare for disasters. It notes that the Philippines is the 5th most at-risk country for disasters due to its geography, climate, and human-induced calamities. RA 10121 was implemented to reduce loss of life and damage from natural and human-made disasters by preparing the population. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) coordinates preparation, mitigation, response and recovery efforts. Local governments also have disaster councils to coordinate responses at the barangay, city/municipal and provincial levels. The law aims to improve disaster readiness in the high-risk Philippines.
This document discusses family disaster preparedness and provides guidance on creating a family disaster plan. It recommends following four steps: 1) understanding local hazards, 2) creating a plan that includes evacuation routes and meeting points, 3) completing checklists of emergency supplies and contact information, and 4) practicing and maintaining the plan through regular drills and updates. The document also outlines the contents of a basic disaster supplies kit that should be assembled and kept accessible.
This document provides information about earthquake preparedness and safety. It defines earthquakes and aftershocks, lists associated hazards like fires and landslides, and notes increasing earthquake activity in San Diego County. It offers tips for being prepared like securing heavy objects, identifying safe places to take cover, learning how to shut off gas, and developing a communication plan. Specific guidance is given on checking for hazards, using safe positions during shaking, what to do after an earthquake like checking for fires and injuries, and activating emergency plans. Interactive elements test the reader's knowledge of identifying hazards and safe positions to take during an earthquake.
The Incident Command System (ICS) is a model for command, control, and coordination of emergency response at the site level.
ICS is “Organized Common Sense”
1. It is important to be prepared for disasters by knowing the risks in your area and having an emergency plan. This includes learning evacuation routes and identifying shelter locations.
2. Your emergency plan should include how to contact family members and reconnect if separated. Designate an out-of-area contact since local networks may be down.
3. Prepare emergency kits with necessities like food, water and first aid supplies. Make sure to consider any special needs of family members like children, elderly or disabled individuals. Also prepare for pets.
This document discusses various hydrometeorological hazards such as tropical cyclones, thunderstorms, floods, droughts, and more. It provides definitions and descriptions of different types of hazards like tropical cyclones, typhoons, hurricanes, thunderstorms, tornadoes, flash floods, floods, storm surges, El Niño and La Niña. The document also discusses how different hazards are monitored and forecasted using tools like satellites, Doppler radar, and preparedness and mitigation strategies to adopt before, during, and after hazards occur.
Organizing an Earthquake and Fire Drill; School Disaster Management Committee Drill; Earthquake Disaster Preparedness Drill; Private School Earthquake Preparedness Committee; What to do in organizing earthquake and fire drill; School Management Earthquake Committee Chart; Phases of earthquake drill; Earthquake Drill Proper; Duck, Cover and Hold
The document discusses the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010 and provides context on disaster risks in the Philippines. It notes that the Philippines is third highest in the world in exposure to natural hazards due to its geographical location. It then provides statistics on natural disasters from 2000-2011 showing increasing casualties over time. The rest of the document discusses specific recent disasters, earthquake facts, the disaster management system, and strategies for earthquake preparedness including building evacuation plans and conducting earthquake drills.
This document discusses Republic Act 10121, which requires the Philippine government and citizens to prepare for disasters. It notes that the Philippines is the 5th most at-risk country for disasters due to its geography, climate, and human-induced calamities. RA 10121 was implemented to reduce loss of life and damage from natural and human-made disasters by preparing the population. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) coordinates preparation, mitigation, response and recovery efforts. Local governments also have disaster councils to coordinate responses at the barangay, city/municipal and provincial levels. The law aims to improve disaster readiness in the high-risk Philippines.
Earthquake Safety Week 2017 from 15-21 January 2017
Bihar State Disaster Management Authority has announced Earthquake Safety Week.
Bihar is located in the high seismic zone that falls on the boundary of the tectonic plate joining the Himalayan tectonic plate near the Bihar-Nepal Border and has six sub-surface fault lines moving towards the Gangetic planes in four directions. Of the 38 districts of Bihar, 8 districts fall in seismic zone V of which 2 districts (Madhubani and Supaul) fall entirely in seismic zone V while 24 districts fall in seismic zone IV and 6 districts in seismic zone III with most districts falling under multiple seismic zones (i.e. either seismic zone V & IV or seismic zone IV & III). The state has in the past experienced major earthquakes; the worst was the 1934 earthquake in which more than 10,000 people lost their lives, followed by 1988 earthquake and recent earthquake was the Sikkim earthquake in September 2011.
The new and growing urban centres in the state where building codes and control mechanisms are not enforced, earthquake remains a major threat to cities. This could result in social infrastructures such as schools and hospitals that are not built to be earthquake resistant could lead to serve damage and loss of lives as well.
Earthquake Evacuation drill in School SafetyANUP SINGH
1. The document provides guidance on conducting an earthquake drill in school. It outlines 4 stages: planning, developing an evacuation plan, providing orientation, and conducting the actual drill.
2. Key aspects of planning include forming teams, inspecting the building for hazards, designating safe zones and evacuation routes, and developing emergency plans.
3. The evacuation plan should make use of all available open spaces and ensure routes do not expose students to additional risks. Roles and responsibilities are defined for students, teachers, principals, and other staff.
The document provides guidance on what to do before, during, and after an earthquake. It recommends preparing an emergency kit and securing heavy objects before an earthquake. It advises taking cover under sturdy furniture and staying away from windows, power lines, and buildings if outside during shaking. After an earthquake, it suggests checking for injuries and damage, cleaning hazardous materials, and gathering information from authorities before helping with relief efforts.
Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction Module 1bbyzahra
The document provides an introduction to disaster risk reduction and resilience (DRRR) for grade 11 students. It defines key terms like disaster, hazard, vulnerability, risk, and exposure. It also gives examples of natural disasters that have impacted the Philippines like Typhoon Yolanda, the Wowowee stampede, and Typhoon Ondoy. The effects of disasters on populations are outlined, covering displaced people, health risks, food scarcity, and emotional aftershocks. Areas exposed to different hazards are also listed. The document concludes with a short quiz to test understanding of DRRR concepts.
Community-based disaster risk reduction and management (CBDRRM) involves community participation in disaster preparedness and response. It operates on the principles of empowering local communities and recognizing their valuable resources and role beyond just being victims. Key elements of CBDRRM include emergency plans, early warning systems, monitoring, and survival kits. For a community to be resilient against disasters, it must have organizations in place, trained personnel, emergency plans, early warning systems, and connections to local authorities and organizations. The Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010 (RA 10121) established policies and a governance structure for disaster management led by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.
This document provides an overview of disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation concepts. It defines key terms like hazards, disasters, risk, vulnerability, capacity and exposure. It explains the disaster risk reduction framework including prevention and mitigation, preparedness, response, and rehabilitation and recovery. Examples of structural and non-structural mitigation measures are provided. The roles and responsibilities during preparedness, response, and rehabilitation are also summarized. Overall, the document aims to help readers understand concepts related to disaster risk management based on Philippine law and frameworks.
Guidelines on the suspension of classes when typhoonsTagumpay ES
This document outlines the guidelines for cancelling or suspending classes and work in government offices due to typhoons, flooding, and other weather disturbances according to Executive Order No. 66. It describes the different storm signal levels from PAGASA that automatically result in class cancellations at preschool, elementary, and secondary levels. It also allows local chief executives to cancel classes in the absence of storm signals. The guidelines indicate make-up classes will be scheduled to offset cancelled days and that schools may serve as evacuation centers even when classes are suspended.
1. The document discusses various volcano hazards such as lahars, ash fall, pyroclastic flows, ballistic projectiles, volcanic gases, and lava flows.
2. It also covers signs of an impending volcanic eruption, different types of volcanoes, and how to prepare before, during, and after an eruption using appropriate safety measures.
3. The document provides information on interpreting volcano hazard maps and understanding how they can help assess risk from future eruptions.
This document discusses different types of natural hazards including geological hazards such as earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides, and volcanic eruptions. It provides details on the impact of specific past events in the Philippines and recommends preparedness, response, and rehabilitation strategies. These include evaluating building safety, developing evacuation plans, staying away from damaged areas, and obtaining disaster information from radio after an event occurs. The goal is to minimize harm and casualties from natural hazards through preparedness before, appropriate response during, and rehabilitation after such events.
This document provides an overview of information sources. It defines primary, secondary, and tertiary sources and gives examples of each. Primary sources are original materials that report new information first-hand. Secondary sources interpret and analyze primary sources. Tertiary sources compile and summarize information from primary and secondary sources into reference works. The document also discusses major producers of information including governments, academic institutions, private sectors, and individuals. It aims to deepen the understanding of various information sources and where to find them.
The document provides information about earthquakes including what causes them, interesting facts, key terms, safety tips, and how to conduct an earthquake drill. It discusses the stages of planning and conducting an earthquake drill, including forming a disaster management committee, developing an evacuation plan with mapped routes, conducting an orientation, and carrying out the actual drill with phases like an alarm, response, evacuation, and evaluation. The goal is to ensure safety and prepare building occupants through practice.
Story mode about volcanic eruption preparedness, Philippine setting
credits to Internet and book sources for information and data
Links are broken
(created for a group/school presentation)
This document provides information about hydrometeorological hazards such as thunderstorms, flooding, El Niño, and La Niña. It discusses the causes and impacts of thunderstorms, flash floods, riverine floods, and other types of flooding. It also outlines mitigation strategies for flood hazards like flood mapping and engineering controls. The document gives advice on preparing an emergency flood kit and safety measures to take before, during, and after a flood occurs. El Niño and La Niña weather patterns are also summarized, including how they influence global and regional climate and ocean conditions.
This document provides an introduction to disaster concepts, including key terms, the meaning of disasters, types of disasters, underlying risk factors, effects of disasters, and analyzing disasters from different perspectives such as physical, psychological, socio-cultural, economic, political, and biological. It explains that a disaster is defined as a crisis situation causing widespread damage exceeding the ability to recover. Disasters result from the combination of exposure to hazards, vulnerable conditions, and insufficient capacity to reduce or cope with negative consequences. The document also identifies areas of the Philippines that are most at risk for different natural hazards like earthquakes, landslides, and volcanic eruptions.
PHIVOLCS monitors earthquakes in the Philippines using a network of over 100 seismic stations. Earthquakes are natural occurrences caused by the slow motion of tectonic plates. The Philippines is located in a seismically active area between several plates. PHIVOLCS provides information to the public on earthquake locations, intensities, and issues advisories. Larger earthquakes are inevitable given the Philippines' position between plates and presence of faults.
School disaster prevention and preparednessJohnJavierIII
The document contains a checklist with categories including assessment and planning, physical and environmental protection, response capacity, supplies and skills, elementary, and secondary. The checklist is divided into sections numbered 1-5, 6-10, etc. and includes repetitive headings for each category within each numbered section.
Earthquake Safety Week 2017 from 15-21 January 2017
Bihar State Disaster Management Authority has announced Earthquake Safety Week.
Bihar is located in the high seismic zone that falls on the boundary of the tectonic plate joining the Himalayan tectonic plate near the Bihar-Nepal Border and has six sub-surface fault lines moving towards the Gangetic planes in four directions. Of the 38 districts of Bihar, 8 districts fall in seismic zone V of which 2 districts (Madhubani and Supaul) fall entirely in seismic zone V while 24 districts fall in seismic zone IV and 6 districts in seismic zone III with most districts falling under multiple seismic zones (i.e. either seismic zone V & IV or seismic zone IV & III). The state has in the past experienced major earthquakes; the worst was the 1934 earthquake in which more than 10,000 people lost their lives, followed by 1988 earthquake and recent earthquake was the Sikkim earthquake in September 2011.
The new and growing urban centres in the state where building codes and control mechanisms are not enforced, earthquake remains a major threat to cities. This could result in social infrastructures such as schools and hospitals that are not built to be earthquake resistant could lead to serve damage and loss of lives as well.
Earthquake Evacuation drill in School SafetyANUP SINGH
1. The document provides guidance on conducting an earthquake drill in school. It outlines 4 stages: planning, developing an evacuation plan, providing orientation, and conducting the actual drill.
2. Key aspects of planning include forming teams, inspecting the building for hazards, designating safe zones and evacuation routes, and developing emergency plans.
3. The evacuation plan should make use of all available open spaces and ensure routes do not expose students to additional risks. Roles and responsibilities are defined for students, teachers, principals, and other staff.
The document provides guidance on what to do before, during, and after an earthquake. It recommends preparing an emergency kit and securing heavy objects before an earthquake. It advises taking cover under sturdy furniture and staying away from windows, power lines, and buildings if outside during shaking. After an earthquake, it suggests checking for injuries and damage, cleaning hazardous materials, and gathering information from authorities before helping with relief efforts.
Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction Module 1bbyzahra
The document provides an introduction to disaster risk reduction and resilience (DRRR) for grade 11 students. It defines key terms like disaster, hazard, vulnerability, risk, and exposure. It also gives examples of natural disasters that have impacted the Philippines like Typhoon Yolanda, the Wowowee stampede, and Typhoon Ondoy. The effects of disasters on populations are outlined, covering displaced people, health risks, food scarcity, and emotional aftershocks. Areas exposed to different hazards are also listed. The document concludes with a short quiz to test understanding of DRRR concepts.
Community-based disaster risk reduction and management (CBDRRM) involves community participation in disaster preparedness and response. It operates on the principles of empowering local communities and recognizing their valuable resources and role beyond just being victims. Key elements of CBDRRM include emergency plans, early warning systems, monitoring, and survival kits. For a community to be resilient against disasters, it must have organizations in place, trained personnel, emergency plans, early warning systems, and connections to local authorities and organizations. The Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010 (RA 10121) established policies and a governance structure for disaster management led by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.
This document provides an overview of disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation concepts. It defines key terms like hazards, disasters, risk, vulnerability, capacity and exposure. It explains the disaster risk reduction framework including prevention and mitigation, preparedness, response, and rehabilitation and recovery. Examples of structural and non-structural mitigation measures are provided. The roles and responsibilities during preparedness, response, and rehabilitation are also summarized. Overall, the document aims to help readers understand concepts related to disaster risk management based on Philippine law and frameworks.
Guidelines on the suspension of classes when typhoonsTagumpay ES
This document outlines the guidelines for cancelling or suspending classes and work in government offices due to typhoons, flooding, and other weather disturbances according to Executive Order No. 66. It describes the different storm signal levels from PAGASA that automatically result in class cancellations at preschool, elementary, and secondary levels. It also allows local chief executives to cancel classes in the absence of storm signals. The guidelines indicate make-up classes will be scheduled to offset cancelled days and that schools may serve as evacuation centers even when classes are suspended.
1. The document discusses various volcano hazards such as lahars, ash fall, pyroclastic flows, ballistic projectiles, volcanic gases, and lava flows.
2. It also covers signs of an impending volcanic eruption, different types of volcanoes, and how to prepare before, during, and after an eruption using appropriate safety measures.
3. The document provides information on interpreting volcano hazard maps and understanding how they can help assess risk from future eruptions.
This document discusses different types of natural hazards including geological hazards such as earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides, and volcanic eruptions. It provides details on the impact of specific past events in the Philippines and recommends preparedness, response, and rehabilitation strategies. These include evaluating building safety, developing evacuation plans, staying away from damaged areas, and obtaining disaster information from radio after an event occurs. The goal is to minimize harm and casualties from natural hazards through preparedness before, appropriate response during, and rehabilitation after such events.
This document provides an overview of information sources. It defines primary, secondary, and tertiary sources and gives examples of each. Primary sources are original materials that report new information first-hand. Secondary sources interpret and analyze primary sources. Tertiary sources compile and summarize information from primary and secondary sources into reference works. The document also discusses major producers of information including governments, academic institutions, private sectors, and individuals. It aims to deepen the understanding of various information sources and where to find them.
The document provides information about earthquakes including what causes them, interesting facts, key terms, safety tips, and how to conduct an earthquake drill. It discusses the stages of planning and conducting an earthquake drill, including forming a disaster management committee, developing an evacuation plan with mapped routes, conducting an orientation, and carrying out the actual drill with phases like an alarm, response, evacuation, and evaluation. The goal is to ensure safety and prepare building occupants through practice.
Story mode about volcanic eruption preparedness, Philippine setting
credits to Internet and book sources for information and data
Links are broken
(created for a group/school presentation)
This document provides information about hydrometeorological hazards such as thunderstorms, flooding, El Niño, and La Niña. It discusses the causes and impacts of thunderstorms, flash floods, riverine floods, and other types of flooding. It also outlines mitigation strategies for flood hazards like flood mapping and engineering controls. The document gives advice on preparing an emergency flood kit and safety measures to take before, during, and after a flood occurs. El Niño and La Niña weather patterns are also summarized, including how they influence global and regional climate and ocean conditions.
This document provides an introduction to disaster concepts, including key terms, the meaning of disasters, types of disasters, underlying risk factors, effects of disasters, and analyzing disasters from different perspectives such as physical, psychological, socio-cultural, economic, political, and biological. It explains that a disaster is defined as a crisis situation causing widespread damage exceeding the ability to recover. Disasters result from the combination of exposure to hazards, vulnerable conditions, and insufficient capacity to reduce or cope with negative consequences. The document also identifies areas of the Philippines that are most at risk for different natural hazards like earthquakes, landslides, and volcanic eruptions.
PHIVOLCS monitors earthquakes in the Philippines using a network of over 100 seismic stations. Earthquakes are natural occurrences caused by the slow motion of tectonic plates. The Philippines is located in a seismically active area between several plates. PHIVOLCS provides information to the public on earthquake locations, intensities, and issues advisories. Larger earthquakes are inevitable given the Philippines' position between plates and presence of faults.
School disaster prevention and preparednessJohnJavierIII
The document contains a checklist with categories including assessment and planning, physical and environmental protection, response capacity, supplies and skills, elementary, and secondary. The checklist is divided into sections numbered 1-5, 6-10, etc. and includes repetitive headings for each category within each numbered section.
A powerful tornado swept through the Philippines in mid-November, destroying homes, buildings, and infrastructure with winds up to 315 km/h, making it the most destructive tornado to hit the country in 10 years. The tornado triggered floods that inundated Manila and catastrophic landslides in central islands. Over 10,000 people are estimated to have died in the disaster, with over 13 million people across the Philippines affected. In the aftermath, humanitarian aid from the UN arrived slowly to provide food and supplies for relief and reconstruction, while prisoners escaped jails and looting increased due to lack of resources.
This document discusses integrating disaster risk reduction education into school curricula in the Philippines. It provides details on disaster preparedness plans and programs that were found in a 2010 study of schools in Luzon, including that 95% had disaster committees and conducted annual drills. The document then outlines components of developing a school disaster management plan, including designating emergency responders and evacuation procedures. Diagrams show examples of school layouts, evacuation routes, and organizing an emergency response team.
Disaster management involves preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters. A disaster is defined as any event that causes damage, loss of life, or deterioration of health beyond the capacity of local communities. Disaster nursing focuses on meeting physical and emotional needs resulting from disasters. Disasters can be natural or man-made, and affect communities in different ways depending on factors like speed of onset and duration. The phases of disaster management include preparedness, response, rehabilitation, and mitigation. Nurses play an important role in all phases through activities like community assessment, triage, disease surveillance, and psychological support.
The document outlines the steps involved in developing a strategic plan, including gathering information through tools like SWOT analysis, defining the vision, mission, values and strategy, setting goals and objectives, and ensuring stakeholders understand and support the strategic vision. It also discusses the importance of benchmarking, developing action plans for each department, and periodically reviewing and adjusting the strategic plan.
This document provides information and templates to help a family create a disaster and evacuation plan. It includes tips for organizing the plan such as contacting local emergency offices, learning warning signals, and finding out disaster plans for places family members frequent. Templates are provided to create location-specific plans, scenario-specific plans, and to document important contacts and meeting places. Safety tips are given for different disasters like fires, floods, and earthquakes. The overall goal is to help a family communicate, make important decisions ahead of time, and be prepared to stay safe during emergencies.
AFN and Caregiver Disaster Preparedness Plan - Office of Emergency ServicesVaneza Casimiro
FOR PEOPLE WHO MAY NEED ASSISTANCE AND THEIR CAREGIVERS
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Check out these tips to help you prepare to take the necessary actions to protect yourself, & your family in the event that a wildfire occurs near your neighborhood https://utahfloodcleanup.com/national-wildfire-awareness-month/
June 2021 Safety Meeting - Hurricane PreparednessBrian Mayfield
The document provides information and recommendations for hurricane preparedness. It discusses how hurricanes can threaten coastal areas and carry destructive winds and tornadoes inland. It recommends having a disaster supplies kit prepared, making plans for pets, and deciding where to evacuate if needed. When a storm approaches, it suggests preparing your car, emergency supplies, boarding windows, clearing loose yard items, and listening for weather updates. For DeepWell employees, it outlines following a tiered response model of verifying safety, keeping contact information updated, and responding to communications from the Safety & Operation Team regarding response tiers like evacuations and facility preparations or shutdowns. It includes a checklist of important items to include in an evacuation plan and emergency kit.
The document provides guidance on developing a family disaster plan including gathering information about potential hazards, meeting with family to designate meeting places and an out-of-state contact, and assembling a disaster supplies kit with at least a 3-day supply of water, food, first aid and other essentials. It also discusses implementing the plan through safety measures and regular practice drills.
This document provides guidance on creating a family disaster plan. It recommends inspecting your home for safety hazards, designating safe evacuation routes, and preparing an emergency supply kit. Key steps include sketching your home and marking risks/routes, assigning roles, and conducting regular drills. The goals are being prepared to make quick decisions in an emergency and ensuring all family members know what to do. Regular practice helps test plans and train the family to respond appropriately to disasters. Committing to implementing and improving the plan over time better protects the family.
This document provides guidance on preparing for and responding to heat waves. It discusses identifying those at risk and checking on elderly community members. It recommends having an emergency plan and kit in case of power outages. Tips are provided on keeping homes cool and hydrated, with specific guidance for caring for children and those with medical conditions. Responders are advised to gradually acclimate to heat, drink plenty of water, and take breaks when working during heat waves. The overall message is to check on vulnerable groups, prepare homes and emergency supplies, and follow safety precautions to prevent heat-related illness.
The document provides information on preparing for disasters through proper planning, supplies, and awareness. It emphasizes the importance of being informed about potential hazards, making an emergency plan and kit, and reviewing them regularly. During a disaster, it advises following emergency instructions and contacting authorities. After an event, one should use caution returning home and get first aid if needed. Overall, the document stresses the critical nature of disaster preparedness.
This document provides guidance on developing comprehensive disaster and safety plans for homes that care for children. It stresses the importance of having written disaster plans and procedures to handle potential emergencies. The plans should include evacuation procedures, communicating in an emergency, and caring for children's special needs. A four-step approach is outlined to develop plans that include understanding local risks, creating a family disaster plan, assembling emergency supplies, and practicing the plan regularly.
This document provides information and guidance on hurricane preparedness. It discusses hurricane basics like formation and intensity scales. It emphasizes the importance of having an emergency plan and kit ready before a storm arrives. Key preparedness steps include making arrangements for any medical needs, securing property, evacuating if necessary, and staying informed of official warnings and instructions. Being proactive in readiness activities can help reduce danger when hurricanes strike.
Storm Preparedness: Before, During, After!Summit Health
It seems that having significant natural and weather related events in the tri-state area is now becoming the new normal. Join Summit Medical Group and the American Red Cross as they present how to prepare yourself, your homes, and your families for these types of events! Discussion will also include information about how to avoid common disaster-related scams.
Emergency Awareness and Disaster PreparednessKerry Madole
This document provides information from a meeting about emergency awareness and disaster preparedness. It discusses how to prepare for different types of disasters like hurricanes, flooding, tornadoes and straight-line winds. Key advice includes making an evacuation plan, securing insurance, assembling emergency supplies, strengthening homes, and designating meet-up locations for family members. Tips are also provided on what to do during and after a disaster strikes.
This document discusses the importance of preparedness at the personal, family, workplace, neighborhood, and community levels. It provides information on creating emergency plans and kits, identifying hazards, establishing response teams, and knowing where to go for help during a disaster. The key message is that being prepared increases safety and resilience for individuals, families and communities when facing unexpected emergencies or catastrophes.
The document provides information about preparing for disasters. It introduces Snowy Khan and their disaster preparedness team. It explains that disasters can happen anywhere and any time, but being prepared makes people safer. The guide covers terminology related to disasters and provides information about different types of disasters like floods, earthquakes, thunderstorms, landslides, and fires. It emphasizes the importance of having an emergency plan and kit and knowing what to do during different disaster situations.
The document provides hurricane preparedness and safety information for residents of Lincoln Military Housing in Hampton Roads. It outlines the differences between hurricane watches and warnings and provides a list of over 30 actions residents should take before, during, and after a hurricane, including evacuating if instructed, securing outdoor items, having emergency supplies, filling vehicles with gas, and listening for official announcements on when it is safe to go outside again after the storm has passed. Residents are asked to notify management if evacuating and provide contact details.
The document discusses various types of natural and man-made disasters that can occur in India, including earthquakes, floods, cyclones, and industrial or chemical accidents. It outlines India's vulnerability to different disasters and describes the fundamental aspects of disaster management, including response, preparedness, and mitigation. The document also provides guidance on personal safety during different disaster types and the roles of various agencies in India's national disaster management system.
Group presentation 1.2 after prof commentsdmaher1974
This document provides information on personal, family, neighborhood, community, and workplace preparedness for emergencies. It stresses the importance of planning, procuring emergency supplies, and practicing plans. Key steps include assessing risks, creating 72-hour plans, assembling home and vehicle kits, and networking with neighbors. Communities have comprehensive emergency response plans addressing hazard assessment, mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery. Workplaces should ensure awareness of hazards, alarms, muster points, escape routes, and emergency contacts. Being prepared increases safety and comfort during emergencies.
This document provides guidance on emergency preparedness planning. It outlines four steps to developing a disaster plan: 1) identifying potential disasters, 2) creating a plan, 3) implementing the plan, and 4) practicing and maintaining the plan. It also discusses developing a disaster supplies kit with essential items like water, food, first aid supplies, tools, sanitation items, clothing and special needs items. Finally, it provides brief overviews of how to plan for specific disasters like fire, floods, earthquakes, winter storms, power outages, and hazardous materials accidents. The overall goal is to help organizations and individuals be prepared to handle disasters and minimize their impacts.
The document provides tips for workers to prevent heat stress such as drinking water, taking breaks in cool areas, monitoring urine color, and reporting any issues to supervisors. It describes symptoms of heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke and emphasizes that heat stroke is a medical emergency requiring immediate treatment and cooling of the body. Risk factors for heat stress are discussed including age, weight, fitness level, and recent illness; responsibilities of workers and supervisors are also outlined.
This document lists various scaffolding components including sole plates, base plates, standard transoms, ledgers, braces, planks, toe boards, guard rails, ties, eye bolts, and couplers. It specifies minimum dimensions for deck areas, toe boards, and guard rail gaps. The components listed are used to construct independent tied scaffolding.
This document provides a summary of several case law examples relevant to NEBOSH health and safety qualifications. It includes summaries of landmark cases that helped define concepts like "absolute duty", "reasonably practicable", and employers' liability for equipment. Examples cover topics such as duty of care to trespassers and vulnerable employees, liability for rescue attempts, and retrospective liability for environmental contamination. The document is intended as a study guide for NEBOSH exam preparation.
This document discusses UK health and safety law, including the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007. It provides an overview of employers' legal duties to assess and control risks to employees under health and safety law. It also outlines penalties for noncompliance, such as fines and imprisonment. Two case studies are presented: one where a scrap metal company and director received fines and a prison sentence after an employee died in an explosion, and another where two men were sentenced to prison terms between two to nine years after four railway workers were killed by a runaway trailer. The document concludes by hypothetically considering options if a health and safety consultancy firm was found guilty under the corporate killing legislation.
This document provides guidance on conducting a site induction for a construction project. The induction outlines important health and safety information for site personnel, including introductions and contact details for site managers, welfare facilities, first aid and emergency procedures, accident reporting requirements, daily hazards, PPE requirements, and rules regarding housekeeping, handling equipment, and high-risk activities that may require permits. The purpose is to ensure all personnel are aware of safety protocols and have the necessary information to work safely on site.
Criminal law deals with offenses against society and aims to punish offenders through fines or imprisonment. It has a high burden of proof of "beyond reasonable doubt". Civil law deals with individuals' rights and duties toward each other, and violations of these duties constitute torts. Civil cases have a lower burden of proof of "balance of probabilities" and seek to remedy wrongs through compensation. Common law comprises established customs and precedents set in past court rulings, while statute law consists of legislation passed by Parliament.
The document discusses construction site safety. It states that on average every 4 days in the UK someone dies on a construction site and hundreds more are injured. It outlines the legal duties of employees and employers to ensure health and safety. Key aspects of staying safe that are discussed include wearing PPE, following site rules and inductions, conducting risk assessments, safe access and egress, and ensuring any training required before operating equipment.
The document contains multiple safety messages and reminders about thinking safety. It emphasizes planning escape routes, wearing protective equipment like ear defenders, reporting faulty equipment, completing risk assessments, using correct lifting techniques, and reporting any potential hazards. It encourages thinking about safety and not overlooking risks that could lead to accidents or loss of life.
This document outlines 7 rules for information security: 1) Always follow information security policies and respect privacy laws; 2) Handle information carefully and securely store and dispose of documents; 3) Keep passwords and PINs secret, change them regularly, and do not share them; 4) Verify identities when sharing information; 5) Use email and the internet carefully and do not open strange emails or attachments; 6) Pay attention to physical security of equipment and question strangers; 7) Report security incidents like viruses, thefts, or losses.
The document discusses electrostatic discharge and its risks. It explains that a static charge builds up from certain materials rubbing together, like clothes or one item against another. This charge can damage electronic components through sparks or discharges. Anyone working with electronics must wear a wristband and use a grounded mat to safely dissipate any static charge and prevent damage.
The document discusses electrostatic discharge and its risks. It explains that a static charge builds up from certain materials rubbing together, like clothes or one item against another. This charge can damage electronic components through sparks or discharges. Anyone working with electronics must wear a wristband and use a grounded mat to safely dissipate any static charge and prevent damage.
Lone working presents risks that require planning and precautions. Key risks include emergencies where another person is needed for assistance or tasks. When working alone, one should check that the tasks, location, equipment and their own condition are safe. A communication plan for emergencies is essential, such as informing others of one's schedule and location. Taking time for safety considerations like PAUSE can help identify risks before starting tasks alone.
This document outlines a 7-stage behavioural safety program. It discusses establishing management and workforce buy-in, selecting a driving team, training observers, identifying critical safety behaviors, establishing a baseline, and implementing an observation and feedback process to continually monitor and improve safety culture. The goal of a behavioural safety program is to modify worker behaviors to improve safety performance and culture through positive reinforcement.
This document discusses electrical safety and provides information on basic electrical principles including electricity, electric current, potential difference, conductors, resistance, and Ohm's law. It also covers safe working practices with electricity such as lock out procedures, personal protective equipment, and portable electrical equipment maintenance. Key risks from electricity like electric shock and electrical fires are explained. The document emphasizes isolating electrical sources, inspecting equipment, and using proper safety procedures to prevent accidents.
This document outlines the university's injury and illness prevention program (IIPP), which is mandated by law to protect employees, students, and the public. It describes the 6 required elements of the IIPP including accountability, methods for reporting unsafe conditions, training, inspections, and a safety committee. It also reviews the responsibilities of faculty and supervisors to identify and address safety issues, as well as policies and services provided by the Risk Management and Safety department.
This document provides an overview of human factors and ergonomics, defining them as related but distinct fields concerned with the interaction between humans and the work environment. Ergonomics aims to design objects and systems around human capabilities and limitations, while human factors examines environmental, organizational and job factors that can influence worker behavior and safety. Both fields recognize that up to 80% of accidents are attributable to human factors issues, and a systems approach is needed to understand and prevent human failures by addressing management and organizational root causes.
This document provides guidance on manual handling awareness and physical care. It discusses risks associated with falling objects, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling loads. It emphasizes proper techniques like keeping the back straight, lifting with legs, getting close to loads, and using mechanical aids when possible. The document also covers causes of back pain and what to do if one experiences pain. Overall, it stresses taking precautions and planning tasks to prevent injuries from manual labor.
This document provides information about asbestos, including the three main types, associated diseases, typical uses in buildings, and safety procedures. It will teach students to identify asbestos, the health risks from exposure, and how to avoid those risks. The key topics covered are the properties and typical applications of asbestos, asbestos-related diseases like mesothelioma and their long latency periods, and regulations regarding asbestos identification, management and removal.
This document provides guidance on accident reporting and investigation for a company. It defines an accident as an unplanned event that causes injury, death, or property damage. Near misses should also be investigated. The process for investigating accidents is outlined, including securing the scene, collecting witness statements immediately, interviewing those who saw what happened, and completing an investigation report form. The investigation aims to determine what happened, why, and how to prevent reoccurrences by reviewing risk assessments and procedures. Actions must be assigned and monitored to ensure effectiveness. Lessons learned will be discussed at safety meetings.
5th LF Energy Power Grid Model Meet-up SlidesDanBrown980551
5th Power Grid Model Meet-up
It is with great pleasure that we extend to you an invitation to the 5th Power Grid Model Meet-up, scheduled for 6th June 2024. This event will adopt a hybrid format, allowing participants to join us either through an online Mircosoft Teams session or in person at TU/e located at Den Dolech 2, Eindhoven, Netherlands. The meet-up will be hosted by Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), a research university specializing in engineering science & technology.
Power Grid Model
The global energy transition is placing new and unprecedented demands on Distribution System Operators (DSOs). Alongside upgrades to grid capacity, processes such as digitization, capacity optimization, and congestion management are becoming vital for delivering reliable services.
Power Grid Model is an open source project from Linux Foundation Energy and provides a calculation engine that is increasingly essential for DSOs. It offers a standards-based foundation enabling real-time power systems analysis, simulations of electrical power grids, and sophisticated what-if analysis. In addition, it enables in-depth studies and analysis of the electrical power grid’s behavior and performance. This comprehensive model incorporates essential factors such as power generation capacity, electrical losses, voltage levels, power flows, and system stability.
Power Grid Model is currently being applied in a wide variety of use cases, including grid planning, expansion, reliability, and congestion studies. It can also help in analyzing the impact of renewable energy integration, assessing the effects of disturbances or faults, and developing strategies for grid control and optimization.
What to expect
For the upcoming meetup we are organizing, we have an exciting lineup of activities planned:
-Insightful presentations covering two practical applications of the Power Grid Model.
-An update on the latest advancements in Power Grid -Model technology during the first and second quarters of 2024.
-An interactive brainstorming session to discuss and propose new feature requests.
-An opportunity to connect with fellow Power Grid Model enthusiasts and users.
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1. How quickly AI is being implemented in manufacturing.
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3. How data quality and governance form the backbone of AI.
4. Organizational processes and structures that may inhibit effective AI adoption.
6. Ideas and approaches to help build your organization's AI strategy.
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Chris Jones, Director of Product Management at BrainChip , presents the “Temporal Event Neural Networks: A More Efficient Alternative to the Transformer” tutorial at the May 2024 Embedded Vision Summit.
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Integration with BrainChip’s Akida neuromorphic hardware IP further enhances TENNs’ capabilities, enabling the realization of highly capable, portable and passively cooled edge devices. This presentation delves into the technical innovations underlying TENNs, presents real-world benchmarks, and elucidates how this cutting-edge approach is positioned to revolutionize edge AI across diverse applications.
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DLAU und die Lizenzen nach dem CCB- und CCX-Modell sind für viele in der HCL-Community seit letztem Jahr ein heißes Thema. Als Notes- oder Domino-Kunde haben Sie vielleicht mit unerwartet hohen Benutzerzahlen und Lizenzgebühren zu kämpfen. Sie fragen sich vielleicht, wie diese neue Art der Lizenzierung funktioniert und welchen Nutzen sie Ihnen bringt. Vor allem wollen Sie sicherlich Ihr Budget einhalten und Kosten sparen, wo immer möglich. Das verstehen wir und wir möchten Ihnen dabei helfen!
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Nehmen Sie an diesem Webinar teil, bei dem HCL-Ambassador Marc Thomas und Gastredner Franz Walder Ihnen diese neue Welt näherbringen. Es vermittelt Ihnen die Tools und das Know-how, um den Überblick zu bewahren. Sie werden in der Lage sein, Ihre Kosten durch eine optimierte Domino-Konfiguration zu reduzieren und auch in Zukunft gering zu halten.
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Monitoring and Managing Anomaly Detection on OpenShift
Overview
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Key Topics Covered
1. Introduction to Anomaly Detection
- Understand the fundamentals of anomaly detection and its importance in identifying unusual behavior or failures in systems.
2. Understanding Edge (IoT)
- Learn about edge computing and IoT, and how they enable real-time data processing and decision-making at the source.
3. What is ArgoCD?
- Discover ArgoCD, a declarative, GitOps continuous delivery tool for Kubernetes, and its role in deploying applications on edge devices.
4. Deployment Using ArgoCD for Edge Devices
- Step-by-step guide on deploying anomaly detection models on edge devices using ArgoCD.
5. Introduction to Apache Kafka and S3
- Explore Apache Kafka for real-time data streaming and Amazon S3 for scalable storage solutions.
6. Viewing Kafka Messages in the Data Lake
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7. What is Prometheus?
- Get to know Prometheus, an open-source monitoring and alerting toolkit, and its application in monitoring edge devices.
8. Monitoring Application Metrics with Prometheus
- Detailed instructions on setting up Prometheus to monitor the performance and health of your anomaly detection system.
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- Introduction to Camel K, a lightweight integration framework built on Apache Camel, designed for Kubernetes.
10. Configuring Camel K Integrations for Data Pipelines
- Learn how to configure Camel K for seamless data pipeline integrations in your anomaly detection workflow.
11. What is a Jupyter Notebook?
- Overview of Jupyter Notebooks, an open-source web application for creating and sharing documents with live code, equations, visualizations, and narrative text.
12. Jupyter Notebooks with Code Examples
- Hands-on examples and code snippets in Jupyter Notebooks to help you implement and test anomaly detection models.
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6. There are 57 identified hazards throughout the
province including fires, floods, hazardous,
material spills, severe weather, disease outbreaks,
earthquakes, tsunamis and landslides.
Find out about the hazards
in your community.
Know your region.
Know the risks.
What are the risks in your area?
Provincial Emergency Program
7. When disaster strikes
What would you do if basic
services, such as water,
gas, electricity, or
telephones were cut off?
Local officials and relief
workers may be on the
scene after a disaster, but
they cannot reach everyone
right away.
Disaster can strike quickly and without warning. It can
force you to evacuate your neighbourhood or confine
you to your home.
Provincial Emergency Program
8. Emergency Management in BC
Emergency management is based on the fundamental principle
of escalating response. It is up to the individual to know what to
do in an emergency to protect themselves and their family. If
individuals are unable to cope, governments respond
progressively, as their capabilities and resources are needed.
Provincial Emergency Program
9. Local government
In BC, local governments are responsible for preparedness and
response to emergencies and disasters in their communities.
As required by law, they maintain emergency plans and an
emergency management organization. This is to ensure the
safety of citizens if a situation escalates beyond the first
responder level.
Their role encompasses risk assessment, mitigation,
preparedness, planning, response and recovery.
Find out about your municipal or regional district emergency
preparedness and planning through their web site or through the
local emergency program coordinator.
Provincial Emergency Program
10. Public safety lifeline volunteers
There are more than 13,000 public safety lifeline volunteers
across the province. They do everything from leading ground
searches and helping the victims of serious car accidents to
coordinating emergency social services providing assistance
to people who are displaced during emergencies.
In a typical year, volunteers respond to
over 7,000 emergencies province-wide.
On average there are almost 1,000
search and rescue responses in B.C.
annually.
Find out about becoming a volunteer.
Provincial Emergency Program
11. Are you and your family prepared?
Do you have:
A family emergency plan?
A designated meeting place if family members are separated?
Emergency supply kits for your home, car, office?
The ability to survive on your own for at least
72 hours?
An out-of-province contact if family members
are separated?
First aid training?
Consideration for special needs or elderly?
Provisions for your pet?
Provincial Emergency Program
12. Prepare for Shelter-in-Place or
Evacuation
SHELTER-IN-PLACE (hazardous materials plume, radioactive release etc.)
• Go indoors immediately and stay there.
• Close all windows and doors.
• Turn off the furnace, air conditioners and exhaust systems.
• Stay tuned to local media for instructions from emergency officials.
EVACUATION if an area is unsafe, officials may order residents to evacuate
(threat of interface fire, landslides, tsunamis, severe weather, flooding)
• Have a ‘grab and go’ emergency kit ready for family and pets.
• Prepare to register at designated reception centre if evacuated.
• Stay tuned to local media and follow instructions of emergency officials.
Provincial Emergency Program
13. Basic home safety
Make sure that you have adequate home insurance coverage
(fire, earthquake)
Repair defective electrical wiring and leaky connections.
Fasten shelves securely and place heavy objects on lower shelves.
Hang pictures and mirrors away from beds.
Secure water heaters.
Consider securing structure to foundation in earthquake-prone areas.
Store flammable products away from heat sources.
Clean and repair chimneys, flue pipes and vents.
Check smoke detectors and fire extinguishers regularly.
Know where utilities shut-off valves are located.
Provincial Emergency Program
14. Get everyone involved
Post emergency numbers and know when to call 911.
Show family members how to turn off main utility switches.
Learn about fire safety and how to use the fire extinguisher.
Take a first aid and CPR class.
Everyone should know where
emergency kits are stored.
Determine the best escape routes
from your home and conduct
earthquake drills (drop, cover, hold)
Find the safe places in your home
for each type of disaster.
Decide on meeting places and out-
of-province contacts if family
members are separated.
Provincial Emergency Program
15. Your family emergency plan
Select family meeting places
- easy to remember and identify
- open spaces
- walking distance
Family emergency contact
- someone reliable
- outside of province
Plan emergency exits and know escape routes
Practice evacuation plan and earthquake drills
Take first aid training and plan for special needs or
elderly
Provincial Emergency Program
16. Neighbourhood emergency
preparedness
Those who have experienced
disasters have witnessed the way
in which neighbours naturally come
together to help one another.
A team of neighbours with a variety
of skills will have a much greater
chance of coping following a
disaster than will individuals trying
to handle an incident on their own.
The Neighbourhood Emergency
Preparedness Program (NEPP) is a
neighbourhood team approach to
becoming self-reliant following a
disaster or emergency. The program
teaches individuals and families how
to be self sufficient for 72 hours up to a
week and teaches neighbours how to
plan and train as a team to respond
safely and effectively during a disaster.
Provincial Emergency Program
17. Family emergency kit
• ‘Grab and go kit’– home, car, office.
• Supply of food and water.
• First aid supplies – ie: bandages,
prescription medications.
• Battery-powered radio, candles,
flashlight, batteries.
• Important documents and cash –
insurance, passports, etc.
• Children and pet needs.
Be prepared for at least 72 hours
Provincial Emergency Program
18. Emergency SuppliesFlashlight
Battery Powered
Radio
First Aid Kit
Medication
First AidFirst Aid
Dressings
- adhesive tape
- bandages
Additional Items
- tweezers
- scissors
- thermometer
Food and Water
- canned and dehydrated food
- bottled water
- powdered milk
Bedding
- sleeping bag/foil blankets
- plastic sheet/tarp
Clothing and shoes
- one change/person
Personal Supplies
- toiletries
- towels
- book, games
Fuel and Light
- matches
- candles
Equipment
- can opener
- dishpan
- dishes (disposable)
Personal Documents
Cash
You should have emergency
supplies for at least 72 hours
“Grab and go kits”
Infant needs
Pet needs
Special needs and elderly
19. Elderly or persons with disabilities
• Establish a personal support network.
• Carry an emergency health information card.
• Conduct an “ability self-assessment.”
• Practice assertiveness skills.
• Add additional supplies to
emergency kit.
Provincial Emergency Program
20. Emergency supplies for pets
Consider packing a "pet
survival" kit. Include food,
water and medications.
Also include copies of
medical records along with a
photo of your pet.
You will need a leash,
harness and collar and make
sure identification tags are
up-to-date and securely
fastened to your pet's collar.
Know that emergency housing or hotels may not accept pets, and special
arrangements may have to be made with friends or relatives.
Provincial Emergency Program
21. If disaster strikes…first things first
Check for damage
• Use flashlights. Do not immediately light matches or turn on electrical switches.
• If you smell gas or suspect a leak, turn off the main gas valve, open windows, and
get everyone outside quickly.
• Shut off any other damaged utilities and check for structural damage.
• Check for spilled medicines, bleaches, gasoline, and other flammable liquids.
If disaster strikes
• Remain calm and patient. Put your plan
into action.
• Listen to your battery-powered radio for
instructions from emergency officials.
• Prepare for further impacts such as
aftershocks or other hazards developing.
Check for injuries
• Give first aid or get help for seriously
injured people.
Provincial Emergency Program
22. Practice and maintain your plan
Review emergency planning with family members at least every
six months.
Review floor plan of all levels of your home with normal and
emergency exits including two from each bedroom.
Conduct fire, earthquake and emergency evacuation drills.
Replace stored water and food in emergency kits as necessary.
Maintain fire extinguishers and know how to use them.
Check smoke alarms on a regular basis.
Provincial Emergency Program
23. 72 Hours—is your family prepared?
Emergency preparedness may seem like a lot of work.
If you do a little at a time, as your budget permits,
your family will be well prepared if disaster strikes.
Know the risks, plan ahead and prepare your emergency kit.
Provincial Emergency Program
24. Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General
Provincial Emergency Program
www.pep.gov.bc.ca
Editor's Notes
Examples of recent severe events Hurricane Katrina hits New Orleans Hurricane Katrina made landfall as a Category 3 storm on the morning of August 29, 2006 in southeast Louisiana and at the Louisiana/Mississippi state line The storm surge caused severe and catastrophic damage along the Gulf coast, devastating the cities of Mobile, Alabama, Waveland and Biloxi/Gulfport in Mississippi, and New Orleans and other towns in Louisiana. Levees separating Lake Pontchartrain from New Orleans were breached by the surge, ultimately flooding 80% of the city and many areas of neighbouring parishes for weeks. Severe wind damage was reported well inland. At least 1,836 people lost their lives in Hurricane Katrina and in the subsequent floods The storm is estimated to have been responsible for $81.2 billion in damage, making it the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history. It is estimated that the total economic impact in Louisiana and Mississippi may exceed $150 billion In late January 2006, about 200,000 people were once again living in New Orleans, less than half of the pre-storm population. Additionally, insurance companies have stopped insuring the area because of the high costs from Hurricanes South Asia Tsunami The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake was an undersea earthquake that occurred on December 26, 2004 with an epicentre off the west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. At 9.1 - 9.3 magnitude, it is the second largest earthquake ever recorded on a seismograph. (The Great Chilean Earthquake at Valdivia, approximately 700 kilometres (435 miles) south of Santiago on May 22, 1960 is the largest magnitude earthquake recorded at 9.5 since seismographic monitoring began) The earthquake triggered a series of devastating tsunamis with waves up to 30 m (100 ft) that spread throughout the Indian Ocean, killing large numbers of people and inundating coastal communities across South and Southeast Asia, including parts of Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, and Thailand. Almost 230,000 casualties or people reported missing. The catastrophe is one of the deadliest disasters in modern history
Incidents in BC Each year in the spring and fall, river and lake levels are monitored for the possibility of flooding. And through fire season, at-risk communities prepare for the possibility of threat from interface fire. Flooding Storm Surge (February 2006) caused waves to breach the protective works along Boundary Bay in Delta causing flooding and damage to about 80 homes; The flooding extended six blocks back from the water, as the area behind the dyke is low; There was major water damage and impact damage from logs/debris, etc. 25 homes evacuated. Interface Fires Urban Interface Fires in Kamloops and Kelowna in August 2003 over 50,000 people were evacuated from their homes 340 homes and 10 businesses were lost in the fire
Tsunamis are rare but serious a threat to parts of coastal BC. In British Columbia there are two main types of two tsunami threats. The first threat is from tsunamis that are generated out in the Pacific Ocean. These tsunamis could severely impact BC’s outer coastal communities with waves from the north, south or west. The second threat is from tsunamis that are generated in local waters. These local tsunamis can be triggered by earthquakes, landslides and/or underwater slides and can have an impact on other coastal areas of British Columbia. Earthquakes are common in BC and more than 1,200 are recorded each year across the province. The coast of BC is considered to be a high-risk earthquake zone. In this region, tectonic plates are moving apart, sliding past one another and colliding. It is the movement of these plates that causes small earthquakes (daily), potentially damaging earthquakes (decades apart), and some of the world’s largest earthquakes (centuries apart).
Other hazards include: backcountry accidents, hazard material spills, disease outbreaks, landslides, debris flows, volcanoes, train derailments, severe weather, drought, industrial accidents, avalanches, terrorism, storm surges etc. Front line emergency responders including police, fire, ambulance are usually first at site.
Do you know the risks in your area?
Emergency preparedness is a shared responsibility. Governments engage at all levels when disaster strikes—but it is important for people to be personally prepared. Think about what would you do if basic services, such as water, gas, electricity, or telephones were cut off? Are you and your family prepared?
Emergency Management in BC If there is an emergency, police, fire or ambulance, along with local and regional responders, are usually first at site. Most incidents are contained at the site level. Municipalities and regional districts will activate their emergency plan and set up a local emergency operations centre to support responders if the situation escalates and the response requirements become more complex. Day-to-day, the provincial government is available to respond to calls through an emergency coordination centre that is staffed 24/7. The provincial emergency management structure is activated when a BC community or any significant infrastructure is threatened by an emergency or disaster where a local authority's may require additional resources. There will be an increase in the activation level of provincial regional emergency operation centres and the provincial emergency coordination centre to support local governments’ emergency operations as required. Additional assistance is provided by the federal government if the emergency escalates beyond provincial resource capabilities.
Under the Emergency Program Act a local authority is at all times responsible for the direction and control of the local authority's emergency response. They must prepare local emergency plans to prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies and disasters. A local authority that is a municipal council or the board of a regional district must establish and maintain an emergency management organization to develop and implement emergency plans and other preparedness, response and recovery measures for emergencies and disasters.
Volunteers – By Program There are more than 13,000 Provincial Emergency Program volunteers across British Columbia ready to help communities in need. • Emergency Social Services has 5,500 volunteers. • Search and Rescue teams include almost 4,700 volunteers. • Emergency Radio Communications has over 1,500 volunteers. • Road Rescue has more than 700 volunteers. • PEP Air includes 600 volunteer spotters, navigators and pilots. Volunteers in Action Volunteers operate in five broad program areas: • PEP Air: conducts air searches and supports ground search and rescue missions; • Search and Rescue: tracks lost hikers, campers and skiers, and provides them with necessary emergency support like first aid and transportation; • Emergency Social Services: provides food, clothing and temporary shelter for disaster victims; • Emergency Radio Communications: provides emergency radio services for remote areas, along with local, regional and provincial emergency links; and • Road Rescue: provides first aid and other services — like the jaws of life — for highway accident victims. About the Volunteers • Volunteers are available for call-out 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in all kinds of weather, and often travel great distances to reach areas where they are needed. • Volunteers come from every walk of life and from every corner of the province. • Registered volunteers receive training and are eligible for Worker's Compensation benefits and are provided with liability insurance. • The Province provides funds to support basic training of volunteers and covers replacement costs for equipment lost or damaged while responding to an emergency call-out. • Every year, the Provincial Emergency Program honours volunteers with a special awards night. • You can find out about becoming a volunteer by contacting your regional PEP office. Check the Provincial Emergency Program web site @ www.pep.bc.ca for more information .
You should be prepared to take care of yourself and your family for at least 72 hours. If a disaster happens in your community, it may take emergency workers some time to get to you as they help those in most desperate need.
Shelter in Place Chemical, biological, or radiological contaminants may be released accidentally or intentionally into the environment. Should this occur, information will be provided by local authorities and emergency officials through the media on how to protect you and your family. Shelter-in-place is a precaution aimed to keep you safe while remaining indoors. This action involves selecting a interior room, with no or few windows and taking refuge there. Close and lock all windows, exterior doors, and any other openings to the outside. Turn off all fans, heating and air conditioning systems and close the fireplace damper. You can use duct tape and plastic sheeting (heavier than food wrap) to seal cracks around the door and any vents into the room. Keep listening to your radio or television until you are told all is safe or you are told to evacuate. Evacuation Stages of an Evacuation Evacuation Alert: A warning is issued about an imminent threat to life and property, and people are asked to be ready to leave on short notice. Evacuation Order: When the population is determined to be at imminent risk, an evacuation order is issued and people must leave the area immediately. Evacuation Rescind : An evacuation order or alert is rescinded when it is determined to be safe for residents to return home. An evacuation order may be reinstated if a threat returns. Reception Centres are set up in order to provide for essential needs of people affected by a disaster. These are sites where evacuees may be received and registered during a disaster. They may be a facility such as a recreation centre, church hall, school, hotel lobby, or even a tent - it depends on what is available in the community or what is needed. Preparing to Evacuate You may be asked to prepare to evacuate if a situation has the potential of escalating to the point where public safety is threatened. During this time, authorities will take actions to prepare for an orderly evacuation should it become necessary. It is important to think about the elderly or those with special needs during the early stages of preparing to evacuate if possible. Residents should become familiar with designated evacuation routes and know where they will go if ordered to evacuate. If an Evacuation Alert has been issued: Gather essential items such as medications, eyeglasses, important papers, immediate care needs for dependants, and valuable keepsakes. Be practical about what to take with you. Keep track of the location of all family members and determine a planned meeting place should an evacuation be called while separated. Plan for relocation of large pets and livestock outside of the evacuation alert area. If an Evacuation Order has been issued: You MUST LEAVE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY and report to the designated Reception Centre. At reception centres, short term assistance for essential shelter, food and clothing may be available to those who need it. Reporting to the reception centre facilitates contact by concerned friends or relatives, and in matching separated family members. If you need transportation to evacuate, advise emergency officials in the area. Close all doors and windows in your home. Leave gates unlocked and clear driveways for emergency response access. Keep a flashlight and portable radio with you at all times. Follow the directions of emergency personnel and obey traffic control. Travel may be one-way only out of your area to allow emergency vehicles access. Keep disaster response routes clear for emergency vehicles. Re-admission to the area is not permitted until it is deemed safe and the evacuation order is lifted. Remember, in office buildings or apartments, the elevator may not work and should not be used. Ask an out-of-province friend to be your "family contact." After a disaster, it's often easier to call long distance. Other family members should call this person and tell them where they are. Everyone must know your contact's phone number.
In a disaster, ordinary items in the home can cause injury and damage. Anything that can move, fall, break, or cause a fire is a potential hazard.
Having a family emergency plan ensures that everyone in the family gets involved in preparing for an emergency. Family members should know where emergency supply kits are stored, safe areas in the home and escape routes. It is important to decide on family meeting places and out of province contacts if family members are separated during an emergency.
Develop a plan: Decide where to meet in the event of an emergency; identify two different locations near and away from your property where your family will meet Have an out-of-province emergency contact number (preferably a friend/family member) and instruct family members to phone if separated during an emergency. Practice and train on what to do in an emergency. This includes evacuation procedures and earthquake drills. Ensure you and your children know what to do when an event threatens your family Get First Aid Training – courses available through Red Cross, St. John Ambulance
Get involved with neighbours When disaster strikes, it may take emergency responders some time to arrive, as they attend to those in most critical need. Working with neighbours can save lives and property. A team of neighbours with a cross-section of skills will come through a disaster more effectively than an individual trying to cope on their own. This pre-planning will likely speed recovery as well. Meet with your neighbours to plan how the neighbourhood could work together after a disaster until help arrives. If you're a member of a neighbourhood organization, such as a home association or crime watch group, introduce disaster preparedness as a new activity. Know your neighbours' special skills (e.g., medical, technical) and consider how you could help neighbours who have special needs, such as disabled and elderly persons. Make plans for child care in case parents can't get home The Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Program is designed to help individuals and neighbours prepare to be self sufficient for an extended period of time. It is natural for neighbours to come together and to help one another during times of crisis and there is training available that takes this concept one step further. Individuals who would like information on existing Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness courses in their area should check their municipal or regional district web site, or contact their local emergency program office. For more information about setting up this program in communities.
At a minimum include the following in your kit: At least a 3-day supply of water and food that won’t spoil A first aid kit that in includes your family’s prescription medication. Emergency tools including a battery-powered radio, flashlight and plenty of extra batteries Important family documents in a waterproof container. Keep a smaller kit in the trunk of your car One change of clothing and footwear per person, and one foil blanket or sleeping bag per person What other supplies should be in your kit? Possible Answers: an extra pair of glasses, special items for infant, elderly or disabled family members, an extra set of car keys and a credit card, cash, sanitation supplies, toiletries, towel, good book;
Have enough supplies in your home to meet your family needs for a minimum of three days. Store these supplies in sturdy containers such as back-packs, duffle bags, or covered trash containers. An emergency food and water supply is stored in a separate part of your house so it is handy when the unexpected happens. Check your supply regularly for expiry dates and replenish it when needed. Store foods in a cool place away from any direct source of heat. Date the foods when you buy them. If they haven’t been needed for an emergency by their use date, you can use them for your regular meals and replace them. Generally, sealed crackers and cereals should be used within three months. Dried fruit, peanut butter, dry milk, instant coffee and cocoa mix should be used within six months. Canned foods may keep indefinitely, but it is a good idea to use and replace them within a year. Place supplies somewhere that they will be easily accessible in the event of an emergency i.e. under a deck, in a closet by the front door, etc. Assemble ‘grab and go kits’ with easy to carry essential items to take with you if you have to leave on short notice. Basic items include canned and dehydrated food and water, battery powered radio, flashlight, first aid kit, prescription medication, important papers and cash. Consider any special needs of family members, such as the elderly or infants. Also consider pet requirements.
People with disabilities may have other considerations to ensure they are prepared: Establish a personal support network – identify individuals who will check with you in an emergency to ensure you are OK and give assistance if needed. Carry an emergency health information card so that rescuers are aware of your disabilities if they find you unconscious or incoherent. Make multiple copies of this card to keep in emergency supply kits, car, work, wallet, wheelchair pack, etc. Conduct an ‘ability self-assessment’ to evaluate your capabilities ahead of time, limitations and needs during an emergency. Can you operate a fire extinguisher? Will you be able to carry your grab and go kit? Have you moved or secured large objects that might block your escape route? Communication: practice assertiveness skills – learn to take charge and practice how to quickly explain to people how to move your mobility aids or how to move you safely and rapidly, ie. “take my wheelchair”, “take my insulin from the refrigerator”, etc. Store disability related supplies in areas you anticipate will be easy to reach after a disaster. If you need to evacuate, take enough supplies for up to two weeks. Do not expect reception centres, group lodging facilities or first aid stations to be able to meet your supply needs. In an emergency supplies may be limited.
Remember to prepare for your pets: Pet food and treats Drinkable water in plastic bottles Can opener for canned food Pet medications and medical records in a waterproof container Sturdy leashes, harnesses and/or carriers so you can move your pets safely and they can’t escape (remember they may be scared and may act differently than normal Current photos of your pet in case they get lost The name and contact information for your veterinarian If there is room, pet beds and toys Local emergency program representatives will have more information about pet management during disasters.
If disaster strikes know what to do first. The most important thing is to remain calm, reassure family members and others. Look after any injuries. Apply first aid if trained, then do a check for damages. Electricity may be out, but you will want to check for any gas leaks before lighting matches. Work with your neighbours to make sure everyone is taken care of. Identify people who might need extra help. Locate your emergency supply kit and phone out-of-province contact. Always follow the instructions of local emergency officials.
Help make emergency preparedness a habit. Review and practice your family emergency plan on a regular basis. Check items in your emergency kit for expirty dates. Conduct regular drills for earthquake and evacuations. And make it a habit to check smoke detectors and fire extinguishers on a regular basis. Practice and maintain your plan by reviewing and quizzing your kids every six months or so. Continue to practice earthquake and evacuation drills.
Remember, if a disaster happens in your community, it may take emergency workers some time to get to you as the help those in desperate need. You and your family should be prepared to take care of yourself for a minimum of 72 hours. An emergency preparedness guide called “26 weeks to Personal Preparedness” takes you step by step through the process in an easy-to-follow and affordable way. Check the Provincial Emergency Program website at www.pep.gov.bc.ca for detailed information about personal emergency preparedness and emergency management in BC or contact your local government emergency coordinator for more information about emergency management planning in your area.