1. SURVIVE // RECOVER // REVIVE
Preparing for the Unexpected
November 3, 2012

2. Emergency Management
 Coordination, Collaboration, Communication
 Fairfax County Emergency Operations Center
 Planning
 Training & Exercise
 Outreach
 Grants & Finance
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3. Four Phases
 Prepare & Protect
 Respond
 Recover
 Mitigate
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4. Local Hazards
Natural Disasters
v.
Man-made Disasters
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5. Make a Kit
 Include basic supplies for your family and pets for three days.
 Prepare an emergency kit for your home.
ITEMS:
 Food  Medications
 Water  Cash
 Radio  Tools
 Flashlight  Whistle
 First Aid Kit  Duct Tape
 Local Maps  Plastic Sheeting
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6. Make a Plan
 Do you know the emergency plan for your workplace?
 Develop an emergency plan for you and your family
 Out-of-Town Contact
 Meeting Places
 Communications Plan
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7. Stay or Go?
 Shelter-in-Place
 Evacuate
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8. Special Considerations
 Children
 Do you know your child’s school/daycare emergency plan?
 Do you have a back-up person to pick-up your child?
 Pets
 Medicine/Medical Records
 Picture of you with your pet
 Toys/treats/bedding
 Harness or leash
 Older Americans and Individuals with Disabilities
 Develop a plan that considers each persons unique needs
 Establish a personal support network
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9. Stay Informed
 Community Emergency Alert Network
 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/cean
 Fairfax County Emergency Blog
 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/emergency/blog
 Social Media (Facebook/Twitter)
 Fairfax County News Channel 16
 Local TV and Radio
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10. Neighbors Helping Neighbors
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11. Additional Resources
 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/emergency
 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/oem
 www.readynova.org
 www.ready.gov
 www.fema.gov
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