September is National Preparedness Month
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Natural and man-made disasters can strike at any time and almost anywhere. When they do, is your family and business protected? Emergency preparedness and readiness are two key factors in developing a personal and business continuity plan. If you need help, contact The Windsor Consulting Group, Inc. for assistance.
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- 1. National Preparedness Month September is National Preparedness Month----Are You Prepared? Call The Windsor Consulting Group forCall The Windsor Consulting Group for emergency preparedness and readiness at
- 2. Disasters in the United StatesDisasters in the United States Average each year:Average each year: Cost = $52 billion ($1 billion per week)Cost = $52 billion ($1 billion per week) Fatalities = 480Fatalities = 480 Shell Pt., FL., 7/18/2005 -- Stuffed animals hung out to dry following Hurricane Dennis. FEMA photo/Andrea Booher Call The Windsor Consulting Group forCall The Windsor Consulting Group for emergency preparedness and readiness at
- 3. Costliest U.S. Disasters 1988 Drought $40 billion; 10,000 deaths 1993 Midwest Floods $21 billion; 48 deaths 2005 Hurricanes Katrina & Rita $85 billion; 1,843 deaths Call The Windsor Consulting Group forCall The Windsor Consulting Group for emergency preparedness and readiness at
- 4. Terrorism Raises the Toll September 11, 2001 $40 billion; 2,751 deaths Major disaster concerns are no longer just weather-related. Call The Windsor Consulting Group forCall The Windsor Consulting Group for emergency preparedness and readiness at
- 5. Are You Prepared?Are You Prepared? In order for a businessIn order for a business and community to beand community to be prepared for a disaster,prepared for a disaster, everyone needs to takeeveryone needs to take the necessary steps tothe necessary steps to become disaster-ready.become disaster-ready. - Statement by DHS and American Red Cross Call The Windsor Consulting Group forCall The Windsor Consulting Group for emergency preparedness and readiness at
- 6. National Preparedness Month What is it? - NPM is a campaign held in September to encourage Americans to take steps to prepare for disasters in their: Homes Businesses Schools Call The Windsor Consulting Group forCall The Windsor Consulting Group for emergency preparedness and readiness at
- 7. National PreparednessNational Preparedness MonthMonth Areas of Focus: Get a KitGet a Kit Make a PlanMake a Plan Be InformedBe Informed Get InvolvedGet Involved Call The Windsor Consulting Group forCall The Windsor Consulting Group for emergency preparedness and readiness at
- 8. Your role in NPMYour role in NPM Through your own community, insurance provider, and consultants… To provide educational materials onTo provide educational materials on disaster preparedness.disaster preparedness. To provide easy access to valuableTo provide easy access to valuable online resources, talent, resources, andonline resources, talent, resources, and disaster organizationsdisaster organizations Call The Windsor Consulting Group forCall The Windsor Consulting Group for emergency preparedness and readiness at
- 9. Why Do You Need to Prepare? Disasters are unpredictableDisasters are unpredictable Disasters happen in everyDisasters happen in every business and communitybusiness and community Your family’s well-being andYour family’s well-being and business operations are importantbusiness operations are important You need a personal and businessYou need a personal and business continuity plancontinuity plan Call The Windsor Consulting Group forCall The Windsor Consulting Group for emergency preparedness and readiness at
- 10. How Can You Prepare?How Can You Prepare? Prepare a disaster supplies kit thatPrepare a disaster supplies kit that will sustain you for three or more dayswill sustain you for three or more days Know your local emergencyKnow your local emergency management systemmanagement system Be aware of the types of disastersBe aware of the types of disasters that are likely to effect youthat are likely to effect you Have a NOAA weather radio on handHave a NOAA weather radio on hand Call The Windsor Consulting Group forCall The Windsor Consulting Group for emergency preparedness and readiness at
- 11. How Can You Prepare?How Can You Prepare? Disaster supplies and survival kit:Disaster supplies and survival kit: 3-day supply of non-perishable food3-day supply of non-perishable food Three-day supply of waterThree-day supply of water Portable, battery-powered radioPortable, battery-powered radio FlashlightFlashlight Cash and coinsCash and coins Call The Windsor Consulting Group forCall The Windsor Consulting Group for emergency preparedness and readiness at
- 12. How Can You Prepare? Family Communications Plan: Your family may not be together whenYour family may not be together when disaster strikes, so plan how you willdisaster strikes, so plan how you will contact one another and review whatcontact one another and review what you will do in different situations.you will do in different situations. Download your own plan atDownload your own plan at www.ready.gov/america/family_plan.htmlwww.ready.gov/america/family_plan.html Call The Windsor Consulting Group forCall The Windsor Consulting Group for emergency preparedness and readiness at
- 13. How Can You Prepare?How Can You Prepare? Understanding your community:Understanding your community: Know where to go when disaster strikesKnow where to go when disaster strikes Find out what kinds of disasters areFind out what kinds of disasters are most likely to occur in your areamost likely to occur in your area Inquire about emergency plans atInquire about emergency plans at places where your family spends time:places where your family spends time: work, daycare, and schoolwork, daycare, and school Call The Windsor Consulting Group forCall The Windsor Consulting Group for emergency preparedness and readiness at
- 14. How Can You Prepare? Protecting your business and assets: An estimatedAn estimated 25% of businesses25% of businesses dodo not reopen following a major disasternot reopen following a major disaster Contact us to help prepare yourContact us to help prepare your business with a continuity and disasterbusiness with a continuity and disaster recovery plan based preparedness andrecovery plan based preparedness and readiness for all types of emergenciesreadiness for all types of emergencies Call The Windsor Consulting Group forCall The Windsor Consulting Group for emergency preparedness and readiness at
- 15. How Can You Prepare? Develop a business continuity plan:Develop a business continuity plan: Allows timely recovery of criticalAllows timely recovery of critical business operations/ infrastructurebusiness operations/ infrastructure Minimize loss (property/customers)Minimize loss (property/customers) Meet legal/regulatory obligationsMeet legal/regulatory obligations and requirementsand requirements Call The Windsor Consulting Group forCall The Windsor Consulting Group for emergency preparedness and readiness at
- 16. What is a Business Continuity Plan? Contingency strategyContingency strategy Business impact analysisBusiness impact analysis Incident responseIncident response Disaster recoveryDisaster recovery Testing, maintenance, awareness,Testing, maintenance, awareness, trainingtrainingCall The Windsor Consulting Group forCall The Windsor Consulting Group for emergency preparedness and readiness at
- 17. VolunteeringVolunteering Helping a community be prepared: Join Citizen CorpsJoin Citizen Corps Contact or visit the local:Contact or visit the local: • American Red CrossAmerican Red Cross • Emergency Management ServicesEmergency Management Services • State/County Extension ServiceState/County Extension Service Call The Windsor Consulting Group forCall The Windsor Consulting Group for emergency preparedness and readiness at
- 18. Disasters are Like Pop Quizzes… Wouldn’t you prefer to be prepared? Call The Windsor Consulting Group forCall The Windsor Consulting Group for emergency preparedness and readiness at
Editor's Notes
- These statistics are for weather-related disasters only, which includes wild and forest fires. The cost refers to property and crop damage.
- These are recent disasters. If you put them in today’s dollars, the first two would be as follows: 1988 Drought - $61.6 billion 1993 Midwest Floods – $26.7 billion The deadliest disaster in U.S. history is the “Galveston Hurricane” in Galveston, TX on Sept. 8, 1900. An estimated 6,000 – 8,000 people died in the hurricane and tidal surge.
- This is the seventh year for this campaign.
- The month will focus on different areas of emergency preparedness. Getting a Kit, Making a Plan, Being Informed, and Getting Involved.
- EDEN works to collect information from across the nation (through all land grant institutions, related state and federal disaster agencies) and then make that information easily accessible at the community level – for the local Extension educators to use with their own audiences.
- Many people think that when a disaster strikes the emergency management system, police, or National Guard will be there to rescue them, if needed. They will. But some disasters overwhelm the local response system, extending the time it takes for help to arrive. The better prepared families and communities are, the better and more efficient the response and recover phases will be.
- You should be prepared to improvise and use what is on hand to make it on your own for at least three days, maybe longer. You should have disaster supplies kits for your home and on the go. You’ll need a gallon of water per person per day for drinking and sanitation. All stored food should be non-perishable and include items such as protein bars, dried fruit or canned foods. You should know your local emergency management system. You should be aware of the types of disasters that are likely to affect you. You should have a NOAA weather radio or other battery-powered radio on hand to stay up to date on emergency management announcements.
- Other items include: One gallon of water per person, per day. Extra batteries for radio and flashlight First aid kit and manual. Sanitation and hygiene items (moist towelettes and toilet paper). Matches and waterproof container. Whistle. Extra clothing (think “warm” in case you live in a cold climate). Kitchen accessories and cooking utensils, including a can opener. Photocopies of credit and identification cards. Special needs items, such as prescription medications, eye glasses, contact lens solutions, and hearing aid batteries. Items for infants, such as formula, diapers, bottles, and pacifiers. Be sure to keep your kit in a cool, dry place in your house that is easily accessible.
- A Family Communications Plan will help you: Determine an out-of-town contact for your family to call if something happens. Sometimes, it may be easier to make long-distance phone calls than to call across town when trying to communicate with separated family members. Ensure every member of your family knows the phone number and has coins or a prepaid phone card to call the emergency contact.
- Emergency Information Find out what kinds of disasters, both natural and man-made, are most likely to occur in your area and how you will be notified. Methods of getting your attention vary from community to community. One common method is to broadcast via emergency radio and TV broadcasts. You might hear a special siren, or get a telephone call, or emergency workers may go door-to-door.Call the closest chapter of the American Red Cross for emergency information that applies to your community. Emergency Plans You may also want to inquire about emergency plans at places where your family spends time: work, daycare and school. If no plans exist, consider volunteering to help create one. Talk to your neighbors about how you can work together in the event of an emergency. You will be better prepared to safely reunite your family and loved ones during an emergency if you think ahead and communicate with others in advance.
- Ready Business is a program offered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to prepare businesses with emergency management and disaster plans.
- Ready Business is a program offered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to prepare businesses with emergency management and disaster plans.
- Ready Business is a program offered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to prepare businesses with emergency management and disaster plans.
- There are many ways to get involved in community preparedness. One of the best is to join Citizen Corps, which actively involves citizens in making communities and the nation safer, stronger and better prepared. Citizen Corps shows you how you can help – from being a trained neighborhood responder to doing office work at the police station so more officers can be out fighting crime. For more information about volunteering for disaster efforts contact or visit your local emergency management agency, American Red Cross, or me – your local Extension educator.