Emergency Preparedness – Are You Really Ready? Mike Barnes, Barnes & Associates llc

Emergency Preparedness –Are You Really Ready? Session Objectives What is an Emergency Preparedness Plan Understand the requirements of an effective Emergency Preparedness Plan Evaluation of facilities Carry out emergency response assignments effectively Training

Emergency Preparedness – Are You Really Ready? What is an Emergency Preparedness Plan? What is an Emergency Preparedness Plan? An emergency preparedness plan is a detailed risk evaluation and course of action developed to prevent and mitigate emergency events that could endanger clients, staff and or the facility.

Emergency Preparedness – Are You Really Ready? Note: An Emergency Preparedness Plan is a living changing document as dynamic as the changing world.

What Staff, Clients & Emergency Services Needs to Know! Emergency Planning What Staff, Clients & Emergency Services Needs to Know!

Emergency Preparedness – Are You Really Ready? Any Emergency Preparedness Plans success or failure is within the knowledge, skills, attitudes & passion of ALL the team members.

The THREE “ P s” Prevention Protection Preparedness

Emergency Preparedness – Are You Really Ready? Earth Quakes Intruders Fire Tornado Floods Total Facility Evacuation

Emergency Preparedness – Are You Really Ready? Large Facilities

Emergency Preparedness – Are You Really Ready? Medium Size Facilities

Emergency Preparedness – Are You Really Ready? Small Facilities

Emergency Preparedness – Are You Really Ready? Fire Earthquakes Intruders Tornado Floods Total Facility Evacuation

FIRE - Vulnerability Assessment Type of Building Construction Size of the Building Number of Stories Type of Clients Mobility of Clients Time of the Event Number of Staff & Training Resources In Place Fire Protection Fire Alarm System Fire Sprinkler System Fire Department Access Fire Department Connections Fire Separations, Fire Walls Fire Extinguishers Fire Department & Campabilities

Vulnerability Assessment High Impact ↔ High Impact High Probability Low Probability ↨ Low Impact ↔ Low Impact High Probability Low Probability

Integrity of in place fire equipment is vital!! Fire Hydrants and Fire Access

Fire Power Video Review (Great Training Video) N.F.P.A Fire Power Video Review (Great Training Video) 1 minute 35 seconds Smoke 4ft down on the ceiling and temp 190F 1 minute 50 seconds Smoke alarm at stairs sounds 2 minute 30 seconds Smoke at 4ft, 400 degrees at ceiling 3 minute 41 seconds 1400 degrees, flashover, no escape from 2 nd floor

REMEMBER! Smoke Alarms & Fire Sprinklers Save Lives !

Emergency Preparedness – Are You Really Ready? Fire Earthquakes Intruders Tornado Floods Total Facility Evacuation

Earthquakes OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The United States Geological Survey says the rate of earthquakes in Oklahoma has increased by about 50% since October 2013, significantly increasing the chance for a damaging quake in central Oklahoma. A senior adviser from the USGS says he hopes the new advisory will become a crucial consideration in earthquake preparedness for residents, schools and businesses in the central Oklahoma area. Source USA Today

Earthquakes - BEFORE Assemble an emergency preparedness kit for your facility. Have an emergency plan and identify a safe place to take cover, such as under a sturdy table or desk. Check for hazards inside or outside your home or office. Heavy objects and falling hazards such as bookcases, hanging picture frames and other items can be dangerous if they are unstable and not anchored securely to a wall or the floor. Know emergency telephone numbers. Contact your insurance agent to review existing policies and to inquire about earthquake insurance.

Earthquakes – DURING “Drop, Cover and Hold” - DROP to the floor; take COVER under a sturdy table or other piece of furniture. If there isn’t a table or desk near you, seek cover against an interior wall and protect your head and neck with your arms. HOLD ON until the shaking stops. Stay away from glass or bookshelves, mirrors or other items that could fall. If outside: stand in an open area away from underpasses and overpasses, buildings, trees, telephone, and electrical lines. If on the road: drive away from underpasses and overpasses; stop in a safe area; stay in your vehicle.

Earthquakes - AFTER Check for injuries and provide first aid if necessary. Turn on the radio and listen for instructions on safety or recovery actions. Use the telephone for emergencies only. When safe follow your facilities emergency preparedness plan. Be cautious when opening cabinets. Stay away from damaged areas. Be prepared for aftershocks.

Earthquakes – AFTER Do a safety check: Building Damage – Cracks, uneven ceilings, leaning walls Check for gas and water leaks Turn off appropriate utilities If you shut off the main gas valve do not turn it back on yourself. Wait for the gas company to check for leaks and make repairs. Note: Fire Sprinkler should never be turned off unless a complete building search has been conducted and no fire exist.

Emergency Preparedness – Are You Really Ready? Fire Earthquakes Intruders Tornado Floods Total Facility Evacuation

Emergency Preparedness – Are You Really Ready? Intrudes TAKE A GOOD LOOK AT THIA PICTURE!

Emergency Preparedness – Are You Really Ready? Intrudes in the building Emergency Preparedness – Are You Really Ready? Intrudes in the building Make contact with the person. Ask if you can help in a helpful matter. Note the persons attitude. Irritated Incoherent Nervous Evasive

Emergency Preparedness – Are You Really Ready? Emergency Preparedness – Are You Really Ready? Intrudes in the building Contact the Police and let them decide if the person should be there. ◦Note height, weight, age, race, sex, clothes ◦Actions like hands in a pocket or bulge belt line, knifes. Stay with or monitor the person until they leave or authorities arrive. Notify someone/staff members of the intruder.

Emergency Preparedness – Are You Really Ready? Emergency Preparedness – Are You Really Ready? Active Shooter in the building Exit the building immediately. Notify anyone you may encounter. Once outside to safety call for help. ◦Supply as much information as possible ◦Number of persons/clients/staff in the building ◦Number of intruders ◦Address

Emergency Preparedness – Are You Really Ready? Emergency Preparedness – Are You Really Ready? Active Shooter in the building If exiting is not possible do as follows: Go to the nearest room or office. Close and lock the door also, block the door if possible. Cover the windows. Keep quiet and act as if no one is in the room. DO NOT answer the door. Call Police and give your location. Stay put until Police come to get you

Describe the person(s) in the first slide How many people were in the picture? What did you see? What was the person wearing? Age, height, weight, race, sex, color of hair? Any other details?

Describe the person(s) in the first slide

Emergency Preparedness – Are You Really Ready? An Excellent Video to watch and discuss with your employees Run – Hide - Fight

Emergency Preparedness – Are You Really Ready? Fire Earth Quakes Intruders Tornado Floods Total Facility Evacuation

Emergency Preparedness - Tornado

Did you know that Oklahoma has more tornadic activity than any other place in the world? Most tornado’s occur during the months of April, May & June. May is typically the busiest month. In May 2003 Oklahoma set a new record when 400 tornado’s were reported in one week.

Emergency Preparedness – Tornado June 4, An EF5 tornado hit El Reno, Okla., and was the largest tornado on record, reaching 2.6 miles at its widest point.

Lighting Can & Does Kill!

Emergency Preparedness –Tornado If your building has been struck The utilities should be cut off if gas leaks or water leaks are suspected or detected. The fire sprinkler system should never be shut off unless a large break is detected without fire involvement. Triage clients and give that information to rescue personnel.

Emergency Preparedness – Tornado Monitor Emergency Alert Stations. Bring all persons inside the building, keep clients and visitors inside the building. Close all windows and blinds. Move along inside walls to the safest areas. Account for all clients, report any missing. If the warning is in your area do the tuck position.

Emergency Preparedness –Tornado Move away from areas of roof damage water soaked sheetrock can fall. Watch for energized electric lines. Care should be taken when moving in a tornado area. ◦Broken glass ◦Nails ◦Complete darkness ◦Implement Emergency Preparedness Plan

The THREE “Ps” Prevention Protection Preparedness

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