Visual 1.0 Emergency Preparedness  Larry Goff  Fire Chief  Lake Oswego Fire Department  

Visual 1.1 EARTHQUAKES

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Damage Caused by Earthquakes  Collapsed buildings  Damage to utilities, structures, and roads  Fires and explosions  Structural instability  Damaged hospitals unable to function normally  Increased risk of damage from falling debris

Visual 1.14 After an earthquake. Is it safe to cross?

Effects on Infrastructure Damage to transportation:  Inability to assess damage accurately  Ambulances prevented from reaching victims  Police prevented from reaching areas of civil unrest  Fire departments prevented from getting to fires  Interruption to the flow of needed supplies  Damage to fuel supplies

Visual 1.23 During an Earthquake  Drop, cover, and hold on.  If indoors, stay there!  If outdoors, find a spot away from buildings, trees, streetlights and power lines, and overpasses.  If in a vehicle, drive to a clear spot and stop.

Earthquake Preparedness  Develop a home earthquake plan.  Conduct earthquake drills.  Develop a plan for reuniting family members.  Identify an out-of-state family contact.  Keep supplies on hand.

Visual 1.27 Emergency Kit Items  Water  Food  Manual Can Opener  First Aid Supplies  Radio  Flashlight/Spare Bulb  Spare Batteries  Blankets  Clothing/Rain Gear  Hygiene Supplies  Cell Phone Charger  Gloves  Tools  Rope  Duct Tape  Plastic Garbage Bags  Tent and Traps  Cash  Prescription Meds  Spare Glasses  Books/Toys/Photos  Buckets

Visual 1.28 Nonstructural Hazard Mitigation  Anchor heavy furniture.  Secure appliances and office equipment.  Secure cabinet doors with childproof fasteners.  Locate and label gas, electricity, and water shutoffs.  Secure water heaters and have flexible gas lines installed.

Earthquake Preparedness  Store heavy and breakable objects on low shelves.  Secure bookshelves and water heaters.  Install flexible pipe.  Move beds away from windows.  Move or secure hanging objects over beds, sofas, or chairs.  Keep shoes and a flashlight by the bed.

After an Earthquake  Extinguish small fires.  Clean up spills.  Inspect home for damage.  Help neighbors.  Tune to Emergency Alert System (EAS).  Expect aftershocks.

Causes of Floods  Heavy rain  Spring snowmelt  Dam and levee failure  Low absorption or no soil percolation

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Visual 1.34 Flood Preparations  Know the flood risk for the area.  Prepare a flood evacuation plan.  Obtain flood insurance.  Keep documents in a water-proof box.  Check a portable radio for current information.

A Winter Storm... Can range from a moderate snow over a few hours to blizzard conditions with blinding wind-driven snow that lasts several days.

Winter Storm Risk  Automobile/other transportation accidents  Exhaustion and heart attacks  Hypothermia/Asphyxiation  House fires

During a Volcanic Eruption  Follow evacuation orders.  Avoid areas downwind and river valleys downstream.  If outside, protect yourself from ashfall.  Be prepared for accompanying hazards.

After a Volcanic Eruption  Stay away from volcanic ashfall areas.  Clear roofs of ashfall.  Avoid driving in heavy ashfall.  If you have a respiratory ailment, avoid contact with any amount of ash.

Developing a Family Fire Plan  Install smoke alarms.  Identify escape routes.  Practice the escape plan.  Practice alerting family members.  Learn the fire department’s emergency number.

Visual 1.40 City Preparedness Programs  Emergency Management Committee.  Working with Clackamas County EM.  Update emergency plans.  Emergency Operation Center (EOC) Drills.  Emergency Management Institute (EMI).  Facility upgrades.

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Visual 1.45 Questions?