Preparing Makes Sense Get Ready Now FEMA Region IX Randy Brawley, Preparedness Analyst and Planning Officer & Angela Nak, Contracting Individual & Community Preparedness Officer

Who has “survived” a disaster?

Preparing Makes Sense Be Informed Make a Plan Build a Kit Get Involved

Survey Findings Demographics  Many participants are retired or live alone  Familiar with family members ‘school and workplace plan’ – “N/A”  More than 50% have heard preparedness message in last 30 days  Discussions about disasters are happening Angela Nak, ICPO- Survey of 42 members

Survey Findings “Following a major disaster, do you and your family members feel prepared to survive on your own for at least 3 days?”  50 percent responded “Yes”  38 percent responded “Somewhat” prepared When asked if you were away from home, “Did you feel confident your family can survive on your own for 3 days?”  40 percent responded “Yes”  10 percent said “No”  45 percent responded “I think so” Angela Nak, ICPO- Survey of 42 members

Survey Findings Be Informed Discussion about disasters with your family members  59% Earthquake  46% Fires  30% have NOT had discussions Angela Nak, ICPO- Survey of 42 members

Survey Findings Make a Plan Communication  40% have established an out-of-area contact  More than 50% participants have not established any communication plans Meeting place  65% have NOT set a meeting place to reunite with family  30% have a meeting place outside their home Angela Nak, ICPO- Survey of 42 members

Survey Findings Top Emergency Kit Items: Flashlight Radio First - Aid Kit Food Build a Kit Angela Nak, ICPO- Survey of 42 members

Build a Kit  Flashlight  Food and water for 3 days  Extra pair of sturdy shoes  Towelettes, garbage bags & plastic ties for sanitation  Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities  Manual can opener if kit contains canned food  Plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place  Important Family Documents  Items for unique family needs, such as daily prescription medication  Whistle to signal for help

Citizen Corps Get Involved Mission Citizen Corps is to harness the power of every individual through education, training, and volunteer service to make communities safer, stronger, and better prepared to respond to the threats of terrorism, crime, public health issues, and disasters of all kinds. Goal Get community prepared to respond to emergencies Increase volunteer and first responder collaboration Engage local leaders, citizens, network of first responder organization, etc.

Citizen Corps Get Involved Objectives: Match the needs of first responders Educate the public on safety Offers citizens new and existing volunteer opportunities Promote all Citizen Corps program and activities Capture and share innovative practices Survey the communities

Citizen Corps Get Involved  Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)  Medical Reserve Corps  Neighborhood Watch  Volunteers in Police Service  Fire Corps

CERT Get Involved  Part of Citizen Corps  20 hours training program  Offers basic life saving skills  Anyone can participate  Neighborhood, businesses, community leaders, youth, etc.

Ready.gov Get Involved  Preparedness Tools and Resources  Become a National Coalition Member  Join your region discussion group  Share your best practice  Share your preparedness events and activities Visit to register and become a National Coalition Member!

Thank you! For more information: to become a Ready.gov National Coalition Member Contact information: Randy Brawley Preparedness Analyst and Planning Officer Angela Nak Individual and Community Preparedness Officer