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Presentation transcript:

Disaster Preparedness

When Is The Right Time To Plan? eature=youtu.be eature=youtu.be

How Can I Prepare? Make a Plan!! This!! Not this!!

Plans Include Communications: A. Staying Informed 1. Weather Radio, Apps, Local News and Social Media safety (Code Red) safety B. With Family: 1. Written list of all phone numbers. 2. Text is best. 3. Out of Town Contact. Have a Meeting Place: A. In Neighborhood. B. Out of Neighborhood. C. Out of Town. Know Evacuation Routes

How Can I Prepare? Build a kit !! Water Non-Perishable Food Can opener Weather Radio Battery Powered Cell-Phone Charger Flashlight Plastic Sheeting and Duct-Tape Pet Supplies Medication Documents

People with Disabilities/ Elderly Plans. 1. Make a List Of Who Can and Will Help You Supplies in Kit 1. Hearing Aids/ Batteries 2. Medical Records and Instructions 3. List of People Who Can Help You 4. Mobility Devices

Amateur Radio in Disasters Terrestrial Communications Go Down ! Cellphone Networks are Overloaded ! Amateur Radio: A. Operated by Quasi-Professional, Highly Skilled Operators B. Does Not “Go Down.” C. Often the Main Communications Link North American Blackout: Used a repeater placed on the Chrysler Building In NYC to be a link between Emergency Management and the public. 2. Hurricane Katrina: A. Primary Communications for American Red Cross. B. Hancock Ms. Lost all communication with outside world. HAM operators proved to be a vital link.

Business Continuity 40% of all businesses that close due to a disaster never reopen. Most of those that do open will be out of business within two years. Continuity plans help to ensure the businesses will be able to provide its core functions with minimal disruption and subsequent loss of revenue. sContinuityPlan.pdfwww.ready.gov/sites/default/files/documents/files/Busines sContinuityPlan.pdf

SAFER St. Lucie 501 (c)3 Non-profit founded in Merger - volunteer organizations active in disasters & long term disaster recovery organizations. Mission is to create a community that is equipped to bounce back more quickly after disasters. Grant/donation funded & volunteer staffed

SAFER St. Lucie Repaired more than 150 storm damaged homes since 2004 and mitigated nearly 500 low-income homes using volunteers. In FY16 >8,000 area residents have been educated in preparedness and mitigation. Initial focus is on those most vulnerable to disasters.

Membership No Dues Great Networking Opportunity Meetings 4 th Tuesday of Every Month, 10AM United Way of SLC, 4800 S. US 1, Ft. Pierce or

Thank You!! Robert “Bob” Worcester Education and Disaster Specialist