Earthquake Planning Scenario Workshop Dunbar Earthquake & Emergency Preparedness (DEEP) 27 February 2016 McLean Hall, St George’s School Senior Campus, 4175 West 29 Ave Prepared by Carlos E. Ventura1
Agenda for today Welcome remarks (Ann Pacey & Carlos Ventura) Team Leaders (Tim Beale & Carlos Ventura) Acknowledgments Seismic setting in BC Overview of the sessions today Discussion periods Summary/Conclusions & Future Events Prepared by Carlos E. Ventura2
Introduction to the scenario exercise (see handout at back of document) 1.Groups of 3-5 formed. 2.Two discussion sets of 30 minutes. 3.Questions posed to the groups to debate and report back 4.Debrief coffee and 2nd session 5.Final debrief and questions. Prepared by Carlos E. Ventura3
MAGNITUDE 6.8 EARTHQUAKE SCENARIO At 11:30 AM local time, on February 28 th a damaging earthquake strikes the BC Lower Mainland without warning. The epicenter is determined to be about 80 kilometers from your place of residence. Seismologists measure the earthquake a magnitude 6.8, making it the largest earthquake to hit the region in more than 80 years. Ground shaking from the main shock lasts for approximately 45 seconds in some areas. Aftershocks of varying intensity are felt throughout the region for several days after the main shock, and cause further damage to structures already weakened by previous shaking. Tremors are felt as far away as 400 kilometers away from the epicenter and damage is seen in multiple regions of the province. Prepared by Carlos E. Ventura4
Session 1: What Can You Do to Prepare? 1.How would you react when the ground begins shaking? 2.After a disaster, who would you contact and how? Do you have a family emergency plan 3.Do you have an emergency supply kit? 4.What items in your home or workplace could be easily secured to prevent earthquake related injuries or deaths? 5.What would you do if a magnitude 6 aftershock occurs in the next 24 hours? 6.How can the community fully recover after a major earthquake? 7.HELP/OK signs Prepared by Carlos E. Ventura5
Session 2: Scenario Exercise 1.Everyone in your household is “OK” and can report to the meeting area. 2.You or a member of your family is injured. 3.Your house or a house in your neighborhood has a utility problem. Prepared by Carlos E. Ventura6
Evaluation Tool 1.Does everyone understand the location of the Neighborhood Meeting Site? 2.Does everyone understand the location of the First Aid Site? 3.Does everyone understand the purpose of the OK/Help Sign? Prepared by Carlos E. Ventura7
Evaluation Tool 1.Does everyone understand the location of the Neighborhood Meeting Site? 2.Does everyone understand the location of the First Aid Site? 3.Does everyone understand the purpose of the OK/Help Sign? “This is just for our neighborhood to use to help us communicate who needs help and who is OK. This is not to signal first response agencies.” Prepared by Carlos E. Ventura8
Evaluation Tool Does everyone understand the differences between the Priority Response Tasks and the Secondary Response Tasks? Prepared by Carlos E. Ventura9
Evaluation Tool Does everyone understand the differences between the Priority Response Tasks and the Secondary Response Tasks? “The response tasks are tasks that have first priority to complete because they impact life safety the most. If any of you already have first aid training, know how to control utilities or can work with a team to lift heavy objects or people, please sign up for these tasks.” “Secondary tasks have to do more with taking care of people and can be delayed if necessary while completing the primary tasks. These tasks are less strenuous but are equally important. If you are an amateur radio operator or want to help take care of people who need a bit more care, please sign up for these tasks.” Prepared by Carlos E. Ventura10
Evaluation Tool What is the best option? Beneath any desk, table or counter (Drop, Cover and Hold) Beside an inside wall or heavy piece of furniture Between rows of chair Prepared by Carlos E. Ventura11
Questions - Comments Prepared by Carlos E. Ventura12