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Quick Response Exercise Group 1: will be at work driving their route. Group 2: will be in between runs either at home, running errands, etc. Group 3: will be at home off-duty for the day. School Bus Driver Inservice 2016/172

Quick Response Exercise It has been raining steadily for hours with more on the way. Temperatures are expected to dip into the mid-twenties tonight. In addition, a severe winter windstorm has begun raging causing city-wide power outages affecting your community and outlying areas due to downed trees and power lines. Q. What are your first thoughts and/or actions? School Bus Driver Inservice 2016/173

Emergency Preparedness Emergencies can happen at any time. School Bus Driver Inservice 2016/174

Overview What drivers need to know FEMA and the S.D’s partnership Two-way radio usage Actions being taken by Transportation Office Making a personal plan for family Role of the Red Cross Cell phone usage School Bus Driver Inservice 2016/175

Emergencies: Any Place - Any Time Nature related Road hazards Mechanical emergencies Community crisis School Bus Driver Inservice 2016/176

Emergencies: Any Place - Any Time Be prepared to respond. Use knowledge you possess. Be aware and anticipate. Be proactive. Plan Ahead for Safety and Comfort. Stay Focused. School Bus Driver Inservice 2016/177

In Emergency Situations Drivers are Professionals Your school district Your community FEMA … may need your services! School Bus Driver Inservice 2016/178

In Emergency Situations Drivers are Professionals Always respond to assist Understand deployment instructions School Bus Driver Inservice 2016/179

In Emergency Situations Drivers are Professionals A community and district emergency plan is required. RCW 28A School Bus Driver Inservice 2016/1710

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In Emergency Situations Drivers are Professionals FEMA Buses are a resource. School Bus Driver Inservice 2016/1713

In Emergency Situations Drivers are Professionals Bus drivers are trained for emergencies. School Bus Driver Inservice 2016/1714

In Emergency Situations Protect from “too much” information. Turn off the AM/FM radio. Encourage students not to share information via cell phones. Listen to only official sources. Stay focused. School Bus Driver Inservice 2016/1715

In Emergency Situations Protect from “too much” information. Stay off the two-way radio. Wait for instructions. FOLLOW official instructions. School Bus Driver Inservice 2016/1716

In Emergency Situations Driver’s Role: Know and understand SD policy and procedure. Keep passengers safe and follow directives. Stay focused on duties and responsibilities! School Bus Driver Inservice 2016/1717

In Emergency Situations Transportation Office Role: Communicate with Emergency Operating Center. Communicate with law enforcement and emergency services. Document the event. Identify drivers impacted. Determine driver availability. School Bus Driver Inservice 2016/1718

In Emergency Situations Transportation Office Role: Determine buses available. Identify staging areas. Initiate phone protocol. Initiate radio protocol. Identify impact on scheduled service. School Bus Driver Inservice 2016/1719

In Emergency Situations There Are Many Moving Parts: Infrastructure disruption Emergency vehicles/personnel responding Radio disruption Communication disruption School Bus Driver Inservice 2016/1720

Make Personal Plans Are you prepared at home for an emergency? Know what to do before, during, and after an event. School Bus Driver Inservice 2016/1721

Make Personal Plans Why Prepare? Reduce fear and losses. Know what to do. Know where to seek shelter. Be ready to evacuate. Care for basic needs. School Bus Driver Inservice 2016/1722

Make Personal Plans Local responders may be delayed. Be self-sufficient for at least three days. Provide for shelter, first aid, food, water and sanitation. School Bus Driver Inservice 2016/1723

Make Personal Plans Do you have an emergency kit ready at home and/or in your private vehicle? School Bus Driver Inservice 2016/1724

Make Personal Plans American Red Cross Recommendation Home Emergency Preparedness Kit Water Food—non-perishable Flashlight Battery-powered or hand-crank radio Extra batteries First aid kit Medications School Bus Driver Inservice 2016/1725

Make Personal Plans American Red Cross Recommendation Home Emergency Preparedness Kit Multi-purpose tool Personal hygiene items Copies of personal documents Contact information Extra cash Baby supplies Pet supplies School Bus Driver Inservice 2016/1726

Make Personal Plans The Red Cross Provides: Shelter Food Health services It is not a government agency. It is an essential part of disaster response. School Bus Driver Inservice 2016/1727

Make Personal Plans American Red Cross Recommendation Emergency Plan Basic Steps Meet with your family members. Discuss how to prepare. Identify responsibilities. School Bus Driver Inservice 2016/1728

Make Personal Plans American Red Cross Recommendation Emergency plan - If you are separated: Choose two places to meet. Have emergency contact information. Plan ahead for your pets. School Bus Driver Inservice 2016/1729

Cell Phone Usage Sometimes cell phones don’t work. The infrastructure is vulnerable. Know your mobile device capabilities. School Bus Driver Inservice 2016/1730

Cell Phone Usage Sometimes texting works. Requires less bandwidth More reliable Voice calls overload the system School Bus Driver Inservice 2016/1731

Cell Phone Usage Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) Transmitted by your wireless carriers Contact your carrier to ensure you receive emergency alerts No charges should apply School Bus Driver Inservice 2016/1732

Cell Phone Usage No way to call??? Register on the American Red Cross “Safe and Well” Web site. School Bus Driver Inservice 2016/1733

Quick Response Discussion Would your answers be different? Is there anything you would add? Anything you would delete? Would you change the order of importance? School Bus Driver Inservice 2016/1734

Summary Emergencies can be Nature related Road hazards Mechanical emergencies Community crisis School Bus Driver Inservice 2016/1735

Summary Emergencies can require Instant and accurate responses Using knowledge you already possess Awareness and anticipation Being proactive Planning ahead School Bus Driver Inservice 2016/1736

Summary Be Prepared Professionally and Personally Be safe Be comfortable Stay focused School Bus Driver Inservice 2016/1737

Evaluation 1.Name three (3) things drivers need to know about emergency situations? They can happen anywhere and at any time. They require instant and accurate responses. Emergencies could be nature-related, road hazards, mechanical emergencies, community crisis, etc. School Bus Driver Inservice 2016/1738

Evaluation 2.Name 4 items that should be included in your personal emergency preparedness kit. School Bus Driver Inservice 2016/1739

Evaluation Water Food—non-perishable, easy to prepare items Flashlight Battery-powered or hand-crank radio extra batteries first aid kit Medications (7-day supply) and medical items Multi-purpose tool Sanitation and personal hygiene items Copies of personal documents cell phone with chargers Family and emergency contact information Extra cash School Bus Driver Inservice 2016/1740

Evaluation 3. Explain the role of the Red Cross. The Red Cross provides shelter, food, health and mental health services to help families and entire communities get back on their feet after a disaster. Although the Red Cross is not a government agency, it is an essential part of the response when disaster strikes. School Bus Driver Inservice 2016/1741

Evaluation 4. Name three (3) practices for two-way radio usage in an emergency. Use radio only to report emergency otherwise; stay off the radio. Wait for instruction. Know and understand SD policy and procedure. School Bus Driver Inservice 2016/1742

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