The First Hour: Information Sources and Deciding to Stay or Go September 10, 2014
Two Emergency action choices EVACUATE SHELTER
Evacuation Gets More Attention Why? Fire Drills Hurricanes World Trade Center
What is Shelter In Place? A process for taking immediate shelter where you are – at home, work, school or in between – or in the closest accessible location
Chemical Release Why Shelter in Place? Radiological Attack (dirty bomb) Nuclear Attack Tornado Active Shooter Earthquake Blackout
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Information sources during emergencies Where will you look for info?
Communications with your Property Manager What does your lease require? Floor wardens Emergency plans Emergency Planning Share your plan with them Exercises Actively participate in exercises in your building and in the neighborhood Role in Emergencies
Information- Good Vs. Quick TIME INCIDENT
Social Media
Capital Region Updates www.capitalregionupdates.gov Government Sources Alerts www.capitalert.gov www.metroalerts.info Capital Region Updates www.capitalregionupdates.gov
You have info… now what? Method Message Email Alerting Systems Desktop Notification Message
Boston Marathon Bombings Columbia Mall Shootings Navy Yard Shootings