1. Cowlitz-Lewis Economic Development District 207 4 th Avenue North, Adm. Annex, Kelso, WA 98626-4195 Ph: 360-577-3041; FAX: 360-425-7760 www.cwcog.org/cledd Business Disaster Resiliency Program Module 1 Hazards 101: Setting the Foundation for Preparedness

2. Cowlitz-Lewis Economic Development District 207 4 th Avenue North, Adm. Annex, Kelso, WA 98626-4195 Ph: 360-577-3041; FAX: 360-425-7760 www.cwcog.org/cledd Module 1 Hazards 101 Local hazards information and historical perspective Simple risk analysis Simple hazard specific preparedness measures

3. Cowlitz-Lewis Economic Development District 207 4 th Avenue North, Adm. Annex, Kelso, WA 98626-4195 Ph: 360-577-3041; FAX: 360-425-7760 www.cwcog.org/cledd Local Hazards The most prominent local natural hazards experienced by CLEDD businesses are:  Floods and Flash Floods  Earthquakes  Windstorms  Winter storms

4. Cowlitz-Lewis Economic Development District 207 4 th Avenue North, Adm. Annex, Kelso, WA 98626-4195 Ph: 360-577-3041; FAX: 360-425-7760 www.cwcog.org/cledd Local Hazards Historical perspectives Historical impacts on businesses

5. Cowlitz-Lewis Economic Development District 207 4 th Avenue North, Adm. Annex, Kelso, WA 98626-4195 Ph: 360-577-3041; FAX: 360-425-7760 www.cwcog.org/cledd Simple Risk Analysis List potential emergencies based on local hazards Estimate probability of emergency impacting your business Assess potential impacts on your business, employees and property Assess internal and external resources to mitigate the impacts

6. Cowlitz-Lewis Economic Development District 207 4 th Avenue North, Adm. Annex, Kelso, WA 98626-4195 Ph: 360-577-3041; FAX: 360-425-7760 www.cwcog.org/cledd Simple Preparedness Actions: Floods Ask your local emergency management office whether your facility is located in a flood plain. Learn the elevation of your facility in relation to streams, rivers and dams. Purchase a NOAA Weather Radio with a warning alarm tone and battery backup.

7. Cowlitz-Lewis Economic Development District 207 4 th Avenue North, Adm. Annex, Kelso, WA 98626-4195 Ph: 360-577-3041; FAX: 360-425-7760 www.cwcog.org/cledd Floods Ask your insurance carrier for information about flood insurance. Regular property and casualty insurance does not cover flooding. Inspect areas in your facility subject to flooding.

8. Cowlitz-Lewis Economic Development District 207 4 th Avenue North, Adm. Annex, Kelso, WA 98626-4195 Ph: 360-577-3041; FAX: 360-425-7760 www.cwcog.org/cledd Floods Establish warning and evacuation procedures for the facility. Make plans for assisting employees who may need transportation. Inspect areas in your facility subject to flooding. Identify records and equipment that can be moved to a higher location. Purchase a NOAA Weather Radio with a warning alarm tone and battery backup. Ask your insurance carrier for information about flood insurance. Regular property and casualty insurance does not cover flooding. Consider the feasibility of flood proofing your facility. Consider the need for backup systems: Portable pumps to remove flood water Alternate power sources such as generators or gasoline-powered pumps Battery-powered emergency lighting Participate in community flood control projects.

9. Cowlitz-Lewis Economic Development District 207 4 th Avenue North, Adm. Annex, Kelso, WA 98626-4195 Ph: 360-577-3041; FAX: 360-425-7760 www.cwcog.org/cledd Floods Consider the feasibility of flood proofing your facility. Consider the need for backup systems: Portable pumps to remove flood water Alternate power sources such as generators or gasoline-powered pumps

10. Cowlitz-Lewis Economic Development District 207 4 th Avenue North, Adm. Annex, Kelso, WA 98626-4195 Ph: 360-577-3041; FAX: 360-425-7760 www.cwcog.org/cledd Simple Preparedness Actions: Earthquakes Assess your facility’s vulnerability to earthquakes. Ask local government agencies for seismic information for your area. Have your facility inspected by a structural engineer. Develop and prioritize strengthening measures.

11. Cowlitz-Lewis Economic Development District 207 4 th Avenue North, Adm. Annex, Kelso, WA 98626-4195 Ph: 360-577-3041; FAX: 360-425-7760 www.cwcog.org/cledd Earthquakes Secure shelves, filing cabinets, tall furniture, desktop equipment, computers, printers, copiers and light fixtures. Secure fixed equipment and heavy machinery to the floor. Add bracing to suspended ceilings, if necessary.

12. Cowlitz-Lewis Economic Development District 207 4 th Avenue North, Adm. Annex, Kelso, WA 98626-4195 Ph: 360-577-3041; FAX: 360-425-7760 www.cwcog.org/cledd Earthquakes Install safety glass where appropriate. Keep copies of design drawings of the facility to be used in assessing the facility’s safety after an earthquake. Add bracing to suspended ceilings, if necessary.

13. Cowlitz-Lewis Economic Development District 207 4 th Avenue North, Adm. Annex, Kelso, WA 98626-4195 Ph: 360-577-3041; FAX: 360-425-7760 www.cwcog.org/cledd Simple Preparedness Actions: Winter Storms Establish procedures for facility shutdown and early release of employees. Provide a backup power source for critical operations. Store food, water, blankets, battery-powered radios with extra batteries and other emergency supplies for employees who become stranded at the facility. Provide a backup power source for critical operations. Arrange for snow and ice removal from parking lots, walkways, loading docks, etc.

14. Cowlitz-Lewis Economic Development District 207 4 th Avenue North, Adm. Annex, Kelso, WA 98626-4195 Ph: 360-577-3041; FAX: 360-425-7760 www.cwcog.org/cledd Winter Storms Store food, water, blankets, battery-powered radios with extra batteries and other emergency supplies for employees who become stranded at the facility. Arrange for snow and ice removal from parking lots, walkways, loading docks, etc.

15. Cowlitz-Lewis Economic Development District 207 4 th Avenue North, Adm. Annex, Kelso, WA 98626-4195 Ph: 360-577-3041; FAX: 360-425-7760 www.cwcog.org/cledd Assess your business and facilities for potential impacts from various hazards Establish emergency procedures and contact information for employees and facilities Prepare redundancy for critical data, records and operations Communicate/coordinate with internal and external partners 4 Essential Actions for any Emergency