1. Safe in the Sound

2. “Safe In The Sound” is a three year community preparedness campaign to help individuals and communities throughout the Puget Sound area and coastal communities build their capacity to withstand, quickly adapt and to successfully recover from disasters and emergencies – large and small.

3. Preparedness Themes Make a Plan Build a KitGet Informed

4. ACTIVITY Are We at risk? Stand up!

5. Hazards Natural Disasters Floods Severe Weather Wildfires Avalanches/Rock Slides Volcanoes Earthquakes Tsunamis Man Made/Biological House fires Traffic Accidents Industrial Accidents Police Actions Terrorism Pandemic

6. Communications Plan Telephone Tree Hand written message on door Two Way Radios Satellite phones Email Website Intranet Internet 1-800 # Out of Area Contact Land Lines Cell phones Text messaging Communication

7. Community Building Talk to your neighbors Plan together Share contact information Which neighbors have tools? Which neighbors have specialized skills? o Map Your Neighborhood o Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Preparing (SNAP) o Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) o Emergency Communication or Information Hubs

8. Evacuation Establish a meeting place outside your home if you have to evacuate. Have two escape routes out of each room.

9. Measures to Prepare Your Home Have Working Smoke Detectors –Check Monthly, Replace Batteries every 6 months Have a Carbon Monoxide Detector –Required as of January 1, 2013 Do A Home Hazard Hunt Keep a Pair of hard soled shoes, gloves, and a flashlight under every bed

10. Building a Kit Have a kit for your home, car and office Should be self-sufficient for at least 7-14 days

11. Water Food Prescriptions Radio Flashlight First Aid Kit Documents $$ Pet Supplies Red Cross recommends: 7 to 14 days of emergency supplies Food: nonperishable Water: 1 gallon per person/per day Store supplies in a dry and accessible location Smaller items in a to-go-kit Check supplies every six months… when changing the clocks for daylight savings time Building a Home Kit

12. Building a Car Kit blankets water extra clothing gloves food flashlight extra batteries cell phone charger first aid kit shovel glow sticks

13. Building an Office Kit Have a pair of hard soled shoes or boots at your desk. Store a flashlight, dust mask, gloves, and whistle near your desk. Know your office emergency procedures and practice them.

14. Pacific Northwest Earthquakes Nisqually deep quake Seattle Fault shallow quake Cascadia Subduction Zone mega thrust

15. If inside, STAY INSIDE: DROP, COVER, and HOLD Stay away from windows. If you cannot drop, stay in place and protect your head. If in bed: Stay in Bed Protect your head with your pillow. If outdoors: Find a clear spot away from things that could fall on you. Drop to the ground During an Earthquake

16. After an Earthquake After an earthquake stay indoors. Check for injuries. Turn on the Radio Initiate Emergency plan Evacuate only if… You smell gas There is obvious building damage Fire or smoke

17. During a Household Fire Extinguish if fire is small PASS Evacuate Stay low to avoid smoke Check doors handles with back of hand If clothes catch on fire: Stop Drop and Roll Call 911 from a neighbors house Never go back inside

18. Other Hazards Floods –https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/coastalatlas/tools/Flood.aspx –Higher ground –6 inches move a car, 2 feet float Winter Storms –Insulate water pipes –Kit in car –Fuel –Stay with car Power Outages –Keep fridge closed – 2 hrs. –No generator in home –Carbon monoxide poisoning

19. Weather Terminology Watch A risk of a hazardous weather has increased significantly, but its occurrence is still uncertain. Advisory An hazardous weather is occurring, imminent or likely for less serious conditions than warnings. Warning A hazardous weather is occurring, imminent or likely.

20. SMELL NATURAL GAS? GO. THEN CALL 911 or PSE. If you smell the rotten egg odor of a natural gas leak, leave the area immediately. Make sure not do anything that may create a spark and call PSE at 1-888-225-5773. KNOW WHAT’S BELOW? CALL 811 BEFORE YOU DIG. Prevent serious injuries or potential hazards from striking underground utility lines by calling 811 two business days before digging. A technician will come out and mark underground utility locations free of charge. It will help you stay safe and avoid fines for unlawful digging. Think Safe. Be Safe. For more tips visit PSE.com/Safety

21. “You are more likely to use CPR on a loved one as 80% of cardiac arrests occur at home.” (American Heart Association) CPR/AED and First Aid Training

22. Questions? American Red Cross | King and Kitsap Counties 1900 25 th Ave. South Seattle, WA 98144 Jan Bromberg Jan_Bromberg@Hotmail.com www.safeinthesound.org