1. Newport-Mesa Unified School District 2008-2009 BEFORE THE BIG SHOW!

2. SCRIPT DEVELOPMENT Evaluate your needs Evaluate your needs Address your family concerns Address your family concerns Planning is the best way to prepare Planning is the best way to prepare

3. ROLE OF A LIFETIME! PERSONAL – If you are ready - everyone with follow your direction! PERSONAL – If you are ready - everyone with follow your direction! FAMILY – Prepare them to follow your lead! FAMILY – Prepare them to follow your lead! WORK – Be the “lead” of preparedness! WORK – Be the “lead” of preparedness!

4. GREAT DIRECTION Working together with your family, community, co-workers and employer will increase your ability to handle and recover from a major disaster – natural or manmade! Working together with your family, community, co-workers and employer will increase your ability to handle and recover from a major disaster – natural or manmade!

5. EXTRAS!!!!!! Emergency Operations Plan Each city is required to have one Each city is required to have one Assigns responsibility to organizations and to individuals Assigns responsibility to organizations and to individuals Sets forth lines of authority Sets forth lines of authority Describes how people and property will be protected Describes how people and property will be protected Identifies personnel, equipment, facilities, supplies, and other resources Identifies personnel, equipment, facilities, supplies, and other resources

6. YOUR MOTIVATION….. A disaster is defined as any event that overwhelms existing resources A disaster is defined as any event that overwhelms existing resources Elements of a disaster: Elements of a disaster: –Relatively unexpected –First responders overwhelmed –Lives, health, and the environment are endangered

7. OPENING SCENE…. Infrastructure Damage Structures – minor, moderate, severe Structures – minor, moderate, severe Transportation – freeways, streets, bus/rail lines, airports Transportation – freeways, streets, bus/rail lines, airports Disrupted communications Disrupted communications Utilities – complete loss – possibly for an extended period Utilities – complete loss – possibly for an extended period Resources diminished –fire, police, hospitals, schools, city government Resources diminished –fire, police, hospitals, schools, city government

8. Behind the Scene…. ROLE OF FIRST RESPONDERS: Initial report of severity – 30-45 min. Initial report of severity – 30-45 min. Jurisdictional survey – critical facilities Jurisdictional survey – critical facilities City Government – EOC opens City Government – EOC opens Incident triage Incident triage –Prioritize – most critical incidents to life and property

9. SCENE I BACKDROP

10. KNOWLEDGE IS KEY Learn about the hazards that can effect your neighborhood and city Learn about the hazards that can effect your neighborhood and city Identify neighbors who can help Identify neighbors who can help Prepare family escape and evacuation plans Prepare family escape and evacuation plans REVIEW AND POST the PLAN REVIEW AND POST the PLAN Update the plan when needed – at least once a year Update the plan when needed – at least once a year

11. How will you get home or get to work?

12. GRIDLOCK ???

13. HOW WILL YOU RECOVER AND GET BACK TO “NORMAL” ROUTINE

14. NO UTILITIES FOR DAYS, POSSIBLY WEEKS OR MONTHS

15. CA - Earthquake Country Greatest likelihood of a major earthquake: The Western United States The Western United States New Madrid Fault Zone – Missouri New Madrid Fault Zone – Missouri A few pockets on the East Coast A few pockets on the East Coast

16. RICHTER SCALE Magnitude Earthquake Effects Less than 3.5 Usually not felt, but recorded by seismology labs. 3.5 to 5.3 Usually felt, but cause minimal damage. 5.4 to 6.0 May cause slight damage to well designed buildings, but can cause significant damage to poorly built structures over a small region. 6.1 to 6.9 Destructive over an area up to 60 miles in diameter. 7.0 to 7.9 Considered a major earthquake; can cause serious damage over a larger area. 8.0 and up Very significant earthquake; can cause serious damage to an area over 100 miles in diameter.

17. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE NORTHRIDGE EATHQUAKE – 1994 6.7 magnitude 6.7 magnitude Thousands of aftershocks – 4.0 to 5.0 Thousands of aftershocks – 4.0 to 5.0 57 fatalities; 1,500+ seriously injured 57 fatalities; 1,500+ seriously injured Structural instability Structural instability –66,546 buildings inspected 4,000 red-tagged 4,000 red-tagged 11,300 yellow-tagged 11,300 yellow-tagged 11 major roads affected 11 major roads affected

18. AFTER – DAYS, WEEKS, MONTHS…. 9,000 homes with no electricity 9,000 homes with no electricity 20,000 homes with no gas 20,000 homes with no gas Almost 50,000 homes with little or no water Almost 50,000 homes with little or no water

20. UTILITY LOSS Loss of utilities Loss of utilities Increased risk of fire or electrical shock Increased risk of fire or electrical shock Inadequate water supply to fight fire Inadequate water supply to fight fire Increased risk to public health Increased risk to public health

22. DISRUPTED COMMUNICATIONS Victims unable to call for help Victims unable to call for help Coordination of services hampered Coordination of services hampered Importance of out-of-state contacts Importance of out-of-state contacts –Restoration of phone service Calling 911 Calling 911 –Cell phone vs. Landline –VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) –Amateur Radio/Family Service Radios

24. READY ON THE SET, AND … AND ACTION…. SCENE II HAZARD MITIGATION

25. Store heavy and breakable objects on low shelves Store heavy and breakable objects on low shelves Secure bookshelves and water heaters Secure bookshelves and water heaters Move beds away from windows Move beds away from windows Move or secure hanging objects over beds, sofas, or chairs Move or secure hanging objects over beds, sofas, or chairs Keep shoes and a flashlight under the bed Keep shoes and a flashlight under the bed

26. SCENE II – to be continued…. Bolt older houses to the foundation Bolt older houses to the foundation Strap propane tanks Strap propane tanks Strap mobile homes to their slabs Strap mobile homes to their slabs Anchor heavy furniture Anchor heavy furniture Secure appliances and office equipment Secure appliances and office equipment Secure cabinet doors Secure cabinet doors Locate and label gas, electricity, and water shut-offs Locate and label gas, electricity, and water shut-offs

27. INSURANCE TO IDENTIFICATION Make copies of important documents and keep in a water/fire proof container in a safe place Make copies of important documents and keep in a water/fire proof container in a safe place Photograph your home, vehicles, and other valuables – keep in secure location – keep current Photograph your home, vehicles, and other valuables – keep in secure location – keep current REVIEW insurance policies annually REVIEW insurance policies annually

28. IDENTIFY UTILITIES Gas – check appliances for leaks Gas – check appliances for leaks Secure a wrench in an accessible place Secure a wrench in an accessible place Shut off if hissing is heard or smell is present Shut off if hissing is heard or smell is present

29. WATER SHUT OFF LOCATION Locate the water shut-off valve to your home, on the water heater and the main water shut off (near street)

30. ELECTRICAL SHUT OFF LOCATE AND MARK ON MAP LOCATE AND MARK ON MAP To turn off… To turn off… –Turn off individual breakers first –Then turn off main switch To turn back on... To turn back on... –Turn on main switch first –Then turn on individual breakers

31. SCENE III PREPAREDNESS PLANNING

32. FIRE SAFETY PLAN EDITH EDITH –Exit Drills In The Home –Discuss and Practice Plan (try it at night) Family meeting place outside Family meeting place outside Call 9-1-1 from safe place Call 9-1-1 from safe place Install smoke alarms/sprinklers Install smoke alarms/sprinklers Purchase safety ladder for 2 nd story homes/apartments and practice using it Purchase safety ladder for 2 nd story homes/apartments and practice using it

33. COMMUNICATIONS PLAN Select Out-of-State contact Select Out-of-State contact Everyone reports to a single person there whereabouts Everyone reports to a single person there whereabouts Everyone has the number in wallet, car, backpack – include $ Everyone has the number in wallet, car, backpack – include $ Leave a note in secure location known by all (not on the front door) Leave a note in secure location known by all (not on the front door)

34. EVACUATION PLAN Pre-determine where you will go to find other family members/school-age children, older adults, etc. Pre-determine where you will go to find other family members/school-age children, older adults, etc. Learn multiple routes out of neighborhood and community Learn multiple routes out of neighborhood and community Have a plan for pets Have a plan for pets Keep maps and other supplies in car and RV Keep maps and other supplies in car and RV

35. SCENE IV PREPARING KITS FOR HOME, WORK AND CAR/RV

36. CREATING KITS DISASTER SUPPLY KITS –Home, Workplace/Office, Car/RV Each kit should have supplies to last 5- to 7 days (7-10 days is better) Each kit should have supplies to last 5- to 7 days (7-10 days is better) Categories of items: Categories of items: –Food, Water, Personal Care, Clothing/Shoes, First Aid and Utility/Tools –Periodically change out items – consider weather, size, use/damage, expiration dates –“STAY” AND “GO” KITS

37. SUGGESTED KIT ITEMS Tools/AM-FM Radio Tools/AM-FM Radio Cash Cash Clothing/Jacket Clothing/Jacket Blanket Blanket Medications Medications Pet supplies Pet supplies Duct tape Duct tape Books Books Deck of cards Deck of cards Toilet Paper Toilet Paper Personal care Personal care Gloves/Knee pads Gloves/Knee pads Sturdy shoes Sturdy shoes Helmet/Hat Helmet/Hat Fire extinguisher Fire extinguisher First aid kit First aid kit Bleach or water purification tablets Bleach or water purification tablets Glasses Glasses Goggles/Mask Goggles/Mask Compass Compass Food & Water Food & Water

38. WATER AND STORAGE Water (5-7 days) Water (5-7 days) –One gallon per person per day – pets, infants, and hygiene Boiling, Bleach, Water Purification Tablets Boiling, Bleach, Water Purification Tablets Sources - Hot Water Heater, Toilet Tank, Ice Cubes Sources - Hot Water Heater, Toilet Tank, Ice Cubes

39. FOOD AND STORAGE Food (for a minimum of 5-7 days) Food (for a minimum of 5-7 days) –Canned –Comfort foods –Long term storage/rotation –MREs (Meals Ready to Eat)

40. SHELTER IN PLACE Select an interior room (if possible, a room with a toilet, water, and phone) Select an interior room (if possible, a room with a toilet, water, and phone) Ensure that the room is large enough for family Ensure that the room is large enough for family Store disaster supplies in or near area Store disaster supplies in or near area Have snacks, books or other activities to make the situation more comfortable Have snacks, books or other activities to make the situation more comfortable

41. Shelter In Place Actions Lock all doors and windows Lock all doors and windows Cover vents/windows with plastic sheeting Cover vents/windows with plastic sheeting Tune to EAS (AM 1070 OR AM 980) for additional instructions Tune to EAS (AM 1070 OR AM 980) for additional instructions –Stay in place until you are told that it is safe to go outside!

42. DISASTERS 101 Floods/Extreme Weather Floods/Extreme Weather Wildfires Wildfires Power Outages Power Outages Hazardous Materials Incidents Hazardous Materials Incidents Air collisions/Terrorism Incidents Air collisions/Terrorism Incidents Landslides Landslides Tsunamis Tsunamis Tornadoes/Hurricanes Tornadoes/Hurricanes

43. In an EMERGENCY…. Don’t try to pick up your children from school right away Don’t try to pick up your children from school right away –Know the procedures for your child’s school/day care Don’t leave your home or workplace until directed to do so Don’t leave your home or workplace until directed to do so Don’t risk personal safety to save pets Don’t risk personal safety to save pets

44. SCRIPT REVIEW Drop, Cover, and Hold! Drop, Cover, and Hold! –Triangle of Life If indoors, stay indoors If indoors, stay indoors If outdoors, stay outdoors If outdoors, stay outdoors –Away from buildings, trees, streetlights, power lines, and overpasses If in a vehicle, drive to a clear spot and stop If in a vehicle, drive to a clear spot and stop

45. POST PRODUCTION Inspect home for damage. Inspect home for damage. –Turn off utilities only if necessary Extinguish small fires Extinguish small fires Clean up spills Clean up spills Expect aftershocks Expect aftershocks Tune to TV, radio (ENS) Tune to TV, radio (ENS) Address medical needs Address medical needs Help others Help others

46. TIME TO PREMIERE YOUR READINESS PLAN!