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AP OHSEP Director OHSEP AP WEBRE A. RICHARD President Parish HUGHES RONNIE and preparedness information. preparedness and awareness emergency for resource useful and convenient a be Ascension Parish residents will find this all-hazards guide to guide all-hazards this find will residents Parish Ascension and your family to be self-sufficient following a major disaster.major a following self-sufficient be to family your and and the Parish Council, we hope this guide will prepare you prepare will guide this hope we Council, Parish the and the support of Ascension Parish President, Ronnie Hughes Ronnie President, Parish Ascension of support the develop your own readiness initiatives for your family.your With for initiatives readiness own your develop guide to generate public awareness and encourage you to you encourage and awareness public generate to guide (OHS-EP) has produced this all-hazards preparedness all-hazards this produced has (OHS-EP) of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Emergency and Security Homeland of emergencies is a priority. The Ascension Parish Office Parish Ascension priority.The a is emergencies Helping our citizens learn how to be prepared for prepared be to how learn citizens our Helping Dixie Electric Membership Corp. (DEMCO) Corp. Membership Electric Dixie Communications Cox Donaldsonville of City Gonzales of City ATMOSCorporation Energy Board School Parish Ascension Government Parish Ascension District Communications Parish Ascension Commerce of Chamber Ascension Committee CAER Industry’sChemical Parish Ascension Services Med Air & Ambulance Acadian This publication is made possible by the financial support of the following: following: the of support financial the by possible made is publication This

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Information concerning the opening of schools as emergency shelters will be announced on the Parish Cable TV Alerting Emergency System and the Parish Alerting Emergency System AM 1590. radio station KKAY Please Do Not Call Individual School Offices. For other emergencies, school board office numbers are: Gonzales 621-2300 RADIO STATIONS WYNK WFMF KQXL KKAY may even receive a busy signal due to a system to due signal a busy receive even may emergency an for (all cable channels) (local cable channel 7) (local cable channel 5) (local cable channel 3) (local cable channel 6 in Gonzales; local cable channel 12 in Donaldsonville) only

This is why it is very important that you follow these simple steps. company. Note: Keep company. these important phone numbers with your Disaster Supplies Kit. Keep a phone that does not require a power source to use during times of power outages. Listen to local radio and television stations for instructions and information. Do Not unless call you 911 have an emergency! In the event of a phone outage, go to the closest Fire Station to report all emergencies. Remember to remain calm when speaking to operator a and 911 do not hang up until they instruct If you need to report phone, water power, or other utility outages notify the appropriate utility you to do so.

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EATEL 9 WAFB-Channel WBRZ-Channel 2 WVLA-Channel 33 WGMB-Channel 44 TV STATIONS Parish Cable TV Alerting Emergency System - Cox Communications EMERGENCY INFORMATION When emergency closing of schools occurs, information will be provided to the following television and radio stations: Emergency Notification and Alerting Systems SCHOOL SYSTEM ASCENSION PARISH

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Ascension Parish residents should take primary routes: evacuation (East Bank) Interstate 10 West & Hwy 61 North or (West Bank) LA (1) Take Hwy 405 (North) to Plaquemine to Hwy 77 (North) to Hwy 405 (North) to Plaquemine to Hwy 77 Hwy 405 (North) to Plaquemine to Hwy 77 (North) to Hwy 405 Take (1) Bound to Opelousas to I-49 (North)-Alexandria (North) to Hwy 190 (West) (1) Take Hwy 431 (North) to Hwy 447 to Hwy 190, then east to I-55 (North)-Mississippi Bound or west to I-49 Hwy 431 (North) to Hwy 447 to Hwy 190, then east to I-55 (North)-Mississippi Take (1) weather advisories. -Alexandria Bound (North). Continue as appropriate to current Hwy 431 (North) to Hwy 42 to Hwy 63 (North) Take (2) Bound. Continue as appropriate to weather advisories. or I-55 (North)- Mississippi I-49 (North)-Alexandria Bound To

Monitor Emergency Radio Stations for weather related updates and in choosing local alternative evacuation routes. Monitor Emergency Radio Stations for weather related updates and in choosing West Bank: West East Bank: Alternate Evacuation Considerations Primary For Local AP Citizens Routes Evacuation To In Addition needs population, such as nursing home, home health care agencies, and hospital patients. have been designated throughout the State for use during emergencies. The state is divided into A, Sectors B, and C (see map). Shelters will in A Sector be used first, followed by Sector B. Sector C will be reserved for the special Evacuation Routes Depending Ascension on Parish the residents storm's may severity, either be asked to "shelter-in-place," seek local shelter or evacuate the area. Shelters

© 2006 SunShine Pages-AL07 © 2006 SunShine Pages-AL07 RETHSEL GOMAINOTTI NESIR LEART NCAVAEIOTU ODOLF ASTIDRSE NIRGWAN During a ordinary disaster, objects in you home can cause injury or Anything damage. that can move, fall, break or cause a fire hazard is a home hazard. Inspect your home at least once a year and fix potential hazards. Right outside of your home, work or school in case of a like sudden a emergency, fire. Outside of your immediate area in case you cannot return home. Everyone must know the address and phone number at this location. CEMGYERNE FASTEY RECA MOSTR

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• Conduct fire and emergency evacuation drills. • Replace stored water every three months and stored food every six months. and recharge your • fire Test extinguisher(s) according to manufacturer’s instructions. your smoke detectors • Test monthly and change the batteries at least once a year. • Stock your Emergency Supplies Kit (see page 5). a first aid • Take and CPR course. • Determine the best routes of escape from your home, work and school. Find two ways out of every room. • Find the safe spots in or near your home for each type of disaster. • Quiz your family every six months so they remember what to do. • Each family member should learn how to turn off the gas water, and electricity at the main switches. • Check for adequate insurance coverage. Do you have flood insurance? • Each family member should learn how to use an all-purpose (ABC type fire extinguisher) and they should know where it is kept. • Install smoke detectors on each level of your home, especially near bedrooms. • Conduct a home hazard hunt. • Ask • an out-of-state friend or relative to be your After “family a contact.” disaster it’s often easier to call long distance. • Create a disaster plan for family pets. Remember: pets are not allowed American in Red Cross evacuation shelters. • Post emergency telephone numbers by phones (fire, police, ambulance, etc.) children how and • when Teach to or call your 911 local EMS number for emergency help. • Find out how to help your elderly or disabled neighbors. • Make disaster plans for home, work and school. • Discuss with your family and co-workers what to do in case of a disaster. • Pick two places to meet: • Learn about the area’s warning signals. • How will you care for your pets?

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• Full change of clothes • Hygiene products • Disinfectant • Non-prescription drugs (aspirin, anti-diarrheal) • Specialty foods for infants and special diets • Insurance papers, contracts, wills and deeds • Computer CPU or back-up disk of all records • Bank and credit card account information • Inventory of household valuables • Important contact telephone numbers and addresses • Baby supplies • Prescription medications • Extra eye glasses • Emergency supply kit for pets • Assorted • bandages Anti-bacterial • ointments and soaps • Latex gloves • Sunscreen • Scissors • Blankets and/or sleeping bags • Pillows • Sturdy shoes • READY-TO-EAT canned foods • READY-TO-EAT • Canned or powdered juices and milk • High energy foods, such as peanut butter and granola bars • One gallon of water per person per day ( at least 3 days supply per person) SPECIALTY SPECIALTY ITEMS IMPORTANT FAMILY DOCUMENTS FAMILY IMPORTANT CLOTHING CLOTHING AND BEDDING FIRST AID KIT FOOD WATER

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“ALL CLEAR” “ALL siren. there is no fire in the fireplace. alert ONLY IF ONLY , stay calm and immediately follow the attempt to pick up your children. The teachers The children. your up pick to attempt DO NOT DO emergency . do? community message is given, you may resume normal activities. the should I SHELTER-IN-PLACE STEP 1: GO INSIDE are trained to protect your children and will follow the Shelter-in-Place procedures. Immediately, go inside Immediately, a building such as your home, school, or office. If your children center, daycare a or school at are hear “ALL CLEAR” “ALL siren is sounded. Stay tuned to the radio and/or cable television until the

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The Community Siren Altering System Emergency is tested each Monday at noon. HEAR THE SIRENS ANY AT OTHER TIME steps to Several Ascension Several Parish chemical companies have joined forces with the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness and the Sheriff’s Office to better educate area residents about industry’s role in The the result community. is Ascension the Parish Chemical Awareness Emergency Industry’s Community Response Committee, or CAER. The CAER Committee’s duty is to inform the community about the what chemical it industry, manufactures, and what chemicals are used. I Shelter-in-place is a precaution aimed to keep you and your family safe while you remain in your house, school, or business. This is not the same thing as going to an evacuation shel ter in case of a storm. Shelter-in-Place means going to an interior room inside your house, school, or business. a Who is CAER? installed has Committee CAER the emergency, chemical a of community the inform better To a Community Siren Emergency Alerting System. This system has 26 sirens located rounding in areas sur of the parish where CAER member com nearby the chemical affect may that emergency chemical a of event the in activated be may sirens facilities are located. These These sirens munity. can normally be heard within 2 miles of each chemical facility. WHAT TO DO TO IN A CHEMICAL EMERGENCY WHAT

“ALL CLEAR” “ALL Turn off Turn attic and ceiling fans, heaters and air conditioners. Close all air vents and ventilation systems to prevent outside air from coming in to your home. If you have a fire place, check the damper and close it Make sure you close and lock all doors and windows to help may seal also them cover You off. windows with plastic sheeting and seal cracks around the doors and windows with duct tape. Do not use the telephone unless absolutely necessary because emergency personnel may call to give specific instructions on what to do. messaged is After broadcasted. the Stay inside until the Turn on Turn a radio to AM 1590 and any local cable TV station for further information or instructions regarding the chemical emergency. You may want to You open all doors and and window, turn on ventilation systems to air out your home, school, or business. STEP 5: STAY OFF THE STEP PHONE 5: STAY INSIDE UNTIL STEP GIVEN 6: THE STAY ALL CLEAR STEP 3: TURN OFF AIR FANS, CONDITIONERS AND HEATERS STEP 4: TURN ON A RADIO AND/OR LOCAL CABLE TV STEP 2: CLOSE ALL DOORS AND WINDOWS www.ascension-caer.org

Being prepared is the key to protecting yourself, your children and co-workers. Remember to regularly review and practice the shelter-in-place a a a a a Chemical Emergencies: Shelter-in-Place

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473-9231 473-5000 642-2153 621-8360 ...... pools, ground clearing, deep plowing, laying underground pipe or wiring, or any other “digging” projects. foundations, swimming ...... Terra Mississippi Nitrogen, Inc Terra OxyChem William Olefins-Geismer Ascension OHS-EP 642-8311 621-6222 621-1500 673-8831 673-6141 • A dense A white • cloud or fog. spot A of • dead vegetation in an otherwise green location may indicate a slow leak. • Flames (if the leak has ignited). • A roaring A or • hissing sound. pungent sometimes A odor, like • “rotten eggs.” gasoline-type odor. A • on an electric light. find yourself in an area where you suspect hydrocarbon vapors are present, do not light a match, start an engine or even switch cause the escaping liquids or vapor to ignite and burn. If you Listen Listen for: Smell for: ......

ground and collect in low spots. All • petroleum gases and liquids are flammable. Any • pipeline leak can be potentially dangerous. The State of Louisiana’s ONE-CALL Excavators and homeowners should use the One-Call before starting any digging projects on or near any pipelines. These projects include fences, flagpoles, landscaping, storage buildings, What should you do if you suspect a leak? first concern should Your be for your personal safety and that of those around you. • Leave the leak area immediately. Avoid driving • into vapor clouds. Avoid direct • contact with the escaping gas or liquids. Avoid creating • sparks or other sources of heat which could • Call 9-1-1 . • Notify the pipeline operator. Pipeline contents can vary greatly. • Pipelines carry both gaseous and liquid materials. • Many liquids form gaseous vapor clouds when released. • Many pipelines contain colorless and odorless products. • Some pipeline gases are lighter than air and will rise. • Other heavier-than-air gases and liquids will stay near the

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Look for: Chemtura Dupont BASF Corporation CF Industries Air Products and Chemicals For more information on Shelter-in-Place, Alerting the Alerting Emergency Community System, the CAER Committee and other related information visit: steps at your home, school and business. CAER SirensCAER

How How can you recognize a pipeline leak? Sight, sound and smell are helpful in detecting pipeline leaks. tion they provide. They provide no information, for example, on the depth or number of pipelines in the vicinity. pipeline may not follow a straight course And, between markers. while markers are helpful in locating pipelines, they are limited in the informa Markers indicate the general location of a pipeline. They cannot be relied upon to indicate the exact position of the pipeline they Also, mark. the Are markers placed always on top of the pipeline? remove or destroy any pipeline sign or right-of-way marker that is required by federal law. public safety. They are public so safety. important, in fact, that Congress in 1988 passed a law making it a federal crime to willfully deface, damage, marker marker sign. Pipeline marker signs such as those pictured above are important to reached in the event of an emergency. It is a crime federal to or remove deface a pipeline The markers display the material transported in the line, the name of the pipeline and operator, a telephone number where the operator can be highway or railroad. shown here are used to indicate their approximate location along the route. The markers can be found where a pipeline intersects a street, How How can you tell where a pipeline is located? Since pipelines are buried underground, line markers like the ones LIVE OR WORK U WORK NEAR LIVE A OR YO PIPELINE IF

Catastrophic Extreme Extensive Moderate Minimal Damage greater than 155 131-155 111-130 96-110 74-95 Winds (mph) Sustained less than 920 920-944 945-964 965-979 980 or more (millibar) Pressure ating -Turn off -Turn all the lights, household appliances, gas, heating, cooling, and ventilation systems. -Leave the refrigerator and freezer on. -Secure your home and make arrangements for pets. -Let others know when you leave and where you are planning to go. or sleeping bag, and a first-aid kit including prescription medication). Make sure you have an extra set of car keys, credit cards, cash, Remember to do the following: Stay calm. Fill your vehicle’s gas tank. Bring a disaster supply kit for each person (3-day water supply, non-perishable food, a change of clothes and blanket footwear, a battery-powered Weather Radio, Take portable radio, and flashlight with extra batteries. and important papers. Bring special items for infants and elderly or disabled family members. family or disabled and elderly for infants items special Bring 5 4 3 2 1

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Post a set of instructions that can be easily followed by others in the family. opener. extra in large bags. Turn off Turn propane tanks. Board up windows. batteries, a supply of canned goods, and a non-electric can Remove objects from around your home that could become dangerous wind-driven projectiles. refrigerator Turn to maximum cold and open only when necessary. Freeze water to create ice. Insure adequate supply by storing Know how to turn off utilities if told to do so by authorities. Fill bathtub and large containers with water for sanitary purposes. Insure that you have a battery operated radio, flashlights, extra

Tropical Storm Tropical Hurricane Tropical Disturbance Tropical Depression Tropical WHAT IS A HURRICANE? WHAT direction around the center of the storm, which is called the "eye" hurricane is a type of tropical cyclone. Hurricane winds rotate in a counterclockwise A cyclones are classified as follows: Tropical where the winds are nearly calm. Develop a plan. Know your homes vulnerability to the most common major threats - surge, wind, and flooding. Check your supplies- water, batteries, supplies- water, - surge, wind, and flooding. Check your to the most common major threats Develop a plan. Know your homes vulnerability preparedness items. Make arrangements ahead of time for last minute to gather hurricane food, etc. Plan ahead of time - do not wait until the if you decide to evacuate. of time where you are going to stay evacuation routes and procedures. Plan ahead hurricanes and 5 are anticipated to evolve into major into evolve to and 5 are anticipated hurricanes hurricanes. THE HURRICANE SEASON BEFORE BEGINS The 2007 prediction is that 15 named storms will form in The 2007 prediction form will storms is that 15 named into are expected basin; 9 storms develop the Atlantic to Hurricane Information BEGINS ON HURRICANE SEASON OFFICIALLY JUNE 1 AND LASTS

a a a a a a a become strong. Strong winds produce deadly missiles and structural failure. a If Staying Only stay in a home if you have NOT been ordered to evacuate by local officials. Stay inside a well constructed building. In structures, such as a home, examine the building and plan in advance what you will do if winds

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away from the vehicle. Be cautious seeking shelter in ditches due to flash flooding in some areas. Every school should have a disaster plan and have frequent drills. Schools without basements should use interior rooms and hallways on the lowest floor away from windows. Crouch down on your knees and protect your head with your arms. Go at once to a windowless, interior room, storm or cellar, lowest level of the building. Got to an inner hallway or smaller inner room without windows, such as a bathroom or closet. Stay away from the windows. Go to the center of the room. Stay away from the corners because tend to attract debris. Get under a piece of sturdy furniture such as a heavy table or desk and hold on to it. Crouch down on your knees and protect your head with your arms. IN a In a 2 2-liter clear plastic pop bottles (empty and clean) water 1-inch metal washer duct tape or you can go to a science store and get a "tornado tube" that will connect the 2 2-liter bottles together

2. • • • • 1. In a there in response to a tornado threat. 4. 3. In a Have emergency supplies on hand. Conduct tornado drills each tornado season. Designate an area in the home as a and shelter, practice having everyone in the family go Discuss with family members the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning.

EXPLANATION: The swirling motion you give the bottle forms a vortex and is a easy way to create your own tornado. 5. Turn 5. the Turn tornado so maker, that the bottle with the water is on top. Swirl the bottle in a tornado circular A will motion. form in the top bottle as the water rushes into the bottom bottle. 3. Turn 3. the Turn second bottle upside down and place it on the washer or twist it on the ‘tornado tube’ 4. Use the duct tape to fasten the two containers and the metal washer Make together. sure to tape tightly to make sure that no water will leak out when you turn the bottle If over. you use the "tornado tube", just twist together tightly. PROCESS: 1. Fill one of the bottles two-thirds full of water 2. Place the metal washer or twist the "tornado tube" over the opening of the bottle *If you want to get creative, you can also use food coloring to make the tornado have a color and glitter to represent debris.

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a a a a a Surviving a a If you live in a low - to moderate-risk community your flood If you live in a low - to moderate-risk community insurance premium may be as low as $10 per month. Homeowner’s flood damage. insurance does not cover to your property. Just an inch of water can cause costly damage high. Flash floods often bring walls of water 10-20 feet Mitigate to prevent loss of life and property. Buy flood insurance. Did containers. Develop a disaster plan. Build a evacuation kit. What (written and photographs) Document condition of property and belongings. in waterproof Store important documents and irreplaceable items Remember: It is illegal in Ascension Parish to dump any type of debris into a canal or drainage ditch. Parish to dump any type of debris into a canal Ascension Remember: It is illegal in or fill on your property. re-grade, you build on, alter, Check with the local permitting department before Some areas due to low elevation, topography and proximity to bodies of water are at risk. water are elevation, topography and proximity to bodies of Some areas due to low How that would impede the flow of water. vegetation should keep drainage ditches on your property free of foliage and You All homes are at risk of being flooded. All homes are at risk of being happen in all 50 States. Floods and flash floods flooding. unexpected of wetlands and changing drainage patterns produce New development, loss Floods Is

catch fire. hot, get out another way. escaping. In a real fire situation, the amount of smoke generated by a fire most likely will make it see. to difficult drawing for each floor. Dimensions do not need to be correct. Make sure the plan shows important details: stairs, hallways and windows that can plan shows important be correct. Make sure the Dimensions do not need to drawing for each floor. be used as fire escape routes.

escape path. GET OUT! WHEN IN DOUBT, fire department (911) the fire if only Fight it’s small and not a clear have spreading – and you ) (Adults In Case of Fire: the building, everyone leave Have someone call) the then call (or have 8. Learn to stop, drop to the ground, roll if clothes 7. Feel all doors before opening them. If a door is 7. Feel all doors before opening them. If a door 6. Practice staying low to the ground when 5. Practice evacuating the building blindfolded. 3. Choose a safe meeting place outside the house. 3. Choose a safe meeting in each bedroom. idea to keep a bell and flashlight 4. Practice alerting other members. It is a good 2. Test windows and doors—do they open easy enough? Are they wide enough, or tall enough? wide enough, Are they and doors—do they open easy enough? windows Test 2. two ways of escaping every room. Make a floor plan with at least Draw a know what to do in the event of a fire. 1. Make sure all family members Fire Fire Safety

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1. Highly populated places, such as large cities, international airports, major international events or popular tourist sites 1. Highly populated places, such as large cities, international airports, major international bases. 2. Business and government centers, such as financial districts, embassies or military T Terrorists 4. Radiological – 2. Chemical – 3. Biological – Terrorism Types of 4 – 1. Conventional Terrorism 6. Keep children’s wading pools empty and on their sides when they aren’t being used. wading pools empty and on their sides when they aren’t being 6. Keep children’s 4. Make sure you have good screens on your windows and doors to keep mosquitoes out. and doors to keep mosquitoes 4. Make sure you have good screens on your windows buckets and barrels. Change the water in pet dishes and replace 5. Get rid of mosquito breeding sites by emptying standing water from flower pots, 3. Many mosquitoes are most active at dusk and dawn. Consider staying indoors during these times or use insect repellent and wear long sleeves during these times or use insect repellent dawn. Consider staying indoors 3. Many mosquitoes are most active at dusk and 1. The easiest and best way to avoid WNV is to prevent mosquito bites. The easiest 1. Follow the directions on the package. (N, N-diethyl-meta-toluamide). containing DEET 2. When you are outdoors, use insect repellents include high fever, headache, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness, vision loss, numbness and convulsions, muscle weakness, disorientation, coma, tremors, stupor, neck stiffness, headache, include high fever, may be permanent. These symptoms may last several weeks and neurological effects paralysis. Can I Do What last a few days. People. in a Few Symptoms Serious and body aches, nausea and vomiting. Some will experience swollen lymph glands or a skin rash on the chest, stomach or back. Symptoms typically or a skin rash on the chest, stomach experience swollen lymph glands and body aches, nausea and vomiting. Some will No Symptoms in Most People. No Symptoms in Some People. Symptoms Mild WNV affects vary. Symptoms system. nervous central the Are What West West Nile companies’ facilities. companies’ This information can be or found by at contacting www.ascension-caer.org/cguide.htm one of the CAER member company representatives listed on page 6 of this guide. The Ascension The Parish Chemical Industry’s CAER Committee website has information regarding chemicals used and produced at its member Chemicals/O In order to save valuable time and provide life saving information, contact the Louisiana Poison Control Center located at the University of Louisiana - Monroe for information on poisons and drugs. Poisons Louisiana Poison Control Center Poisons

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Fire Suppression and Utilities Control Disaster Medical Operations Light Search and Rescue Disaster Psychology Awareness Hazardous Materials Response Team Management Team Response Disaster Awareness and Preparedness Awareness Disaster responders, whose arrival may be delayed due to the scope of the event. V 2. management personnel in basic emergency care in areas that will help them take care of themselves, their families, their neighbors and their management personnel in basic emergency care in areas that will help them take they can provide vital services in the absence of emergency As an organized team, community before, during, and after a major emergency. is CERT? What 1. emergency They are trained by emergency responders and to recognize, respond to, and recover from a major emergency or disaster situation. CERT in conducting disaster operations, in accordance with the four phases of emergency management– mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. response and recovery. management– mitigation, preparedness, with the four phases of emergency in conducting disaster operations, in accordance APOHS-EP must take immediate action to direct, mobilize, coordinate and determine utilization of available resources to support political subdivisions must take immediate action to direct, mobilize, coordinate and determine APOHS-EP To be responsible for planning and preparation of practicable response programs for the protection of life and property in Ascension Parish. for the protection of life and property in be responsible for planning and preparation of practicable response programs To Mission Statement (AP OHSEP) Ascension Office and Emergency Preparedness Security of Homeland AP OHSEP and equipped team. Staffing, Staffing, equipping, training and coordinating an emergency is Haz-Mat Team a major undertaking. Working hand in hand with our fire departments, local governments Ascension and Parish the Chemicals Industry’s CAER Committee has enabled us to provide a one of a kind, professionally staffed The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office Hazardous Materials Team’s goal Ascension is Parish The to Sheriff’s Office Hazardous prevent Materials or Team’s reduce human injury or death, property damage, product loss and environmental damage due to a release or potential release of hazardous materials. The team serves as a model for communities throughout the country and has been recognized for its expertise in dealing with chemical emergencies. chemical with in dealing for its expertise and has recognized been the country throughout as a The serves team for communities model They are voluntarily on 24 hour call to respond to incidents occurring pipeline, by rail, highway, water or air. Sheriff’s Sheriff’s Office. The team is composed of volunteers who have been specially trained in responding to emergencies involving hazardous materials. The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office Hazardous Materials was Team officially organized in July 1988 and continues to operate as a section of the HAZMAT

© 2006 SunShine Pages-AL07 © 2006 SunShine Pages-AL07 critical is … -circulation and CPR emergency! , C , B-breathing , an open victim’s airway by tilting their head back with on hand while lifting up their chin with your hand. chin airway by tilting their head back with on hand while lifting up their open victim’s First basic id A during in Lay victim on his/her back. Position the head below the feet. Monitor breathing and circulation. Do not move persons with and circulation. Do not move persons with the feet. Monitor breathing Lay victim on his/her back. Position the head below Apply direct pressure to the wound and elevate it. Apply as A-airway before starting A-B-Cs. Remember to give your location, the facts and stay on the line until the operator tells you to hang up. to give your location, the facts and stay on the A-B-Cs. Remember before starting lives

Head-tilt/chin-lift – easy • Check for pulse by feeling for 5-10 seconds at the side of victim’s neck. • Check for pulse by feeling for 5-10 seconds at the side of victim’s at a rate of 1 breath every 5 seconds or 12 breaths per minute. • If there is a pulse, but the victim is not breathing, give Rescue breathing • If there is no pulse, begin chest compressions as follows: inches. other hand directly on top of first hand depress sternum 1.5-2 sternum. With your • Place heel of one hand on lower part of victim’s • Perform 15 compresses to every 2 breaths. (Rate: 80-100/min.) • Check for return of pulse every minute. If the person is unconscious, • Place victim flat on his/her back on a hard surface. “are you okay?” • Gently shake victim at the shoulders and shout then, 911 • If no response, call emergency medical system- • AND chest; victim’s nose and mouth, look toward • Position your cheek close to the victim’s • Look, listen, and feel for breathing (5-10 seconds). (use a micro shield). mouth the victim’s nose closed and give 2 full breaths into • If not breathing, pinch victim’s If still blocked, perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver). • If breaths won’t go in reposition the head and try again to give breaths. • Keep the conscious victim in a comfortable position with the head raised. Loosen tight clothing. with the head raised. • Keep the conscious victim in a comfortable position • Help victim take prescribed medications if necessary. of rescue breathing. If there is no pulse, begin CPR if A-B-C's proceed with • If the victim loses consciousness and is not breathing, you are trained to do so. training as

neck or spinal injuries unless it is necessary to establish or maintain vital A-B-Cs or if there is an immediate threat to life, such as fire or or maintain vital neck or spinal injuries unless it is necessary to establish chemical leak. C-CIRCULATION A-AIRWAY B-BREATHING Call 9-1-1 Chest Pain: Chest Pain: Restore breathing and circulation Restore bleeding: Stop Shock: Prevent STAY CALM STAY saving

in Note: Note: It is highly recommended that persons be properly trained to perform CPR. a a It’s a A-B-C a a a a a a Being First Aid Tips

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