Disaster Preparedness
CERT Basic Training Unit 1 WELCOME!
● Introductions ● Classroom Etiquette ● Expectations ● History
CERT Basic Training 1-1 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Etiquette
● Please be on time ● Class starts at 6:30 pm and finishes at 9:30 pm ● Sign class roster each session ● Be respectful of your instructors and students ● Come prepared and dressed for hands-on training
CERT Basic Training 1-2 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Expectations
● Prepare to get Prepared! ● No Tests but Participate! ● Attend all Classes and Drill to Graduate! ● Don’t do anything you can’t do! ● Safety #1 Priority
CERT Goal is: Do the Greatest Good for the Greatest Number of People!
CERT Basic Training 1-3 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness CERT History
● Idea of CERT – Mexico City Earthquake of 1985 ● Implemented by LAFD in 1985 ● FEMA adopted/expanded into National Program ● All 50 States, 3 Territories and numerous foreign countries have adopted CERT.
CERT Basic Training 1-4 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Walnut Creek CERT History
● CERT program implemented in Walnut Creek in 2006 ● CERT areas of responsibility established in 2007 and Area Coordinators appointed ● CERT Area “Cache” program proposed and adopted in 2008 ● CERT volunteer training assumed by Walnut Creek volunteers in 1/2009 ● 1,450 CERT volunteers trained to date in 2014 ● Eight caches ICS teams established to date in 2014.
CERT Basic Training 1-5 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Walnut Creek CERT Areas
Each CERT Area organizes around a local Command Post…
CERT Basic Training 1-6 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Walnut Creek CERT Area Coordinators
Buena Vista Bob Flores [email protected]
Civic Park John Mulgrew [email protected]
Heather Farm Ann Heil [email protected]
Lar Rieu Jan Lindberg [email protected]
Northgate Dale Blodgett [email protected]
Rossmoor Mary England [email protected]
Sugarloaf Roger Smith [email protected]
Tice Valley Joe Bologna [email protected]
CERT Basic Training 1-7 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness CERT Area Containers
Each Area contains prepositioned emergency response supplies
CERT Basic Training 1-8 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness CERT as Walnut Creek Emergency Response Resource
● CERT is a Community Based and Community Supported Volunteer Organization ● CERTs are conditioned to be: Self Trained Self Contained Self Sustained Self Deployed ● CERT is integral to Walnut Creek emergency response
CERT Basic Training 1-9 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Rescue Skills Needed
5% USAR Entombed Teams
Void Space Non- Emergency Structural 15% Entrapment Services Provider
Non-Structural 30% Entrapment CERT Teams
Injured NOT 50% Spontaneous Rescue Trapped Teams
CERT Basic Training 1-10 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness The Golden Day Entrapped Victim Survival Rate
Time Until Rescue Survival Rate 30 Minutes 99.3%
1 Day 81.0%
2 Days 36.7% 3 Days 33.7%
4 Days 19.0% Buck Helm’s Car Cypress Structure 5 Days 7.4% Loma Prieta Earthquake Photo Courtesy of Ben Ho
CERT Basic Training 1-11 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness CERT Disaster Response
● Respond in period ● Respond after a immediately after a disaster: disaster . Locate and turn off ● Assist emergency utilities, if needed response personnel . Extinguish small fires when requested . Treat injuries ● CERT members’ first . Conduct light search and rescue responsibility is . Help to relieve survivor personal and family stress safety
CERT Basic Training 1-12 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness CERT Disaster Response
CERT will be the eyes and ears of the City during the first critical 90 minutes – Windshield Survey: CERT teams survey their neighborhoods along predetermined routes and report by radio. REGION POPULATION HOUSEHOLDS AREA (sq. miles) Buena Vista 11,463 4,950 2.73 Civic Park 11,476 6,436 2.65 Heather Farms 16,290 8,719 2.86 Lar Rue 4,231 1,738 1.30 North Gate 14,661 5,451 9.58
Rossmoor 7,993 6,605 2.89
Sugarloaf 7,934 3,575 2.55
Tice Valley 8,135 3,566 2.57
Population: 82,000 Households 41,000 27.1 square miles
CERT Basic Training 1-13 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Why we should be prepared?
● The USGS has estimated a 63 percent probability of a magnitude 6.7 or larger earthquake in the Greater Bay Area in the next 30 years.
CERT Basic Training 1-14 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Earthquakes
● A sudden slipping or movement of a portion of the Earth’s crust caused by a sudden release of stresses, usually less than 25 miles below the surface
CERT Basic Training 1-15 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Earthquakes Statistics
CERT Basic Training 1-16 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Concord – Green Valley Fault
CERT Basic Training 1-17 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1989 Loma Prieta – 6.9 M/15 Seconds
CERT Basic Training 1-18 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 2014 Napa – 6.0 M
CERT Basic Training 1-19 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 2015 Training Schedule & Objectives
1. WC CERT CLASS 2015-1 (4/14/15-5/26/15) (SEVEN CLASSES) 2. CERT GRADUATION & MOBILIZATION DRILL (5/30/15) 3. “HAM CRAM” FCC RADIO LICENSE CLASS (6/13/15) 4. “GET-ON-THE-AIR” RADIO TRAINING CLASS #1 (6/17/15) 5. “GET-ON-THE-AIR” RADIO TRAINING CLASS #2 (7/15/15) 6. “LIGHT UP THE CITY” COMMUNICATIONS DRILL (8/29/15) 7. WC CERT CLASS 2015-2 (9/8/2015-10/20/15) (SEVEN CLASSES) 8. CERT GRADUATION & MOBILIZATION DRILL (10/31/15) 9. “HAM CRAM” FCC RADIO LICENSE CLASS (11/14/15) 10. “GET-ON-THE-AIR” RADIO TRAINING CLASS #1 (11/18/15) 11. “GET-ON-THE AIR” RADIO TRAINING CLASS #2 (12/16/15) 12. INCIDENT COMMAND/PLANS/OPERATIONS SPEAKER SERIES
CERT Basic Training 1-20 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Course Preview
● Personal Preparedness ● Animal Safety ● Communications ● Fire safety ● Disaster medical operations ● Light search and rescue ● CERT organization ● Disaster psychology ● CERT and terrorism
CERT Basic Training 1-21 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness SEARCH & RESCUE/MEDICAL OPERATIONS
CERT VOLUNTEERS IN ACTION!!
CERT Basic Training 1-22 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Community Preparedness: Roles and Responsibilities
● Lessening the impact of disasters ● Community takes steps to prepare ● Attributes of the whole community City Emergency Operations Center
CERT Basic Training 1-23 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Setting the Stage
CERT Basic Training 1-24 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Government
● Government has responsibility to: . Develop, test, and refine emergency plans . Ensure emergency responders have adequate skills and resources City Council, Police Chief, City Manager . Provide services to protect and assist citizens
CERT Basic Training 1-25 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Community Leaders
● Have a responsibility to participate in community preparedness.
CERT Basic Training 1-26 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness The Public
● Learn about community alerts, warnings, and evacuation routes ● Take training ● Practice skills and plans ● Network and help others ● Give feedback to community ● Report suspicious activity ● Volunteer
CERT Basic Training 1-27 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Engaging the Whole Community
● Goal of Citizen Corps is to make communities safer, more prepared, and more resilient ● Citizen Corps Councils bring government and community leaders together ● Councils ensure emergency plans more effectively reflect the community
CERT Basic Training 1-28 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Emergency Operations Plan
● Assigns responsibility to organizations and individuals ● Sets forth lines of authority ● Describes how people and property will be protected ● Identifies personnel, equipment, facilities, supplies, and other resources
CERT Basic Training 1-29 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Protection for Disaster Workers
● CERT members generally protected by: . “Good Samaritan” laws . Volunteer Protection Act of 1997 - Federal . Relevant State statutes CA AB83 Personal Liability Immunity
CERT Basic Training 1-30 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Unit Objectives
● Community Preparedness ● Describe functions of CERTs ● Describe Types of Hazards ● Personal and Organizational Preparedness Actions ● Disaster Psychology
CERT Basic Training 1-31 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness
Key Disaster Elements
● They are relatively unexpected ● Emergency personnel may be overwhelmed ● Lives, health, and the environment are endangered
CERT Basic Training 1-32 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Types of Disaster
● Natural ● Technological ● Intentional
CERT Basic Training 1-33 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Why should we be concerned?
● From 1950 to 2010 there have been 81 declared disasters affecting all or part of the nine-county Bay Area
2010 ABAG Report – Disasters 1950 - 2009
CERT Basic Training 1-34 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Lets start with Earthquakes-Local
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CERT Basic Training 1-35 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Disaster Effects On Infrastructure
Damage to structures: ● Damaged hospitals unable to function normally ● Increased risk of damage from falling debris ● Roadways and railway damage ● Basic necessities unavailable
CERT Basic Training 1-36 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Infrastructure damage is regional
Contra COUNTY Alameda Costa SUMMARY TABLE: Predicted Road Closures for Bay Area Counties and San Andreas - Santa Cruz Mts. 24 10 Selected Earthquake Scenarios San Andreas - Peninsula-Golden Gate 50 9 San Andreas - Northern Golden Gate 62 20
San Andreas - Entire Bay Area 146 30
No. San Gregorio 43 11
Southern Hayward 901 43
Northern Hayward 335 238
N + S Hayward 1,081 268
Rodgers Creek 54 34
Rodgers Creek - Northern Hayward 363 256
Rodgers Creek - Entire Hayward 1,111 294
Southern Maacama 8 3
West Napa 22 20
Concord-Green Valley 56 201
Northern Calaveras 180 107
Central Calaveras 51 10
Mt. Diablo Thrust 94 78
Greenville 70 47
Monte Vista Thrust 10 1
CERT Basic Training 1-37 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness But may have local impacts
Damage to transportation: Police, fire and EMS might not be able to respond Interruption to the flow of needed supplies
CERT Basic Training 1-38 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Fuel could be in short supply
CERT Basic Training 1-39 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Whoops!
Pumping Station ?
CERT Basic Training 1-40 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Disaster Effects On Infrastructure: Disrupted Communications
● Home and cell phones will not work
Congestion and (eventual) lack of power may cripple otherwise robust systems
CERT Basic Training 1-41 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Disaster Effects On Infrastructure: Utilities
● Loss of utilities ● Increased risk of fire or electrical shock ● Inadequate water supply ● Increased risk to public health ● Increased risk of fire or explosion from fuel line rupture
CERT Basic Training 1-42 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness What’s in your neighborhood?
Facilities Filing Risk Management Plans ● Chemical Plants ● Service Stations ● Hospitals ● Hazardous Waste Stations ● Transportation
CERT Basic Training 1-43 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness What else? Walk you neighborhood with a fresh look for hazards
Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness CERT Basic Training 2008
CERT Basic Training Unit 1: 1-44 Disaster Preparedness Other Hazards
● Wildfires ● Floods ● Hurricanes ● Terrorism
CERT Basic Training 1-45 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Results of Damage to Infrastructure
● Police: address incidences of grave public safety ● Firefighters: suppress major fires ● EMS personnel: handle life-threatening injuries ● Lower priority needs met in other ways
CERT Basic Training 1-46 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Hazards Related to Structure Type
● Types of damage vary by structure ● High rise vs. single story
CERT Basic Training 1-47 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Be aware of your surroundings
CERT Basic Training 1-48 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Non-Disaster Roles
● Identify and aid neighbors/coworkers who might need assistance ● Distribute preparedness materials; do demos ● Staff first aid booths at special events ● Assist with installation of smoke alarms ● Parade route management
CERT Basic Training 1-49 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness
Team Exercise
● Break into four groups ● Each group needs a spokesperson and a scribe ● Scenario: It’s a beautiful Saturday, it’s mid-summer and there is a light breeze. In your neighborhood there is a large swimming pool complex with lots of people swimming, sunning, at the snack bar and in the locker rooms. An 8.0 earthquake hits. Team Exercise
● Team 1: List everything that you see and/or hear. ● Team 2: List everything you wish you had with you to respond. ● Team 3: List everything that could have been done in advance to prevent some of the damages and injuries. ● Team 4: List everything that needs to happen in order to resume a normal life.
Lisa Katzki Home and Workplace Preparedness
CERT Basic Training Unit 1: 1-53 Disaster Preparedness Home and Workplace Preparedness
CERT Basic Training 1-54 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Preparing for a Disaster
● Know and reduce when possible local hazards ● Know alerts, warning systems, evacuation routes, and sheltering plans ● Disaster preparedness for you and family
CERT Basic Training 1-55 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Bay Area CWS Notification Media
Television Radio Stations KCRT Television KCBS AM 740 Channel 4 (NBC) KATD AM 990 Channel 5 (CBS) KFRC AM 610 Channel 9 (PBS) KEAR FM 106.9 Contra Costa Television KOIT FM 96.5 (CCTV) KFRC FM 99.7 KQED FM 88.5 KSTN FM 107.3 Cell Phone Alert KROW FM 104.1 Available KYCY FM 93.3 http://cws.cccounty.us/register.html KZWC FM 88.1 Shadow News Services Metro News Service
CERT Basic Training 1-56 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Develop a Disaster Plan
● Where will you meet ● What route (and several family members? alternates) will you use to ● Who is your out-of-State evacuate your “check-in” contact? neighborhood? ● Will you have an ● Do you have extended stay? Shelter in transportation? place? Evacuate? ● Did you practice your ● How will you escape your plan? home? Workplace? School? Place of worship?
CERT Basic Training 1-57 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Escape Planning
● Consider needs of children and individuals with disabilities ● Inform all family members or office coworkers of the plan ● Run practice escape drills
CERT Basic Training 1-58 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Fortifying Your Home
● Different non- structural hazards to fortify against: . Home fires . Landslides or mudslides . Wildfires
CERT Basic Training 1-59 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Sample Structural Hazard Mitigation
● Bolt older houses to their foundations ● Strap propane tanks and chimneys ● Raise utilities above flood risk level ● Strap mobile homes to their slabs ● Ask a professional to check foundation, roof connectors, chimney, etc. ● Build a “safe room”
CERT Basic Training 1-60 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Nonstructural Hazard Mitigation
● Anchor heavy furniture Rule of thumb: tall+fall=strap it down ● Secure appliances and office equipment ● Secure cabinet doors with childproof fasteners ● Locate and label gas, electricity, and water shutoffs ● Secure water heaters and have flexible gas lines installed
CERT Basic Training 1-61 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Protective Actions
● Assess situation ● Stay or change locations . Critical early decision in disasters ● Seek clean air ● Signal if trapped ● Remove contaminants ● Practice good hygiene
CERT Basic Training 1-62 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Sheltering
● Shelter in place: sealing ● Mass care or a room community shelter . Identify internal room . Take 3-day disaster . Stay for several hours kits . Store supplies . Shelters provide most supplies ● Shelter for extended stay . Stay for several days or up to 2 weeks . Store emergency supplies
CERT Basic Training 1-63 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Earthquake Preparedness
CERT Basic Training 1-64 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Earthquake Preparedness
● Store heavy and breakable objects on low shelves ● Secure bookshelves and water heaters ● Move beds away from windows
CERT Basic Training 1-65 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Earthquake Preparedness
CERT Basic Training 1-66 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Earthquake Preparedness
● Move or secure hanging objects over beds, sofas, or chairs
● Keep shoes and a flashlight under the bed
CERT Basic Training 1-67 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Hazards From Home Fixtures
● Gas line ruptures from displaced water heaters or ranges ● Damage from falling books, dishes, and other cabinet contents ● Electric shock from displaced appliances ● Fire from faulty wiring, overloaded plugs, or frayed electric cords
CERT Basic Training 1-68 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Emergency Supplies
CAR KITS HOME KITS
PET KITS OFFICE/ WORKPLACE KITS
CERT Basic Training 1-69 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Let’s Talk About Supplies
CERT Basic Training 1-70 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Food and Water
Choose foods that: ● You like ● Require little or no cooking or Remember food for water for prep your pets, utensils ● Require no refrigeration and a manual can ● Do not increase thirst (e.g. low opener! salt) ● Meet the needs of infants, diabetics or others with special needs
CERT Basic Training 1-71 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Food and Water
● Inspect your food cache every 3 months ● Use a marking pen to write your food’s expiration date ● Store in a cool, dark, dry place ● Store food in airtight or tightly sealed plastic or metal containers ● Have a way to cook your food
CERT Basic Training 1-72 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Food and Water
● A person can survive weeks without food but only a few days without water
I’m having a small water crisis here!
CERT Basic Training 1-73 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Water
● Minimum one gallon per person or pet per day for up to 14 days for consumption ● Use food grade plastic containers, do not use used milk containers ● Observe the expiration date for store-bought water ● Replace other stored water every six months ● Store in a cool and dark place ● Use marking pen to mark expiration date ● Be prepared to disinfect additional water
CERT Basic Training 1-74 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Get Ready Walnut Creek
CERT Basic Training 1-75 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness During an Earthquake
● Duck, cover, and hold ● If indoors, stay there! ● If outdoors, find a spot away from buildings, trees, streetlights, power lines and overpasses ● If in a vehicle, drive to a clear spot and stop
CERT Basic Training 1-76 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness After an Earthquake
● Extinguish small fires ● Clean up spills ● Inspect home for damage ● Help neighbors ● Tune to Emergency Alert System (EAS) KCBS, KABC and KGO plus others ● Expect aftershocks
CERT Basic Training 1-77 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Where do we get supplies?
● Hardware stores ● Grocery stores ● Camping stores ● Emergency Preparedness stores ● Your instructor may have a list of local sources
CERT Basic Training 1-78 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Local Sources for Supplies
● Readycare in Walnut Creek-Emergency Supplies www.readycareco.com
● REI in Concord - camping supplies www.rei.com
● Your Safety Place in Dublin- earthquake supplies www.yoursafetyplace.com
● www.earthquakesafetykit.com
● Hardware stores- Ace, Home Depot, OSH
CERT Basic Training 1-79 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness
Unit Summary
● You should now be able to: . Identify roles and responsibilities for community preparedness . Describe types of hazards that affect community, people, health, and infrastructure . Undertake personal and organizational preparedness actions . Describe functions of CERTs
CERT Basic Training 1-80 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Homework Assignment
1. Review detailed information for Unit 1 2. Read Unit to be covered in next session 3. Bring necessary supplies and wear appropriate clothes for next session 4. Discuss preparedness with family and friends 5. Assemble supplies in multiple locations 6. Examine homes for hazards 7. Visit www.walnut-creek.org/cert
CERT Basic Training 1-81 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness FACEBOOK
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CERT Basic Training 1-82 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness