CORE I Home and Family Preparedness ©2015 Acknowledgements CORE is a program of the Oakland Fire Department, Emergency Management Services Division. CORE Advisory Task Force: Robert Anderson Chris Ratto Bill Gavelis Don Reed Gilbert Gin Lorraine Rosenblatt James Leeper Susan Savage Susan Lockwood Steve Steinhour Jeff Morelli Cathi Sweeney Della Mundy Chris Wagner Ed Ono David Wagner Gary Plotner Oakland Fire Department: Fire Chief Teresa Deloach Reed Dena Gunning, CORE Coordinator Deputy Chief Mark Hoffman Cynthia Chimonyo Battalion Chief Lisa Baker Denise Kittell-Nwuke Renee Domingo, EMSD Manager Eileen Ogata Cathey Eide, EMSD Asst. Manager Genevieve Pastor-Cohen The emergency preparedness community around the country has graciously shared its knowledge and information so that all of us may be better prepared to respond to emergencies. We continue to work together and share what we have learned. Thank you to the following agencies and individuals for contributions to this manual: City of Oakland ADA Programs Office and the Mayor’s Commission on Persons with Disabilities City of Oakland Equal Access Office for translation services Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company Linda Wong for information on Infectious Disease Outbreaks Karen Oberdorfer for her contributions to our pet information A special thank you to the CORE Curriculum Revision Committee members who have generously contributed their time, talent, and creativity to the revision of CORE I Home and Family Preparedness. Disclaimer: Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this manual. However, the City of Oakland, City employees and its representatives including any and all persons that contributed to the manual assume no responsibility and disclaim any liability for any injury or damage resulting from the use or effect of the information, products or procedures specified in this manual. 2 This page intentionally left blank 3 CORE I - Table of Contents Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................6 History of CORE Program................................................................................................................... 6 Home and Family Preparedness Overview........................................................................................... 7 Disasters in Oakland ........................................................................................................................... 8 Earthquake Awareness.......................................................................................................................9 Part One: Make a Family Disaster Plan........................................................................................10 Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 11 Getting Started .................................................................................................................................. 12 Communications in a Disaster .......................................................................................................... 13 911 and Other Emergency Numbers ............................................................................................13 Emergency Information Cards .................................................................................................... 13 Out-of-Area Contact Person........................................................................................................ 14 Telephones and Cellular Phones ................................................................................................ 14 Commercial Radios and Emergency Notification Systems ......................................................... 15 Utilities .............................................................................................................................................. 16 Gas.............................................................................................................................................. 16 Electricity..................................................................................................................................... 18 Water........................................................................................................................................... 19 Sewage ....................................................................................................................................... 20 Setting up Toilet Facilities ........................................................................................................... 21 Household Waste........................................................................................................................ 22 Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors.............................................................................................. 23 Develop a Home Escape Plan .......................................................................................................... 24 People with Functional Needs .......................................................................................................... 25 Vital Documents ................................................................................................................................ 32 Multi-Unit Buildings ........................................................................................................................... 33 Part Two: Minimize Hazards Around Your Home .................................................................... 34 Home Hazards Overview .................................................................................................................. 35 Minimize Hazards Around Your Home . .......................................................................................... 36 Hot Water Heater ........................................................................................................................ 36 Large Gas and Electrical Appliances .......................................................................................... 36 Cabinets ...................................................................................................................................... 37 Electronic Equipment .................................................................................................................. 37 Hanging Plants/Lamps ................................................................................................................ 37 Heavy Breakable Objects............................................................................................................ 38 Pictures and Mirrors .................................................................................................................... 38 Tall and Heavy Furniture............................................................................................................. 38 Household Chemicals ................................................................................................................. 39 Hazards Around Your Home ............................................................................................................. 40 House and Curb Numbers .......................................................................................................... 40 Roofs and Gutters ....................................................................................................................... 40 Chimneys .................................................................................................................................... 40 Overhanging Structures with Exposed Undersides..................................................................... 40 Storm Drains ............................................................................................................................... 41 Landscaping and Vegetation Management................................................................................. 42 Standing Water ........................................................................................................................... 42 General Safety Tips .................................................................................................................... 43 Seismic (Earthquake) Safety ............................................................................................................ 44 Quiz............................................................................................................................................. 44 Earthquake Safety....................................................................................................................... 45 4 Part Three: Have Emergency Supplies ........................................................................................ 46 Emergency Supplies Overview ......................................................................................................... 47 Water ................................................................................................................................................ 48 Storage........................................................................................................................................ 48 Water Purification........................................................................................................................ 48