Transcript NIMS/ICS for Clinics Development Project

Are You Prepared in the Event of
an Emergency ?
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What is an Emergency?
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An emergency is an unexpected or sudden event
that significantly disrupts your daily life.
The terms “disaster” and “emergency” are
frequently used to describe the same event
Types of Disasters
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A natural disaster is caused by a natural
hazard (e.g. volcanic eruption, earthquake, or
landslide) that affects human activities
Human Caused disasters are caused
intentionally or by accident (e.g., terrorism,
chemical spills, train derailments)
An Influenza Pandemic is an outbreak of
disease that occurs when a new flu virus
appears that can spread from person-to-person
Disasters in California
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Agricultural
Earthquakes
Epidemics
Floods
Hazardous
Materials
Hurricanes
Infrastructure
Failure
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Mudslides
Nuclear
Pestilence
Riots
Terrorism
Transportation
Volcanoes
Wild Fires
Staff and Family Preparedness
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Plan Ahead
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Preparation for a disaster is essential to
maintaining the health and safety of yourself
and those around you
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Develop an emergency preparedness plan
with your family
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Learn what to prepare for
How to Start
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Develop a family communication and
emergency preparedness plan
Develop a plan with neighbors
Practice evacuation plans
Make a one-week kit
Family Disaster Plan
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Communicate Disaster Plan
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In planning for emergencies:
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Make sure all family members know the best route to
evacuate your home
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Have designated meeting places:
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Outside the home
Outside the neighborhood or city
Make sure all family members know the addresses and
phone numbers of all meeting places
Water
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Seven-day supply
– One gallon of water per person per
day
– Store in plastic containers
– Hot regions may need more
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Replace water every six months
Disaster Kit
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Enough basic supplies to last seven days
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Water
Food
First aid
Clothing and bedding
Tools and emergency
supplies
Special needs items
Medications
First Aid Kit (Home and Car)
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thttp://www.ready.gov/basic-disaster-supplies-kit
Family Communication Plan
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Create a support network
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Identify at least three friends or
family members for emergency
contacts
Provide pertinent information to
contacts (e.g., where important
documents are, special needs of
family members, etc.)
Make sure your children know how
to reach emergency contacts
Phone Numbers to Keep Close
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Home
Work
School
Cell – Back UP
Two additional phone
numbers out of state
(phone lines may be
jammed)
County specific
emergency numbers
such as 911
Protect Financial and Personal Records
If your home and neighborhood are hit with a disaster, you
may have to make some fast decisions. Keep critical records
available to help with the transition back to a normal life.
Make copies of the following for you and pertinent family
members and save in safety deposit box, paper or electronic
device such as CD, thumb drive, external hard drive or cloud
storage.
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Birth certificates
Drivers license numbers
Health insurance cards for you and your family
List of bank accounts
List of insurance policies and agents
Financial and Personal Records (cont)
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List of credit card numbers and company contact
information
Mortgage holder
Passports
Passwords
A will and a power of attorney
Vehicle registrations
A recent tax return
A Military DD214
Download a copy of the Emergency Financial First Aid Kit (EFFAK)
here:
www.operationhope.org/effak/effak_english.pdf
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Children’s Needs
Additional needs:
 Cash $$$
 Prescription medication
 Entertainment: books,
games, DVDs and player
 Special
foods/drinks/snacks
 Know daycare or school
emergency procedures
 http://www.ready.gov/kids
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Food
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Seven-day supply of
nonperishable food items
Sealed food products
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Canned and ready-to-eat:
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No refrigeration
No cooking
Little or no water
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Examples: Canned tuna,
pork and beans, dried
fruit, canned juice, peanut
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Rotate food out every
six months - at seasonal
time changes
Make your Home Fire Safe
100 Feet Defensible Space
WHY 100 Feet?
A Defensible Space of 100 feet around
your home is required by law .
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The goal is to protect your home while
providing a safe area for firefighters.
Other Home Events
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Winter Storm – Wind - Snow – Flooding
Hazardous Material
Loss of Power
Loss of Water
Loss of Egress
Pets
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Extra food, water and
medications
Prepare pet carriers
Ensure vaccinations are up
to date
Keep veterinary contact
information available
Know which shelters and
lodging accept pets
Have pets microchipped
Summary
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Family disaster plans and preparedness
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Food and water for 7 days, medications for two
weeks
Communication plan for daycare, school, work
and out-of-state contacts
Special consideration for children, persons with
special needs
Needs of pets
The Key to Success isPreparing Before an Event Occurs
 Develop Plan
 Discuss Plan
 Exercise Plan
Implement Plan
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