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What is the Train-the-Trainer

What is the Train-the-Trainer. Developed during the 2013 Gear Up, Get Ready Campaign Tools that can be used by local emergency managers, faith-based organizations, private-sector partners and community groups to help provide preparedness education http://gearupgetready.org/download-center/.

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What is the Train-the-Trainer

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  1. What is the Train-the-Trainer • Developed during the 2013 Gear Up, Get Ready Campaign • Tools that can be used by local emergency managers, faith-based organizations, private-sector partners and community groups to help provide preparedness education • http://gearupgetready.org/download-center/

  2. Gear Up, Get Ready IL-IN-WI Whole Community Conference Train-the-Trainer November 22, 2013

  3. Agenda • Who is Hagerty Consulting? • Who is the Regional Catastrophic Planning Team? • What is the train-the-trainer? • Do I really need to be ready? • How can I increase my preparedness? • What can I do to be prepared for winter weather? • Where can I find additional information?

  4. Hagerty Consulting • Homeland security and emergency management consulting firm that helps clients prepare for and recover from disasters • FEMA – Developed the New Madrid Seismic Zone catastrophic plan • Rhode Island – Performed THIRA and gap assessment • New York City Recovery – Currently providing technical assistance and financial management services as a result of Hurricane Sandy • SpaceX – Conducted Hurricane Response Operations Plan review and evaluation for new launch site • Northwestern University – Conducted comprehensive review of emergency management program

  5. IL-IN-WI Regional Catastrophic Planning Team • The DHS / FEMA Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (RCPGP) provides funding to enhance preparedness in select high-risk, high-consequence urban areas • The Illinois – Indiana – Wisconsin Regional Catastrophic Planning Team (RCPT) includes jurisdictions in the three states who engage in cooperative preparedness efforts • The Gear Up, Get Ready Campaign was funded through this grant and is conducted in collaboration with FEMA, the States, the 19 Counties and the City of Chicago

  6. Why You Should be Prepared • We live in a weather prone country and region • Americans cope with an average of 10,000 thunderstorms, 2,500 floods, 1,000 tornadoes, and an average of six deadly hurricanesa year • There are other emergencies that happen on a more frequent basis, like house fires and incidences in our schools • Most do not take any action until AFTER these events impact their households

  7. Why Preparedness Benefits You • Preparedness gives individuals and households the tools to help themselves • Preparedness reduces stress and anxiety during and following disasters • Preparedness minimizes the impact to families • Preparedness reduces the burden to the community / first responders

  8. Emergency Contact Card • The first step to increasing preparedness is to develop an emergency contact card for EACH member of your household • Keep the card with you at all times – in a wallet, purse, or backpack

  9. Emergency Contact Card • Card includes a local emergency contact, out of town contact name, neighborhood meeting place • Make sure the out of town contact is the same for all family members • Include additional information like names of doctors, medications / allergies, equipment used on a daily basis, etc

  10. Emergency Supplies Kit • The second step to increasing your preparedness is to develop an emergency supplies kit • Remember to include supplies for EACH member of your family!

  11. Develop a Kit for Your Family • Remember to account for the unique needs of your family! • Ensure that your emergency supply kit contains the resources YOU need, this may include: • Medical supplies, including extra prescriptions for medications taken daily • Cash or traveler’s checks • Food (formula, baby-food) and toys for children • Additional equipment like extra tubes for a wheelchair, e-reader, or hearing aid batteries

  12. Additional Kit Types • In addition to having these items at home, you may want to consider: • Creating a light-weight version of the kit (i.e. Go Kit) in a sturdy backpack to allow you to evacuate easily. • Storing food, water, and supplies at your office (i.e. Work Kit). This may include a comfortable change of clothing and a sturdy pair of shoes. • Keeping emergency supplies in your car (i.e. Car Kit) including food items, jumper cables, warm clothing / sleeping bags, and kitty litter for tire traction.

  13. Family Emergency Plan • The third step to increasing your preparedness is completing your family emergency plan • The plan contains more detailed information • Telephone numbers, social security information and medical information for EACH member of the family • Insurance, physicians, workplaces, and other important locations (neighbors homes or after-school activities)

  14. Family Emergency Plan • Keep a copy of your family plan in an accessible location(fridge, by the telephone) and keep a copy in your emergency kit

  15. Local Hazards • Earthquake • Extreme Heat • Floods • Fire • Food Borne Illness • Pandemic Influenza • Winter Storms • Thunderstorms • Tornadoes • Active Shooter • Chemical and Hazardous Materials • Cyber • Nuclear Power Plant • Terrorism

  16. Get Ready for a Winter Storm • Winter storms include a variety of weather, including snow or subfreezing temperatures, strong winds and even ice or heavy rain storms. • Add supplies to your emergency kit in preparation for the winter weather. • Rock salt to melt ice on walkways • Sand or kitty litter to improve traction • Snow shovels and other snow removal equipment. • Adequate clothing and blankets to keep you and your family warm

  17. Get Ready for a Winter Storm • Know the signs of frostbite and hypothermia • Frostbite: loss of feeling and white or pale appearance in extremities such as fingers, toes, ear lobes, and the tip of the nose. • Hypothermia: uncontrollable shivering, memory loss, disorientation, incoherence, slurred speech, drowsiness, and apparent exhaustion. • Important activities • Listen to your radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for weather reports and emergency information. • Wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing. Wear gloves (or mittens) and a hat to help prevent loss of body heat. • Make sure your home is well insulated. • Use extreme caution when using alternative heating sources. • Learn how to shut off water valves in case a pipe bursts. • If you plan to be driving, prepare your vehicle by checking your antifreeze level, battery, brakes, tire treat and air levels, fuel, oil, and lights.

  18. Resources • www.gearupgetready.org has additional preparedness information, including the entire train-the-trainer kit with templates and pre-drafted slides • www.ready.gov also provides information on hazards and preparedness activities • www.hagertyconsulting.com helps our clients prepare for and recover from disasters

  19. Contact • Katie Freeman • katie.freeman@hagertyconsulting.com • 510-851-2664 • @kgfreeman(Twitter)

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