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The Wildland/Urban Interface

The Wildland/Urban Interface. Part B: The Approaching Wildfire. (Rev. 1/30/05). When Wildfire Approaches. Evacuation Procedures. EVACUATE!. Neighborhood Emergency Training N.E.T. For Response and Community Personnel. This Course is Certified by

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The Wildland/Urban Interface

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  1. The Wildland/Urban Interface Part B:The Approaching Wildfire (Rev. 1/30/05)

  2. When Wildfire Approaches

  3. Evacuation Procedures

  4. EVACUATE!

  5. Neighborhood Emergency Training N.E.T. For Response and Community Personnel This Course is Certified by The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Grants and Training Course CA-001-COMM X

  6. Are You Ready?

  7. Presentation Goals Neighborhood Emergency Training (NET) is designed to: • Provide basic information on how to prepare for and respond to a disaster and/or flu pandemic if one should occur. • Assist community members develop, practice, and maintain personal emergency plans.

  8. How to Be Ready for A Disaster 4 Steps • Get Informed • Make a Plan • Assemble a Kit • Maintain Your Plan and Kit

  9. Presentation Topics Get Informed Learning About Disasters You May Encounter Creating & Maintaining a Family Disaster Plan Learning How to Shelter in Place Finding Out About Evacuation Procedures Assembling & Maintaining a Disaster Supplies Kit Make a Plan Assemble a Kit

  10. The Benefits of Being Prepared Reduces Fear & Anxiety Reduces the Impact of Disasters Helps You & Others To Survive Encourages Community Preparedness

  11. 1. Get Informed: Types of Disasters • Flooding • Hazardous Materials • Fires • Earthquakes • Tornadoes • Thunderstorms • Disease

  12. 1. Get Informed: Types of Disasters History of Sacramento Floods “Soon after the Gold Rush, thousands of people who came to Central California discovered during the annual winter cycle of torrential storms or in the season of the spring snow melt the Sacramento River and its tributaries flow out over their banks onto the wide valley floor, there to produce terrifying floods to form an immense, quiet inland sea a hundred miles long.” Summarized Excerpt from Robert Kelley Battling the Inland Sea (1989)

  13. 1. Get Informed: Types of Disasters Floods

  14. 1. Get Informed: Types of Disasters Flash Floods Provide Little or No Warning Develop Quickly Are Deeper Then They Appear

  15. 1. Get Informed: Types of Disasters Levees & Dams Monitoring Stages 100-Year Flood Protection

  16. 1. Get Informed: Types of Disasters Flood Safety Tips • Climb to Higher Ground • Don’t Walk or Drive Through Water • Care for Children, Vulnerable People & Pets • Limit Recreational Boating

  17. 1. Get Informed: Types of Disasters Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Hazardous Materials are…. Chemical substances that pose a potential risk to life, health, or property if they are released or used improperly.

  18. 1. Get Informed: Types of Disasters Chemical plants Gas stations Hospitals Hazardous materials waste sites Trucks, trains, ships, planes HazMat Sources

  19. 1. Get Informed: Types of Disasters Call 9-1-1 Remain Uphill, Upwind, Upstream Be Cautious of Spilled Substances Avoid Inhaling / Cover Mouth Decontaminate HazMat Safety Tips

  20. 1. Get Informed: Types of Disasters Earthquakes

  21. 1. Get Informed: Types of Disasters Earthquake Safety Tips • Find Cover • Stay Clear • If in a Vehicle…. • If Outdoors…..

  22. 1. Get Informed: Types of Disasters Fires & Wildfires Heat and Smoke Poisonous Gases Smoke Alarms Escape Flammable Items Electrical Wiring Stop, Drop & Roll

  23. 1. Get Informed: Types of Disasters Thunder & Lightening • Thunderstorm Watch • Thunderstorm Warning • Thunderstorm Tendencies

  24. 1. Get Informed: Types of Disasters Thunderstorm Safety Tips Avoid water sources Avoid hard-line telephones Shelter in an enclosed structure If in a vehicle….. If outdoors…..

  25. 1. Get Informed: Types of Disasters Tornadoes • Tornado Watch • Tornado Warning • Tornado Tendencies

  26. 1. Get Informed: Types of Disasters Tornado Safety Tips • Stay away from windows • Go to hallway or lowest floor • If in a vehicle….. • If outdoors…..

  27. 1. Get Informed: Types of Disasters Pandemic & Avian Flu • Pandemic Influenza Defined • 20th Century Pandemics • Pandemics vs. Seasonal Influenza • Antigenic Shift • Avian Influenza • Reassortment H5N1

  28. 1. Get Informed: Types of Disasters Pandemic & Avian Flu Prevention • Knowing How Viruses Spread • Washing Hands • Covering Mouth & Nose • Washing Contaminated Surfaces • Wearing Surgical Masks • Discarding Tissues • Isolation • Quarantine

  29. 1. Get Informed: Types of Disasters Pandemic & Avian Flu When To Go To The Hospital Calling an Ambulance When To Seek Medical Advice Guidelines for Medical Treatment Calling in Advance When Only Mildly Sick Telephone Advice

  30. Oklahoma City Pentagon World Trade Center 1. Get Informed: Types of Disasters Terrorism The use of force or violence against persons or property in violation of the criminal laws of the United States for purposes of intimidation, coercion, or ransom. “Kill One, Panic Thousands.” The Art of War – Sun-tzu

  31. 1. Get Informed: Types of Disasters Terrorism Terrorists Use Threats to: • Create fear among the public • Convince citizens that their government is powerless to prevent terrorism • Get immediate publicity for their causes

  32. 1. Get Informed: Types of Disasters Terrorism Lessons We’ve Learned • We are not invincible • Bombs are the weapons of choice • Terrorists’ ideology and belief result in hatred of the West • There will be more incidents

  33. Sacramento Regional Office of Homeland Security 50 Highest Threat Areas in U.S. Local Homeland Security Responsibilities Terrorism

  34. Target Selection Attractiveness / Impact Number of Casualties Potential for Success Attention to Cause Target Selection Landmarks / Famous Places Groups of People or Individuals Events 1. Get Informed: Types of Disasters Terrorism

  35. 1. Get Informed: Types of Disasters Terrorism Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) • Chemical • Biological • Nuclear • Explosives

  36. 1. Get Informed: Types of Disasters Terrorism Signs & Symptoms of Radiological Agents Unusual metal debris Sick or dying people or animals Glowing material or particles Heat emitting material Radiation symbols Signs & Symptoms of Chemical Agents Mass illness Unexplained odors Absence of insects Unusual liquid droplets Low-lying clouds Signs & Symptoms of Biological Agents Unusual numbers of sick or dying people or animals Unscheduled or unusual spray being disseminated Abandoned spray devices

  37. 1. Get Informed: Types of Disasters Terrorism The 7 Signs of Terrorism • Surveillance • Elicitation • Tests of security • Acquiring supplies • Suspicious people who don’t belong • Dry or trial runs • Deploying assets or getting into position

  38. Unexpected or from someone unknown Not addressed to a person Lopsided or lumpy, soiled or stained Protruding wires or unusual contents Excessive weight Postmarked city and return address don’t match Powdery substance felt or seen Marked with threatening language Odor Ticking sound 1. Get Informed: Types of Disasters Suspicious Mail or Package

  39. 1. Get Informed: Types of Disasters If You Receive a Bomb Threat: • Get Information • Keep Caller on the Line • Make Note of Caller’s Voice • Call the Police If You Locate a Suspicious Package or Device • Don’t Touch It • Don’t Use Cordless Phone • Keep Area Clear and Call the Police • Note Description

  40. 2. Make a Plan: Family Disaster Plan • Plan to survive on your own • Plan for services to be broken/busy • Collect basic items • Plan two places to meet • Be familiar with escape routes • Identify your “family contact” • Inventory home possessions • Copy important documents

  41. 2. Make a Plan: Family Disaster Plan Special Needs • Register Special Needs • Create a Network • Discuss with Employer • Maintain Specialized Items • Keep Medications on Hand • List Medical Devices

  42. 2. Make a Plan: Family Disaster Plan Caring for Pets • ID Shelters • ID Available Hotels/Motels • Keep Copies of Veterinarian Records • Know What to Do if You Have to Evacuate • Prepare Pet Supplies • Prepare Pet Carrier & Leash • Maintain Pet ID / Photos • Learn Guidelines for Large Animals

  43. 2. Make a Plan: Family Disaster Plan

  44. 2. Make a Plan: Family Disaster Plan Turning Off Water

  45. 2. Make a Plan: Family Disaster Plan Turning Off Electricity

  46. 2. Make a Plan: Family Disaster Plan Turning Off Gas

  47. 2. Make a Plan: Family Disaster Plan • Learn First Aid & CPR • Learn How to Use a Fire Extinguisher

  48. At Home, Work, School Stay in an enclosed room Close doors, windows & vents Turn off the HVAC & fans Seal cracks & openings Listen to radio or TV In a Vehicle Stop in a safe area Turn off the engine Close doors, windows & vents Seal the HVAC vents Listen to radio 2. Make a Plan: Family Disaster Plan Learn How to Shelter in Place

  49. Home Evacuation Plan 2. Make a Plan: Family Disaster Plan Be Ready to Evacuate if Necessary “Controlled Movement of People With Time.” Highway Evacuation Route Work / School Evacuation Plan

  50. 2. Make a Plan:Family Disaster Plan Evacuation Responsibility • Law Enforcement • Air Operations • Patrol Vehicles • Door to Door • Reverse 9-1-1 • Regional City/County EOC • City Manager / County Executive Evacuation Notices

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