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Contra Costa County CAER Group C ommunity A wareness & E mergency R esponse

Contra Costa County CAER Group C ommunity A wareness & E mergency R esponse. Agencies, Communities, Industries “Working Together for a Safe and Informed Public.”. CCC CAER Group Functional Groups:. Community Outreach Emergency Preparedness

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Contra Costa County CAER Group C ommunity A wareness & E mergency R esponse

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  1. Contra Costa County CAER GroupCommunity Awareness & Emergency Response Agencies, Communities, Industries “Working Together for a Safe and Informed Public.”

  2. CCC CAER GroupFunctional Groups: • Community Outreach • Emergency Preparedness • Incident Review & Regulatory Response Industrial Hygiene • Notification • Petro-Chemical Mutual Aid Community Participation Welcome!

  3. Community Warning System • CAER developed the CWS at no cost to the public • Now operated by Contra Costa County • Includes Safety Sirens, computer terminals linking all 9-1-1 Dispatch Centers with other agencies & some industry sites, weather radio alerts, media and paging links

  4. Shelter-In-PlaceEveryone needs to know how... The protective action recommended by the Fire Department and Health Services Department after a chemical release.

  5. Manufacturing Accident Train Derailment Freeway accident Chemical leak from pool or wastewater treatment plant ? ? ? ? Shelter-In-PlaceWhat could happen?

  6. Shelter-In-PlaceHow will I know? The Outdoor Safety Sirens will sound! Information will be scrolled and announced via the news media. Weather radios in schools and other group facilities will sound an alert.

  7. Bay Point Outdoor Safety Sirens

  8. Sirens - Rest of East County

  9. Richmond Siren Coverage • Note - only sirens adjacent to Chevron will sound with push-button activation

  10. Central North County Sirens

  11. Siren Coverage - Rodeo and Crockett

  12. Shelter-In-PlaceRemember these 3 steps: • Shelter • Shut • Listen Here’s how...

  13. Shelter-In-PlaceSHELTER • Go inside • Take pets with you • That’s what your fire department recommends!

  14. Shelter-In-PlaceSHUT • Close and lock doors and windows • Shut off heating or air conditioning • Cover vents • Close fireplace dampers

  15. Shelter-In-PlaceLISTEN • Turn on AM radio (tune to KCBS 740) or TV • CCTV will scroll instructions in English, Spanish and Tagalog • County phone ringdown system will start calling affected areas

  16. Shelter-In-PlaceExtra Precautions • Windows that do not seal, spaces under doors, etc. can be sealed with duct tape, plastic, or damp towels. • If you think chemicals are leaking in, have people cover their noses and mouths with damp washcloths, paper towels, or clothing items.

  17. Shelter-In-PlaceIt’s all about going inside! • If you are outside - immediately move everyone indoors to a store, shopping mall, etc. • The chemical will be moving with the wind, so move crosswind with the wind at your side.

  18. Shelter-In-PlaceIt’s all about staying inside! • You will tie up a needed line at the 911 dispatch center. And the county’s phone ringdown system won’t be able to reach you! • DO call if there is an injury or other immediate emergency to report. Don’t call 911

  19. Shelter-In-PlaceHow Will I Know It Is Over? • Listen to KCBS - changes to the Shelter-In-Place advisory and the “all-clear” announcement will be broadcast • News media will receive messages • The scroll on CCTV will stop • County ringdown will re-call residents • For free email notification, go to www.incident.com

  20. Shelter-In-PlaceAfter the emergency... • Local authorities will determine when the event is “all clear.” • Open windows and doors and air out rooms with fresh air.

  21. Shelter-In-PlaceHelp is available... CCC CAER Group • Contact us for assistance tollfree: 888-972-(CAER)2237 • Shelter-In-Place guidance materials are available • On the web: www.ccccaer.org

  22. Visits fromWally Wise! ”Shelter, Shut & Listen” • Teaches kids about Shelter-In-Place • Contact CAER to have Wally at your community or school event

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