Emergency preparedness plan
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The document provides guidance on emergency preparedness planning, outlining four steps to develop a disaster plan including determining potential threats, creating the plan, implementing it, and practicing; it recommends assembling disaster supplies kits with essentials like water, food, medical supplies and tools; and provides tips for specific threats like fire, floods, earthquakes and power outages.
Emergency preparedness plan
- 4. Agenda Why Plan? Four Steps to Disaster Planning Disaster Supplies Kit Utilities Planning for Specific Disasters 1. Fire 2. Floods 3. Earthquakes 4. Winter Storms and Extreme Cold 5. Power Outages 6. Hazardous Material Accidents 7. Nuclear Power Plants Water Purification
- 5. WHY PLAN? Business throughout the Pacific Northwest are subject to a number of potential natural disasters such as fires, flooding, severe storms, earthquakes, dam failures, volcanic eruptions, landslides, and manmade disasters. While we all hope that such occurrences never happen, it has been shown time and time again that being prepared for disasters is prudent. Emergency services and government agencies will not be able to respond to your needs immediately. Their buildings, equipment, personnel, communications, and mobility will be severely hampered by the event. All local and government resources are first allocated to local municipalities. They will be overwhelmed. Experts tell us to plan on our own for a minimum of 3 days. We cannot stop these disasters form occurring, but we can minimize the impact on us as an organization. Contrary to belief the chances of being killed or injured in a disaster are very low. Most likely you would be unable to work or live normally at your work site or home. They may be damaged and let in the weather, it may be cold with no heat, no electrical power, drinking water, or it may not even be safe for you to reenter. In short, disasters make life very uncomfortable.
- 6. WHY PLAN? Continued Proper planning and preparation will help you and your coworkers be more comfortable in the event that your worksite is damaged, or you can’t get back into it. Think of is as a “quality of life” issue. The most important concept in developing a work emergency preparedness plan is communication. Every member of the company needs to be involved so that when disaster strikes, everyone will know what to do. How well we manage the aftermath of disaster depends a great deal on your level of preparedness when disasters strike. In the following slides we will cover a step-by-step process to disaster planning along with other essential information we will need in building a comprehensive emergency preparedness plan. A plan will only be effective when everyone knows about it and agrees to operate within its guidelines.
- 7. Four Steps to Disaster Planning Step One: Find Out What Disasters Could Happen To You Ask what types of disasters are most likely to happen in your area? Learn what warning signals are employed by your company 1. What they sound like 2. What should be done when you here them 3. Where to gather emergency information / Media How to help elderly or disabled persons, if needed
- 8. Four Steps to Disaster Planning Step Two: Create a Disaster Plan Meet with your supervisors and discuss why we need to prepare for disaster. Plan to share responsibilities and work together as a Team. Discuss the types of disasters that are most likely to happen at the workplace and explain what to do in each case. Discuss what to do in an evacuation.
- 9. Four Steps to Disaster Planning Step Three: Put Your Plan Into Action Post and know the locations of emergency phone numbers Know where and how to locate ABC type fire extinguishers Know where each building emergency supply kits are located Obtain and maintain CPR/FA/AED certification Determine most likely escape routs and their locations
- 10. Four Steps to Disaster Planning Step Four: Practice & Maintain your Plan Review plans every six months and review so everyone remembers what to do Conduct live training drills Check all fire extinguishers regularly
- 11. Disaster Supplies Kit There are six basics you should stock at your job site and in your personal vehicles water, food, first aid, clothing and bedding , tools, and emergency supplies and special items. Keep the items you will most likely need during an evacuation in an easy-to-carry container, camping backpack or duffle bag.
- 12. Disaster Supplies Kit Video
- 13. Disaster Supplies Kit; WATER Water 1. Store one gallon of water per person per day 2. Have purifying agents available Store your water in thoroughly washed plastic, fiberglass or enamel-lined metal containers. Never use a container that has held toxic substances. Plastic containers, such as soft drink bottles, are the best/ You can also purchase food-grade plastic buckets or drums. Seal water containers tightly, label them and store in a cool, dark place. Replace every six months.
- 14. Disaster Supplies Kit; FOOD Store at least a three day supply of non-perishable food for each person. Select foods that require no refrigeration, cooking or preparation. Select food that is compact and lightweight and rotate the food every six months.
- 15. Disaster Supplies Kit; FOOD Ready to eat canned meats, fruits and vegetables Soups – bouillon cubes or dried soups in a cup Milk – powered or canned Stress foods – sugar cookies, hard candy Staples – sugar, salt, pepper Juices – canned, powered or crystallized Smoked or dried meats such as beef jerky Vitamins High energy foods – peanut butter, nuts, trail mix, etc
- 16. Disaster Supplies Kit; Non-Prescription Medications Aspirin Non-aspirin pain reliever Antacid Laxative Rubbing Alcohol Activated charcoal Anti-diarrhea medication Emetic (to Induce vomiting) Eye wash Antiseptic or hydrogen peroxide
- 17. Disaster Supplies Kit; First Aid Kits You should have two first aid kits-one for your home and the other for your car. The kit should include.. 1. Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes 2. 3-inch sterile gauze pads (8 to 12) 3. Triangular bandages (3) 4. Scissors 5. Needle 6. Bar of soap 7. 2-inch sterile gauze pads (8 to 12) 8. Hypo allergenic adhesive tape 9. 2 & 3 inch sterile roller bandages (3rolls each) 10. Tweezers 11. Safety razor blade 12. Moistened towelettes (8 to 10) packages 13. Non-breakable thermometer 14. Tube of petroleum jelly order lubricant 15. Cleansing agent - soap
- 18. Disaster Supplies Kit; TOOLS & SUPPLIES 1. Mess kits, or paper cups, plates and plastic utensils 2. Battery operated radio and extra batteries 3. Cash or traveler’s checks, change 4. Fire extinguisher, small canister, ABC type 5. Pliers 6. Compass 7. Aluminum foil 8. Signal flare 9. Needles, thread 10. Plastic sheeting
- 19. Disaster Supplies Kit; TOOLS & SUPPLIES 1. Gas shut off wrench 2. Flashlight and extra batteries 3. Non-electric can opener, utility knife 4. Tube tent 5. Tape 6. Matches in a waterproof container 7. Plastic storage containers 8. Paper, Pencil 9. Medical dropper 10. Whistle 11. Dust mask and work gloves
- 20. Disaster Supplies Kit; SANITATION Toilet Paper, towelettes Feminine supplies Plastic garbage bags, ties Plastic bucket with tight lid Household chlorine bleach Soap, liquid detergent Personal hygiene items Small shovel, to dig expedient latrine disinfectant
- 21. Disaster Supplies Kit; CLOTHING AND BEDDING Include at least one complete change of clothing and footwear per person 1. Sturdy shoes or work boots 2. Blankets or sleeping bags 3. Thermal underwear 4. Rain gear 5. Hat & gloves 6. Sunglasses
- 22. Disaster Supplies Kit; SPECIAL ITEMS Remember individuals with special needs such as infants, elderly, or disabled individuals. 1. Baby’s / Formula / Bottles 2. Medications 3. Diapers 4. Powdered milk
- 23. Disaster Supplies Kit; SPECIAL ITEMS Adults 1. Medications 2. Contact Lenses & Supplies 3. Games for children 4. Books for adults 5. Insulin 6. Denture needs 7. Extra eye glasses
- 24. Utilities Grubb and Ellis Maintenance Services will be primarily responsible for all utilities located at your worksite. Utilities are commonly referred to as: 1. Gas 2. Sewer 3. Electricity -> 4. Water
- 25. Planning for Specific Disasters FIRE More than 24 million fires are reported annually, resulting in over $11 billion in property damage. The United States has one of the highest fire death rates per capita in the world. At least 6,000 people dies each tear and additional 100,000 are injured. Senior citizens and children under age 5 are at the highest risk. Fires is fast, dark and deadly, emitting smoke and gases than can render a person unconscious within minutes. It is the most likely disaster that business’s will experience.
- 26. Planning for Specific Disasters Floods Floods are the most common and widespread of all natural disasters and can occur nearly anywhere in the United States. Flooding has been responsible for the deaths of more than 10,000 people since 1900. Property damage attributable to flooding now totals over $1 billion each year. The sheer force of just six inches of swiftly moving water can knock people off their feet. Cars are easily swept away in just two feet of water. Flash floods can occur with little or no warning and can reach full peak within minutes. Rapidly rising walls of water can reach heights of 30 feet or more and are generally accompanied by a deadly3 cargo of Debris
- 27. Planning for Specific Disasters Earthquakes. Seventy million people in 39 states are at high risk from earthquakes. People in all states, however, are at some risk. Earthquakes can cause buildings to collapse, disrupt utilities and trigger landslides, avalanches, flash floods, fires, tsunamis and volcanoes in the Pacific Northwest, thousands of earthquakes
- 28. Planning for Specific Disasters Winter Storms Heavy snowfall and extreme cold can immobilize an entire region. Even areas which normal experience mild winters can be hit with a major snow storm or extreme cold. The results can range form isolation to the havoc of cars and trucks sliding on icy highways.
- 29. Planning for Specific Disasters Power Outage Everyone experiences power interruptions from time to time. Unfortunately, many of these outages come at times of weather extremes or accompany various disasters. When the power is out we lose our primary source of artificial light and many loose their source of heat and water as well. When the power is out safety becomes a concern.
- 30. Planning for Specific Disasters Hazardous Materials As many as 500,000 products pose physical or health hazards and can be defined as hazardous materials. Accidents involving toxic substances have occurred in communities across the country. For example, tank cars containing toxic substances derailed and burned in Kentucky, forcing 7,500 area residents to evacuate. A train derailment near Marysville, Washington resulted in a hazardous materials fire and the evacuation of over 100 homes.
- 31. Planning for Specific Disasters Nuclear Power In the United States, nuclear power plants have been generating power for more than 35 years. Nuclear power plants operate in most states in the country and produce about 20% of the nations power. The Pacific Northwest has fixed nuclear power plants within its boundaries as well as several mobile nuclear power plants like ships and submarines and small non-power reactor sites
- 32. Three Ways to Purify Water In addition to having a bad odor and taste, contaminated water can contain microorganisms that cause diseases such as dysentery, typhoid and hepatitis. You should purify all water of uncertain purity before using it for drinking, food preparation or hygiene. There are many ways to purify water. None is perfect often the best solution is a combination of methods.
- 33. Three Ways to Purify Water Boiling Boiling is the safest method of purifying water. Bring water to a rolling boil for 3-5 minutes, keeping in mind that some water will evaporate. Let the water cool before drinking. Boiled water will taste better if you put oxygen back into it by pouring the water back and forth between two clean containers. This will also improve the taste of stored water.
- 35. Three Ways to Purify Water Disinfection You can use household liquid bleach to kill microorganisms. Use only regular household liquid bleach that contains 5.25% sodium hypochlorite. Do not use scented bleaches, color safe bleaches or bleaches with added cleaners. Add 16 drops of bleach per gallon of water, stir and let stand for 30 minutes. If the water does not have a slight bleach odor, repeat the dosage and let stand for another 15 minutes. If the water still does not have a slight bleach odor, DON’T DRINK IT The only agent used to purify water should be household liquid bleach. Other chemicals, such as iodine or water treatment products sold in camping or surplus stores that do not contain 5.25% sodium hypochlorite as the only active ingredient, are not recommended and should not be used
- 36. Three Ways to Purify Water Distillation Distillation involves boiling water and then collecting the vapor that condenses back to water. The condensed vapor will not include salt and other impurities. To distill, fill a pot halfway with water. Tie a cup to the handle on the pot’s lid so that the cup will hang right-side-up when the lid is upside-down (make sure the cup is not dangling into the water) and boil the water for 20 minutes. The water that drips from the lid into the cup is distilled.
- 37. Summary Video
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