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9/29/2011 Disaster Preparedness - MAFCE Annual Conference, Springfield, MO 1 Disaster Preparedness Disaster Preparedness Bob Schultheis Natural Resource Engineering Specialist Types of Disasters Types of Disasters y Natural y Manmade y Technological 2 Key Elements of Disasters Key Elements of Disasters y They are relatively unexpected y Situation goes beyond a community’s ability to respond effectively y Lives, health and the environment are endangered y Examples: y Examples: ◦ 1989 and 2007 Ice Storms ◦ 1980, 1983, 1988 and 2011 Droughts ◦ 1993 and 2011 Midwest Floods ◦ 2000 Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak, Great Britain ◦ 2001 September 11 terrorist attacks ◦ 2003, 2006 and 2011 Tornadoes ◦ Earthquakes 3 Atchison St. Charles Warren Lincoln Montgomery Boone Audrain Ralls Callaway Pike Clark Lewis Marion Jackson Jh Pettis Cooper Howard Randolph Macon Adair Schuyler Monroe Shelby Knox Scotland Linn Sullivan Worth Harrison Mercer Putnam Lafayette Saline Clay Ray Caldwell Daviess Grundy Livingston Carroll Chariton DeKalb Buchanan Clinton Nodaway Gentry Platte Holt Andrew 11 12 7 7 11 9 8 12 12 12 9 8 8 8 9 10 7 10 6 6 12 10 10 11 10 12 12 10 9 11 8 8 10 7 8 9 6 9 8 16 11 7 9 9 12 7 Counties Designated (IA, PA, or Both) in Missouri MO-DRs-0867, 0989, 0995, 1006, 1023, 1054, 1253, 1256, 1270, 1328, 1403, 1412, 1463, 1524, 1631, 1635, 1667, 1673, 1676, 1708, 1728, 1736, 1742, 1748, 1749, 1760, 1773, 1809, 1822, 1847, 1934, 1961, 1980, and 4012 Declared 5 - 6 times Missouri Disaster Declarations 1990 thru Present Gasconade Vernon Barton Jasper Newton McDonald St. Louis St. Louis City Franklin Jefferson Douglas Ozark Howell Phelps Crawford Washington St. Francois Iron Dent Shannon Oregon Ste. Genevieve Reynolds Carter Ripley Wayne Madison Perry Bollinger Cape Girardeau Butler Scott Stoddard Mississippi New Madrid Dunklin Pemiscot Osage Maries Miller Camden Pulaski Polk Dallas Laclede Webster Dade Greene Christian Lawrence Barry Stone Taney Wright Texas Cass Johnson Pettis Moniteau Cole Henry Benton Morgan Hickory St. Clair Bates Cedar 11 11 10 10 10 8 12 10 12 7 11 10 11 10 8 10 10 11 8 8 5 8 6 12 7 9 8 10 10 13 10 10 9 10 11 10 15 10 7 12 8 13 9 12 8 8 12 9 10 11 11 10 7 10 9 10 13 9 11 14 10 10 12 9 9 12 6 13 9 14 9 Declared 7 - 8 times Declared 9 - 10 times Declared 11 - 12 times Declared 13 - 14 times Declared 15 - 16 times Declarations could be IA, PA or both Updated Sep. 20, 2011 Disaster Lessons Learned Disaster Lessons Learned y Without a disaster plan, disasters get larger ◦ If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem y Disasters require improvisation to manage y Right response needs educated leadership y Don’t count on 911 system; it may be overwhelmed or out of service y Plan to survive “on your own” for at least 3 days! 5 4 Steps to Emergency Management 4 Steps to Emergency Management Disaster Preparedness Mitigation 6 Disaster Recovery Response
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Disaster PreparednessDisaster Preparedness
Bob SchultheisNatural Resource Engineering Specialist
Types of DisastersTypes of DisastersNaturalManmadeTechnological
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Key Elements of DisastersKey Elements of DisastersThey are relatively unexpectedSituation goes beyond a community’s ability to respond effectivelyLives, health and the environment are endangeredExamples:Examples:◦ 1989 and 2007 Ice Storms ◦ 1980, 1983, 1988 and 2011 Droughts◦ 1993 and 2011 Midwest Floods◦ 2000 Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak, Great Britain◦ 2001 September 11 terrorist attacks ◦ 2003, 2006 and 2011 Tornadoes◦ Earthquakes
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Atchison
St. Charles Warren
Lincoln Montgomery
Boone
Audrain
Ralls
Callaway
Pike
Clark
Lewis
Marion
Jackson
J h PettisCooper
Howard
Randolph
Macon
Adair
Schuyler
Monroe
Shelby
Knox
Scotland
Linn
Sullivan
Worth
Harrison Mercer
Putnam
LafayetteSaline
ClayRay
Caldwell
Daviess
Grundy
Livingston
Carroll Chariton
DeKalb
Buchanan Clinton
NodawayGentry
Platte
Holt Andrew
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Counties Designated (IA, PA, or Both) in Missouri MO-DRs-0867, 0989, 0995, 1006, 1023, 1054, 1253, 1256, 1270, 1328, 1403, 1412, 1463, 1524, 1631, 1635, 1667, 1673, 1676, 1708, 1728, 1736, 1742, 1748, 1749, 1760, 1773, 1809, 1822, 1847, 1934, 1961, 1980, and 4012
Declared 5 - 6 times
Missouri Disaster Declarations1990 thru Present
Gasconade
Vernon
Barton
Jasper
Newton
McDonald
St. Louis St. Louis
City
Franklin
Jefferson
Douglas
OzarkHowell
PhelpsCrawford Washington
St. Francois
IronDent
Shannon
Oregon
Ste. Genevieve
Reynolds
Carter
Ripley
Wayne
Madison
Perry
Bollinger
Cape Girardeau
Butler
Scott
Stoddard Mississippi
New Madrid
Dunklin
Pemiscot
Osage
Maries Miller
Camden
Pulaski
PolkDallas Laclede
Webster
Dade
Greene
Christian
Lawrence
Barry Stone Taney
Wright Texas
Cass Johnson Pettis
MoniteauCole
HenryBenton
Morgan
Hickory St. Clair
Bates
Cedar
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Declared 7 - 8 times
Declared 9 - 10 times
Declared 11 - 12 times
Declared 13 - 14 times
Declared 15 - 16 times
Declarations could be IA, PA or both
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Disaster Lessons LearnedDisaster Lessons LearnedWithout a disaster plan, disasters get larger◦ If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem
Disasters require improvisation to manageRight response needs educated leadershipDon’t count on 911 system;it may be overwhelmedor out of servicePlan to survive“on your own”for at least 3 days!
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4 Steps to Emergency Management4 Steps to Emergency Management
Disaster
PreparednessMitigation
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Disaster
Recovery Response
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Education Key to ResponseEducation Key to Response
The ability to improvise is based on good leadership, overall disaster response & educational programs.Without educational programs, a community will not have people who are properly prepared to adapt plans & be creative in a time of a crisis.How to share information before, during & after a disaster has been a critical issue for those involved in disaster mitigation, response & recovery efforts.
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Goals of COADGoals of COAD(Community Organizations Active in Disaster)(Community Organizations Active in Disaster)
Enhance Communication, Cooperation, Coordination and CollaborationEnhance community’s ability to prepare, Enhance community s ability to prepare, respond, recover and mitigateAlleviate the suffering caused by disasterCoordinate human services in disasterDevelop plans, train, and exercise for disaster operationsBe a community effort and asset
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Who are COAD Members?Who are COAD Members?
Community OrganizationsFaith-based GroupsVoluntary OrganizationsCivic ClubsCivic ClubsSocial Service AgenciesHealth AgenciesLocal BusinessEmergency Management
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Hazards you should plan for….Hazards you should plan for….
FireTornadoSevere storm (winter, ice, lightning. wind)FloodFloodEarthquakeBioterrorismHazardous materials spill/leakIntruder/hostile event
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Photo credit: sema.dps.mo.gov
12Joplin, MO EF-5 Tornado – May 22, 2011
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13Aerial View of Joplin, MO Tornado Swath, taken August 2011 14
Poultry Farm Tornado Damage, Galena, MO – May 22, 2011
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Ice Storm Damage, Webster County, MO – January 200716
Flood Damage, Webster County, MO – May 2006
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Water will “wick up” walls 3-4 feet above flood level
Flood level
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Mold problems will create futurerespiratory health hazards
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Potential for EarthquakesPotential for Earthquakes
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The Chances of …..The Chances of …..Winning the Powerball Lottery = 1 in 80,089,128Being hit by lightning = 1 in 2,800,000A New Madrid Zone Earthquake:◦ In the next year = 1 in 500◦ In the next 50 years = 1 in 5◦ An earthquake occurring in the Central U.S.
in the next few days = 100%
The earthquake potential….It’s not “if”……It’s “when”
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Create Family Disaster PlanCreate Family Disaster Plan
Learn which disasters are most likely to happen in your communityMeet/discuss with your familyPlan how to stay in contactPlan how to stay in contactif separatedMeet with your neighbors◦ Learn the skills they can share◦ Plan for child care; helping elderly
& disabled, pets
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Create Family Disaster PlanCreate Family Disaster Plan
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Identify Potential Hazards Identify Potential Hazards 11
Look…Think…◦ Road hazards◦ Security◦ Trees◦ Power lines◦ Propane tanks
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Identify Potential Hazards Identify Potential Hazards 22
Anchor heavy furnitureSecure appliances and office equipmentSecure cabinet doors with childproof fastenersMove heavy or dangerous objects to lower shelvesSecure other furnishingsMuseum clay Heavy-duty VelcroSecure hook picture hangersMove beds/cribs away from windows
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Look…Think…◦ Bookshelves◦ File cabinets◦ Storage cabinetsg◦ TVs◦ Fish tanks◦ Water heaters◦ Wall hangings◦ Gaps that let in vermin & snakes
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Identify Potential Hazards Identify Potential Hazards 44
Securing Water Heater from Tip-Over28
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Smoke Detector LocationSmoke Detector Location
Wall-mount
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Emergency Equipment Emergency Equipment
Know what you have…
Where is it?
Does it work?
Do you know how to use it properly?
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Fire Extinguisher InstructionsFire Extinguisher Instructions
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Fire Safety TipsFire Safety Tips
Feel the door from bottom to top with the back of the handConfine the fire by keeping doors closedStay low to the groundStay low to the groundAlways know an escape routeUse natural ventilation to clear smoke
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NOAA Weather RadioNOAA Weather Radio
Alert to emergency weather…◦ “Tone alert”, fastest, most reliable◦ NWR operates from NWS office, 24 hrs a day,
7 days a week◦ When warning issued, “tone alert” sounded followed by g y
information◦ S.A.M.E. TechnologyAlert to other hazards…Local weather…Teaching opportunities
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Disaster Supplies Disaster Supplies -- 6 Basics6 Basics
Water = 3-7 day supply per person◦ 1 gallon per person per day (renew every 6 mo.)Food = 3-7 day supply of non-perishablesFirst Aid kit = for home, office & each vehicleClothing & bedding◦ At least 1 change of clothes & shoes per personTools & emergency suppliesSpecial items for babies, adults & pets◦ Medications (7-day supply), special/comfort foods,
important documents, entertainment
FEMA 475 handout35
Family KitFamily Kit
RadioFoodFlashlightExtra batteriesExtra batteriesWaterFirst AidMoneyFamily PlanDiapers?Meds
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Vehicle KitVehicle Kit
RadioFoodFlashlightExtra batteriesWaterFirst AidBlanketNotepadWalking Shoes
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Office or Work KitOffice or Work Kit
RadioFoodFlashlightE t b tt iExtra batteriesFirst AidCopy of FamilyPlanWhistle
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Complete & Practice PlanComplete & Practice Plan
Post emergency phone numbers & directions by every phoneShow family how & when to shut off water, electricity & gas Install smoke detectorsInstall smoke detectors◦ Test monthly, replace batteries at least yearly◦ Replace detectors every 10 years (they wear out)Install dry-chemical fire extinguishers◦ Replace/recharge every 5 yearsLearn first aid & CPR
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Water Shutoff at StreetWater Shutoff at Street
Valve ON Valve OFF40
Electricity ShutoffElectricity Shutoff
Then shut off main breaker
Shut individual breakers off first
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LP Gas Shutoff at BuildingLP Gas Shutoff at Building
Valve OFFValve ON42
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LP Gas Shutoff at TankLP Gas Shutoff at Tank
Valve OFF
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Natural Gas ShutoffNatural Gas Shutoff
Valve OFF
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During an EarthquakeDuring an Earthquake
Don’t run outsideDon t run outsideDon’t run insideStay away from exterior wallsand windowsIf driving, pull over and stop
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Get to Know Your Emergency RespondersGet to Know Your Emergency Responders
Who are local responders…◦ Fire, Ambulance, Police, Sheriff, MoDOT…◦ Get to know your neighbors…
Where to go for emergency treatmentWhere to go for emergency treatment…Who is your local Red Cross contact…Your insurance agent can help prepare…
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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)Publications Phone: 800-480-2520 or 888-565-3896Web: www.fema.gov- 475 Preparing for Disaster - 478 Helping Children Cope with Disasterp g p- L-154 Preparing for Emergencies: A Checklist- IS-22 Are You Ready? A Guide to Citizen Preparedness- 320 Taking Shelter from the StormAmerican Red CrossPhone: 417-832-9500 (Springfield. MO)Web: www.redcross.org- A1719 3 Actions You Should Take to be Prepared - A1366 Terrorism: Preparing for the Unexpected
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USGS Earthquake Hazards ProgramWeb: earthquake.usgs.gov/
earthquake.usgs.gov/regional/ceus/
Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country:Your Handbook for the Central U.S. Web: pubs.usgs.gov/gip/119/pdf/GIP119_ScreenVersion.pdf
Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN)Web: eden.lsu.edu/Resources/NPM/Pages/GetaKit.aspx
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Information ResourcesInformation Resources
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Information Resources Information Resources -- StateState
Missouri Office of Homeland SecurityPhone: 573-522-3007Web: www.dps.mo.gov/dir/programs/ohs/
State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA)g y g g y ( )Phone: 573-751-2748 (24-hour duty officer)Web: sema.dps.mo.gov/
Missouri Dept. of Health & Senior ServicesPhone: 1-800-392-0272 (24-hour hotline) Web: health.mo.gov/emergencies/
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Information Resources Information Resources -- CountyCounty
University of Missouri Extension CenterWeb: extension.missouri.edu/main/DisplayCategory.aspx?C=10
extension.missouri.edu/webster
County Emergency ManagementLEPC (Local Emergency Planning Committee)
County Health DepartmentWeb: health.mo.gov/living/lpha/lphas.php
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Disaster PreparednessDisaster Preparedness
If you can think of it…it can happen…
If it can happen…you can plan for it…
If you plan…you can plan to survive…
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Disaster ResponseDisaster Response
Failure to communicate…Failure to cooperate…Failure to educate…
...ensure maximum disaster.
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For More For More InformationInformation
Program Complaint InformationTo file a program complaint you may contactany of the following:
University of MissouriMU E i AA/EEO Offi
Robert A. (Bob) SchultheisNatural Resource Engineering Specialist
Webster County Extension Center800 S. Marshall St.
Marshfield MO 65706 MU Extension AA/EEO Office109 F. Whitten Hall, Columbia, MO 65211MU Human Resources Office130 Heinkel Bldg, Columbia, MO 65211
USDAOffice of Civil Rights, DirectorRoom 326-W, Whitten Building14th and Independence Ave., SWWashington, DC 20250-9410
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Marshfield, MO 65706Voice: 417-859-2044
Fax: 417-468-2086E-mail: [email protected]
Web: extension.missouri.edu/webster
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