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Kanawha County’s Emergency Preparedness Plan
Planningis
bringing the future into the present
so you can do something about it now.
Alan Lakein
Time management expert
Creating A Partnership
Kanawha County’s Emergency Preparedness
Plans and
YOUProviding the opportunity to share information and answer
questions
Regardless of where you live, emergency situations can interrupt routine daily life.
Knowledge and Preparation creates the power to protect our families, our environment and our local
economy.
What is the KanPlan?A coordinated public education program providing
Kanawha County Citizens with emergency preparedness information and support.
Sharing our preparedness information and toolsto assist our
communities, businesses and families In the development of their own
Peace in Emergency Preparedness
What is an emergency?
Unplanned event with potential to harm people, resources or structures.
In the Kanawha Valley it could include a chemical release or a weather event such as a tornado, flood or wildfire.
Significant traffic events can create emergency situations.
Kanawha County’s Emergency Preparedness Plan
A coordinated effort comprised of:• Preparedness/Prevention• Response• Recovery
Resources for more information are available:• Kanawha Putnam Emergency Planning Council• American Red Cross• AARP• Department of Homeland Security • FEMA
Guidelines for…– Predictable serious incidents– Warning the public– Providing information to the public– Communicating among responder
agencies– Rapid recovery to protect economy– Protecting the environment– Caring for pets and animals
Kanawha County’s Emergency Preparedness Plan
PUBLIC WARNINGMESSAGES
Warning Methods• EAS sends message:
Local broadcast stations and NOAA weather radio.
• Disaster sirens: 48 sirens across the county sound a single blast
for three minutes
• “KC911” : Call you reporting the emergency when it affects
your area. (new technology has enhanced this capability for Kanawha County citizens)
Sharing InformationWhat will emergency response officials do to notify you of an
emergency?
1. Use the telephone ring-down system
with Recorded message and instructions (KC911)
2.Sound Emergency Sirens
3. Activate NOAA weather radios
4. Emergency Broadcast System Announcements on local radio and television
WHAT YOU CAN
DO
YOUR PLAN:
Develop :– your own Emergency Preparedness plan.
Consider:– the types of emergency situations you
might experience at home.
Prepare:– your Shelter-In-Place Kit and Emergency
Kit.
Use:
resources available through KanPlan.
What is your emergency plan?Have an Emergency Plan.Develop an Emergency Kit.Determine family needs.
• Including medically necessary items.• Document phone numbers and important information.• Gather emergency supplies and keep them refreshed.
Know how to get emergency notifications.The County’s Preparedness Plan includes:
• School plans.• Business plans.• Senior plans.
Know resources for more information.Discuss plans with everyone in the household.
Shelter In Place
– Develop your Shelter-In-Place kit. – Know how to shelter in place properly.– Practice your Shelter-In-Place plan.– Understand resources for more
information.– Know how others prepare.
• Business responsibilities for employees.• How are schools prepared?• Senior centers, public housing, etc.
Shelter-In-Place KitKeep several hours of supplies where they can beaccessed quickly.
– Plastic sheeting– Duct tape– Television or radio – Batteries– Telephone– Water– Personal supplies
EvacuationAccording to the specific
emergencyKnow the following:
• When would an evacuation be necessary?• How would an evacuation notice be
shared?• Where are the nearest evacuation
routes?• Resources for more information.
Kanawha County Commission has received a Grant for Preparation of a Countywide Evacuation Plan that is currently being
developed to be completed in 2010.
Resources for information
• Web Sites:• www.redcross.org• www.ready.gov• www.kpepc.org• www.metro911.org
We Can All Have Peace in Preparedness
Your Peace
A prepared public provides emergency responders the ability to concentrate their resources on resolving and recovering from the situation.
OverviewThe best time to plan for an emergency?
Is before you have one.
A plan provides everyone with? The best thinking under the best
circumstances.
Emergency responders and service providers have a plan and responsibilities.
Provide YOUR Peace by PLANNING
Being prepared is everyone’s job!
Participating Agencies– Metro 911– Kanawha County Commission– Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority– Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority– City of Charleston Office of Emergency Services & Homeland
Security– American Red Cross Central WV Chapter– Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office– Kanawha County Office of Emergency Services– Kanawha County Health Department– Kanawha Putnam Emergency Planning Council– National Weather Service– Local Municipality First Responders (Fire, EMS, Police)– Volunteer Fire Departments