HOWARD HANSON DAM

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

REGIONAL AND LOCAL PLANNING

THE IMPACT Howard Hanson Dam

protects the region’s manufacturing, distribution centers and public facilities in the lower Green River floodplain and residential areas in the middle Green River floodplain

THE PROBLEM

HISTORIC POOL LEVEL OF 1,189 FEET ON JANUARY 8, 2009

DEPRESSIONS IN THE ABUTMENT

Green River Planning Group

HOW WILL WE KNOW ??

ALERTING

• US Army Corps of Engineers – will provide Green River Flood Phases I - IV

• King County Flood Warning Center – will provide Green River Flood Phases I - IV

• National Weather Service – will provide weather Watches and Warnings and Advisories

HOW WILL YOU KNOW ??TYPICAL NOTIFICATION METHODOLOGIES

• Community Alert System (reverse 911)• Television, Internet, Newspapers• Social media – Facebook, Twitter• Radio – • City Traveler Radio Stations• KIRO 710 AM • KPLU 88.5 FM

• NOAA Weather radio with Alert• Door-to-Door

PERSONAL & BUSINESS PLANNING

• Know your risk • Insurance – RESIDENTIAL &

COMMERCIAL

• Evacuation planning– Secure your structure– Pre-move planning– 1 car – 1 family– Don’t assume availability

• Flood readiness– Protecting your home– Protecting your stuff

BUSINESS PROTECTION EFFORTS

• What is your risk

• Critical systems & materials– What is important – your people – Customers & vendors– What do we really need to stay in business

• Evacuation – what to take– When to go

BUSINESS PROTECTION EFFORTS

• Relocation planning– Sister company– Corporate partner– Data/information back-up

• Alternate facilities & systems– Pre-disaster contracts– Multiple work sites

EVACUATIONALERT -- LEVEL I - Affected areas are warned that current

or projected threats are severe. Business and VP are asked to leave

REQUEST -- LEVEL II - Events dictate a good probability that hazards will severely limit our ability to provide emergency services protection. Dangerous conditions exist that may threaten residents – be prepared to evacuate

ORDER -- LEVEL III - Current conditions present specific and immediate threat(s) to the life and safety of persons within the identified area – when notified, affected citizens may only have a 30-minute timeframe to leave

EVACUATION

• What to take– Personal items– Documents– Pictures ??

• Pets– In shelters– Alternate plans – large animals

• When to return– Security– Official notification

SHELTERING

• Where to go – LOCAL VS REGIONAL SHELTERS

• What to take – SUPPLIES IN SHELTERS – Cots– Blankets– Personal hygiene

• Types of shelters– Warming/cooling– Dormitory /Mega – Medical needs– Pets

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

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• Communications is a key activity and Amateur Radio is in every affected community

COMMUNICATION SUPPORT

• ECC/EOC support

• Levee Walkers – communication adjunct

• Shelters

• Evacuation support – rally points, route monitoring

PLAN AHEADSTART NOW !!

• Know the hazard• Assess your needs

Insurance Notifications Transportation

• Plan for the whole family

• What is the risk to your home or business ?

• What do you take if you leave ?

• Who do you let know you are gone ?

• How do you get information ?

DON’T LET THIS BE A SURPRISE

• Even though there will be warnings – maybe even 1 – 2 days

do not wait until then to plan !!

• When the water is rising is not the time to “get it together”

• Start planning now and…

REDUCE THE DOUBT – BE PREPARED!!

City of Kent Emergency Management

Division

253-856-4440 - office253-856-4119 - fax

KentEMD@ci.kent.wa.us