The Wildland/Urban Interface

(Rev. 1/30/05)

Part B:The Approaching Wildfire

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This Course is Certified by The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Grants and Training

Course CA-001-COMM

Neighborhood Emergency Training (NET) is designed to:• Provide basic information on how to

prepare for and respond to a disaster and/or flu pandemic if one should occur.

• Assist community members develop, practice, and maintain personal emergency plans.

Presentation GoalsPresentation Goals

1. Get Informed

2. Make a Plan

3. Assemble a Kit

4. Maintain Your Plan and Kit

How to Be Ready for A DisasterHow to Be Ready for A Disaster

Presentation TopicsPresentation Topics

Learning About Disasters You May Encounter

Creating & Maintaining a Family Disaster Plan

Learning How to Shelter in Place

Finding Out About Evacuation Procedures

Assembling & Maintaining a Disaster Supplies Kit

The Benefits of Being PreparedThe Benefits of Being Prepared

1. Get Informed: 1. Get Informed: Types of DisastersTypes of Disasters

• Flooding

• Hazardous Materials

• Fires

• Earthquakes

• Tornadoes

• Thunderstorms

• Disease

“Soon after the Gold Rush, thousands of peoplewho came to Central California discovered

during the annual winter cycle of torrential storms or in the season of the spring snow meltthe Sacramento River and its tributaries

flow out over their banks onto the wide valley floor, there to produce terrifying floods

to form an immense, quiet inland sea a hundred miles long.”

Summarized Excerpt from Robert KelleyBattling the Inland Sea (1989)


Provide Little or No Warning Develop Quickly

Are Deeper Then They Appear


Monitoring Stages

100-Year Flood Protection



•Climb to Higher Ground•Don’t Walk or Drive Through Water•Care for Children, Vulnerable People & Pets•Limit Recreational Boating

Hazardous Materials are….

Chemical substances that pose a potential

risk to life, health, or property if they are

released or used improperly.


Chemical plants

Gas stations

Hospitals

Hazardous materials waste sites

Trucks, trains, ships, planes


Call 9-1-1

Remain Uphill, Upwind, Upstream

Be Cautious of Spilled Substances

Avoid Inhaling / Cover Mouth

Decontaminate



• Find Cover

• Stay Clear

• If in a Vehicle….

• If Outdoors…..

Heat and Smoke

Poisonous Gases

Smoke Alarms

Escape

Flammable Items

Electrical Wiring

Stop, Drop & Roll


Thunderstorm Watch

Thunderstorm Warning

Thunderstorm Tendencies


Avoid water sources

Avoid hard-line telephones

Shelter in an enclosed structure

If in a vehicle…..

If outdoors…..


Tornado Watch

Tornado Warning

Tornado Tendencies


• Stay away from windows• Go to hallway or lowest

floor• If in a vehicle…..• If outdoors…..



Pandemic Influenza Defined

20th Century Pandemics

Pandemics vs. Seasonal Influenza

Antigenic Shift

Avian Influenza

Reassortment


Prevention Knowing How Viruses Spread

Washing Hands

Covering Mouth & Nose

Washing Contaminated Surfaces

Wearing Surgical Masks

Discarding Tissues

Isolation

Quarantine

When To Go To The Hospital

Calling an Ambulance

When To Seek Medical Advice

Guidelines for Medical Treatment

Calling in Advance

When Only Mildly Sick

Telephone Advice


The use of force or violence

against persons or property

in violation of the criminal laws of the United States

for purposes of intimidation, coercion, or ransom.


Pentagon Oklahoma City World Trade Center

“Kill One, Panic Thousands.” The Art of War – Sun-tzu

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Terrorists Use Threats to: Create fear among the public

Convince citizens that their government is powerless to prevent terrorism

Get immediate publicity for their causes


Lessons We’ve Learned We are not invincible

Bombs are the weapons of choice

Terrorists’ ideology and belief result in hatred of the West

There will be more incidents


Sacramento Regional Officeof Homeland Security

50 Highest Threat Areas in U.S.

Local Homeland Security Responsibilities

Target Selection• Attractiveness / Impact• Number of Casualties• Potential for Success• Attention to Cause

Target Selection• Landmarks / Famous Places

• Groups of People or Individuals• Events


Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)

• Chemical

• Biological

• Nuclear

• Explosives



Signs & Symptoms of Radiological AgentsUnusual metal debris

Sick or dying people or animalsGlowing material or particles

Heat emitting materialRadiation symbols

Signs & Symptoms of Biological AgentsUnusual numbers of sick or dying people or animalsUnscheduled or unusual spray being disseminated

Abandoned spray devices

Signs & Symptoms of Chemical AgentsMass illnessUnexplained odorsAbsence of insectsUnusual liquid dropletsLow-lying clouds

The 7 Signs of Terrorism1. Surveillance 2. Elicitation 3. Tests of security 4. Acquiring supplies 5. Suspicious people who don’t belong 6. Dry or trial runs

7. Deploying assets or getting into position



Unexpected or from someone unknown

Not addressed to a person

Lopsided or lumpy, soiled or stained

Protruding wires or unusual contents

Excessive weight

Postmarked city and return address don’t match

Powdery substance felt or seen

Marked with threatening language

Odor

Ticking sound

Suspicious Mail or Package

If You Receive a Bomb Threat:• Get Information• Keep Caller on the Line• Make Note of Caller’s Voice• Call the Police

If You Locate a SuspiciousPackage or Device• Don’t Touch It• Don’t Use Cordless Phone• Keep Area Clear and Call the Police• Note Description


• Plan to survive on your own• Plan for services to be broken/busy • Collect basic items• Plan two places to meet

2. Make a Plan: 2. Make a Plan: Family Disaster PlanFamily Disaster Plan

• Be familiar with escape routes• Identify your “family contact”• Inventory home possessions• Copy important documents

Register Special Needs

Create a Network

Discuss with Employer

Maintain Specialized Items

Keep Medications on Hand

List Medical Devices


• ID Shelters• ID Available Hotels/Motels• Keep Copies of Veterinarian Records• Know What to Do if You Have to

Evacuate

• Prepare Pet Supplies• Prepare Pet Carrier & Leash• Maintain Pet ID / Photos• Learn Guidelines for Large

Animals


Contact Name:

Telephone:

Out-of-State Contact Name:

Telephone:

Neighborhood Meeting Place:

Meeting Place Telephone:

Dial 9-1-1 for Emergencies


• Learn First Aid & CPR

• Learn How to Use a Fire Extinguisher



At Home, Work, School• Stay in an enclosed room • Close doors, windows & vents• Turn off the HVAC & fans• Seal cracks & openings• Listen to radio or TV

In a Vehicle• Stop in a safe area• Turn off the engine• Close doors, windows & vents• Seal the HVAC vents• Listen to radio

Learn How to Shelter in Place

Home Evacuation Plan Highway Evacuation Route

Work / School Evacuation Plan

“Controlled Movement of People With Time.”


Be Ready to Evacuate if Necessary

Law Enforcement Air Operations Patrol Vehicles Door to Door Reverse 9-1-1

2. Make a Plan:2. Make a Plan: Family Disaster PlanFamily Disaster Plan

Regional City/County EOC City Manager / County Executive

Emergency Alert System (EAS)

KFBK 1530AM

KSTE 650AM

KGBY 92.5AM

Local Law and Fire Agencies



Leave quickly & carefully Go to nearest fire & smoke-free

exit or stairway Crawl low, under smoke Test doors with back of hand Go to designated meeting area Listen carefully for instructions

If You Can…. Take your “Go Kit” Take pets & supplies Take valuables Turn off utilities Know travel routes


If You Can’t Escape• Remain calm• Go to a room with a

window & telephone• Stay where rescuers can

see you• Wave a light-colored cloth• Close vents; seal cracks


Community Evacuation, School Evacuation, and Other Evacuation Plans

• What does the plan contain?

• How often is it updated?

• What should I know about the plan?

• What hazard(s) does it cover?

Collect Basic Items to Survive on Your Own

For at Least 72 Hours

At Home, Work, School or Vehicle or Wherever You Are

When Basic and Emergency Services Are Unavailable

3. Assemble a Disaster Supplies Kit3. Assemble a Disaster Supplies Kit

Water At Least One Gallon per Person per Day Remember Pets

Food Pack Non-Thirsty Foods Pack Canned Foods and Dry Mixes Remember Special Dietary Needs Remember Pets



• Portable Radio/TV & batteries

• Flashlight & Batteries

• First-Aid Kit & Manual

• Medications, Glasses, Contact Lens Solution, Hearing Aid & Batteries

• Clothing / Bedding

• Sanitation & Hygiene Items

• Matches & Waterproof Container

• Cash & Coins

• Baby Formula, Diapers, Bottles & Pacifiers

• Important Papers

Evacuation Kit

Included Items


4. Maintain Your Plan and Kit4. Maintain Your Plan and Kit

• Check fire extinguishers & recharge when needed• Test smoke alarms monthly & change batteries twice a year• Review & update emergency contact numbers periodically

• Review your plan and quiz your family about what to do• Conduct fire & emergency evacuation drills with your family• Replace water and food

1. Get Informed

2. Make a Plan

3. Assemble a Kit

4. Maintain Your Plan and Kit

How to Be Ready for A DisasterHow to Be Ready for A Disaster

Ways to Enhance PreparednessWays to Enhance Preparedness

srccc.org

disasterhelp.gov

ready.gov/index.html

oes.ca.gov/

fema.gov/

prepare.org

cdc.gov/

whitehouse.gov/homeland/

redcross.org/

fbi.gov/

pandemicflu.gov

oes.ca.gov

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