Slide 2 Slide 3 Lets Pick our Storm Survivor Teams Team 1
DucksTeam 1 Ducks Team 2 - WhalesTeam 2 - Whales Slide 4 Remember..
is watching. Yourcan kill you .AND You must overcome your to be a
Slide 5 Slide 6 Video Slide 7 Storm Survivor Question Why is it
important to protect water quality? Slide 8 Storm Survivor Answer
We depend on clean water for: Drinking waterDrinking water
Recreation boating, fishing, swimmingRecreation boating, fishing,
swimming Economic developmentEconomic development Slide 9 Storm
Survivor Question How does storm water runoff cause water
pollution? Slide 10 Storm Survivor Answer Storm water runoff, which
picks up pollutants such as oil and grease, dirt, and chemicals,
flows directly into streams or lakes. Storm water runoff does not
go to a water treatment plant! Slide 11 Storm Survivor Question
What problems can result from pollution in storm water runoff?
Slide 12 Storm Survivor Answer Pollution from storm water can
cause: Excess algae growthExcess algae growth Fish killsFish kills
More expensive treatment for drinking waterMore expensive treatment
for drinking water Slide 13 Materials Storage Slide 14 Storm
Survivor Question What materials are used that could contaminate
storm water? Slide 15 Storm Survivor Answer Some materials that can
cause storm water pollution are: Fuels, oils, antifreeze, and
greaseFuels, oils, antifreeze, and grease Fertilizer, herbicides,
and pesticidesFertilizer, herbicides, and pesticides Paint,
solvents, detergentsPaint, solvents, detergents Soil (sediment),
concrete wash waterSoil (sediment), concrete wash water Slide 16
Storm Survivor Question Why is it important to keep materials in
original containers or clearly labeled replacement containers?
Slide 17 Storm Survivor Answer To avoid misuse of products that
could cause personal injury and pollute storm water. Slide 18 Storm
Survivor Question What is the best location for storage of
hazardous materials? Slide 19 Storm Survivor Answer Hazardous
materials should be stored: IndoorsIndoors Outdoors: within a
covered, paved areaOutdoors: within a covered, paved area Outdoors:
uncovered if contained in a sealed containerOutdoors: uncovered if
contained in a sealed container Slide 20 Storm Survivor Question
What are the basic steps for cleaning up a liquid spill? Slide 21
Storm Survivor Answer Liquid spill cleanup procedures: Contain the
spill using a drip pan or absorbent materialsContain the spill
using a drip pan or absorbent materials Cover storm drains if
necessaryCover storm drains if necessary Locate the source of the
spill and stop further spillageLocate the source of the spill and
stop further spillage Use absorbents rather than hosing down the
areaUse absorbents rather than hosing down the area Immediately
dispose of absorbents in accordance with proceduresImmediately
dispose of absorbents in accordance with procedures Slide 22 Parks
and Grounds Slide 23 Storm Survivor Question Why do native and
adapted plants require less water, fertilizer and pesticides? Slide
24 Storm Survivor Answer Native and adapted plants have a natural
tolerance to drought and poor soil conditions. Slide 25 Storm
Survivor Why is important to prevent irrigation water from running
off grass or landscaped areas ? Question Slide 26 Storm Survivor
Answer It is important to reduce irrigation runoff because:
Fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides may be carried to streams by
the runoffFertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides may be carried to
streams by the runoff Saves water!Saves water! Slide 27 Storm
Survivor Question What weather-related factors should be considered
when determining whether its OK to apply pesticides or herbicides ?
Slide 28 Storm Survivor Answer Dont apply pesticides or herbicides
during windy conditions or when rain is predicted within 24 hours.
Slide 29 Fleet Maintenance Slide 30 Storm Survivor Question Where
should vehicle maintenance activities be conducted? Slide 31 Storm
Survivor Answer Indoors Outdoors with appropriate precautions for
spills & leaks Using appropriate equipment Slide 32 Storm
Survivor Question What potential pollutants do you handle in your
daily activities ? Slide 33 Storm Survivor Answer FuelsOils
Grease/Lube oil Other vehicle fluids Solvents/parts washing Oily
rags Slide 34 Storm Survivor Question What is the proper disposal
method for fluids? Slide 35 Storm Survivor Answer NOT down the
storm drain! Slide 36 Streets and Drainage Slide 37 Storm Survivor
Question Why is sediment considered a pollutant ? Slide 38 Storm
Survivor Answer It clogs fish gills and kills them. Pollutants can
to attach to sediment & be transported. Slide 39 Storm Survivor
Question Why should oil-based paint and solvents be handled
differently than water-based paint? Slide 40 Storm Survivor Answer
Oil-based paints contain hazardous substances that require special
handling. Solvents & thinners may also be hazardous. Slide 41
Storm Survivor Question What are some signs of pollution to look
for when conducting daily activities? Slide 42 Storm Survivor
Answer Oil sheen Excess trash and debris Odor Colored or cloudy
water Dead/dying fish Slide 43 Land Disturbance Slide 44 Storm
Survivor Question What precautions should be used regarding dirt
stockpiles? Slide 45 Storm Survivor Answer Locate away from
streets, Away from runoff and flowing water. Cover stockpiles or
use a barrier. Slide 46 Storm Survivor Question Why is erosion
prevention more effective than sediment removal? Slide 47 Storm
Survivor Answer Its really difficult to remove sediment from runoff
- how do to catch the water and how do you remove the sediment?
Slide 48 Storm Survivor Question What BMPs can be used for
preventing erosion? Slide 49 Storm Survivor Answer Erosion BMPs:
vegetation, mulching. Blankets, plastic sheeting. Sediment BMPs:
organic filter berm, sediment fence, sediment dikes, inlet
protection. Waste Mgmt BMPS: debris & trash control, chemical
mgmt, concrete washout in designated facilities Slide 50
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