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Bob Schultheis Natural Resource Engineering Specialist
Preparing for Disasters: Be Part of
the Solution
Types of Disasters Natural Manmade Technological
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Key Elements of Disasters They are relatively unexpected Situation goes beyond a community’s ability to
respond effectively Lives, health and the environment are endangered Examples: ◦ 1989 and 2007 Ice Storms ◦ 1980, 1983, 1988, 2011and 2012 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
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
Boone
Audrain
Ralls
Callaway
Osage
Pike
Maries
Miller Camden
Pulaski
Polk Dallas Laclede
Webster
Dade
Greene
Christian
Lawrence
Barry
Stone
Taney
Wright
Texas
Clark
Lewis
Marion
Jackson
Cass
Johnson
Pettis
Cooper
Moniteau
Cole
Henry Benton
Morgan
Hickory
St. Clair
Bates
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
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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
Declared 7 - 8 times
Declared 9 - 10 times
Declared 11 - 12 times
Declared 13 - 14 times
Declared 15 - 16 times
Missouri Disaster Declarations 1990 thru Present
Declarations could be IA, PA or both
Updated Sep. 20, 2011 Current as of Apr. 7, 2013 Source: www.fema.gov/disasters/grid/state-tribal-government/67
Disaster Lessons Learned Without a disaster plan, disasters get larger ◦ If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem
Disasters require improvisation to manage Right response needs educated leadership Don’t count on 911 system;
it may be overwhelmed or out of service
Plan to survive “on your own” for at least 3 days!
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4 Steps to Emergency Management
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Disaster
Preparedness
Recovery Response
Mitigation
Education 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 COAD (Community Organizations Active in Disaster)
Enhance Communication, Cooperation, Coordination and Collaboration
Enhance community’s ability to prepare, respond, recover and mitigate
Alleviate the suffering caused by disaster Coordinate human services in disaster Develop plans, train, and exercise for disaster
operations Be a community effort and asset
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Who are COAD Members?
Community Organizations Faith-based Groups Voluntary Organizations Civic Clubs Social Service Agencies Health Agencies Local Business Emergency Management
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Hazards you should plan for….
Fire Tornado Severe storm (winter, ice, lightning. wind) Flood Earthquake Bioterrorism Hazardous materials spill/leak Intruder/hostile event
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Fire
11 Photo credit: sema.dps.mo.gov
Tornado
12 Joplin, MO EF-5 Tornado – May 22, 2011
13 Aerial View of Joplin, MO Tornado Swath, taken August 2011
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Poultry Farm Tornado Damage, Galena, MO – May 22, 2011
Severe Storm
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Ice Storm Damage Webster County, MO
January 2007
Flood
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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 future respiratory health hazards
Earthquake Potential
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Moderate
Major
Great
The Chances of ….. Winning the Powerball Lottery = 1 in 80,089,128 Being hit by lightning = 1 in 2,800,000 A 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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Bioterrorism The deliberate introduction
of disease-causing agents or organisms to an animal, plant or human population, with the goal of generating fear, causing economic losses, and/or undermining stability.
22 Photo credit: www.vet.upenn.edu
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Animal Agents that Pose the Greatest Threats (Source: Jeff Bender, DVM, Univ. of MN)
Foot and Mouth Disease virus Classic Swine Fever virus African Swine Fever virus Rinderpest virus Rift Valley Fever virus Avian Influenza virus Newcastle disease virus Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis Blue Tongue virus Sheep and goat pox viruses Pseudorabies virus
List based on economic trade impact and ease of transmission Reference: www.cidrap.umn.edu/cidrap/content/biosecurity/ag-biosec/anim-disease/index.html
Hazardous Materials Spill / Leak
24 Photo credit: ntl.bts.gov
Intruder / Hostile Event
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Photo credit: www.ksl.com
Photo credit: http://nixaxpress.com
Photo credit: www.apexselfdefense.com
Resource: www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=5VcSwejU2D0
Create Family Disaster Plan
Learn which disasters are most likely to happen in your community
Meet/discuss with your family Plan how to stay in contact
if separated Meet with your neighbors ◦ Learn the skills they can share ◦ Plan for child care; helping elderly
& disabled, pets
26 Resource: http://extension.missouri.edu/publications/DisplayPub.aspx?P=EMW1011
Create Family Disaster Plan
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Identify Potential Hazards 1
Look…Think… ◦ Road hazards ◦ Security ◦ Trees ◦ Power lines ◦ Propane tanks
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Identify Potential Hazards 2
Anchor heavy furniture Secure appliances and office equipment Secure cabinet doors with childproof fasteners Move heavy or dangerous objects to lower shelves Secure other furnishings Museum clay Heavy-duty Velcro Secure hook picture hangers Move beds/cribs away from
windows
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Identify Potential Hazards 3
Look…Think… ◦ Bookshelves ◦ File cabinets ◦ Storage cabinets ◦ TVs ◦ Fish tanks ◦ Water heaters ◦ Wall hangings ◦ Gaps that let in vermin & snakes
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Identify Potential Hazards 4
Securing Water Heater from Tip-Over 31
Identify Potential Hazards 5
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Smoke Detectors
Wall-mount Ceiling-mount 33
• Replace batteries each year • Replace detector every 10 years
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 Instructions
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Fire Safety Tips
Feel the door from bottom to top with the back of the hand
Confine the fire by keeping doors closed Stay low to the ground Always know an escape route Use natural ventilation to clear smoke
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NOAA 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
information ◦ S.A.M.E. Technology
Alert to other hazards… Local weather… Teaching opportunities
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Disaster Supplies - 6 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-perishables First Aid kit = for home, office & each vehicle Clothing & bedding ◦ At least 1 change of clothes & shoes per person
Tools & emergency supplies Special items for babies, adults & pets ◦ Medications (7-day supply), special/comfort foods,
important documents, entertainment
FEMA 475 handout 38
Family Kit
Radio Food Flashlight Extra batteries Water First Aid Money Family Plan Diapers? Meds
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Vehicle Kit
Radio Food Flashlight Extra batteries Water First Aid Blanket Notepad Walking Shoes
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Office or Work Kit
Radio Food Flashlight Extra batteries First Aid Copy of Family
Plan Whistle
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Complete & Practice Plan
Post emergency phone numbers & directions by every phone
Show family how & when to shut off water, electricity & gas
Install 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 years
Learn first aid & CPR
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Water Shutoff at Street
Valve ON Valve OFF 43
Electricity Shutoff
Then shut off main breaker
Shut individual breakers off first
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LP Gas Shutoff at Building
Valve OFF Valve ON 45
LP Gas Shutoff at Tank
Valve OFF
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Natural Gas Shutoff
Valve OFF
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Ensure accurate notification by
having the necessary
information
1-800-DIG-RITE 1-800-344-7483
www.mo1call.com
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Excavation Damage Prevention 5
Color Codes Required by Law
Red ELECTRIC
Yellow GAS-OIL-STEAM
Orange COMMUNICATION-CATV
Blue WATER
Green SEWER
Pink TEMPORARY SURVEY MARKINGS
White PROPOSED EXCAVATION
Purple RECLAIMED WATER
During an Earthquake
Don’t run outside Don’t run inside Stay away from exterior walls
and windows If driving, pull over and stop
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Consider a Safe Room
Durability = 250 MPH winds, 100 MPH debris Proximity = close to, or inside, home or work Accessibility = easy in/out, no clutter
Resources: www.fema.gov/safe-room-resources extension.missouri.edu/p/EMW1025
Photo credit: Springfield News-Leader Photo credit: Associated Press
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What is Your Biosecurity Plan?
Evaluate threats to: ◦ Humans ◦ Animals ◦ Feed ◦ Water ◦ Pharmaceuticals ◦ Fertilizers & pesticides ◦ Other stored products
Resource: www.usda.gov/documents/PreHarvestSecurity_final.pdf
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Former Methamphetamine Labs
Contact local law enforcement agency
Ask for contractor name who removed materials
Be sure buildings are aired out properly
See: ◦ Methamphetamine Awareness Project
www.nometh.org ◦ Cleaning Up Former Methamphetamine Labs
www.dhss.mo.gov/TopicsA-Z/ MethLabCleanupGuidelines.pdf
Get to Know Your Emergency Responders
Who are local responders… ◦ Fire, Ambulance, Police, Sheriff, MoDOT… ◦ Get to know your neighbors…
Where to go for emergency treatment… Who is your local Red Cross contact… Your insurance agent can help prepare…
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Information Resources – National 1
www.ready.gov Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Publications Phone: 800-480-2520 or 888-565-3896 Web: www.fema.gov - 475 Preparing for Disaster www.fema.gov/pdf/library/pfd.pdf - 478 Helping Children Cope with Disaster www.fema.gov/pdf/library/children.pdf - IS-22 Are You Ready? A Guide to Citizen Preparedness training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/courseOverview.aspx?code=IS-22 - 320 Taking Shelter from the Storm www.fema.gov/safe-room-resources
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Information Resources – National 1
American Red Cross Phone: 417-832-9500 (Springfield. MO) Web: www.redcross.org - A1719 3 Actions You Should Take to be Prepared www.redcross.org/images/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m16240200_1157990921_Red_Cross_Ready_brochure.pdf - A1366 Terrorism: Preparing for the Unexpected www.redcross.org/images/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m4440084_Terrorism.pdf
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Information Resources – National 2
USGS Earthquake Hazards Program Web: 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 Resources
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Information Resources - State
Missouri Office of Homeland Security Phone: 573-522-3007 Web: www.dps.mo.gov/dir/programs/ohs/
State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) Phone: 573-751-2748 (24-hour duty officer) Web: sema.dps.mo.gov/
Missouri Dept. of Health & Senior Services Phone: 1-800-392-0272 (24-hour hotline) Web: health.mo.gov/emergencies/
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Information Resources - County
University of Missouri Extension Center Web: extension.missouri.edu/main/DisplayCategory.aspx?C=10 extension.missouri.edu/webster
County Emergency Management Emergency Management Department LEPC (Local Emergency Planning Committee) CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)
County Health Department Web: health.mo.gov/living/lpha/lphas.php
Websites handout 60
Disaster 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 Response
Failure to communicate… Failure to cooperate… Failure to educate…
...ensure maximum disaster.
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For More Information
Program Complaint Information To file a program complaint you may contact any of the following:
University of Missouri MU Extension AA/EEO Office
109 F. Whitten Hall, Columbia, MO 65211 MU Human Resources Office
130 Heinkel Bldg, Columbia, MO 65211
USDA Office of Civil Rights, Director
Room 326-W, Whitten Building 14th and Independence Ave., SW Washington, DC 20250-9410
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Robert A. (Bob) Schultheis Natural Resource Engineering Specialist
Webster County Extension Center 800 S. Marshall St.
Marshfield, MO 65706 Voice: 417-859-2044 Fax: 417-468-2086
E-mail: [email protected] Web: extension.missouri.edu/webster
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