disaster service worker

Employee Disaster Training: Civil Service

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Disaster CategoriesDefine Disaster Service Worker (DSW)Define A & B ShiftAssembly LocationsIncident Command System (ICS)Standard Emergency ManagementFirst Aid & StressHome Preparedness

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Disaster Levels

Level 1Local Incident Handled By City & County Emergency Resources

Level 2Multiple Level 1 IncidentsMass Casualty Event

Level 3Major Catastrophe

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What Level?

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What Is a Disaster Service Worker?

California Government Code, Title 1, Division 4,Chapter 8, Section 3100 designates public employees as Disaster Service Workers. Disaster Service Workers are required to report for work in an emergency and are expected to make every effort to fulfill emergency action assignments.

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Reporting (Shifts)

Shift A PersonnelReport Immediately

Shift B PersonnelReport 12 Hours Later or As Instructed Via Radio

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Reporting to WorkBridges & Roads Accessible

Secure Family FirstTune In:

KCBS (740AM)KGO (810AM)KNBR (680AM)

Report to Work

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Reporting to WorkBridges & Roads Inaccessible

Listen to Radio For InstructionsReport to Staging AreasBring City ID - RequiredState Coordinates Travel to City?

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Pickup Points (Alameda/Contra Costa)

Bay Farm Island Ferry Terminal Jack London Square Ferry Terminal Berkeley MarinaRichmond Marina (Contra Costa )

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Pickup PointsMarin/Solano/San Mateo/Santa Clara

Sausalito Ferry Terminal (Marin)Larkspur Ferry Terminal (Marin)Vallejo-Mare Island Ferry Terminal (Solano)Port of Redwood City Terminal(San Mateo/Santa Clara)

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If Living in San FranciscoOperation Return to Work (Interim Plan)

Pier 80 (Transportation TBA)

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If Living in San FranciscoOperation Return to Work (Long Term Plan)

County OES Coordinates From City Staging AreasReport to Assigned Work LocationIf Not Possible, Report to MainMay Be Reassigned at City Staging Areas

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Standard Emergency Management System (SEMS)

Mandated by the StateProvides Standardization for Planning, Response, & Recovery Activities & Use of Common TerminologyRequires Use of ICS Promotes Development of Plans & Standard Operational Procedures

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Incident Command System (ICS)

Incident Commander

LogisticsPlans FinanceOperations

Command Staff

Complies with SEMS State mandateProvides organizational structurePromotes preparedness

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Home63%

Work / Commute31%

Recreation / Errands6%

Worst Case Scenario: Earthquake

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Injuries: Common Causes & Types

SlipsTripsFalls Abrasions & Punctures

LacerationsFracturesBurns

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Basic First Aid

Abrasion (Road Rash)LacerationPunctureBurnsDehydrationHeat StressFracturesUnconsciousness

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Basic Wound Care

Irrigation• Limits Infection

Closure: Use Dressings• Limits Infection• Improved Function

Topical Antibiotic• May Limit Infection

Around Tissue Damage

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Basic Care for Unconscious Person

Airway - Keep Open & Clear BreathingCirculationTreat for ShockCheck for Medical Bracelets, Cards, or Necklaces

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Dehydration & Heat StressSigns & Symptoms:

NauseaConfusionCombative BehaviorFeverFlushed AppearanceDiarrheaUnconsciousness

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Treatment

Heat StressRemove to Cooler AreaLoosen ClothingApply Cool Wet ClothFan DownSlow Hydration

Heat Stroke Protect AirwayFollow Heat Exhaustion Guidelines

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Stress & Supervisors:Its Not Easy Being the Imperious Leader

Recognizing StressIdentifying Potential ProblemsIntervene When Necessary

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Disaster & Post Disaster Emotions

Adrenaline RushPost Disaster LetdownPhysical/Emotional ExhaustionDepression / AnxietyConfusionDelayed ReactionsPost Traumatic Stress

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Identifying & Correcting Potential Problems

Provide Factual InformationGet Worker Family InformationIdentify Stress Reactions & InterveneProvide Information About Stress DebriefCritique IncidentGive Recognition

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Intervention Strategies:Heading Off the Storm

Buddy SystemSupportive EnvironmentBreaks (if Possible)Maintain Clear Communication