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Welcome, Course Overview

Carol O’Brien

Lakewood Ranch CERT

Board of Directors

Chair, Logistics

Email cobrienvt@aol.com

941-907-8891

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Faculty & Participant Introductions

Your NameThe Neighborhood Where You LiveSomething About Yourself

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Tools for The TOWER

40 sheets Construction Paper 9” x 12”

2 – card board 8” x 10” Scotch tape Scissors Pencil/Paper 40 5X8 index cards Measuring tape Paper clips…..

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Starting the exercise

You will have 10 minutes to plan how you will build a 5’ tall tower that stands on its own.

Don’t start any building - only planning & drawing!

Start your planning - Now.

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Building the TOWER

I will tell you when to start building – you will have 5 minutes to actually build it.

When the 5 minutes is up - you will be told to stop.

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Results of the TOWER

Unfamiliar people, working on an unfamiliar problem,

with unfamiliar tools, in unfamiliar surroundings,

in a time compressed environment, to reach a “Common Goal”!!!

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Course Preview and Administrative Information

The scope of this course includes: Disaster Preparedness. Disaster medical operations. Fire Safety. Light search and rescue. CERT organization. Disaster psychology. CERTs and terrorism….

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Florida Hazards

John O’Brien

Lakewood Ranch CERT

Past President

Member, Board of Directors

Email: obrienjc@aol.com

941-907-8891

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S.768.13Good Samaritan Act; immunity from civil liability.— (1)This act shall be known and cited as the "Good Samaritan Act." (2) (d) Any person whose acts or omissions are not otherwise covered by this section and who participates in emergency response activities under the direction of or in connection with a community emergency response team, local emergency management agencies, the Division of Emergency Management of the Department of Community Affairs, or the Federal Emergency Management Agency is not liable for any civil damages as a result of care, treatment, or services provided gratuitously in such capacity and resulting from any act or failure to act in such capacity in providing or arranging further care, treatment, or services, if such person acts as a reasonably prudent person would have acted under the same or similar circumstances.

Florida Good Samaritan Act

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Why Do We Live On a Sand Bar?

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Disasters

Disasters can be . .

Natural

Technological

Manmade

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Disasters

Disasters: Common elements . . .

Relatively unexpected

Available services are overwhelmed

Lives, health, economy and the environment are endangered

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Disasters and Disaster Workers

Disaster Workers can be ……. First Responders Neighbors CERT-Area Responders Professional Disaster Workers…..

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Enter the well trained citizen - CERT

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Hurricanes

Tornadoes

Lightning

Floods

Forest Fires

Man-made Catastrophes

Terrorism

the list goes on...

Florida Disasters

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Tornadoes

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Lightning Kills!!

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WILDFIRES

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Hazardous Materials Accidents

Hazardous materials . . . Explode or are easily ignited

React strongly with water

Corrode other materials

Are unstable when exposed to heat or shock

Are toxic to humans, animals, or the environment

EXPLOSIVE A

OXIDIZER

POISON

CORROSIVE

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HURRICANE !

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Hurricane Preparedness

Characteristics of a hurricane

Hazards to life and property

Identify steps to minimize risk.

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Marina Jack, Spaghetti Map

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Spaghetti Map - Cat 3+

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Monthly Hurricane Frequency

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Hurricane Hazards

Wind

Tornadoes

Coastal Storm Surge

Inland Flooding

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Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale

Cat 1 74-95 mph

Cat 2 96-110mph

Cat 3 111-130mph

Cat 4 131-155mph

Cat 5 156 mph

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Maximum Sustained Wind

Highest 1 min. wind

(US only)

10 m above surface

(33ft)

Unobstructed

Gusts, 3-5s, 30%

higher

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Wind/Altitude Relationship

Dropsnd data (Sept ‘99), NOAA/NPC

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Tornadoes

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“storm surge”

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Storm Tide vs Storm Surge

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Flooding Facts

As little as 1 foot of water can move most cars off the road

Most flood related deaths are at night and vehicular Urban & small stream flash floods often occur in

less than 1 hour Roads going East – follow contours of land

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Hurricane Ike, Cat 2

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Collapse of the System

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Galveston Island, TX

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Take a Break

Good Luck Bad Luck

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Hurricane Preparedness

Edie Thompson

Lakewood Ranch CERT

Instructor

941-373-3907

ediethompson@mac.com

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HURRICANE !

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Disaster Plan

Insurance

Home Mitigation

Disaster Kit

Evacuation Plan

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Category 5 Storm Surge

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Insurance

Review your policy so you know what is covered and how to document damage.

Flood Insurance, 65% of flood claims are for homes NOT in a flood zone

Maxium coverage $365 in 2011 if not in a flood zone, higher if you are.

Have photos to document your home’s interior valuables (pictures, furniture, etc.).

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Stay or Go

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STAY - Prepare Home to Stay

Home inspection Roof tie downs Windows / doors covered Garage Door braced, ? Trees, Lanai furniture, grills, loose yard items Water/gas/electric turn offs? – find and label Safe Room Emergency exit from home

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Manatee County Evacuation Zones

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Stay or Go - Decision Time

Live in an evacuation zone?Disaster/Evacuation Plans?Hardened Home?Medical Issues?$

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Disaster Planning Information

County Hurricane Guidehttp://www.Ready.govwww.floridadisaster.orgwww.mymanatee.orgwww.scgov.netwww.charlottecountyfl.com/emergancyhttp://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

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Disaster Supply Kit

Two weeks of meds Seven days of non-perishable food Water, one gal/person/day for 7-14 days Weather radio, flashlight, batteries Whistle Hygiene supplies Cash, house keys, ID, important documents Fire extinguisher ABC type Tarps

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Evacuation Plan

Public shelter vs leaving the area Leave early, have reservations Take your Disaster Kit

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Go - Local Shelter or Out of Area?

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GO - Local Shelter

Radio -will announce shelter openings Where, how to get to the shelter Pets Disaster Supply Kit Air Mattresses, pillows, blankets Clothing, folding chair Hygiene items Important documents, ID Cash

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Does your plan make you safe?

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http://floridadisaster.org

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Terrorism: Terrorism: The NewThe New

American RealityAmerican Reality

Unit 8

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Unit Objectives

Define terrorism. Name at least 2 goals of Terrorism. Identify potential targets in the community. Know the forms terrorism can take. Identify the signs of a terrorist attack. Know the roles CERT may play in responding to a

terrorist incident.

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What Is Terrorism?

The unlawful use of force or violence committed by a group or individual against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian

population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives.

--U.S. Department of Justice

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Terrorist Goals

Mass causalities Loss of critical resources Disruption of vital services Disruption of the economy Individual and mass panic

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World Trade Center bombing, February 26, 1993World Trade Center bombing, February 26, 1993

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Alfred P. Murrah Alfred P. Murrah Building, Oklahoma Building, Oklahoma City, April 19, 1995City, April 19, 1995

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January 16, 1997, Abortion Clinic, Sandy Springs, Georgia

July 27, 1996, Centennial Olympic Park, Atlanta, Georgia

January 29, 1998, New Woman All Women Clinic, Birmingham, Alabama

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September 11, September 11, 20012001

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Anthrax, Fall, 2001Anthrax, Fall, 2001

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BE AWAREBE AWARE

TerrorismTerrorism is the new is the new reality for reality for

AmericansAmericans

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Terrorist Weapons

Biological Nuclear Incendiary Chemical Explosive

B-NICE…

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Biological Weapons

Targets: People, animals, crops Routes of exposure: Inhalation, ingestion,

absorption

Agents: May take days or weeks to be confirmed. May spread far beyond initial contamination point. Considered high risk.

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Nuclear Weapons

Much different than conventional weapons: Many casualties Very large area affected Long-term health effects

Considered relatively low risk

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Radiation Dispersal Devices

Conventional explosive with radioactive element Radiological materials readily available Considered moderate to high risk

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Incendiary Devices

Used to initiate combustion Easy to make Easy to use Considered high risk/low impact

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Chemical Agents

Five types Components readily available Onset of symptoms from immediate to 18 hours Considered moderate risk

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Conventional Explosives

Terrorists “weapons of choice” Can be:

Military munitions Improvised explosive devices

Considered high risk

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Impact vs Threat

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CERT Guiding Principles

Team safety is the number one priority. Always do a thorough size-up of situation.

What are the dangers? What are team capabilities? What are team limitations?

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CERTs and Terrorist Incidents

Do not touch it! Move away from the object or area. Report it to authorities.

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Self-Care During Terrorist Incidents

At the incident: Limit exposure time. Increase the distance from the hazard. Add shielding.

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Unit Objectives

Define terrorism. Name at least 2 goals of Terrorism. Identify potential targets in the community. Know the forms terrorism can take. Identify the signs of a terrorist attack. Know the roles CERT may play in responding to a

terrorist incident.

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Questions ?

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The Next Class

Disaster Psychology, Disaster MedicalWhen: Saturday, 8:30 am start timeWhere: Town HallDress: Comfortable, floor exercisesLunch: Brown bag?Bring: Workbook, pen, name cardRead: Units 3, 4, 7

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Contact Us

EMAIL: lwr.cert@gmail.comWEB: www.lwrcert.org