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Disaster Preparedness
Total devastation following Hurricane Katrina 2005. Photo Courtesy NOAA
Why Prepare?
What is a disaster?
What is a disaster?Any event that overwhelms local
resources and requires the assistance of outside organizations in order to respond
to or recover from it.
Representatives from the Small Business Association survey the damage caused by a tornado.
Photo Courtesy FEMA, May 17, 2003
What is the difference between an emergency and a disaster?
Emergency vs Disaster
Emergency Dial 9-1-1 Help 3-5 minutes Confined area Food & water Utilities Limited number of
victims
Disaster No phones 3-5 days Large area No food, water No utilities MANY victims RESOURCES
OVERWHELMED!
What local resources are on-duty to serve Auburn during a normal day?
What local resources are on-duty to serve Auburn during a normal day?
Firefighters 17 in VRFA coverage area (Auburn,
Pacific, Algona) Police Officers
7 in City of Auburn Emergency Medical Services / paramedics
2 / South King County area Public Works Emergency Management Office Multicare Auburn Medical Center
Y O U!
What other local resources are available in case of disaster??
“95% of victims rescued in urban earthquakes are rescued by other victims
within the first 24 hours.”
Dennis Miletti, Professor Emeritus at the Institute of Behavioral Science, Department of Sociology,
University of Colorado
What hazards do we have here?
Flooding100-year FloodErosionLandslideSeismicLiquefactionLahar
Floods Caused by heavy rain, dam and levee malfunctions or
failures, low absorption, and snow melt
Account for as much as 90% of the damage related to all natural disasters nationwide
Are the most frequent and costly in terms of human hardship
Most areas of the U.S. are subject to some flooding
Floods
Photographs by FEMA
Sekiu, WA, March 2, 2009
Flood damage done to State Route 112Snohomish, WA, November 8, 2006 Snohomish
River Flooding
Dams Auburn is protected by 5
different dams.
Dams can fail due to natural events Earthquakes, heavy rains,
etc.
Dams can fail due to manmade events Terrorism, accidents, etc.
Failures cause massive amounts of water to be suddenly released, all of which will flow downhill
Go to high ground immediately!
Photo of Howard Hanson Dam.
Severe Weather Elements include:
rain, snow, and/or hail flooding ice and cold wind heat
Considered deceptive killers: auto accidents exhaustion and heart
attacks hypothermia and
asphyxiation house fires heat related illnesses
EarthquakesWashington has 2nd highest risk in the United
States.Cause fires and explosionsCan trigger landslides, avalanches, tsunamisStructural instability, i.e. dam failures which can
cause flash floods
What to do in an earthquake
DROP COVER & HOLD
Under tables/desks Weight-bearing
Walls Corners & Doorways Avoid heavy objects
hanging overhead
Driving: Move away from power lines, bridges, overpasses Pull over and stop Be ready to walk
Outside Stay low to ground Cover your head
If you are Inside- STAY INSIDE! DO NOT RUN Outside!
Earthquake Aftermath
Seattle, WA, March 4, 2001 -- Large van was crushed by earthquake debris in a Seattle parking lot. Photo Courtesy FEMA.
San Miguel, CA January 25, 2004 -- Damage to the historic Mission San Miguel Photo Courtesy FEMA
After the Earthquake Be prepared for aftershocks Put the phone back on the hook
Only call 911 for life threatening emergencies Check the building for:
structural damage damaged electrical, water, or gas lines
Turn off if damaged chemical and flammable liquid spills
Landslides
Landslides Can be triggered by:
Severe weather Earthquakes Volcanic activity Floods Hurricanes Wildfires
Generally occur during periods of intense rainfall or rapid snow melt.
Usually start on steep hillsides as shallow landslides that liquefy and accelerate. Speeds range from 10 MPH to 35 MPH
Cause ~$3.5 Billion in damage annually Kill between 25-50 people every year in the US
Liquefaction When stressed, soil
“liquefies” or loses strength, water pushes up to the surface
Problematic in soil that is sandy, or consists of fill
Auburn valley is a liquefaction-prone area
Our Volcano!
Volcanoes U.S. is 3rd in the world after Japan and Indonesia in
number of active volcanoes
Large explosive eruptions can endanger people and property hundreds of miles away
Hazards include: ash toxic gases lava and pyroclastic flows landslides earthquakes lahars
Volcanoes / Lahar
Lahar is a mud flow that comes from the volcano
Can carry trees, cars, houses
Moves very fast! Much of Auburn
can be impacted by lahar.
Lahar Will only take 90
minutes to get here from Mt. Rainier.
Walk, don’t drive, to high ground.
50 feet of elevation could save your life
You probably have to travel less than a mile to safety
The Muddy River SE of Mount St. Helens, October 23, 1980 -- A mud line on trees shows depths reached by the mudflow. USGS/Cascades Volcano Observatory Photo by Lyn Topinka
Utilities &Power Outages Extended Power
OutagesTypically related to: severe weather
such as snow, high winds and flooding
equipment failure, damage to buried cables, or line loading
major earthquakes, or fires
Photos Courtesy City of Chandler, AZ, & Norfolk VA
Hazardous Materials Hazardous materials may
be: Explosive, flammable,
combustible, corrosive, reactive, poisonous, biological or radioactive, in solid, liquid or gaseous forms
May pose a potential risk to life, health, environment, and property if leaked
Industry is the primary user, but also found in our homes, cars, at work and recreation
TerrorismThe use of force or violence
for purposes of political or social change.
Terrorists: Create fear among
the public. Try to convince
citizens that their government is powerless.
Get immediate publicity for their causes.
Transportation
Major Highways
Air Transportation
Railroads
Deep-Water Marine Ports
Dec. 22, 2008 Bus Crash over I5 in Seattle.
Photo Courtesy WADOT
Fire Hazards Structure Fire: Homes,
businesses, and other structures in populated, urban or suburban areas.
Wildland Fire: Forests, field crops and grasslands.
Wildland-Urban Interface: In or near forest or grassland areas where isolated homes, subdivisions, and small communities are also located.
Photos Courtesy: Indian Health Service, NOAA, & Utah
division of Forestry, Fire, & State Lands
EVENTS THAT HAPPEN ELSEWHERE-
CAN IMPACT US.
Avalanches Typically occur in
mountain areas
Avalanche risk is at its greatest 24 hrs following a snow fall.
Up to 75% of victims are recreational explorers, who’ve stepped beyond the boundary.
Road and pass closures impact local food and supply distribution.Photo Courtesy
Idaho Bureau of Homeland Security
Tsunami A tsunami is a series of
sea waves caused by an underwater earthquake, landslide, or volcanic eruption.
Tsunami waves can be as long as 60 miles and be as far as an hour apart.
The top of the wave moves faster than the bottom, causing the sea to rise dramatically, as much as 100 feet at times.
Can a Tsunami happen here? Hawaii is at greatest risk for a tsunami–
getting 1 per year, and a damaging one every 7 yrs.
California, Oregon & Washington
experience a damaging tsunami every 18 years.
Impacts local supply and distribution of product
After A DisasterAfter the disaster things
won’t be normal:
Banks will be closed Grocery stores will
sell out Gas stations won’t be
able to pump gas You may be stuck
First responders are inundated by calls for help; urgent requests for assistance may not be met for hours or even days
Most people are initially “on their own” dealing with the effects of the disaster
The Post-Disaster Environment
What do you need to do?
What you need to do:
Make a Plan Build a Kit Get Involved and Be Informed
What should be in your plan?
Make A Plan Know your neighbors Evacuation Plan:
Inside Home Outside Home Shelter
Meet with your family and talk about what you will do.
Become familiar with Emergency Notification Systems
Write down contact information Work numbers School numbers Medical Out-of-State
Shut off Utilities Test Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors Restock 1st Aid Kit
Out of Area Contact Local phone lines get jammed
If you have relatives or friends that live in another state, arrange with them to be your contact point in a disaster situation.
Write their phone number(s) on a card and keep it with you.
Make a card for each family member.
Do you need insurance?
Purchase Insurance Available whether you own or rent
Most policies do not automatically cover earthquake or flood damage
Federal assistance will cover only a fraction of your damages
Insurance is the only way to guarantee your ability to fully recover
Build an Emergency Kit
Go Kit: 3 Days/person Home Kit
Be sure kits can be transported easily
What should go in your kit?
Building a Kit: Got $20 in your pocket?
Utility Knife Dollar Tree $ .36
Radio Walgreens $ .81 Whistle Dollar Tree $ .19 Food (3 days) Walmart $6.50 Water (1 Gallon) Dollar Tree $1 Basic First Aid Kit Dollar Tree $1.10 Pencils (2) / Paper Dollar Tree $ .64 Leather Gloves Walmart $2.17 Waterproof Matches Walmart $ .52 Flashlight Dollar Tree
$1.10 AA Batteries (2) Dollar Tree $ .27
Survival Blanket Walmart $3.17 Backpack / Bag Goodwill $2.20
Total:$20.03
What: Where: Price:
Please Note: The City of Auburn does not endorse specific companies. This list is provided as a reference of what we found and where we found it. You may have the same, or even better, results with these or other stores.
How do you stay informed?
Be Informed
NOAA Weather Radio Code Red: Phone, Text, Email Alerts,
Mobile App Emergency Alert System (EAS) E-mail and website alerts Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
http://www.auburnwa.gov/disaster Facebook: City of Auburn Emergency
Management Twitter: auburnupdates
How can you get involved?
Get Involved CERT Map Your Neighborhood First Aid / CPR Volunteer
CERT Amateur Radio Shelter Operations Red Cross
Host disaster preparedness classes at your churches, clubs and other places
What have you done to prepare?
Tell us what you have done to get yourself and your family prepared! Did you buy something? Do you make something? Do you have something stored? Do you have a great idea you just
haven’t done yet? Please tell us about them!
What can you go home and do tonight to get prepared?
Contact Us
City of Auburn Emergency Management25 W Main Street
Auburn, WA 98001(253) 876-1925
[email protected]://www.auburnwa.gov/disaster