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