Safe in the Sound

“Safe In The Sound” is a three year community preparedness campaign to help individuals and

communities throughout the Puget Sound area and coastal communities build their capacity to withstand,

quickly adapt and to successfully recover from disasters and emergencies – large and small.

Preparedness Themes

Make a Plan

Build a Kit Get Informed

ACTIVITYAre We at risk?

Stand up!

Hazards

Natural Disasters• Floods• Severe Weather• Wildfires• Avalanches/Rock

Slides• Volcanoes• Earthquakes• Tsunamis

Man Made/Biological• House fires• Traffic Accidents• Industrial Accidents• Police Actions• Terrorism• Pandemic

Communications Plan

Telephone Tree

Hand writtenmessage on door

Two Way RadiosSatellite phones

EmailWebsiteIntranetInternet

1-800 # Out of Area

Contact

Land LinesCell phones

Text messaging

Communication

Community Building• Talk to your neighbors

• Plan together

• Share contact information

• Which neighbors have tools?

• Which neighbors have specialized skills?

o Map Your Neighborhood

o Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Preparing (SNAP)

o Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT)

o Emergency Communication or Information Hubs

Evacuation

• Establish a meeting place outside your home if you have to evacuate.

• Have two escape routes out of each room.

Measures to Prepare Your Home

• Have Working Smoke Detectors– Check Monthly, Replace

Batteries every 6 months• Have a Carbon Monoxide

Detector– Required as of January 1, 2013

• Do A Home Hazard Hunt• Keep a Pair of hard soled shoes,

gloves, and a flashlight under every bed

Building a Kit

• Have a kit for your home, car and office• Should be self-sufficient for at least 7-14

days

WaterFood

PrescriptionsRadio

FlashlightFirst Aid KitDocuments

$$Pet Supplies

Red Cross recommends:

• 7 to 14 days of emergency supplies

• Food: nonperishable

• Water: 1 gallon per person/per day

• Store supplies in a dry and accessible location

• Smaller items in a to-go-kit

• Check supplies every six months… when changing the clocks for daylight savings time

Building a Home Kit

Building a Car Kit• blankets • water• extra clothing • gloves• food• flashlight • extra batteries • cell phone charger • first aid kit• shovel • glow sticks

Building an Office Kit• Have a pair of hard

soled shoes or boots at your desk.

• Store a flashlight, dust mask, gloves, and whistle near your desk.

• Know your office emergency procedures and practice them.

Pacific Northwest Earthquakes

Nisqually deep quakeSeattle Fault shallow quakeCascadia Subduction Zone mega thrust

If inside, STAY INSIDE:• DROP, COVER, and HOLD• Stay away from windows.• If you cannot drop, stay in place and protect your head.If in bed:• Stay in Bed• Protect your head with your pillow.If outdoors:• Find a clear spot away from things that could fall on

you.• Drop to the ground

During an Earthquake

After an Earthquake

After an earthquake stay indoors. Check for injuries.

Turn on the Radio

Initiate Emergency plan

Evacuate only if…• You smell gas• There is obvious building damage• Fire or smoke

During a Household Fire• Extinguish if fire is small

• PASS• Evacuate• Stay low to avoid smoke• Check doors handles with

back of hand• If clothes catch on fire:

• Stop Drop and Roll• Call 911 from a neighbors

house• Never go back inside

Other Hazards• Floods

– https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/coastalatlas/tools/Flood.aspx

– Higher ground– 6 inches move a car, 2 feet float

• Winter Storms– Insulate water pipes– Kit in car– Fuel – Stay with car

• Power Outages– Keep fridge closed – 2 hrs.– No generator in home– Carbon monoxide poisoning

Weather TerminologyWatch A risk of a hazardous weather has increased significantly, but its occurrence is still uncertain.

Advisory An hazardous weather is occurring, imminent or likely for less serious conditions than warnings.

Warning A hazardous weather is occurring, imminent or likely.

SMELL NATURAL GAS?GO. THEN CALL 911 or PSE.If you smell the rotten egg odor of a natural gas leak, leave the area immediately. Make sure not do anything that may create a spark and call PSE at 1-888-225-5773.

KNOW WHAT’S BELOW?CALL 811 BEFORE YOU DIG.Prevent serious injuries or potential hazards from striking underground utility lines by calling 811 two business days before digging. A technician will come out and mark underground utility locations free of charge. It will help you stay safe and avoid fines for unlawful digging.

Think Safe. Be Safe. For more tips visit PSE.com/Safety

“You are more likely to use CPR on a loved one as 80% of cardiac arrests occur at home.” (American Heart Association)

CPR/AED and First Aid Training

Questions?

American Red Cross | King and Kitsap Counties1900 25th Ave. SouthSeattle, WA 98144

Jan BrombergJan_Bromberg@Hotmail.com

www.safeinthesound.org