American Red Cross Disaster Preparedness for the Silicon Valley Community

1. American Red CrossDisaster Preparedness for the Silicon Valley Community

2. American Red Cross Silicon Valley Chapter 2731 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95134 400 Mitchell Lane, Palo Alto, CA 94301 7666 Crest Ave, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 (877) 727-6771 www.siliconvalley-redcross.org

3. Common Bay Area Disasters

4. 3 Steps to Being Prepared

5. #1: Get a Kit • A disaster supplies kit should include: • Water • Food and a manual can opener • Flashlights and batteries • First aid kit • Battery-powered radio • Tools • Duct tape and plastic sheeting

6. #1: Get a Kit (cont.) • A disaster supplies kit should also include: • Clothing and bedding • Prescription medication • Pet supplies • Cash and coins • Sanitary supplies • Important papers • Contact information and a map

7. #1: Get a Kit Buy online at www.siliconvalley-redcross.org

8. #2: Make a Plan • Talk • Learn • Tell • Practice

9. What’s in the Plan? • An escape and meeting plan • A communication plan • A utility shutdown plan

10. Escape & Meeting Plan • 2 ways out of every room • 2 ways out of the house • 2 Meeting places

11. A Communications Plan • Who to Call? • Ideally an out of-of-town contact • Learn to text • Remember to keep the message short, others will be trying to make contact!

12. https://disastersafe.redcross.org

13. A Utilities Shut off Plan Water Shutoff Electric Shutoff Gas Shutoff

14. #3: Be Informed The following radio stations broadcast emergency information and instructions from authorities during emergencies:KCBS - AM 740KGO - AM 810 KQED - FM 88.5 KLIV – AM 1590 KSOL - FM 98.9 (Spanish) KSJX - 1500 AM (Vietnamese) * AlertSCC – for Emergency Warnings

15. #3: Be Informed (cont.)

16. The 3 C’s Check-Call-Care Always use the Emergency Action Steps: • Check the scene for safety, then check the victim; • Call 9-1-1, or your local emergency number to get advanced medical help; and • Give care to the injured person.

17. What is the most common disaster the Red Cross responds to? …House Fires!

18. Fire Safety • Home fire is the most common • disaster in the U.S. • Fires cause the most disaster • related deaths. • Asphyxiation is primary cause • of death, 3 times that of burns

19. Fire Prevention • Keep anything flammable at least 3 feet away from hot items. • Don’t leave candles unattended. • Avoid smoking in bed. • Keep matches and lighters secured and away from children. • Maintain home heating sources. • Conduct a home hazard hunt.

20. Draw a floor plan of home and identify 2 escape routes out of every room. Install escape ladders for sleeping areas on second floor or above. Install quick release devices for inside of burglar/security bars. Select a safe outside meeting place. Conduct a home fire drill twice a year. Fire Prevention (cont.)

21. Smoke Detectors • At least one on each level of your home. • Check the smoke detectors every six months! • Place inside & outside bedrooms • Change batteries yearly or when alarm ‘chirps’ • Replace every 10 years What is the most effective defense against a house fire?

22. In Case of Fire, Take Action Get out. Go to your meeting place. If escaping through closed door, feel door, before opening. Close doors behind you as you escape to delay spread of the fire. Once outside make the 911 call.

23. Fire Safety • Have a working fire extinguisher in the kitchen and the garage of your home. • Learn how to properly use an extinguisher in the event of a small fire.

24. Earthquakes

25. Fortunate Factors from Loma Prieta

26. Recent Earthquakes

27. ABAG Maps

28. ABAG Shake Map

29. ABAG Liquefaction Map

30. Earthquake Hazards • Fires • Debris • Power Outages • Landslides • Flash Floods • Tsunamis

31. Earthquake Safety • If you are indoors: • DROP, COVER & HOLD. • Under a sturdy table or object • Doorway? • Seniors Sit Down!!! • * Most earthquake-related injuries are from flying glass & falling objects, not collapses.

32. Earthquake Safety Outside: - Drop & Cover! - Open space is best - Away from buildings, trees, telephone lines, etc… * If driving, pull over in an OPEN space & stay in the car What if I’m driving on a bridge?

33. After the Initial Shock Wave • Be prepared for aftershocks within • first hours, days, weeks and months after • quake • Listen to local radio for latest emergency information • Stay out of damaged buildings and • return only if authorities say it is safe. • Leave area if you smell gas or fumes. • Open closet and cupboard doors cautiously.

34. Make a Plan • Bolt down water heaters & large furniture to wall studs. • Secure other large/mobile items (TVs, light fixtures, computer equipment). • Install latches on cabinets.

35. Floods In the United States, about 90% of damage related to natural disasters is caused by floods and associated debris flows.

36. Floods: Make a Plan Learn about your area’s flood risk and elevation above flood stage. If you are at risk for floods: • Talk to your insurance agent. • Discuss a meeting place if need to evacuate • Discuss your plan.

37. Take Action • Listen to radio for current • information and follow advice. • Stay out of flood-prone areas. • If you are outdoors, move away from flood waters, climb to higher ground and stay there. • If driving and encounter flood waters, turn around and go another way. DO NOT drive through flood waters.

38. Afterwards… • When it is safe to return home: • Use caution; search for fire hazards. • Take pictures of the damage. • Discard food that came in contact with flood waters. • Follow advice of public health officials about how to treat water.

39. Pandemic Flu • What is the difference between Seasonal and Pandemic Flu?? • Ways to Protect Yourself and Loved Ones

40. Flu Protection Cover your mouth/nose when you cough or sneeze Get a flu shot! Wash your hands ! Don’t go to work if you are sick! Apply alcohol-based hand sanitizer

41. Start today . . . Do the easy “stuff”first! • Put a pair of shoes and flashlight by your bed • Start your Communications Plan • Check around the home – Hazard Hunt • Check your smoke detector • Start to build your kit • Have a Family meeting • Learn First Aid/CPR • Test your plans

42. Get Involved • Volunteer: Visit www.siliconvalley-redcross.org or call (877) 727-6771 for more information regarding volunteer opportunities at a Red Cross chapter near you! • Give Blood: Go to www.beadonor.comor call (800) 448- 3543 for eligibility requirements and information regarding giving blood in the Bay Area. • Donate: Visit www.siliconvalley-redcross.org or call (877) 727-6771 to learn how to donate.

43. Questions?