United States Coast Guard | U.S. Department of Homeland Security Photos Courtesy of and Are You Ready? Kodiak, AK

United States Coast Guard | U.S. Department of Homeland Security Emergencies happen.

United States Coast Guard | U.S. Department of Homeland Security Flood/Mud Slides Hurricane Force Winds Tsunami Winter Storm Natural hazards can happen here Earthquake

United States Coast Guard | U.S. Department of Homeland Security Power Outage Wild Fire Other natural hazards are possible here

United States Coast Guard | U.S. Department of Homeland Security Not all dangers are acts of nature

United States Coast Guard | U.S. Department of Homeland Security Terrorists target the military

United States Coast Guard | U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard personnel adhere to the motto "Semper Paratus"… …... and their families must be ready when they are called to duty. Families must be “always prepared”

United States Coast Guard | U.S. Department of Homeland Security Flood Tsunami Influenza Pandemic Flood Tsunami Influenza Pandemic May have time to prepare or evacuate Winter Storm Chemical Spill Terrorist Strike Winter Storm Chemical Spill Terrorist Strike Could have little time to respond Unless you are prepared for an emergency, your family could be without food, water, and even medicine for a number of days. Think ahead about the possibilities

United States Coast Guard | U.S. Department of Homeland Security Get a kit Make a plan Be informed Follow these steps to prepare

United States Coast Guard | U.S. Department of Homeland Security Build a basic home emergency kit –Food, water, and medical supplies –Flashlight, radio, and batteries –Maps, plans, cash, and personal documents Make portable kits –For vehicle and workplace Update kits periodically. Get a kit

United States Coast Guard | U.S. Department of Homeland Security Emergency Plan Communication Plan Have a plan

United States Coast Guard | U.S. Department of Homeland Security Emergency plans and procedures Emergency notification –Procedures and codes –Warning (and all clear) signals –Station closure notification process Standard and emergency muster procedures Kodiak Information

United States Coast Guard | U.S. Department of Homeland Security Tsunami Warning Signal Kodiak has a siren that sounds on base, Bells Flats and in town notifying citizens of tsunami danger. The tsunami warning siren sounds a long wavering note for three minutes. If you hear the siren, head to safe, high ground. The tsunami siren is testing every Wednesday at Any time you feel an earthquake that lasts more than 15 seconds you should head for high ground immediately.

United States Coast Guard | U.S. Department of Homeland Security Chemical Warning Signal Kodiak’s emergency warning sirens also warn for chemical hazards. The chemical hazard siren also is tested on Wednesday afternoons, and sounds like a telephone busy signal. There is no “all clear” signal. Citizens must listen to the radio or other public announcement systems for the all clear.

United States Coast Guard | U.S. Department of Homeland Security The City of Kodiak has a Emergency Preparedness Plan…check it out

United States Coast Guard | U.S. Department of Homeland Security Instructions for essential personnel Instructions for nonessential personnel Evacuation routes and maps Kodiak Evacuation Information

United States Coast Guard | U.S. Department of Homeland Security Evacuate Move to civilian shelter Move to a safe haven Temporarily shelter-in-place Discuss your options

United States Coast Guard | U.S. Department of Homeland Security Civilian shelters –Kodiak High School –Any School Safe Havens –Peterson Elementary –Beacon Hill Area Shelters and Safe Haven Locations

United States Coast Guard | U.S. Department of Homeland Security Know contact information. Make emergency contact cards. Conduct a dry run. Keep in touch

United States Coast Guard | U.S. Department of Homeland Security Phone Numbers –Coast Guard Region and Station Notification (e.g., 911) –Regional Ombudsman –Community/State Emergency Management Websites – s/default.aspx More Kodiak Information

United States Coast Guard | U.S. Department of Homeland Security Resources are available –Handouts –Websites Work-Life Ready.gov Be informed