Preparing for the “BIG ONE” Kitsap County Responds to Disasters Mike Gordon, Kitsap County Emergency Management September 8th, 2016

Why Prepare? Hazards vs Risk Minimize loss of life and injuries Takes the burden off first responders and allow them to concentrate on those who really need help Prepare at all levels: family, community, and your organization

What are your vulnerabilities? We prepare for earthquakes Other risks? Terrorism Violence in the workplace Winter storm events Hazardous materials Having a response plan in place can help to mitigate the consequence of hazards in your organization

Your Office

Your Community Even in a moderate earthquake, the possibility of injuries is there. Some schools are taking steps to bolt and brace equipment, bookcases and light fixtures.

Your House This is a picture from the Mexico City earthquake. You can see really graphically the importance of Drop, Cover and Hold.

Your Car After an earthquake, damaged bridges, overpasses and roads along with downed electrical wires could keep buses as well as cars from reaching or leaving your school.

Whole County Response Preparedness at every level Individual—prepare yourself (home, office, transit) Family—Plan in place for the family Community—your Neighborhood response Business—Protect employees and clients Jurisdiction—First Responders County—Multi-Agency Network Response State Response—Agency Response and Mutual Aid Federal Response—Emergency Support Functions

Whole County/City Response; The Big Picture Your are not alone in a disaster; although, you may not be a priority There is a system in place for response and you need to know how you fit in the system During an emergency, focus on the following priorities: Life safety First Stabilize the event by keeping people safe Take care of yourself, family and neighbors

Home or Office National Incident Management System DEM, 911, Medical, Public Health… Agency Response First responders, law, fire/EMS Home or Office National Incident Management System All responders use Incident Command System Establishes a unified structure and process to response to emergencies All work together to establish common goals and objectives A network to coordinate, communicate and direct during emergencies Response begins here

NIMS Standard Structures Incident Command System (ICS) Multi-Agency Coordination Systems Public Information Systems House Fire Earthquake

A System . . . Not a Facility Multiagency Coordination System On-Scene Command Dispatch Coordination Resource Centers Multiagency Coordination System Coordination Entities/ Groups Emergency Operations Centers 16

Multi-Agency Coordination System Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe EOC NKFR ACC PSE ECC County EOC Suquamish Tribe EOC FD Area Commands Poulsbo Fire ACC City of Poulsbo EOC City EOCs NB Kitsap Bangor EOC Federal EOCs Health and Medical BI Fire ACC NRNW ROC City of Bainbridge Island EOC Tribal EOCs CKFR ACC Other EOCs Harrison Medical ECC Naval Hospital EOC Multi-Agency Coordination System PSNS EOCs KCDEM/911 Bremerton FIRE ACC Kitsap Health ECC City of Bremerton EOC EOC: Emergency Operation Center ACC: Area Command Center ECC: Emergency Coordination Center Kitsap Transit EOC City of Port Orchard EOC SKFR ACC

In the EOC…. Staff, EMAT PIO TF Staff EMAT County SMEs Liaisons PIOs ESFs JIC Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Staff, EMAT Staff EMAT County SMEs Liaisons PIOs PIO TF

National Response Framework

The Bridge: Workplace and Home Regardless of where you are, you can feel confident your family or workplace staff are prepared and ok Family Preparedness Workplace Preparedness Train and exercise your plan with your family and Office staff

Personal and Family Preparedness Begins at Home Design a plan. Store water. Build emergency kits. Secure wall and ceiling hangings. Learn utility safety. Secure furniture.

Emergency Kit Provisions for 5-7 Days minimum Bottled water Non-perishable food (canned, high energy) First Aid supplies Tools and supplies (radio, flashlight, extra batteries, fire extinguisher, etc) Special items (medicines, eyeglasses, important papers, etc) Clothing and Bedding Store in tight container near exit door Rotate all items annually 25

Map Your Neighborhood - MYN Build and strengthen disaster readiness among neighbors In disasters, your immediate source of help are your neighbors Learn 9 steps to secure your home and protect your neighborhood Identify skills and equipment available in your neighborhood Create a neighborhood map/contact list

Final thoughts You are not alone in a disaster Having a plan in place for staff and clients allows first responders to take care of those in need Plans are no good if they are not exercised Have a family plan so you can feel assured your family is ok and you can concentrate on those in your building

Disaster Preparedness resources Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management www.kitsapdem.org Washington State Emergency Management Division http://mil.wa.gov/emergency-management- division FEMA http://www.training.fema.gov/