Anaconda–Deer Lodge County Pilot Public Forum Nov. 15, 2012 Helping a rural county utilize assets to develop emergency operations & mitigation plans to ensure the safety of all citizens & guests

Pilot: Anaconda Deer Lodge County Anaconda - Deer Lodge County in SW Montana, population 9,298

Plan for Open Forum – Be Ready R U Ready? 1 st 72 hours is on You “Set-up” Entryway set-up, their first stop Sign drawing coupon, get materials Second stop, cafeteria for input, chat

They begin to arrive The line was out the door and down the block It was a cold Nov. 15 evening thus we had to move them indoors… plan B

Re-form the line in-doors We had to change our plans slightly as over 300 attendees indicated we would run out of food, handouts, prizes, etc… Thus “per household was announced for materials and prizes.

We made sure we had enough pizza…

Involvement as they enter At first, time to talk 300+ attendees getting & giving info

On to the Little Theater, Presentations Each Sub- committee offered an overview, talked about 1 st 72 hours, asked for input and to come & chat in the cafeteria over dessert following the presentation, plus door prizes…

Chat time in the cafeteria Lines were long waiting to get to the tables to chat and receive parts of their emergency kit Dessert and more pizza helped, people stayed and waiting to chat with DES and committee members

Community Chatter… we will be ready  Attendees enjoyed the presentations, continued the discussion on “Being Ready” over dessert

Committee takes time to visit Committee members mix & mingle before everyone leaves. Lots of “Thanks”

DES and RC Committee memories Successful beyond our dreams The word is out county- wide, We will be ready!

Next Steps, Keep the plans current

Implement our Goals, first actions First Shelter will be ready in 2013 Generator is installed to back-up water system Communication Plan is updated Identified disaster at risk families/ indiv. & priorities

Next Meeting, Friday, Dec. 7, 2012 Anaconda-Deer Lodge County