1	Preparing for The Unexpected A Presentation for Individuals, Families and Communities
2	Housekeeping Emergency Exits! Restrooms Smoking, Non-Smoking Building
3	Presented By: Town of Cortlandt Department of Environmental Services ~ Homeland Security and Safety Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567 914-737-0100 www.townofcortlandt.com
4	The American Red Cross in Westchester County… The American Red Cross in Westchester County, led by volunteers and community funding, is the pacesetter and benchmark for excellence in non-profit and human service delivery. We provide relief to all those affected by disaster and help people and communities prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies, promoting health and safety in our community. We enrich and help rebuild our community.
5	American Red Cross Annual Response in Westchester County
6	Our Purpose To help you plan for, be prepared for, and respond to, any type of emergency or disaster.
7	Our Purpose To enhance the local preparedness by way of utilization of the disaster supply trailer.
8	Our Purpose Develop and implement a Disaster Partner Group Leadership Corps.
9	Our Purpose Encourage participation of first responder family members to be prepared for the unexpected .
10	What Type of Emergencies or Disasters Can Happen in Our Area?
11	Be Prepared for All Emergencies or Disasters Tornado Fire Flash Flood Terrorism Earthquake Hurricane Winter Storms Hazardous Materials Spills
12	Be Prepared for All Emergencies or Disasters Technological Emergencies Personnel Emergencies On-Site Emergencies Off-Site Emergencies Workplace/school violence Weather Related External Causes Hazardous Materials Spills
13	Be Prepared for Radiological Emergencies Refer to previously distributed County Emergency Planning Guide Know the notification system, example sirens and EAS radio Know your ERPA [Emergency Response Planning Area]. Reception center associated with child's school
14	Creating A Personal Disaster Plan Establish a communication plan Establish a meeting place Assemble a disaster supplies kit Include your pet in your family disaster plan (pets are not allowed in general population shelters)
15	Establish a Communication Plan Choose a contact person for your family Make sure all family members have correct contact information Phone numbers E-mail addresses
16	Sample Family Disaster Plan Emergency Meeting Place______________________ _________________________________ Address___________________________________________________________________________ Know your ERPA #s: ______ ______ ______ Know your Reception Center: _______________________________ Family Contact________________________________ Phone ( )____________ ( )______________ E-Mail_______________________________________
17	Establish a Meeting Place Outside your residence in case of a fire or other emergency. Away from your residence in case of evacuation.
18	Assemble a Disaster Supplies Kit
19	Disaster Supply Kits Should Include: Flashlight with extra batteries and bulbs. First aid kit. Tools. Food and water and medications for family members. Radio with extra batteries.
20	“Why is it important to tune in to local news stations during a disaster?”
21	“Your Family MUST have a disaster/emergency plan!”
22	Disaster Plans at Children’s Schools Know the school’s emergency plan Keep contact information current Know authorizations required to release a child from school with a guardian
23	Know your Community and Public Buildings Disaster Plan
24	Prepare Your Families & Communities for The Unthinkable Disasters can happen anywhere, often with little or no warning. Is your family and Community prepared? What can you do to protect your family, friends, neighbors and communities residents? Where should you begin?
25	Develop A Personal Disaster Plan Start building your plan now. Keep a phone list of your key contacts; friends; neighbors; children’s schools and community emergency numbers. Ascertain your families emergency needs and state of preparedness. Arrange for places with friends and relatives if you have to leave your residence or community.
26	What Can You Do? Find our which natural and technological hazards can happen in your area [i.e.,HAZNY]. Get information about how to prepare your family, friends, neighbors, communities, co-workers and residents for disasters or other hazards. Learn disaster safety, First aid, and CPR/AED from your American Red Cross in Westchester County Chapter. Network with others in your community who have or need to develop risk or emergency management plans. Attend seminars and get information from local emergency management officials in your community.
27	Disaster Plan (Continued) If you are unable to get to you home after a disaster arrange an alternate place to assemble to plan what you are going to do next. Obtain a battery operated commercial band radio and determine which local stations serve as emergency broadcast stations. Purchase NOAA Weather Radio with a tone alert feature. Stock a minimum supply [3-5 days] of the goods, materials and equipment you will need for your family members. Consult your insurance agent about special precautions to take for disasters that may directly impact your residence..
28	Reduce Potential Damage Prevent and reduce disaster damage to your facility/residence by: Bolting tall bookcases/display cases to wall studs. Protecting breakable objects by securing them to a stand or shelf using hook-and-loop fasteners. Moving large, heavy objects to lower shelves. Installing latches to keep drawers and cabinets closed. Securing pictures and mirrors to walls with closed screw eyes and wire. Using plumber’s tape or strap iron to secure hot water heater to wall studs.
29	Consider Professional Installation of: Flexible connectors to appliances and equipment fueled by natural gas. Shutters or HEAVY DUTY “SHADES” to protect windows from damage caused by flying debris. Fire extinguishers, smoke and CO detectors, check regularly, learn how to use, replace batteries twice a year. Emergency lights that turn on if the power goes out, should be regularly checked.
30	Protect Your Family Members Designate one family member to be responsible for each floor in your residence. Older children could be assigned to see to the safety of younger siblings, if appropriate. Everyone in your family should know how to prepare for a disaster and what to do if a disaster occurs.
31	If Disaster Strikes Follow advice of local officials. Do you know that the Town of Cortlandt, can depending on disaster type activate its local emergency response plan. Use flashlight or light stick – avoid matches, candles and electrical switches, post disaster damage $ due to fire exceeds disaster damage 3>5 X. Do not turn off utilities unless: - Local officials have told you to do so. - You suspect a gas leak.
32	If Disaster Strikes Confine or secure your pets. Call your family contact person. Assist any disabled person in your family. Check on elderly or homebound neighbors.
33	Develop A Family/Individual Disaster Plan Start building your plan now. Update the phone and e-mail lists of your key contacts; family, friends, neighbors and out of town family contact, provide copies to key family and friends. Keep it Updated regularly! Evacuation procedures, at least two ways, out of every room and off every floor! Involve the entire family in the planning process.
34	Shelter In Place Close and lock all windows and doors. Turn off all fans and air conditioning systems & hot air systems. Close the fireplace damper.
35	Shelter in Place
36	Shelter in Place
37	"“Where should you shelter..." “Where should you shelter in place at home, at work and at other places?” When instructed to shelter in place, how much time do you have? “Where are the EMERGENCY exits?”
38	In The Event Of An Evacuation Follow local emergency instructions Wear appropriate clothing Take your disaster supplies kit Lock your home Use approved travel routes
39	If You Have Time... Call your family contact person Only if instructed to, shut off: Water Electricity Gas
40	Summary The Red Cross is always there when disaster strikes. We need you to be prepared too! Put what you’ve learned today into practice! Refer to your Top Ten Preparedness Tips.
41	For More Information: American Red Cross in Westchester County www.redcross.org Westchester County office of Emergency Management www.westchestergov.com/emergserv Centers for Disease Control and Prevention www.cdc.gov
42	The Town of Cortlandt ~ Contact: Town of Cortlandt Department of Environmental Services Homeland Safety & Security 914-737-0100 www.townofcortlandt.com/announcements
43	The American Red Cross in Westchester County ~ Contact: American Red Cross in Westchester County 106 North Broadway White Plains, NY 10603 914-946-6500 www.redcross.org/ny/westchester
44	Other Red Cross Community Disaster Education Materials Include Your Family Disaster Plan Your Family Disaster Supplies Kit Emergency Preparedness Checklist Emergency Preparedness Checklist for those whose Mobility is Impaired Get Prepared: Planning for Pets in and Emergency Other pamphlets, checklists and publications are also available through your American Red Cross in Westchester County office, contact Emergency Services at: 914-946-6500. cannp@usa.redcross.org ~CDE Information
45	Other Community Disaster Education Materials Include Homeland Security “Get Ready Now” Westchester County Radiological Emergency Planning Guide Town of Cortlandt ~ DES ~ Sanitation Division “Solid Waste Collection & Recycling Guide”
46	Other sources of information Emergency Management Guide for Business and Industry is available on the web at http://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/beprepared Open for Business, is a booklet developed by the Institute for Business and Home Safety and the Small Business Administration, available at http://www.ibhs.org
47	Other sources of information Federal Emergency Management Administration www.fema.gov Office of Homeland Security ~ Information www.ready.gov
48	American Red Cross Financial Support in Westchester County Red Cross depends on the voluntary donation of $$ from local residents to provide Disaster Services Due to shortfalls in the public financial support in Westchester County we are facing critical challenges in maintaining our level of service delivery!
49	How You Can Help Take a Health and Safety class from the Red Cross Volunteer Make a donation to your American Red Cross in Westchester County Chapter Share this information with family and friends
50	Take Personal Responsibility To:
51	Thank you for your support Dear friend; A wise man once said “Thorough preparation makes its own luck.” As we help all of you in preparation for a serious disaster, we also ask for your help. Please know that the American Red Cross is not a government agency and does not depend on government support. We rely on you and other generous voluntary contributors. Your financial help is most critical at this time. Thank you! Peter T. Cann, Director Emergency Services