Emergency Preparedness Discussion with Bellingham Fire Department
Our discussion covers topics like local hazards, communication plans, reunification strategies, impacts on environment, and essential supplies in emergencies or disasters. Learn about earthquake, severe winter storm, and other hazards, along with tips on communication, reunification, and managing impacts. Discover how to plan for the entire household, maintain redundant communications, and prepare essential supplies to ensure resilience and safety during challenging times.
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Welcome! Before we begin Please display your name in Zoom. Click Participants button Hover mouse over your name in the Participants list Click Rename Preparedness in our Neighborhoods Bellingham Fire Department Office of Emergency Management Please leave your mic and camera on and join the discussion! 1
Emergency or Disaster? Our Local Hazards Communication What we ll discuss Reunification Basic Supplies Impacts and Environment Carrying On 3
Emergency or Disaster? Jersey Street, Bellingham (2017) Whatcom Falls Park, Bellingham (1999) 4
Our Local Hazards Earthquake Severe winter storm Seasonal flooding Volcano What else? 5
Communication Plan to carry on without communication in the beginning Account for the entire household Set expectations for earliest communication Plan the basic message, status, location, timing of next communication Redundant modes, telephone, text, relay, bulletin Practice out of area contacts Death Cab for Cutie (2019) 6
Reunification Redundant locations Kids remain in schools initially Plan for entire household Mobility needs, medical device needs Nearby assembly/ sheltering options 7
Impacts and Environment Toileting may be limited, may be rudimentary Water may be in short supply Electricity impacts lighting, communications, heating, refrigeration, entertainment Transportation impacts basic supplies, evacuation, reunification Debris impacts living conditions, health, transportation, working on ground or floor 8
Basic Supplies Perishability, expirations, recharging, fuel Quantities, plan for entire household Practice opening containers, using supplies Plan for loss, spoilage What are some things that you know your dependents cannot do without? 9
Carrying On What are some things we can do without in times of emergency? Living in 1870 Practice cooking, hygiene, laundry Simulate blackouts of electricity, telephone, water, sewer, natural gas Simple entertainment options 10
Greg Hope, Education & Outreach Coordinator 360.778.8443 oem@cob.org cob.org/services/safety/emergencies 11
Overview of the Trusted Partner Network TPN partners receive critical alerts and share emergency and life-safety information with their communities to help ensure no one is left behind The Trusted Partner Network (TPN) is a team of leaders within our whole community The TPN is designed to ensure all members of our community, no matter what language they speak, can receive the information they need to deal with emergency situations Bellingham OEM will host orientations, drills, and offer as much pre-translated material as possible for TPN members 12 12
Online Information Sources Disaster Ready Washington https://mil.wa.gov/preparedness Map Your Neighborhood https://mil.wa.gov/map-your- neighborhood Prepare in a Year https://mil.wa.gov/asset/5f171cc0a935f Community Emergency Response Team whatcomcert.org Preparedness Publications, Links, and Videos https://mil.wa.gov/publications FEMA Preparedness Resources http://ready.gov 2020 National Household Survey https://community.fema.gov/story/2020-NHS-Data-Digest-Summary-Results 13
