Hurricane Preparedness

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1 Hurricane Preparedness

2 Previous Storms that have affected Onslow County July 1996-H. Bertha April Tornado September 1996-H. Fran Sept 2003-H. Isabel October 1996-TS Josephine Sept H. Charley August H. Bonnie Sept 2005-H. Ophelia April 1999-Tornado Sept 2006 TS. Tammy August 1999-H. Dennis Aug 2006 TS. Ernesto September 1999-TS Dennis Sept 2010 TS Nichole September Floyd April 2011 Tornado October Tornado Sept 2011 Hurricane Irene March 2000-Tornado Oct 2015 Hurricane Matthew 2

3 Hurricanes that affected Onslow in the past 100 yrs 3

4 Estimated return period: Hurricanes passing within 50 nm of the U.S. Coast 4

5 1996 Game Changer (Southeastern North Carolina) Southeastern North Carolina is hit by two Hurricanes Bertha- Category 1 Fran - Category 3 Previously Southeastern North Carolina had gone twelve years without a direct strike Diana- Category 3 (1984) Before Diana it was Hurricane Ginger (1971)

6 Disasters and Events since 1996 Federally declared disasters Onslow- 10 States of Emergency Onslow-15 Significant events (searches, woods fires, other) Onslow- 5

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8 Emergency Operations Center Command & Control Point for county during Emergencies Occupied in 1999 two weeks ahead of Hurricanes Dennis-Floyd Consolidated emergency services E911 Emergency Management EMS Fire/Rescue 8

Community by the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration.

9 National Preparedness Certifications Onslow County has been certified for both Storm Ready Community and Tsunami Ready Community by the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. Onslow County was the first county in the state to receive both of these certifications. 9

10 County Plans Multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Emergency Operations Plan Continuity of Operations Plans Debris Management Plan Distribution and Receiving Point Plan Points of Distribution Plan (PoD) County, State, and Federal Mutual Aid Plans and Agreements 10

11 County Preparations Quarterly Emergency Management Meetings Held with county, municipal and state Emergency Managers Disaster Ready Team Training Training for Shifts A,B and C Damage Assessment Program training Equipment checks Table Top Exercise Category 4 (May 1st) Shelter Walk Through School System, Red Cross, Emergency Services, DSS, and Amateur radio 11

12 Public Education (examples) Home Preparedness Picking up yard debris Boarding up windows and doors Family Planning Evacuation versus protection in place (environment) Developing Disaster Supply Kits Community during and after a storm Turn around don t drown Power lines 12

13 Disaster Supplies Kit Three-Five days of water (1 gallon per person per day) Non-perishable food One change of clothing Prescription medicines and First aid Kit One blanket or sleeping bag per person Flashlight and extra batteries Any special needs items for family members 13

14 Disaster Supplies Kit continued Battery powered radio (NOAA Weather Radio) Extra set of car keys, credit card, cash. Important documents ( Birth Certificates, Insurance papers, Social Security Cards). 14

15 Primary Shelter Locations Jacksonville Commons Middle Pet Friendly Special Medical Needs Swansboro High Dixon High Richlands High 15

16 Onslow County Special Needs Registry Who is it for: Citizens with medical needs Serious health conditions Medical equipment needs Citizens with functional needs Mobility or other functional problems Registry helps working with the at-risk populations by ensuring they are provided shelter in the most appropriate facility. Register online or contact the Onslow County Department of Emergency Services at

17 Information to the public Alert Onslow NOAA Weather Radio Radio and TV stations Social Media (Facebook, Twitter) Online: 17

18 Field Assets Mobile Command & Communication Vehicle Mass Causality Trailer State Medical Assistance Team III (SMAT III) Mobile Rehab trailer 3 Public Health trailers 6 Shelter trailers 18

20 Any Questions? Norman Bryson, Director Stacie Miles, Deputy Director 1180 Commons Dr. N Jacksonville, NC emergencyservices@onslowcountync.gov

Hurricane Preparedness Brief. 6th Civil Engineer Squadron Office of Emergency Management

Hurricane Preparedness Brief. 6th Civil Engineer Squadron Office of Emergency Management Hurricane Preparedness Brief 6th Civil Engineer Squadron Office of Emergency Management Be Ready Get a Kit Gather the essential supplies needed for your family s first aid and survival kits. Make a Plan