Community Preparedness Programs 2017 Texas Emergency Management Conference May 17, 2017 Rafael Ferreira, Community Outreach Specialist Rhonda Simpson, Communications Specialist Office of Emergency Management City of Dallas
Presentation Overview Why we created this program To meet communities where they are Goals To prepare as many residents and businesses as possible for a resilient community Development/Deployment Program was developed in 2015 and deployed beginning February 2016 to both residents and City of Dallas Employees We have trained nearly 550 employees & reached thousands residents since April 2016 2
Successes Modules Online Individual learning through English & Spanish videos, preparedness information, and other resources Classes Basic videos Know Hazards, Build a Kit, Make a Plan 60-90 min Interactive Community Class Guidebook with activities First aid kit bonus for completion CERT Increased the number of residents trained by approximately 272% and Increases the number of classes conducted by approximately 45% between 2016 and 2017 3
Future Where are we going? Engaging our public-private partnerships Engaging ISDs, community groups, etc. Encouraging residents to request information and presentations Next steps Involve more residents through community outreach and events Train and utilize our CERT volunteers in greater cap Expand scope of PPP and private sector involvement in emergency response 4
Public-Private Partnerships OEM works with private and non-profit partners through our Dallas Emergency Response Team (DERT) DERT NEWSLETTER released quarterly with topical articles to our partners like weather safety, events, and current issues WEBSITE - OEM maintains the DERT website with training/exercise info, resources, and other information SYMPOSIUM - an annual, half-day event with speakers, presentations, and demos from areas important to our partners RESOURCE MANUAL an evolving publication providing basic information, phone numbers, and response guides for emergencies 5
Community Preparedness Module One: Online Education www.dallasemergencymanagement.com Educational Videos Make a Plan Build a Kit Additional Resources Module Two: Disaster Preparedness 60-90 Minute Interactive Training Deluxe First-Aid Kit Upon Completion of Training Module Three: Get Involved! Volunteer Opportunities Become a Champion of Community Preparedness* Neighborhood Disaster Kits* * denotes upcoming programs 6
Why Should You Be Prepared? Emergency resources may be limited Helps you and those around you survive Reduces fear and anxiety 7
Preparing is Simple: Action Steps to Preparedness Get Informed Make a Plan Assemble a Disaster and Go Kit Maintain Your Plan and Kits Address Individual Special Needs 8
Get Informed: Types of Disasters in our area Emergency resources may be limited Flooding Winter Storms Disease Outbreak Heatwave Tornadoes Hazardous Material Spill 9
Community Hazards 10
Make a Plan: Types of Preparedness Plans Personal (for home or workplace) Family (includes everyone in your household--don t forget your pets) Workplace (educate your co-workers on disaster preparedness) 11
Make a Plan: Creating a Plan Plan to survive on your own for at least 72 hours Identify your shelter-in-place location Know your evacuation routes Create a personal support network Plan for services to be unavailable Identify your family contact Inventory home possessions Copy important documents 12
Make a Plan: Don t Forget to... Learn basic first aid and CPR skills Learn how to use a fire extinguisher Learn how to shelter in place Learn where your evacuation notices come from Where do evacuation notices come from? Local law enforcement Radio Television Reverse Emergency Notification System 13
Make a Plan: Plan for pets & service animals Make sure pets and service animals are properly identified Know pet and service animal laws Alternative safe location for your pets Disaster kit and carrier if applicable for your pet Copies of vaccination and shot history Recent photos of you and your pet 14
Disaster Kits and Go Kits What s the difference? Stationary vs. Portable 15
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Maintaining your plan and kit Practice Keep information updated on a regular basis Change items in your kits every 6 months Let your outside contact know where you keep your kit and what your plan is in the event of a disaster Include your neighbors in your plan 17
Questions? Further Resources: www.dallascityhall.com www.knowhat2do.com www.fema.gov www.211texas.org www.cdc.gov www.redcross.org www.ready.gov 18
Community Preparedness Programs 2017 Texas Emergency Management Conference May 17, 2017 For More Information: www.dallasemergencymanagement.com Phone: (214) 670-4275 E-mail: oem@dallascityhall.com