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DAVID E. JANSSENChief Administrative Officer

Board of SupervisorsGLORIA MOLINAFirst District

YVONNE R BURKESecond District

February 22, 2006 ZEV YAROSLAVSKYThird District

DON KNABEFourth District

To: Mayor Michael E. AntonovichSupervisor Gloria MolinaSupervisor Yvonne B. BurkeSupervisor Zev YaroslavskySupervisor Don Knabe

MICHAEL D, ANTONOVICHFifth District

From: David E. Janss nChief Administr t

EMERGENCY SURVIVAL PROGRA - 2006 CAMPAIGN

The Emergency Survival Program (ESP) is an award-winning public education programthat is now enjoying its seventeenth successful year. The focus of the 2006 campaignis on earthquake and terrorism preparedness. The theme is "Reduce Your Risk in2006". Attached are samples of the 2006 ESP campaign materials for your informationand use. They include the year-at-a-glance calendar, poster, and monthly Focusinformation sheets. The calendar will soon be available in 12 different languages, andthe Focus Sheets will be available in Spanish.

The ESP Family Steps to Survival book, the Neighborhood Preparedness Alert, Well-prepared And Ready for Emergencies (AWARE) Plan, the Activity Book for Kids, andother publications are also available. Copies of this year's campaign materials andother all-hazards preparedness information are available from the Offce of EmergencyManagement (OEM) for your downtown and field offices to distribute to yourconstituents. ESP materials are also available on our ESP website atwww.espfocus.orq, or they may be obtained by calling our public information hotline:(213) 974-1166 for information in English and (213) 974-2217 for information inSpanish.

'To Enrich Lives Through Effective And Caring Service"

Each SupervisorFebruary 21,2006

We are proud of the continued popularity of the County's ESP program which hasbecome an international modeL. If you have questions regarding the ESP or otherpreparedness information, please contact Constance Perett in OEM atcperett(Qlacoeoc.orq, or (323) 980-2261, or Joyce Harris, OEM Public InformationOffcer, at ioyceh (Q lacoeoc.orq or (323) 980-2267.

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Developed by the County of Los Angeles and coordinated by the Counties of Contra Costa, Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Los Angeles, Marin, Mono, Orange,Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, and Ventura; the 'Governor's Office of Emergency Services;Southern California Edison; the Southern California Earthquake Center and the American Red Cross.

www.espfocus.orgFor more information call: Joyce Harris, Los Angeles County, .office of Emergency Management, (213) 974.1166

EMERGENCY SURVIVAL PROGRAM

Use the EmergencySurvival Program

(ESP)'s new list ofmonthly steps as your,guide for preparing forthe possibility of amajor earthquake,terrorist incident orother emergency.

Additional information

is available in the

monthly ESP Focusinformation sheets atwww.espfocus.org.

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Additional campaign materi-als are available throughyour local City/CountyOffice of EmergencyServices

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JanuaryThen and NowIn large regional earthquakes, suchas the 1906 San Franciscoearthquake, or the terrorism actsof September 11, 2001, emergencyresponse agencies might be

overwhelmed. You, your neighbors,co-workers and classmates may be

forced to take actions on your own.Take time now to learn about whathappened then and how it can pre-pare you for the safety actions totake now.

MayIs Your Place Safe?Most houses are not as safe as theycould be. Whether you are a home-owner or a renter, there are thingsthat you can do to improve the

structural integrity of your home.Some of the things that you mightconsider checking include inade-quate foundations, unbraced crip-ple wails, soft first stories, and

unreinforced masonry. Consult acontractor or engineer to help you

identify your building's weaknessesand begin to fix them now.

SeptemberBack to SchoolSchools should 'have emergency

plans to meet the threat of terror-ism, earthquakes and other emer-

gencies. They should be updated

and exercised regularly. Emergencysupplies, such as water, food andother basic items, are also an

important part of school prepared-

ness. If you are a parent or

guardian, know your child's schoolemergency plan and make surethey have your updated emergencycontact information.

FebruarySecure It Now!Reducing and/or eliminatinghazards throughout your home,

neighborhood, workplace and

school can greatly reduce your riskof injury or death fOllowing the nextearthquake or other disaster.Conduct a "hazard hunt" to help

identify and fix things such as unse-cured televisions, computers,

bookcases, furniture, unstrappedwater heaters, etc. Securing these

items now will help to protect youtomorrow.

JuneDrop, Cover, andHold On!Learn what to do during an earth-quake, whether you're at home, atwork, at school or just out and

about. Taking the proper actions,such as "Drop, Cover, and Hold On",

can save lives and reduce your riskof death or injury. During earth-

quakes, drop to the floor, take coverunder a sturdy desk or table, andhold on to it firmly. Be prepared tomove with it until the shaking stops.If you are at the beach, move to

higher ground.

OctoberFire and IcePreparedness is the key to survivingwildland fires and lethal winterstorms. Timely preparation, includingstructural and non-structural

measures to avoid the impacts ofwildland fires and severe winter

weather, can help reduce heavy

repair expenditures following an

event. Also remember to keep yourcar and other vehicles fueled and ingood repair in case you are asked toevacuate. Have your emergency sur-vival kit ready to go with you, just incase.

MarchMake A PlanPlanning for an earthquake, terroristattack, or other emergency is easierthan you think. Make sure that youremergency plan includes evacu-ation and reunion plans; yoùr out-of-state contact person's name andnumber; the location of youremergency supplies and otherpertinent information. By planning

now, you will be ready for the nextemergency.

JulyCheck /tOut!One of the first things you shoulddo following a major disaster is tocheck for injuries and damages thatneed immediate attention. Makesure you are trained in first aid andin damage assessment techniques.You should be able to administerfirst aid and to Identify hazards

such as damaged gas, water,sewage and electrical lines. Be pre-pared to report damage to city orcounty government.

NovemberTest Your PlanOne way to find out how well youremergency plan is going to work isto practice it. Plan a drill based onapossible earthquake, fire, terroristattack or other disaster. Testing

your plan this way will help you toidentify and correct any weaknessesbefore a real emergency occurs.It will also help members of yourfamily or group feel confident,inbeing able to work together.Remember-Practice Makes Perfect!

AprilMake Disaster KitsEveryone should have disaster sup-plies kits stored in accessible loca-tions at home, at work and in yourvehicle. Having emergency suppliesreadily available can reduce theimpact of an earthquake, a

terrorist incident or other emer-

gency on you and your family. Yourdisaster supplies kits should includefood, water, flashlights, portable

radios, batteries, a first aid kit, cash,!extra medications, a whistle, fireextinguisher, etc.

AugustCommunicate andRecover!Following a major disaster, commu-nication will be an important step inyour recovery efforts. Turn on yourportable radio for information and

safety advisories. If your home is.damaged, contact your insuranceagent right away to begin yourclaims process. For mostPresidentially declared disasters,resources will also be available fromfederal, state, and local governmentagencies.

DecemberLend a HandLocal fire, law enforcement, med-ical services and other personnel

might be overwhelmed and unableto assist you after a damaging

event. You may be asked to lend ahand. There are many programs,

such as the Community EmergencyResponse Team (CERT) programand the American Red Cross thatcan provide valuable training foryou and your family. Learn aboutthese and other resources now.

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Then and Now

EarthquakesWe have learned a great deal about earthquakes sincethe magnitude 7.8 San Francisco earthquake of April 18,1906 which ranks as one of the most significantearthquakes of all time. It was one of the most devastatingin the history of California. The earthquake and resultingfires caused an estimated 3,000 deaths and $524 millionin property loss (in 1906 dollars!). The shaking in SanFrancisco was felt for about 1 minute. The fires thatignited soon after the earthquake quickly raged throughthe city due to damage to the water system needed tocontrol them. The fires destroyed a large part of SanFrancisco.

Today, the 1906 earthquake's importance comes more fromthe wealth of scientific knowledge learned than from its sizeand damage. The earthquake surprised geologists of thetime with its large horizontal displacements and great

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rupture length of over 250 miles. The earthquake was feltfrom southern Oregon to Los Angeles, California and as farinland as central Nevada. The earthquake brought newattention to the destructive potential of earthquakes inCalifornia, and launched modern earthquake science and .engineering. Even in our modern age when otherthreats may seem more destructive, earthquakes haveremained the greatest threat for California because of theirfrequency and potential for widespread devastation.

TerrorismBefore the devastating events of September 11, 2001, wedidn't know as much as we do today about terrorism.Many Americans believed that terrorism only affectedoth~r countries. Now we know that it can happen here, butwe don't know when or where. Much of the fear caused byterrorism - or the threat of it - is based on this

uncertainty: not knowing whether it will hurt us or ourloved ones directly, or whether it will target our owncommunity or workplace. However, the terrorists are not incharge. Governmental officials are working hard to findterrorists and to limit their ability to harm us. At the sametime, there is a lot that each of us can do to limit theterrorists' abiliy to frighten us.

Check these websiteswww.dhs.gov (United States Department of Homeland

Security)

www.esptocus.org (Emergency Survival Program)

www.fema.gov (Federal Emergency Management Agency)

www.scec.org (Southern_CaliforniaEarthauake,Center); IIIE'I'SI:.:p'''~' . "

www.usgs.gov (United StatesGeological Survey)

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What You Can Do NowPreparing for any disaster such as earthquakes, fires,floods and terrorism is basically the same. It all starts witha family emergency plan.

o Evacuation: Whether you are at home, at work, orin a public place, think of how you could leavequickly and safely. Locate stairways and emergencyexits. Pay attention to posted evacuation signs inbuildings, subways and crowded public areas.

D Out-of-state contact: Think how you will get incontact with your family if you become separated.Choose an out-of-state contact that your familymembers or friends can call to check on each other.Provide all family members with a paper list ofimportant contact phone numbers.

D Meeting place: Decide where you and familymembers will meet if the emergency affects yourhome, or if officials ha.ve to evacuate yourneighborhood.

D School plans: Know the emergency plans at yourchildren's schools, and make sure the school has yourupdated emergency contact information. Keep yourchildren's school emergency release card current.

D Preparation for children: Teach your children whatto do in an emergency, and make sure they knowtheir own names and addresses, as well as the fullnames and contact information for parents and asecond adult emergency contact.

Finally, review your emergency plan, and maintain anemergency supply kit at home, at work, at school, and inyour car.

What You Can Do DuringEarthquakes happen without warning and terrorists counton surprise, fear, and confusion to add to the impact of theiractions. The initial safety actions for earthquakes andterrorist attacks, such as bombings, are similar. Your firststep when something happens is to pause and think. Lookaround you to see what is happening, and what immediatesteps you can take to protect yourself and others.

D To protect yourself, drop down; take cover undersomething sturdy, and hold on to something with onehand while protecting your head and neck with theother.

DROP!

JiCOVER! HOLD ON!

mD If there is smoke, get near the floor, cover your

mouth and nose with a cloth, and move carefullytoward the nearest marked exit.

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D If it is necessary to evacuate, try to do so calmly.Use only marked exits and stairways. Never useelevators. Help others who are moving more slowlyor who may be disoriented.

If you are not directly affected by the earthquake or theattack, try to stay calm, think before you act, encourageothers, and comfort children. Turn on news radio ortelevision, and listen for official instructions. Follow thedirections of authorities.

What You Can Do AfterTry to stay calm. Think before you act. Don't let anearthquake or act of terrorism cause you unnecessaryharm.

D Stay informed. Listen to official reports and instructions .on the radio or television.

D If offcials order an evacuation, cooperate quicklyand follow their instructions regarding evacuationroutes and shelter locations.

D If officials tell you to "Shelter in Place," they meanfor you to stay inside your home, vehicle orworkplace until it is safe to come out. They willprovide you with detailed instructions.

D Do not leave your sheltered location or return to theevacuated area until officials confirm that it is safeto do so.

D Implement your family emergency plan, and notifyyour out-of-state contact of your location and status.

D Be aware of the psychological impact that terrorismcan inflict, even when it happens to people you donot know personally.

D If an earthquake has occurred, go to the CaliforniaIntegrated Seismic Network at www.cisn.org to getinformation about the location/magnitude/shakemapof the earthquake.

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This focus sheet is produced as part of theEmergency Survival Program (ESP), ESP is anawareness campaign designed to increasehome, neighborhood, business and schoolemergency preparedness. ESP was developedby the County of Los Angeles. The CaliforniaGovernor's Office of Emergency Services (OES)

and representatives from Contra Costa, Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Los Angeles,Marin, Mono, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo,Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, and Ventura counties; Southern California Edison;the Southern California Earthquake Center and the American Red Cross assistin the development of campaign materials and coordination of the campaign.

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Secure It Nowl

Identify Potential Hazards in Your Home andBegin to Fix Them

Earthquake safety is more than minimizing damage tobuildings. We must also secure the contents of our buildings toreduce the risk to our lives and our pocketbooks.

Four people died in the Northridge earthquake because ofunsecured building contents such as toppling bookcases.Many bilions of dollars were lost due to this type of damage.

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You should secure anything 1) heavy enough to hurt you if itfalls on you, or 2) fragile and/or expensive enough to be asignificant loss if it falls. In addition to contents within yourliving space, also secure items in other areas, such as yourgarage, to reduce damage to vehicles or hazardous materialspils.

There may be simple actions you can do right now that willprotect you if an earthquake happens tomorrow. STARTNOW by moving furniture such as bookcases away frombeds, sofas, or other places where people sit or sleep. Moveheavy objects to lower shelves. Then begin to look for otheritems in your home that may be hazardous in an earthquake.

Some of the actions recommended on the reverse side of thisFocus Sheet may take a bit longer to complete, but all arerelatively simple. Most hardware stores and home centers nowcarry earthquake safety straps, fasteners, and adhesives.

Check these websiteswww.earthquakecountry.info/roots (Earthquake Country

Alliance/Southern California Earthquake Center)

www.espfocus.org (Emergency Survival Program)

www.oes.ca.gov (CaliforniaGovernor's Offce of EmergencyServices)

www.redcross.org (American Red

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Follow the seven steps to earthquake safety from Puttng Down Roots in Earthquake Country - www.earthquakecountry.info/roots.

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In the KitchenUnsecured cabinet doors fly open duringearthquakes, allowing glassware andchina to crash to the floor. Manytypes of latches are available toprevent this - child-proof latches,hook and eye latches orpositive catch latches designedfor boats. Gas appliancesshould have flexibleconnectors to reduce the riskof fire. Secure refrigeratorsand other major appliances towalls using earthquake appliance straps.

Electr~mics. TVs, stereos, computers andmicrowaves and other electronicsare heavy and costly toreplace. They can besecured with flexiblenylon straps and bucklesfor easy removal andrelocation.

Objects on Shelves and TabletopsCollectibles, china, pottery objects,

and lamps can become deadlyprojectiles. Use either hookand loop fasteners on thetable and object, or non-damaging adhesivessuch as earthquakeputty, clear quake gel,or microcrystalline wax tosecure breakables in place.Place heavy items and breakables on lower shelves.

Hanging ObjectsMirrors, framed pictures, andother objects should be hungfrom closed hooks so thatthey can't bounce off thewalls. Pictures and mirrors

can also be secured at theircorners with earthquake putty.Only soft art such as tapestriesshould be placed over beds or sofas.

ESP Focus I SECURE IT Now!, SIDE 2

FurnitureSecure the tops of alltop-heavy furniture, suchas bookcases and filecabinets, to a walL. Be

sure to anchor to thestud, and not just to thedrywalL. Flexiblefasteners such as nylonstraps allow tall objects to swaywithout falling over, reducing thestrain on the studs. Loose shelving can also be securedby applying earthquake putty on each corner bracket.

Water Heater

Unsecured water heaters mayfall over, rupturing rigid waterand gas connections. If yourwater heater does not have

two straps around it that arescrewed into the studs ormasonry of the wall, then itis not properly braced. Thisillustration shows one methodof bracing a water heater.Bracing kits are availablethat make this processsimple. Have a plumberinstall flexible (corrugated)copper water connectors, ifnot already done.

Adapted from Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country, published bythe Southern California Earthquake Center and available online atwww.earthquakecountry.info/roots '

I.E'I'S".:P'''~' 'i' This focus sheet is produced as part of the

Emergency Survival Program (ESP). ESP is anawareness campaign designed to increasehome, neighborhood, business and school

EMERGENCY SURVIVAL PROGRA emergency preparedness. ESP was developed

2006 by the County of Los Angeles, The CaliforniaGovernor's Office of Emergency Services (OES)and representatives from Contra Costa, Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Los Angeles,Marin, Mono, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo,Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, and Ventura counties; Southern California Edison;the Southern California Earthquake Center and the American Red Cross assistin the development of campaign materials and coordination of the campaign.

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Make A Plan services, and the certainty of aftershocks. By planning now,you will be ready. This plan will also be useful for otheremergencies.

Many government agencies, schools and businesses haveplans for various types of disasters and other emergencies. 'Your family should also have one. The safety and well-being of your loved ones are important, so take time NOWto develop a family emergency plan. If you've alreadydeveloped a plan, take time now to review and update it.




www.oes.ca.gov (California Governor's Office of EmergencyServices)

www.redcross.org (American Red Cross)

Create A Disaster Plan

Will everyone in your household do the right thing duringthe violent shaking of a major earthquake, or during aterrorist attack? Before the next disaster, get together withyour family or housemates to plan now what each personwill do before, during and after.

Once the earthquake or disaster is over, we wil have to livewith the risk of fire, the potential lack of utilities and basic

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Plan to Be Safe During a Disaster

o Practice "drop, cover, and hold on" to be safe during

an earthquake.

DROP! COVER! HOLD ON!

mo Identify safe spots in every room, such as under

sturdy desks and tables.

o Learn how to protect yourself no matter where youare when a disaster strikes.

Plan to Respond After a Disastero Keep shoes and a working flashlight next to each

bed.

o Teach everyone in your household to useemergency whistles and/or to knock 3 timesrepeatedly if trapped. Rescuers searching collapsedbuildings will be listening for sounds.

o Identify the needs of household members andneighbors with special requirements or situations,such as use of a wheelchair,'walking aids, specialdiets, or medication.

o Take a Red Cross first aid and cardiopulmonaryresuscitation (CPR) training course. Learn who inyour neighborhood is trained in first aid and CPR.

o Know the location of utility shutoffs and keep neededtools nearby. Know how to turn off the gas, water,and electricity to your home. Only turn off the gas ifyou smell or hear leaking gas.

o Get training from your local fire department in how toproperly use a fire extinguisher.

o Install smoke alarms and test them monthly. Change

the battery once a year, or when the alarm emits a"chirping" sound (low-battery signal).

o Check with your city or county to see if there is aCommunity Emergency Response Team (CERT)program in your area. If not, ask how to start one.

ESP Focus / MAKE A PLAN, SIDE 2

Plan to Communicate and Recover After aDisastero Locate a safe place outside of your home to meet

your family or housemates after the disaster.

o Designate an out-of-state contact person who canbe called by everyone in the household to relayinformation.

o Provide all family members with a paper list ofimportant contact phone numbers.

o Determine where you might live if your horne cannotbe occupied after an earthquake or other disaster(ask friends or relatives).

o Know about the emergency plan developed by yourchildren's school or day care. Keep your children'sschool emergency release card current.

o Keep copies of essential documents, such asidentification, insurance policies and financialrecords, in a secure, waterproof container, along

with your disaster supplies kits. Include a householdinventory (a list and photos or video of yourbelongings).

Have occasional disaster "drills" to practice your plan. Askyour babysitters, house sitters, neighbors, coworkers, andothers about their disaster plans, and share your plan andwith them.

Adapted from Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country, published bythe Southern California Earthquake Center and available online atwww.earthquakecountry.info/roots .

I.E'''S''.;P'''~' 'i' This focus sheet is produced as part of the


EMERGENCY SURVIAL PROGRA emergency preparedness. ESP was developed

200& by the County of Los Angeles, The CaliforniaGovernor's Office of Emergency Services (OES)and representatives from Contra Costa, Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Los Angeles,Marin, Mono, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo,Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, and Ventura counties; Southern California Edison;the Southern California Earthquake Center and the American Red Cross assistin the development of campaign materials and coordination of the campaign.

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Make Disaster Kits

Create Disaster Supplies Kits

Everyone should have personal disaster supplies kits.Keep one kit in your home, another in your car, and athird kit at work or schooL. This is so they can be reachedeven if your building is badly damaged. Backpacks orother small bags are best for your disaster supplies kits soyou can take them with you if you evacuate. The kits willbe useful for many emergencies. Include at least theitems that are listed on side two of this Focus Sheet.

Electrical, water, transportation, communications, andother vital systems can be disrupted for several days after

a large earthquake or other disasters. Emergencyresponse agencies and hospitals could be overwhelmedand unable to provide you with immediate assistance.Knowing first aid and having supplies will save lives, willmake life more comfortable, and will help you cope afterthe next disaster. In addition to your personal disaster'supplies kits, store a household disaster supplies kit in aneasily accessible location (in a large watertight container

with wheels that can be easily moved), with a three-dayto one-week supply of the items listed on side two of thisFocus Sheet.


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Personal Disaster Supplies Kitso Medications, prescriptions list, copy of medical card,

doctor's name and contact informationo Medical consent forms for dependents

o First aid kit and handbooko Examination gloves (non-Iatex)\o Dust mask

o Spare eyeglasses or contact lenses and cleaningsolution

o Bottled water

o Whistle (to alert rescuers to your location)o Sturdy shoes

o Emergency cash (small bills and coins)o Road maps

o List of emergency out-of-state contact phonenumbers

o Non-perishable food and snack foods, high in water

and calorieso Manual can opener

o Working flashlight with extra batteries and light bulbs,or lightsticks

o Personal hygiene supplies

o Premoistened towelettes

o Comfort items such as games, crayons, writingmaterials, teddy bears

o Toiletries and special provisions you need for

yourself and others in your family including elderly,disabled, small children, and animals.

o Sealable plastic bags

o Extra clothes

o Copies of personal identification (driver's license,work identification card, etc.)

Household Disàster Supplies Kito Flashlight with extra batteries

o Wrenches to turn off gas and water supplieso Sturdy work gloves and protective goggles

o Heavy duty plastic bags for waste, and to serve astarps, rain ponchos, and other uses

o Portable .rdio with extra batteries

o Additional flashlights or Iightstickso Drinking water (minimum one gallon per person,

per day)o Canned and packaged foods

o Manual can opener

o First aid kit and handbooko Charcoal or gas grill for outdoor cooking and

matches if needed

o Cooking utensils, including a manual can openero Pet food and pet restraints

o Comfortable, warm clothing including extra sockso Blankets or sleeping bags, and perhaps even a tent

ESP Focus / MAKE DISASTER KITS, SIDE 2

o Copies of vital documents such as insurance policieso Fire extinguisher

o Sealable plastic bags

o Essential medications

Use and replace perishable items like water, food,medications, first aid items, and batteries on a yearly basis.

Pet Disaster Supplies Kito Medications and medical records (stored in a

waterproof container)o First aid kito Sturdy leashes, harnesses, and/or carriers to

transport pets safely and ensure that your animalscan't escape

o Current photos of your pets in case they get losto Food, potable water, bowls, cat litter/pan, and

manual can openero Information on feeding schedules, medical

conditions, behavior problems, and the name andnumber of your veterinarian in case you have tofoster or board your pets

o Pet beds and toys, if easily transportable

Adapted from Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country, published bythe Southern California Earthquake Center and available online atwww.earthquakecountry.info/roots and from "Pets and Disasters: GetPrepared", published by the American Red Cross and the HumaneSociety of the United States,

I.E"'S".. .:p'''~' 'i' This focus sheet is produced as part of the


EMERGENCY SURVAL PROGRA emergency preparedness. ESP was developed

200& by the County of Los Angeles, The CaliforniaGovernor's Office of Emergency Services (OES)and representatives from Contra Costa, Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Los Angeles,Marin, Mono, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo,Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, and Ventura counties; Southern California Edison;the Southern California Earthquake Center and the American Red Cross assistin the development of campaign materials and coordination of the campaign,

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Is Your Place Safet and how to recognize them. Once you determine if yourbuilding has one or more of these problems, prioritize howand when to fix them, and get started. (If you are a renter,see the reverse side of this Focus Sheet.) For help, referto the websites listed below or consult with a professional

contractor or engineer.

Myth-Don't Be Fooled!"We have good building codes so we must have goodbuildings." The best building codes in the world do

nothing for buildings built before that code was enacted.While codes have been updated, the older buildings arestill in place. Fixing problems in older buildings-retrofitting is the responsibility of the building's owner.

Check These Websites

Identify Your Building's Potential Weaknessesand Begin to Fix ThemBuildings are built to withstand the downward pull ofgravity, yet earthquakes shake a building in all directions -up and down, but most of all, sideways. There are severalcommon issues that can limit a building's ability towithstand this sideways shaking.

www.earthquakecountry.into/roots (Earthquake Country


www.NFPA.org (National Fire Protection Association)


www.seaoc.org (Structural Engineers Association of California)

www.seismic.ca.gov (California Seismic Safety Commission)

Common Building ProblemsMost houses are not as safe as they could be. The list onthe next page presents some common structural problems

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Properly attached plywood sheets strengthen weak cripple wall.

Inadequate foundations. Look under your house at your

foundation. If the foundation is damaged or built in the "pierand post" style, consult a contractor or engineer aboutreplacing it with a continuous perimeter foundation. Look forbolts in the mudsills. They should be no more than 1.8meters (6 feet) apart in a single story ând 1.2 meters (4feet) apart in a multistory building. Adding bolts tounsecured houses is one of the most important stepstoward earthquake safety. This can be done by a contractoror by someone moderately adept at home maintenance.

Unbraced cripple walls. Homes with a crawl spaceshould have panels of plywood connecting the studs ofthe short "cripple" walls (see figure). You or a contractorcan strengthen the cripple walls relatively inexpensively.

Soft first stories. Look for larger openings in the lower

floor, such as a garage door or a hilside house built onstilts. Consult a professional to determine if your buildingis adequately braced.

Unrein forced masonry. All masonry (brick buildings)should be reinforced. Some communities have a programfor retrofitting buildings made of unreinforced masonry. Ifyour house has masonry as a structural element consult astructural engineer to find what can be done. Inadequatelybraced chimneys are a more common problem. Consult aprofessional to determine if your chimney is safe.

Fire Safety. Conduct a interior and exterior fire safetyhazard hunt of your home.

o Outside Your Home. Create a safety zone or "firebreak" (100 foot clearance) around your home.Flammable plants, woodpiles, and debris should bekept as far away from the exterior walls of the homeas possible.

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o Inside Your Home. Check your electrical cords tomake sure they are in good condition, without cracksor frayed areas. Avoid running extension cordsacross doorways or under carpets. Working smokealarms are essential in every household. Test your

smoke alarms once a month and replace thebatteries once a year.

For Those Who RentAs a renter, you have less control over the structural integrityof your building, but you do control which buildiñg you rent.Remember these points as you look for rental housing.

o Apartment buildings can have many of the same

structural issues as houses.

o Structures made of unreinforced masonry (such as

brick) and with soft first stories (such as parkingspace openings) have caused great loss of life inearthquakes.

o Foundation and cripple wall failures have led toexpensive damage but less loss of life.

o Objects attached to the sides of buildings, such asstaircases and balconies, have often broken off inearthquakes, injuring those below.

Ask your landlord these questions:

o What retrofitting has been done on this building?

o Have the water heaters been strapped to the wallstuds?

o Can I secure furniture to the walls?

If You Live in a Mobile HomeLook under your home. If you only see a metal or wood"skirt on the outside with concrete blocks or steel tripodsor jacks supporting your home, you need to have an"engineered tie-down system" or an "earthquake-resistantbracing system" (ERBS) installed.

An ERBS should have a label on the bracing that says,"Complies with the California Administrative Code, Title25, Chapter 2, Article 7.5."

Adapted from Putting Down Roms in Earthquake Country, published bythe Southern Oalifornia Earthquake Center and available online atwww.earthquakecountry.info/roots ,

I..,..'.:o..~. ' This focus sheet is produced as part o~ theESP Emergency Survival Program (ESP). ESP is anI awareness campaign designed to increasehome, neighborhood, business and school

EMERGENCYSURYAL PROGRA emergency preparedness, ESP was developed200& by the County of Los Angeles. The CaliforniaGovernor's Office of Ernergency Services (OES)

and representatives from Contra Costa, Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Los Angeles,Marin, Mono, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo,Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, and Ventura counties; Southern California Edison;the Southern California Earthquake Center and the American Red Cross assistin the development of campaign rnaterials and coordination of the campaign,

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Protect Yourself During Earthquake Shaking!

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Learn what to do during an earthquake, whether you're athome, work or schooL. Taking the proper actions, such as"Drop, Cover, and Hold On", can save lives and reduce

your risk of death and injury. During earthquakes, drop to .the floor, take cover under a sturdy desk or table, andhold on to it firmly. Be prepared to move with it until theshaking stops.

The area near the exterior walls of a building is the mostdangerous place to be. Windows, facades andarchitectural details are often the first parts of the buildingto collapse. To stay away from this danger zone, stayinside if you are inside and outside if you are outside.

Use the information on the reverse side of this FocusSheet to help you become more prepared. Take part inearthquake safety exercises.


www.earthquakecountry.info/roots (Earthquake Country


www.espfocus.org (Emergency

Survival Program)

www.redcross.org (American Red

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old, unreinforced adobe house. Inmodern houses, doorways are no stronger than any otherpart of the house. You are safer taking cover under asturdy table or desk.

If you are...Indoors: Drop, cover, and hold on. During earthquakes,

drop to the floor, take cover under a sturdy desk or table,and hold on to it firmly. Be prepared to move with it untilthe shaking stops. If you are not near a desk or table,drop to the floor against the interior wall and protect yourhead and neck with your arms. Avoid exterior walls,windows, hanging objects, mirrors, tall furniture, largeappliances, and kitchen cabinets with heavy objects orglass. Do not go outside!

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mIn bed: If you are in bed,hold on and stay there,protecting your head with apillow. You are less likely tobe injured staying where youare. Broken glass on the floorhas caused injury to thosewho have rolled to the flooror tried to get to doorways.

In a high-rise: Drop, cover,

and hold on. Avoid windowsand other hazards. Do not

use elevators. Do not be

surprised if sprinkler systemsor fire alarms activate.

Outdoors: Move to a cleararea if you can safely do so;avoid power lines, trees,signs, buildings, vehicles,

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Driving: Pull over to the sideof the road, stop, and set theparking brake. Avoidoverpasses, bridges, powerlines, signs and otherhazards. Stay inside thevehicle until the shaking is over. If a power line falls on thecar, stay inside until a trained person removes the wire.

In a stadium or theater:Stay at your seat and protectyour head and neck withyour arms. Don't try to leaveuntil the shaking is over.Then walk out slowlywatching for anything that could fall in the aftershocks.

Near the beach: Drop, cover, andhold on until the shaking stops.Estimate how long the shakinglasts. If severe shaking lasts 20seconds or more, immediatelyevacuate to high ground as atsunami might have beengenerated by the earthquake. Moveinland 3 kilometers (2 miles) or to land

that is at least 30 meters (100 feet) above sea levelimmediately. Don't wait for officials to issue a warning. Walkquickly, rather than drive, to avoid traffic, debris and otherhazards.

Below a dam: Dams can fail during a major earthquake.Catastrophic failure is unlikely, but if you are downstreamfrom a dam, you should know flood-zone information andhave prepared an evacuation plan.


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This focus sheet is produced as part of theEmergency Survival Program (ESP). ESP is anawareness campaign designed to increasehome, neighborhood, business and schoolemergency preparedness, ESP was developedby the County of Los Angeles. The CaliforniaGovernor's Offce of Emergency Services (OES)

and representatives frorn Contra Costa, Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Los Angeles,Marin, Mono, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo,Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, and Ventura counties; Southern California Edison;the Southern California Earthquake Center and the American Red Cross assistin the development of campaign materials and coordination of the campaign,

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Check It Outl

After the Earthquake, Check for Injuries andDamage

A common belief is that people always panic and runaround madly during and after earthquakes, creating moredanger for themselves and others. Actually, researchshows that people usually take protective actions and helpothers both during and after the shaking. Most peopledon't get too shaken up about being shaken up!

First take care of your own situation. Remember youremergency plans. Aftershocks may cause additionaldamage or items to fall, so get to a safe location.

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If you are trapped by falling items or a collapse, protectyour mouth, nose, and eyes from dust. If you are bleeding,put pressure on the wound and elevate the injured part.

If you cannot get out, signal for help with your emergencywhistle, a cell phone, or knock loudly on solid pieces of the'building, three times every few minutes. Rescue personnelwill be listening for such sounds.

If you can move, look for another way out and go to yourhousehold meeting place. Take your disaster supplies kit.Protect yourself by wearing sturdy shoes to avoid injuryfrom broken glass and debris. Also wear work gloves, adust mask, and eye protection. Help others, if possible.

Once you are safe, begin to check for injuries and damagelisted on side two of this Focus Sheet.






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(California Seismic SafetyCommission)

EMERGENCY SURVAL PROGRAM2006Follow the seven steps to earthquake safety from Puttng Down Roots in Earthquake Country - www.earthquakecountry.info/roots.


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Check for Injuries:D Check your first aid kit or the front pages of your

telephone book for detailed instructions on first aidmeasures.

D If a person is bleeding, put direct pressure on thewound. Use clean gauze or cloth, if available.

D If a person is not breathing, administer rescuebreathing.

D If a person's heart has stopped, begin CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation).

D If a person's clothes catch fire, have them stop,drop, and rolL.

D Do not move seriously injured persons unless theyare in immediate danger of further injury.

D Cover injured persons with blankets or additionalclothing to keep them warm.

D Get medical help for serious injuries.

D Carefully check children or others needing specialassistance.

Check for Damage:D Do not re-enter your home unti you know it is

safe.D Fire. If possible, put out small fires in your home or

neighborhood immediately. Call for help, but don'twait for the fire department.

D Gas Leaks. Shut off the main gas valve only if yoususpect a leak because of broken pipes or the odoror sound of leaking natural gas.Don't turn it back on yourself-wait for the gascompany tocheck for leaks.The phone book

has detailedinformation on

topic.

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D Damaged Electrical Wiring. Shut off power at themain breaker switch if there is any damage to yourhouse wiring. Leave the power off until the damageis repaired.

D Unplug broken or toppled light fixtures orappliances. These could start fires when electricityis restored.

D Downed Utilty Lines. If you see downed powerlines, consider them energized and stay well awayfrom them. Keep others away from them. Never

touch downed power lines or any objects .in contactwith them.

D Fallen Items. Beware of items tumbling off shelveswhen you open closets and cupboard doors.

D Spils. Use extreme caution. Clean up any spilledmedicines, drugs, or other non-toxic substances.

Potentially harmful materials such as bleach, lye,garden chemicals, and gasoline or other petroleumproducts should be isolated or covered with anabsorbent such as dirt or cat litter. When in doubt,leave your home.

D Damaged Masonry. Stay away from brick chimneysand brick walls. They may be weakened and couldtopple during aftershocks. Don't use a fireplace witha damaged chimney. It could start a fire or letpoisonous gases into your home.

Be prepared to report damage to city or countygovernment. If your home is seriously damaged and youmust leave, take your disaster supplies kits with you. Tellyour neighbor and your family point-of-contact where youare going (relative, hotel, American Red Cross shelter,etc.).


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EMERGENCY SURVIVAL PROGRA emergency preparedness, ESP was developed

2006 by the County of Los Angeles. The CaliforniaGovernor's Office of Emergency Services (OES)and representatives from Contra Costa, Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Los Angeles,Marin, Mono, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo,Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, and Ventura counties; Southern Caliornia Edison;the Southern California Earthquake Center and the American Red Cross assistin the development of campaign materials and coordination of the campaign,

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Once you have met your and your family's immediateneeds after a disaster, continue to follow the plan youprepared in advance. In earthquakes, aftershocks willcontinue to happen for several days or weeks. Some maybe large enough to cause additional damage. Always beready to drop, cover, and hold on.

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Your recovery period can take several weeks to months orlonger. Follow the steps on the back of this sheet to besafe and to minimize the long-term effects of theearthquake on your life.

Once you have recovered from the disaster, go back anddo the things you did not do before, or do them morethoroughly. Learn from what happened during the disasterso you will be safe the next time.

Check These Websiteswww.cert-Ia.com (Community Emergency Response Team)




www.fema.gov/aboutlprocess (Federal Emergency

Management Agency)


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The First Days After the Disaster...

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If You Cannot Stay in Your Home...Use the information you put together in your disaster planand the supplies you organized in your disaster supplieskits. Until you are sure there are no gas leaks, do not useopen flames (lighters, matches, candles, or grills) oroperate any electrical or mechanical device that cancreate a spark (light switches, generators, motor vehicles,etc.). Never use the following indoors: camp stoves,gaslanterns or heaters, gas or charcoal grills, or gasgenerators. These can release deadly carbon monoxideor be a fire hazard in aftershocks.

Be in Communication

D Turn on your portable or car radio for informationand safety advisories.

D Plage all phones back on their cradles.D Call your out-of-state contact, tell them your status,

then stay off the phone. Emergency respondersneed to use the phone lines for life-savingcommunications.

D Check on your neighbors.

Food and Water

D If power is off, plan meals to use up refrigerated andfrozen foods first. If you keep the door closed, foodin your freezer may be good for a couple of days.

D If your water is off, you can drink from water heaters,melted ice cubes, or canned vegetables. Avoiddrinking water from swimming pools or spas.

D Listen to your radio for safety advisories.D Do not eat or drink anything from open containers

near shattered glass.

The First Weeks After the Disaster...This is a time of transition. Although in earthquakesaftershocks may continue, you will now work towardgettng your life, your home and family, and your routinesback in order. Emotional care and recovery are just asimportant as healing physical injuries and rebuilding ahome. Make sure your home is safe to occupy and not indanger of collapse in aftershocks. If you were able toremain in your home or return to it after a few days, youwill have a variety of tasks to accomplish:

D If your gas was turned off, you will need to arrangefor the gas company to turn it back on.

D If the electricity went off and then came back on,check your appliances or electronic equipment fordamage.

D If water lines broke, look for water damage.D Locate or replace critical documents that may have

been misplaced, damaged, or destroyed.D Contact your insurance agent or company right away

to begin your claims process.D Contact the Federal Emergency Management

Agency (FEMA) to find out about financialassistance (www.fema.gov/about/processl)

If your home is structurally unsafe or threatened by a fire orother hazard, you need to evacuate. However, sheltersmay be overcrowded and initially lack basic services, so donot leave home just because utilities are out of service oryour home and its contents have suffered moderatedamage.

If you evacuate, tell a neighbor and your family point-of-contact where you are going. As soon as possible, set upan alternative mailing address with the Post Office. Take

the following, if possible, when you evacuate:D Personal disaster supplies kitsD Supply of water, food, and snacksD Blanket, pillow, and air mattress or sleeping padD Change of clothing and a jacketD Towel and washclothD Diapers, formula, food, and other supplies for infantsD A few family pictures or other small comfort itemsD Personal identification and copies of household and

health insurance information.

Do not bring to a shelter:D Pets (service animals for people with disabilities are

allowed-bring food for them); have a plan for yourpets in advance

D Large quantities of unnecessary clothing or otherpersonal items

D Valuables that might be lost, stolen, or take upneeded space

Once a presidential declaration has been issued, FEMAmay activate the "Assistance for Individuals andHouseholds Program." This program includes:D Home-repair cash grants; the maximum Federal

grant available was $26,200 in 2005D Housing Assistance in the form of reimbursement for

short-term lodging expenses at a hotel .

D Rental assistance for as long as 18 months in theform of cash payment

D If no other housing is available, FEMA may providemobile homes or other temporary housing

Adapted from Putting Down Roo.ls in Earthquake Country, published bythe Southern California, Earthquake Center and available online atwww.earthquakecountry.info/roots .

I.....'.;o"'~. ' This focus sheet is produced as part of theESP Emergency Survival Program (ESP). ESP is anI awareness campaign designed to increasehome, neighborhood, business and school

EMERGENCY SURVAL PROGRAM emergency preparedness. ESP was developed200& by the County of Los Angeles. The CaliforniaGovernor's Office of Emergency Services (OES)

and representatives from Contra Costa, Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Los Angeles,Marin, Mono, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo,Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, and Ventura counties; Southern California Edison;the Southern California Earthquake Center and the American Red Cross assistin the development of campaign materials and coordination of the campaign,

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Back to School

ASate Place to LearnThere is a lot that can bedone by school officials toplan for disasters, to limitthe risk, to protect the

safety of students andteachers, and to ensure

Q that schools recover- quickly. However, the clock

is ticking. The time toprepare is right now.

Many states now require specific disaster preparednessactivities in their school systems. In California, forexample, schools are required to have a disaster plan, tohold periodic "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" drills and to holdeducational and training programs for students and staff.Whether mandated or not, all schools should have an

. emergency response plan that addresses the following:

o Identification of hazards and steps to reduce the risk

o Evacuation plans and routes

o Needs of students and staff with disabilities

o On site shelter planso Emergency supplies and equipmento Plans for releasing students and school personnel

o Communication

Parents should know the policies and procedures of theirchildren's school during times of disaster or crisis. Parentsshould also make sure the school has their updatedemergency contact information. Keep your children'sschool emergency release card current.

While planning for a future disaster may seem over-whel.ming, it is not impossible, and the benefits far outweighthe time and trouble it takes to prepare a school plan.

It is also important for schools to plan in advance to dealwith the problem of psychological trauma after a disaster.Signs to look for include withdrawn and/or moreaggressive students, those acting overly responsible orparental, children who are edgy, jumpy, quick to anger, outof control or with a non-caring attitude. Encourageteachers to discuss these and other .changes in behavior

with parents.

The reverse side of this Focus Sheet offers additionalinformation for preparing your school and students for thenext disaster. You can help take the terror out of terrorismearthquakes and other disasters by preparing in advance.'

Check these websiteswww.espfocus.org (Emergency Survival Program)

www.redcross.org/disaster/masters (American Red Cross)

www.cert-Ia.com (Community Emergency Response Team)

www.teensert.com (Teen School Emergency Response

Training)

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What You Can Do Now

Parents have an important role in assuring the safety oftheir children whether at school or at home. Thesuggestions below are guidelines for you to follow.

o Prepare a school emergency supplies kit for each of yourchildren. Let them help you put the kit together. Whatthey have on hand when a disaster occurs could make abig difference in their safety and survivaL. A list of someof the recommended items that could be included ineach child's emergency supplies kit is as follows:

. Emergency drinking water (3-day to one-week supply)

. Non-perishable food (3-day to one-week supply)

. First aid kit and book

. Essential medications

. Lightstick or a flashlight with extra batteries

. Identification card

. Family photos

. Towelettes

. Blanket

. Medical release card

. Emergency telephone numbers

. Change of clothing

. Favorite toy

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o Teach your children what to do in an emergency and

make sure they know their own names, addresses,and telephone numbers as well as the full names andcontact information for parents and a second adultemergency contact.

A Special Note About ChildrenIf earthquakes scare us because we feel out of control,think how much more true this must be for children, whoalready must depend on adults for so much of their lives.It is important to spend time with children in' your carebefore the next earthquake to explain why earthquakesoccur. Involve them in developing your disaster plan,prepare earthquake bags, and practice "Drop, Cover,and Hold On." Consider simulating post-earthquakeconditions by going without electricity or tap water for afew hours.

After the earthquake, remember that children will beunder great stress. They may be frightened, their routinewill probably be disrupted, and the aftershocks won't letthem forget the experience. Adults tend to leave theirchildren in order to deal with the many demands of theemergency, but this can be devastating to children. Extracontact and support from parents in the early days willpayoff later. Whenever possible, include them in therecovery process.

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Fire and Ice

In October of 2003, Southern California experienced themost devastating wildland fire disaster in California'shistory. The facts speak for themselves - 739,597 acresburned, 3,731 homes lost and 24 people killed, includingone firefighter. At the peak of the fire siege 15,631firefighters batted to save lives and property from morethan a dozen major fires. People who were in the path ofthe fire were responsible for their own safe evacuation.Southern California is prime for another major firedisaster due to a persistent drought, urban sprawl ofcommunities encroaching into areas of wildland, andmillions of acres of vegetation that have not burned inmany years. Preparedness is the key to survivingwildland fires.

Severe weather conditions can cause wildland fires, heatwaves, and winter storms. Winter storms have causedmany disasters, many as recently as the spring of 2005.Winter storms accounted for five national major disastersand eight emergency declarations in 2001, as well as fivemajor disasters and one emergency declaration in 2002.

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Timely preparation, including structural and non-structuralmitigation measures to avoid the impacts of severe winterweather, can avert heavy personal, business andgovernment expenditures.

Snow and ice on roadways can create hazardous drivingconditions. In mountain areas, snow and ice can hamperdriving and might cause you to be on your own for severalhours or days.

Even if you don't live in severe or winter storm areas,there may be occasions when you travel to or visit theselocations. Being aware of the hazards can help you toeffectively deal with the challenges of severe winterweather.

The reverse side of this Focus Sheet contains simplesteps that may save your life, those of your family, andprotect your home from the devastating effects of wildlandfires and severe winter weather.

Check these websiteswww.fema.gov (Federal Emergency Management Agency)


www.noaa.com (National Oceanic and AtmosphericAdministration)

www.firesafecouncil.org (The Fire Safe Council)

www.fire.ca.gov (California Department of Forestry and FireProtection)

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Your Homeo Follow building, fire and hazard abatement codes.

o Install non-flammable screens with mesh 1/2 inch or less

on chimneys and enclose all roof eaves with fire resistantmaterial such as aluminum or steel and place metal meshover all attic or roof vents.

o Keep roofs and rain gutters free of needles, leaves, orother debris.

o Enclose the underside of balconies and decks with fireresistant material, such as aluminum decking.

o Inspect chimneys and screens twice annually.

o Install a smoke alarm on each level of your home,

especially in bedrooms, and test them monthly.

Your Yard

o Clear the brush away from your home (a minimum of

100 feet).

o Trim all trees and tree branches away from electrical linesand chimneys. (Use a professional to trim near utilitiesand power lines)

o Remove weak, dead, and leaning trees and bark beetleinfested trees.

o Stack firewood at least 30 feet away from your home or

other structures.o Store all combustible or flammable liquids in approved

storage containers.

o Locate all propane tanks at least 30 feet from anystructure.

o Use fire-retardant plants and bushes to replace highlycombustible vegetation.

When Wildland Fires Approacho Listen to the radio or watch television for instructions.

o Evacuate as soon as directed by public safety officials orwhen danger is perceived.

o Park your vehicles facing the direction of escape withwindows rolled up.

o Place your disaster supplies kit and evacuation kit alongwith valuables and other essentials in your vehicle.

o Secure pets and livestock and prepare them forevacuation.

o Leave your electricity on and leave inside lights on.

o If time permits, cover up by wearing long pants, a long

sleeved shirt, goggles, cap, and bandanna. 100% cottonis preferable.

o Close doors behind you when evacuating to slow down

the flames, smoke, and heat.o Help young children, seniors, and persons with

disabilities to evacuate safely.

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Plan for Evacuationo Develop and practice a home evacuation plan. Your plan

should include:

o A floor plan with all escape routes

o Easily accessible exits for young children, seniors and

persons with disabilties. (Locate their rooms as closeto exits as possible)

o A list of valuables to take in an emergency. (Storethem together in one location, if possible.)

. Identify the most important papers to take if you

have to leave, such as insurance policies, medicalrecords, and driver's license

. Include medications and eyeglasses

o A place to reunite after evacuation

o The location of animal shelters or other sites thathouse pets

o Practice drillso Work with neighbors to assist:

o People with special needs

o People who need transportation to other siteso Work with local emergency officials to identify:

o Several routes out of your neighborhood

o Likely evacuation sites or safe refuge areas

Winter Storm Preparednesso Be familiar with winter storm warning messages, such

as a flood watch or warning.

o Make sure you have suffcient heating fuel in caseregular fuel sources are cut off.

o Have safe emergency heating equipment available.o Install and check smoke alarms.

o Have disaster supplies on hand, in case you have toshelter in place or in case the power goes out.

o Develop an emergency communication plan.

o Keep cars and other vehicles fueled and in goodrepair.

o If you are in low-lying areas, keep sandbags, plywood,

and plastic sheeting on hand.

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200& by the County of Los Angeles. The CaliforniaGovernor's Office of Emergency Services (OES)and representatives from Contra Costa, Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Los Angeles,Marin, Mono, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo,Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, and Ventura counties; Southern California Edison;the Southern California Earthquake Center and the American Red Cross assistin the development of campaign rnaterials and coordination of the campaign.

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Test Your Plan Practice Makes PerfectHow will your family react when a flood, fire, earthquake,act of terrorism, or another emergency occurs? How welldoes your plan identify everyone's roles andresponsibilities?

One way to find out how well your plans and proceduresare going to work is to practice them! Plan a dril based ona possible flood, fire, earthquake, or other disaster.Testing your plans this way will help you identify andcorrect any weaknesses before a real emergency occurs.

Another way to test your plan is to practice living withoutthe normal everyday conveniences-such as electricityand gas. This might include a campout.

This Focus Sheet provides guidance for planning your owndrills. Testing your family's response and correctingweaknesses is the next step in preparing and might savelives in the next flood, fire, earthquake, or other emergency.

Check these websiteswww.espfocus.org (Emergency Survival Program)

www.oes.ca.gov (California Governor's Office ofEmergency Services)


www.ready.gov (U.S. Department of Homeland Security)

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Planning DrilsA drill allows your family to practice your plan.

The dril should be designed to provide participants withexperience in their roles before a real emergency,increase the confidence of family members, and identifyweaknesses in your plan.

Tabletop Dril

Start by planning a tabletop drilL. The tabletop will bebased on a siniulated earthquake or another disasterand will include problems that you and your family arelikely to face.

To conduct the tabletop:

D Assemble participants around a table or in the sameroom.

D Distribute printed copies of the scenario. *D Read the scenario aloud.D Read each problem, one at a time.D Encourage everyone to respond as completely as

possible to each question.

As solutions and alternatives are discussed andevaluated, remind participants that comments aredesigned to identify problems and are not meant tocriticize an individual person.

Functional DrilThe next step is planning your functional drilL. Functionaldrils provide an opportunity for the members to practicetheir assignments, including make-believe searches,treatment of victims and the actual completion ofapplicable checklists.

* A written description of a simulated earthquake oranother disaster that is used for tabletop drils is called ascenario.

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To Conduct an Effective Dril:D Add new and more challenging problems to the

scenario used in the tabletop.

D Set up separate drills for each function. For example:

Date Function

Jan. 19 First Aid and Medical

Apr. 24 Damage Assessment

July 27 Light Search and Rescue

Oct. 5 Shelter

D Explain the purpose and ground rules of the drilL.

DRead the scenario aloud.

D Distribute packets containing new or additionalinformation to be opened at designated times.

D Instruct participants to follow procedures outlined intheir packets.

D Instruct participants to dress in appropriate gear,refer to applicable checklists and carry out their post-emergency functions.

D Begin the drilL.

D Complete the drill when tasks are complete or afteran hour.

D Designate experienced people to observe andevaluate your drill for strengths and weaknesses.

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Emergency Suivivai Program (ESP). ESP is anawareness campaign designed to increasehome, neighborhood, business and school

EMERGENCY SURVIVAL PROGRAM emergency preparedness. ESP was developed

2006 by the County of Los Angeles. The CaliforniaGovernor's Office of Emergency Seivices (OES)and representatives from Contra Costa, Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Los Angeles,Marin, Mono, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo,Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, and Ventura counties; Southern California Edison;the Southern California Earthquake Center and the American Red Cross assistin the development of campaign materials and coordination of the campaign.

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Lend a HandLearn. About Community Resources andHow to Participate

The ability of your neighbor-hood, workplace, or schoolto respond effectively afteran act of terrorism, a largeearthquake, or anotherdisaster might depend onhow well you use resourcesavailable in your communitynow.

Local fire, law enforcement, medical services, and otherpersonnel might be overwhelmed and unable to assist youafter a disaster. But they can help you prepare to be self-sufficient if you use their services before the nextemergency.

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)program can also be a useful resource. It is a nationwideall-risk, all-hazard training program. This valuable courseis designed to help you protect yourself, your family, yourneighbors, and your neighborhood in an emergencysituation, such as a terrorist attack. CERT is a positiveand realistic approach to emergency and disastersituations where citizens may initially be on their own andtheir actions can make a difference. One goal of theCERT program is to help people respond effectively andefficiently to others in need without placing themselves inunnecessary danger. You can be a CERT volunteer.Information is available at www.cert-Ia.com or call yourlocal Office of Emergency Services.

There are other ways you can become a volunteer in yourcommunity. Check with your local Red Cross or Salvation

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Army chapter, or with your religious center. Start aNeighborhood Watch program. Check with your localOffice of Emergency Services or local police.

Another helpful resource to find out what's available is .2-1-1 INFOLlNE, an integrated system of help via thetelephone. 2-1-1 INFOLINE is a single source forinformation about community services, referrals tohuman services, and crisis intervention. It is toll-freeand operates 24 hours a day. Multilingual caseworkersand TOO access is available. In Southern California thenumber is 2-1-1 for area information services. Thenumber may be different in other states.

Learning about these and what other resources areavailable in your community and using them now is animportant step in preparing for future disasters.

On the other side of this Focus Sheet you will find usefulinformation on additional resources that may be available.Don't let events catch you by surprise. The preparationsyou make today will increase your peace of mind in anyemergency, even a terrorist attack.


www.esptocus.org (Emergency Survival Program)


www.cert-Ia.com (Community Emergency Response Team)

www.2-1-1INFOLlNE.org (State of Connecticut andConnecticut United Ways)

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What You Can Do Now

Find Out What's Available

Local government is usually the first to respond toemergencies. Additional assistance from neighboringcities and the impacted county might be available if yourcity uses all of its resources. As resources from thesurrounding cities and the county are used up, personneland equipment from communities outside the impactedarea might be brought in to assist.

A disaster in a heavily urbanized area might temporarilyoverwhelm the emergency response system, leaving you,your neighbors or co-workers on your own for severaldays. Be prepared to:

D Provide food and water to those who don't have orcannot get to their own emergency supplies.

D Provide basic first aid to family members,neighbors, co-workers or classmates who areinjured.

D Conduct light search and rescue operations toaccount for everyone and remove those who aretrapped.

D Assess obvious external damage to homes andother buildings and report information to localofficials.

D Listen to the radio for safety information fromgovernment officials and details about availableresources.

Neighborhood Resources

Prior to the next emergency it's important to determinewhat skills you might be able to draw from your ownneighborhood. Among your neighbors, there might be:

D Emergency plannersD FirefightersD Health care professionalsD Police officers, deputy sheriffs or other law

enforcement officers

D Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)members

D Citizen Corps Councils membersD Others with helpful skills

These individuals or groups can be useful resources forinformation, planning, training and other aspects of yourpreparedness and response efforts.

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Government Resources

Local, state, federal, and volunteer agencies such as theAmerican Red Cross are other sources for informationabout individual, family, community, business, and schoolpreparedness. Before the next emergency, get informationthat will help you better prepare.

Ask these agencies to provide speakers and training onemergency preparedness and response for yourbusiness, or place of worship. Involve experts from theseorganizations in any planning, training and exercises inwhich your neighborhood, workplace or school is involved.Their observations and input will help improve yourresponse to an actual emergency.

The American Red Cross recommends that you:

D Get trained. The Red Cross provides first aid/CPRand other preparedness training.

D Volunteer. Few Americans are untouched by RedCross services. There are many needs and ways toserve.

D Give blood. Blood is needed in times of emergency,but the ongoing need is also great.

Give a Gift of LifeA great way to lend a hand to your family and friendspreparedness is to give a survival gift for the next holiday,birthday or other occasion. Items such as flashlights,portable radios, first aid kits, etc. are great gift ideas. Theymight also be "Gifts of Life" after the next disaster.

A checklist of agencies that might be able to assist youwith resources before and/or after a major disasterincludes the following:

D American Red CrossD Salvation ArmyD City/County Office of Emergency ServicesD Community Emergency Response Teams

Sources for this document include the DES publication"Organizing Neighborhoods for Earthquake Preparedness" andthe American Red Cross publication "Together We Prepare-5 Actions for Emergen¿y Preparedness."

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