PersonalPreparedness

Training

Providing public education in emergency and disaster

preparedness.

What to expect

This training will cover:

• Types of Local Disasters

• Home Safety

• Personal and Family Preparedness

Types of Local Disasters

NATURAL

Severe Weather

EXTREME HEAT

Severe Weather

THUNDER & LIGHTNING

Severe Weather

FLASH FLOOD ALLEYCentral Texas is the most flood

prone area in the country

Flash Flooding

Home insurance policies DO NOT cover flooding

Find out if you live in a flood zone

Purchase flood insurance

Flash Flooding

Turn Around-Don’t DrownIf the water is up to the rim of your

wheel, don’t drive through it

Flash Flooding

Vehicles and Flash Floods

Turn Around-Don’t DrownSix inches of water can float a small carTwo feet will carry away most vehicles

Severe Weather

TORNADOS

Severe Weather

WINTER WEATHER

Types of Local Disasters

MAN-MADE

Types of Local Disasters

TECHNOLOGICAL

Types of Local Disasters

PANDEMIC

Types of Local Disasters

WITHOUT WARNING

Home Safety

Controlling Utilities

Know where your shut off valves and switches are located

Controlling Utilities

Know how to turn off gas

ON OFF

Hazardous Materials

Bleach and Ammonia

Paint thinners

Fertilizers

What types of hazardous materials are in your home?

Fire Safety

Create a defensible space

Fire Safety

Smoke detectors

Carbon monoxide detectors

Place high

Place low

A Paper, wood

Fire Safety

A B C

B Gasoline, grease C Electrical

S Sweep side to side

A Aim at base of fire

P.A.S.S.

Fire Safety

P Pull pin, hold upright

S Squeeze trigger

= get out

Fire Safety

Personal and Family Preparedness

Make a plan

Build a kit

Stay informed

Know your neighbors

Get a Plan

Practice in the dark

Have two ways out

Pick a meeting spot

Get a Plan

WHERE ARE YOU?

Get a Plan

Shelter in Place

Lock Doors and windows

Close Vents and flues

Go to Interior room

Get a Plan

Build a Kit

Grab-N-Go kit

Flashlight

Non-electric radio

First aid kit

Water

Food

Medicationsand mobility needs

Copy of ID

Remember pets

Build a Kit

First-Aid Kits

First-Aid & CPR Training

Build a Kit

Stay Informed

Emergency radiosKLBJ (590AM)

Phone numbersEmergency contact and ICE

911 Emergency311 Non-emergency211 Emergency updates

Stay Informed

Know your neighbors

Preparedness

Get a kit

Make a plan

Stay informed

Know your neighbors

Recap

HSEM offers

Info and Opportunities

One Hour Neighborhood Home Safety and Preparedness Presentation

Train the Trainer in one hour presentations

Austin Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training to prepare you to help yourself and your communityContact HSEM (512)974-0450

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