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Updating Your Personal Contact Information is Critical for Emergency Communications
The Water Bureau Prepares for Emergencies
We Plan and Practice Using the 4 Basic Tenets of Emergency Management
Are YOU Prepared?
We Follow NIMS
Emergency Management Guidelines
We Follow NIMS Emergency Management Guidelines
Are YOU Prepared?
DID YOU KNOW - Fires from natural gas leaks caused by damage to gas lines are common in disasters?
Knowing how to shut off your gas - if required - could save your home and property
We Follow NIMS Training Recommendations
In a Disaster, ALL Water Bureau Employees are Essential Personnel.
But it may not be "business as usual." Our work location and type may change, depending on the circumstances.
Managers will give Work Assignments to Employees Required to Report to Work.
HOW will you contact your Manager? HOW will they contact you?
A "LIVING KIT" includes:
Several weeks of food supplies and water
for you to survive in your home until basic services are restored.
A "LIVING KIT" includes:
Several weeks of food supplies and water
for you to survive in your home until basic services are restored.
Keep on hand:
EMERGENCY SUPPLIES:
EMERGENCY SUPPLIES:
DISASTER SUPPLIES KIT(s):
Collections of basic items you would need to be
safe and more comfortable during and after a disaster.
Why rescue and recovery will focus on the NW coast.
Sendei, Japan, 2011 - Tsunami barrels over 24 foot seawall, indundating the area, with devastating consequences.
All Water Bureau Employees are Required to Complete NIMS Courses ICS 100 and 700
Available online; "live" classes coming soon
It may be a long time before basic services are restored locally.
We are Organized in NIMS Incident Command Structure
A "PORTABLE KIT“ helps if your home is damaged and you need to go to a shelter, stay with others, or are "camping."
A "PORTABLE KIT“ helps if your home is damaged and you need to go to a shelter, stay with others, or are "camping."
Store items in a portable container
as close as possible to the exit door.
Include:
Disaster preparedness can prevent a bad situation from becoming worse...
If we are PREPARED at home, it will be easier for us to RESPOND to help others.
Adding Emergency Medical Information to Iphone Lockscreen:
1. Open the Apple Health app.
2. Tap on Medical ID in the bottom right corner.
3. Tap Create Medical ID.
4. At the very top, make sure Show When Locked is turned on (to green). Fill in as much information as is relevant to you. Write "None" rather than leaving fields blank.
5. Assign at least one person as your emergency contact person - Save them in Contacts app for the Health app to be able to include it.
6. Hit Done to save.
GAS SHUT-OFF
GAS SHUT OFF
Locate your gas meter and place a tag on the valve - "GAS SHUT-OFF VALVE"
Keep a CRESCENT WRENCH near - or affix it to - your gas meter
A "WORK KIT" helps you be prepared to be at work for an extended time period.
Use a NON-SPARKING Wrench
A "WORK KIT" helps you be prepared to be at work for an extended time period.
Add personal items to this kit:
NATURAL GAS
Signs of a leak:
Basic Preparedness Resources:
http://www.portlandoregon.gov/pbem/article/409973
Ready.gov
Family Home Preparedness Information and Checklists: http://www.ready.gov/emergency-planning-checklists
Northwest Preparedness Video:
http://www.crinorthwest.org/prepare.html
http://www.opb.org/news/series/unprepared
Once you turn off your gas, DO NOT turn it back on yourself - Wait for local utility workers to inspect the lines and restore service.
Water - Preparation and Storage:
http://www.regionalh2o.org/personal-preparedness
Tsunami waters won't reach here, but we need to be ready to cope with earthquake damage.
UTILITIES
Turn off the utilities only if you suspect the lines are damaged, you suspect a leak or if local officials instruct you to do so.
Options for Disaster Supply Kits:
- Nonperishable food.
- Supply of water (1 gallon of water per person, per day).
- Portable, battery-powered radio or TV, extra batteries.
- Flashlight (or headlamp) and extra batteries.
- First aid kit and manual.
- Sanitation and hygiene items.
- Matches in waterproof container - or firestarter kit.
- Whistle - 3 short blasts = HELP.
- Extra clothing and blankets.
- Kitchen accessories and cooking utensils.
- Photocopies of identification and credit cards.
- Cash and coins.
- Special needs items such as prescriptions, medications, glasses.
- Items for infants, such as formula, diapers, bottles, and pacifiers.
- Tools, pet supplies, a map of the area, items to meet family needs.
Login to CityLink to Update Your Contact Information
Plan for your family - you may not be together when disaster strikes
Training is Put Into Practice in Drills, Testing Emergency Readiness & Response Capabilities
Water Bureau Damage Assessment Teams (DAT) are Deployed in Emergencies & Practice Drills
ELECTRICITY
Shut off electricity at the panel - The main shut off is usually at the top.
Keep a flashlight on hand for emergencies.
Multi-Purpose Tool:
An Emergency "Go" Kit looks like this:
Non-sparking wrench
CUSTOMIZING:
There are a number of Emergency Preparedness kits available for purchase, which are a great start!
Add comfort items such as:
consider medications, pet needs, toys/games for children, etc...
HOW will WE Water Bureau Employees Respond when Disaster Strikes?
NATURAL GAS - Signs of a leak:
or shut water off at the Meter, located near the street or sidewalk
Special tools are available, or use a long-handled wrench
Preparedness increases your odds of surviving. - Watch OPB's "Unprepared."
City of Portland Water Bureau
Shutting off your water prevents contamination to your existing water supply - including hot water tank
Practical Home Preparedness
WATER
Know where your water shutoff valve is in case of pipe damage.
Failure to plan
is
planning to fail.
Failure to plan
is
planning to fail.
- Benjamin Franklin