Preparingforthe unexpected 11032012

SURVIVE // RECOVER // REVIVE

Preparing for the UnexpectedNovember 3, 2012

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Emergency Management

Coordination, Collaboration, Communication Fairfax County Emergency Operations Center Planning Training & Exercise Outreach Grants & Finance

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Four Phases

Prepare & Protect

Respond

Recover

Mitigate

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Local Hazards

Natural Disasters

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Man-made Disasters

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Make a Kit

Include basic supplies for your family and pets for three days.

Prepare an emergency kit for your home.

ITEMS:

Food Water Radio Flashlight First Aid Kit Local Maps

Medications Cash Tools Whistle Duct Tape Plastic Sheeting

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Make a Plan

Do you know the emergency plan for your workplace?

Develop an emergency plan for you and your family

Out-of-Town Contact

Meeting Places

Communications Plan

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Stay or Go?

Shelter-in-Place

Evacuate

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Special Considerations

Children Do you know your child’s school/daycare emergency plan? Do you have a back-up person to pick-up your child?

Pets Medicine/Medical Records Picture of you with your pet Toys/treats/bedding Harness or leash

Older Americans and Individuals with Disabilities Develop a plan that considers each persons unique needs Establish a personal support network

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Stay Informed

Community Emergency Alert Network www.fairfaxcounty.gov/cean

Fairfax County Emergency Blog www.fairfaxcounty.gov/emergency/blog

Social Media (Facebook/Twitter)

Fairfax County News Channel 16

Local TV and Radio

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Neighbors Helping Neighbors

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Additional Resources

www.fairfaxcounty.gov/emergency

www.fairfaxcounty.gov/oem

www.readynova.org

www.ready.gov

www.fema.gov