EWSEWS

ALL HAZARDS

EarthquakesSevere

Weather

The Emergency System Activates For These Emergencies

Community-Wide Disasters

Hazardous Hazardous

Material Material

ReleaseRelease

Calvert Area Emergency Warning System &

Shelter-In-Place ProceduresSponsored by:

Marshall County Emergency Management

Livingston County Emergency Management Calvert City Community Advisory TeamLocal Emergency Planning CommitteeLocal Government Officials

Facility Personnel

LEPC - Annex C

Community

CIMAP911 Central Dispatch

School Personnel

Convalescent HomeGovernment Officials

EM, Fire, Law, MedicalNews Media

Tourist Industry

All these folks are what make our community safer!

EM, Fire, Law, Medical

Private & Public Sector Partners

Purpose of the Calvert Area Emergency Warning System:

• To warn you when there is a threat of:– Severe

weather– Hazardous

material releases

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• Designed to reach most Calvert area residents through:– Community outreach – education & meetings– Outdoor sirens– Radio/TV emergency broadcasts– Neighbor assistance

Community Outreach

How do we keep our community informed?

Good neighbor night

Wally visits to area schools

Community Outreach

Who is Wally Wise Guy?

Wally Wise Guy is a 6’4” turtle that knows it's wise to go inside his shell whenever there's danger.

Wally is targeted to reach children from kindergarten to 4th grade. We teach through 3rd grade.

Wally was developed by the Community Education Task Force, a consortium of Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPC) along the Houston Channel, TX and was purchased for this program by our local facilities

How Does Wally Teach Kids How to Shelter-In-Place?

Wally visits local schools and teaches kids what it means to shelter-in-place. He also visits the community folks that come to Good Neighbor Night.

Wally visits in the fall to teach concepts and then again in the spring to review those concepts. The kids LOVE Wally!

Schools visited are: Calvert City Elementary, Sharpe Elementary, Reidland Elementary, South Livingston Elementary, and North Livingston Elementary

Wally Wise Guy and

Plant Volunteers

That Take Shelter-In-Place

Concepts To Our Kids!

Marshall County Emergency Warning System Includes:

• 911 Central Dispatch

• Outdoor Warning Sirens

• National Weather Service (NWS)

• EAS Radio/TV Broadcasts

What to Do When You Hear the Sirens – Shelter-In-Place

• Go inside

• Do NOT use the telephone

• Turn on your TV/radio

How Does It Work?

• Emergency occurs

• Sirens are activated

• TV/radio provide details

Emergency Warning System Tested:

• 1:00 p.m. • First Friday of each

month• Testing:

approximately 30 seconds

• Activation: approximately three minutes

Locations of Outdoor Warning System-Sirens

• Located throughout Marshall County and Livingston County

• Located at all Fire Stations in both counties

• If you are interested in the exact locations – contact your local EM office

What to Do If Told to Shelter-in-Place During a Hazardous Materials Release:

• Close all doors and windows

• Shut off all outside air sources

• Stay tuned to radio • Keep pets indoors• Seal doors and windows

If You Are in Your Car and You Are Notified of a Hazardous

Materials Release:

• Close all windows

• Shut off all vents

• Set your AC/heater on re-circulate

• Keep your radio on for further information

Do NOT Use the Telephone!Do NOT Use the Telephone!Telephone lines need to be open for emergency use.

If Notified to Evacuate

• Remain calm

• Gather emergency supplies

• Turn off appliances

• Secure your home

• Stay tuned to the radio

• Drive carefully

Think About Having An Emergency Kit

• It should contain emergency supplies and

• Help you stay prepared

Your Emergency Kit Should Contain.. And Other Important Items For Your Safety

• Duct tape to help seal windows• Flashlight with extra batteries• Battery operated radio• Towels• First aid kit• Non-perishable food• Drinking water – sealed• Prescription medicines• Food/water for pets and you!

The Emergency Warning System is for ….

YOU!

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Air Conditioning, Heating, Fans,

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Emergency Broadcast Radio

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Your Response Should Include:

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If you have questions

contact your local Office of

Emergency Management

Marshall County EM: (270)527-4739

Livingston County EM: (270)928-2196