“The superior (man or woman),when resting in safety, does not p ( ), g y,forget that danger may come.  When in a state of security, they do not forget the possibility of ruin.  When all is orderly, they d t f t th t di d Th th tdo not forget that disorder may come. Thus…they are not endangered, and their States and all their clans are preserved.”

Confucius – Chinese philosopher & reformer (551 ‐ 479 BC)

Cheryl BrushCity of SeattleCity of Seattle

3 Challenges3 Challenges for Workplace Preparedness Programs 

1. Politics

2 Preparedness2. Preparedness

3. How to Have Fun with a Serious Topic

Home Sweet Home1965 earthquake1965 earthquake

Seattle City Hall Home Away from HomeSeattle City Hall – Home Away from Home

In the Neighborhood…Skyscrapers

In the Neighborhood…Interstate 5Interstate 5

In the Neighborhood…gKing County Buildings

Jail Administrative Offices & CourthouseJail

In the Neighborhood…Light Rail Station

In the Neighborhood…In the Neighborhood…The View to the West & Puget Sound

In the Neighborhood…Offi f E MOffice of Emergency Management

Never Far from Starbucks!Never Far from Starbucks!

City Hall Among Giants

City HallyLots of Glass…

City Hall Tenantsy

• Credit Union• Bagel shop• Coffee cartCoffee cart• Homeless shelterP bli  C bl  • Public Cable Channel

• Municipal Archives

City Hall Campus

Farmers Market and Emergency HomelessShelterOutdoor Concerts Shelter

City Hall Eventsy• Concerts• Art Galleryy• Tourists• Meetings/Trainings• Council Hearings• Farmers Market

Farmers Market at City HallFarmers Market at City Hall

C il b S ll Cl k B P dCouncilmember Sally Clark Buys Produce

F M k h PlFarmers Market on the Plaza

What We’re Aiming For…

To be a Strong Link in the City’s Emergency Response 

ChainChain.

HowWe Got HereHow We Got Here

Nisqually 2001Nisqually 2001

“…best prepared city in the U.S…”

POLITICSPOLITICS 

Internal & External Internal & External Every Workplace has Politics

“…the total complex of relations between l l ”people living in society…”

‐Webster

Stay Focused onStay Focused on…

•The End Goal

•Your Area of Control

•Getting Around Barriers

ExerciseExercise

Share with your neighbor IF you think politics impacts emergency preparedness, and HOW.  Y  h     i   “G ”  You have two minutes – “Go!” 

Preparedness Never EndsPreparedness Never Ends

“It’s just like selling Coca‐Cola.  To make a j gdifference, the advertising has to be ongoing 

and unrelenting.”g

Dennis Miletie s etCA Seismic Safety Commission

City Hall Emergency Response TeamsCity Hall Emergency Response Teams

Floor WardensCommunicationsFirst AidDamage AssessmentDamage AssessmentLight Search & Rescue

Educating the Public

Pl i Ah d i H lf h B lPlanning Ahead is Half the Battle

E h k A I iEarthquakes Are Inconvenient

Checking in at the Command Post

Waiting for Assistance

Help Arrives

Light Search & Rescue

Floor WardensFloor Wardens

Damage Assessmentg

CommunicationsCommunications

First Aid

What Happens if theI id C d i I j d?Incident Commander is Injured?

Using the New Stretcher

Checking Identification

Dead Weight

D b i fi D ill S iDebriefing Drill Scenarios

Strategies for PreparednessStrategies for Preparedness

Coordinate coverage Watch for teachable moments (Haiti) Involve team members at all levels Celebrate achievements and say “Thank You!” Ask for what you need Document work  

ExerciseExercise

Take two minutes to discuss with your neighbor 1‐2 things 

your workplace has done to become prepared.

How to Have Fun with a Serious TopicGeorge Constanza ?!George Constanza …?!

N t T P d f Gi i k !Not Too Proud for Gimmicks!

Desk as “refuge” – be cozy and prepared  

Cheap & “unrelenting” publicity

Catchy presentation title! y p

George Constanza Desk Award

Exploring the Hidden Corners

E B ildi E i W H F !Even Building Engineers Want to Have Fun!

How to Have Fun with a Serious Subject

If I only had a ypulse…

What’s Next a Dragon Invasion?!What s Next…a Dragon Invasion?!

ExerciseExercise

Take 2 MinutesTake 2 Minutes&

S  F  St i !!!Swap Funny Stories!!!

Remember your Strategy…

“Pray hard Pray hard and 

hold the cupboard doors closed!”

“I Want to Thank ”I Want to Thank…

Art Kuniyuki for Farmers Market photos Carmen Ufret & Coral Powers for Power Point support Jackie Campbell & Walter Heyman/FFD Guila Muir  Customer Service Bureau City Hall Emergency Teams