The goal of organizing our neighborhood is to quickly respond in the critical first hour after a disaster:
1) turn off gas if there are leaks so we don't have a fire (see red Xs on map)
2) put out small fires so they don't become large ones
3) comfort/care for the injured and scared
If you are are a bit prepared you are more likely to be part of the solution rather than part of the group needing care and comfort. There are links to individual preparedness info on the bottom of this page
We'll probably hold a practice "earthquake" before our September Alley Party.
UNDER YOUR BED CHECKLIST (that's under each person's bed)
1) turn off gas if there are leaks so we don't have a fire (see red Xs on map)
2) put out small fires so they don't become large ones
3) comfort/care for the injured and scared
If you are are a bit prepared you are more likely to be part of the solution rather than part of the group needing care and comfort. There are links to individual preparedness info on the bottom of this page
We'll probably hold a practice "earthquake" before our September Alley Party.
UNDER YOUR BED CHECKLIST (that's under each person's bed)
- Boots/sturdy shoes (cut feet from broken glass is most common injury after an earthquake)
- Leather gloves
- Hard hat (a home hardware warehouse store or try Western Safety Supply if you really want choices)
- Flashlight/lightstick
- Whistle (in case you're under rubble and can't shout)
- Breath mask in case of dust
- OK/Help sign with 2 Bandaids to stick it in window (Bandaids won't lose stickum with time)
- Personal checklist/contact form (we often don't think clearly in an emergency so a checklist helps)
- Utility shut off instructions (again, checklist helps)
- Neighborhood map, checklist and contact form (we'll drop a set off at your house shortly)
Here are links to the WA State Map Your Neighborhood videos if you didn't make it to to the meeting
They chain one into the next. If you are short on time watch Chapters 3 and 10.
Other publications of Washington State's Map Your Neighborhood program (MYN)
https://www.mil.wa.gov/other-links/publications
Links to Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Prepare (SNAP) program, part of Seattle Emergency Management:
SNAP Neighborhood preparation booklet, page 10 is a skills list, 11 is a preparation check list, and page 12 is the contact form
SNAP personal checklist
SNAP Utility shut-off instructions
Red Cross Earthquake preparedness
Red Cross Emergency kit checklist
King County's risk assessment tool (put in a location and see what the predicted risks are)
Videos from a real earthquake with early warning: Mexico City Feb. 16 2018
They chain one into the next. If you are short on time watch Chapters 3 and 10.
- Chapter 1) 3 minutes: intro: why do this and overview
- Chapter 2) 6 minutes: emergency vs. disaster, neighborhood boundary defined
We chose the alley as our neighborhood since we already party together - Chapter 3) 25 minutes: steps 1 through 7 of the 9 steps
- Chapter 4) 3 minutes: choose gathering site (ours is tentatively in the flat part of the alley where we hold the annual party)
- Chapter 5) 4 minutes: choose a care center location (ours is at house # chosen at meeting)
- Charter 6) 2 minutes: skills and equipment inventory (fill out the form)
or print and fill out the SNAP page 10 and return it to Karen or Elizabeth so they can update the list and give you a copy - Chapter 7) 2 minutes: map location of gas meters
- Chapter 8) 2 minutes: create contact list (fill out the form)
or print and fill out SNAP page 12 and return it to Karen or Elizabeth so they can update the list and give you a copy - Chapter 9) 3 minutes: review steps 1 through 7
- Chapter 10) 4 minutes: Step 8 form teams This shows how it all fits together
Teams are 1) listen for news; 2) check known special needs folks; 3) check gas meters; 4) check help/OK signs - Chapter 11) 2 minutes: update list; practice; review
Other publications of Washington State's Map Your Neighborhood program (MYN)
https://www.mil.wa.gov/other-links/publications
Links to Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Prepare (SNAP) program, part of Seattle Emergency Management:
SNAP Neighborhood preparation booklet, page 10 is a skills list, 11 is a preparation check list, and page 12 is the contact form
SNAP personal checklist
SNAP Utility shut-off instructions
Red Cross Earthquake preparedness
Red Cross Emergency kit checklist
King County's risk assessment tool (put in a location and see what the predicted risks are)
Videos from a real earthquake with early warning: Mexico City Feb. 16 2018