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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
FROM:
Ed Coppersmith, Deputy Fire Marshal
DATE:
May 9, 2006
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Emergency Management Exercise
For the May 22nd City Council work session, we are planning to simulate an
emergency situation relating to tornadoes. After giving a brief history of
tornadoes in Carver County I will explain the City ofChanhassen's role in this
type of emergency. I will cover subjects such as city employee's and the city
council's roles during and after the emergency, declaration of an emergency, and
State Statute 12 (Mutual Aid). I also plan to discuss the national "ready America"
program and a few issues of concern for future planning. We also plan on having
the Fountain Conference Room set up as the Emergency Operation Center (EO C)
for this simulation to show the council what it would look like in case the EOC is
activated.
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1964 May 25 0945 1 0 0
1965 May 6 1808 7.7 3 4
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1996 June 6 1215 0 0 0 0
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. Store water tightly in clean plastic containers such
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. Keep at least a three-day supply of water per
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. Store at least a three-day supply of non-perishable
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. Select foods that require no refrigeration,
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. Pack a manual can opener and eating utensils.
. Choose foods your family will eat.
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o Dry cereal or granola
o Peanut butter
o Dried fruit
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@ In any emergency a family member or you yourself may
be cut, burned or suffer other injuries. If you have
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~ your loved ones when they are hurt. Remember, many
injuries are not life threatening and do not require
_.___________ immediate medical attention. Knowing how to treat
minor injuries can make a difference in an emergency.
Consider taking a first aid class, but simply having the following things
can help you stop bleeding, prevent infection and assist in
decontamination.
Things you should have:
. Two pairs of Latex, or other sterile gloves (if you are allergic to
Latex).
. Sterile dressings to stop bleeding.
. Cleansing agent/soap and antibiotic towelettes to disinfect.
. Antibiotic ointment to prevent infection.
. Burn ointment to prevent infection.
. Adhesive bandages in a variety of sizes.
. Eye wash solution to flush the eyes or as general
decontaminant.
. Thermometer (Read more: Biological Threat)
. Prescription medications you take every day such as insulin,
heart medicine and asthma inhalers. You should periodically
rotate medicines to account for expiration dates.
. Prescribed medical supplies such as glucose and blood
pressure monitoring equipment and supplies.
Things it may be good to have:
. Cell Phone
. Scissors
. Tweezers
. Tube of petroleum jelly or other lubricant
Non-prescription drugs:
. Aspirin or nonaspirin pain reliever
. Anti-diarrhea medication
. Antacid (for upset stomach)
. Laxative
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. Water, amounts for portable kits will vary. Individuals should determine
what amount they are able to both store comfortably outside the home
and be able to transport to other locations
. Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
. Battery-powered radio and extra batteries
. Flashlight and extra batteries
. First Aid kit
. Whistle to signal for help
. Dust mask or cotton t-shirt, to help filter the air
. Moist towelettes for sanitation
. Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
. Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food)
. Plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
. Unique family needs, such as daily prescription medications, infant
formula or diapers, and important family documents
. Garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
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Water, food, and clean air are the essential items for
survival. Each family or individual's kit should be
customized to meet specific needs, such as medications
and infant formula. It should also be customized to
include important family documents.
Recommended Supplies to Include in a Basic Kit:
. Water, one gallon of water per person per day, for drinking and
sanitation
. Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
. Battery-powered radio and extra batteries
. Flashlight and extra batteries
. First Aid kit
. Whistle to signal for help
. Dust mask or cotton t-shirt, to help filter the air
. Moist towelettes for sanitation
. Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
. Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food)
. Plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
. Unique family needs, such as daily prescription medications,
infant formula or diapers, and important family documents
. Garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
View recommended supplies to include in a Portable Kit
Clothing and Bedding:
If you live in a cold weather climate, you must think about warmth. It
is possible that the power will be out and you will not have heat.
Rethink your clothing and bedding supplies to account for growing
children and other family changes.
. One complete change of warm clothing and shoes per person,
including:
. A jacket or coat
. Long pants
. A long sleeve shirt
. Sturdy shoes
. A hat and gloves
. A sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person
Other items to consider adding to your Supply Kit:
. Emergency reference material such as a first aid book or a print
out of this information
. Rain gear
. Mess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic utensils
. Cash or traveler's checks, change
. Paper towels
. Fire Extinguisher
. Tent
. Compass
. Matches in a waterproof container
. Signal flare
. Paper, pencil
. Medicine dropper
. Feminine supplies
. Personal hygiene items
. Disinfectant
. Household chlorine bleach
You can use bleach as a disinfectant (diluted nine parts water to
one part bleach), or in an emergency you can also use it to
purify water. Use 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per
gallon of water. Do not use scented, color safe or bleaches with
added cleaners.
Important Family Documents:
Keep copies of important family records such as insurance policies,
identification and bank account records in a waterproof, portable
container.
You can use this EFFAK (Emergency Financial First Aid KlU developed
by Operation Hope, FEMA and Citizen Corps to help you organize your
information.
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SPECIAL NEEDS ITEMS
Remember the special needs of your family members.
Infants, the elderly and persons with disabilities
need the same planning as everyone else, and
sometimes a little more, to be prepared for a terrorist
attack.
For Baby:
. Formula
. Diapers
. Bottles
. Powdered milk
. Medications
. Moist towelettes
. Diaper rash ointment
For Adults:
. Ask your doctor about storing prescription medications such as
heart and high blood pressure medication, insulin and other
prescription drugs.
. Denture needs
. Contact lenses and supplies
. Extra eye glasses
For more information on supplies, see "Your Family Disaster Supply
Kit" from American Red Cross and Federal Emergency Management
Agency
For Seniors:
. Plan how you will evacuate or signal for help.
. Plan emergency procedures with home health care agencies or
workers.
. Tell others where you keep your emergency supplies.
. Teach others how to operate necessary equipment.
. Label equipment like wheelchairs, canes or walkers.
. Additional supplies for seniors:
o List of prescription medications including dosage in your
supply kits. Include any allergies.
o Extra eyeglasses and hearing-aid batteries.
o Extra wheelchair batteries or other special equipment in
your supply kit.
o A list of the style and serial numbers of medical devices
such as pacemakers in your emergency supply kits.
o Copies of medical insurance and Medicare cards.
o List of doctors and emergency contacts.
For People with Disabilities:
. Create a support network to help in an emergency.
. Tell these people where you keep your emergency supplies.
. Give one member of your support network a key to your house
or apartment.
. Contact your city or county government's emergency information
management office. Many local offices keep lists of people with
disabilities so they can be located quickly in a sudden
emergency .
. Wear medical alert tags or bracelets to help identify your
disability .
. If you are dependent on dialysis or other life sustaining
treatment, know the location and availability of more than one
facility.
. Show others how to operate your wheelchair.
. Know the size and weight of your wheelchair, in addition to
whether or not it is collapsible, in case it has to be transported.
. Additional Supplies for People with Disabilities:
o Prescription medicines, list of medications including
dosage, list of any allergies.
o Extra eyeglasses and hearing-aid batteries.
o Extra wheelchair batteries, oxygen.
o Keep a list of the style and serial number of medical
devices.
o Medical insurance and Medicare cards.
o List of doctors, relatives or friends who should be notified if
you are hurt.
For more information on supplies, see "Your Family Disaster Supply
Kit" from American Red Cross and Federal Emergency Management
Agency.
For more information on special needs, see Disaster Preparedness For
People With Disabilities from FEMA, and Disaster Preparedness for
Seniors by Seniors from the Red Cross.