certlogo CitiCorpLogo fema_logo_small.png Inclusion of People with Disabilities Inclusion of People with Disabilities Cherie Boyce, MPA Emergency Management Specialist Orange County, Florida certlogo CitiCorpLogo fema_logo_small.png Whole CommunityWhole Community CERT Basic Training And Emergency Management certlogo fema_logo_small.png Setting the Training StageSetting the Training Stage 1-2picture one of flood waters covering the first floor of a two story house picture of a paramedic beside a patient on a medical gurney with a defibrillator on the gurney between the patient's feet. picture of Two members of a Community Emergency Response Team folding cardboard around a survivor's leg. This is a demonstration of an exercise drill. certlogo fema_logo_small.png Training Includes CaregiversTraining Includes Caregivers .Fire safety .Disaster medical operations .Light search and rescue .CERT organization .Disaster psychology .CERT and terrorism 1-3Community Emergency Response team members dressed in vests, hardhats and eye protection are training in fire suppression. One woman is a wheelchair user and is blind. Her caregiver is handing a fire extinguisher to her so she can practice how to use the equipment. certlogo fema_logo_small.png Training ObjectivesTraining Objectives .Identify roles and responsibilities for community preparedness .Describe types of hazards that affect community, people, health, and infrastructure .Undertake personal and organizational preparedness actions .Describe functions of CERTs 1-4 certlogo fema_logo_small.png Community Preparedness: Roles and Responsibilities Community Preparedness: Roles and Responsibilities .Key priority in lessening the impact of disasters .Critical that all community members take steps to prepare .Effective when addresses unique attributes of community and engages whole community 1-5 certlogo fema_logo_small.png GovernmentGovernment .Government has responsibility to: .Develop, test, and refine emergency plans .Ensure emergency responders have adequate skills and resources .Provide services to protect and assist citizens .Provide Access to Emergency Training 1-6 certlogo fema_logo_small.png Emergency Operations PlanEmergency Operations Plan .Assigns responsibility to organizations and individuals .Sets forth lines of authority .Describes how people and property will be protected .Identifies personnel, equipment, facilities, supplies, and other resources 1-7 certlogo fema_logo_small.png Community LeadersCommunity Leaders .Have a responsibility to participate in community preparedness .Participate on local collaborative planning council .Identify and integrate appropriate resources into government operations plans .Ensure that facilities, staff, and communities served are well prepared 1-8 certlogo fema_logo_small.png The PublicThe Public .Learn about community alerts, warnings, and evacuation routes .Take training .Practice skills and personal plans .Network and help others .Give feedback to community .Report suspicious activity .Volunteer 1-9 certlogo fema_logo_small.png Engaging the Whole CommunityEngaging the Whole Community .Goal of Citizen Corps is to make communities safer, more prepared, and more resilient .Citizen Corps Councils bring government and community leaders together .Councils ensure emergency plans more effectively reflect the community 1-10 certlogo fema_logo_small.png Types of DisasterTypes of Disaster .Natural .Technological .Intentional 1-11picture 1 is of a flooded debris scene aftera tornado as an example of a natural disaster. Picture 3 is an aerial view of the Murray building in Oklahoma that was destroyed by vehicle bomb set by Timothy McVay. picture two is an example of a potential technological disaster. It shows a hazy cloud over two nuclear reactor stacks in a power plant next to power lines and an electrical tower. certlogo fema_logo_small.png Key Disaster ElementsKey Disaster Elements .They are relatively unexpected .Emergency personnel may be overwhelmed .Lives, health, and the environment are endangered 1-12Houston, TX., 9/2/2005 -- Daun Jarrell hugs her daughter at the Astodome. They are one of the 18,000 hurricane Katrina survivors housed in the R... certlogo fema_logo_small.png Local Hazard Vulnerability AssessmentLocal Hazard Vulnerability Assessment .Identify most common disasters that occur .Identify possible hazards with most severe impact .Consider recent or historical impacts .Identify susceptible locations in the community for specific hazards .Consider what to expect from disruption of services 1-13 certlogo fema_logo_small.png Results of Damage to InfrastructureResults of Damage to Infrastructure .Police: address incidences of gravepublic safety .Firefighters: suppress majorfires .EMS personnel: handle life-threateninginjuries .Lower priority needs met in other ways 1-14 certlogo fema_logo_small.png Hazards from Home FixturesHazards from Home Fixtures .Gas line ruptures .Displaced water heaters or ranges .Damage .From falling books, dishes, other cabinet contents .Electric shock or injury .From displaced appliances, office equipment .Fire .From faulty wiring, overloaded plugs, or frayed electric cords 1-15 certlogo fema_logo_small.png Home and Workplace PreparednessHome and Workplace Preparedness 1-16 Picture of a generic neighborhood street with paved road and corner streetlights. All garage doors are closed and assumed locked. Appearance of readiness for any pending storms or criminal acts. Picture of three people sitting at a table with a laptop and a woman standing up holding a piece of paper as though she were planning something important with the seated people. Picture of preparedness items such as flashlight and batteries, toothbrushes, toothpaste, tarp, first aid kit, cash, handheld radio, can opener, bottles of water and hand desanitizer. certlogo fema_logo_small.png Preparing for a DisasterPreparing for a Disaster .Know local hazards, alerts, warning systems, evacuation routes, and sheltering plans .Consider important elements of disaster preparedness .Address specific needs for yourself, people with disabilities and people you know at work and in your neighborhood 1-17 certlogo fema_logo_small.png Teach Protective ActionsTeach Protective Actions .Assess situation .Decide to stay or change locations .Critical early decision in disasters .Seek clean air and protect breathing passages .Protect from debris and signal if trapped .Remove contaminants .Practice good hygiene 1-18 certlogo fema_logo_small.png ShelteringSheltering .Shelter in place: sealing a room .Identify internal room .Stay for several hours .Store supplies .Shelter for extended stay .Stay for several days or up to 2 weeks .Store emergency supplies .Mass care or community shelter .Take 3-day disaster kits .Shelters provide most supplies 1-19 certlogo fema_logo_small.png Develop a Disaster PlanDevelop a Disaster Plan .Where will you meet family members? .Who is your out-of-State “check-in” contact? .Will you have an extended stay? Shelter in place? Evacuate? .How will you escape your home? Workplace? School? Place of worship? .What route (and several alternates) will you use to evacuate your neighborhood? .Do you have transportation? .Did you practice your plan? 1-20 certlogo fema_logo_small.png Escape PlanningEscape Planning .Consider needs of children and individuals with disabilities .Inform all family members or office coworkers of the plan .Run practice escape drills 1-21 certlogo fema_logo_small.png Preparing for a DisasterPreparing for a Disaster .Mitigation is the reduction of loss of life and property by lessening the impact of disasters .Any activity that prevents an emergency or reduces effects of hazards .CERT members should have adequate homeowners coverage .Add flood insurance if in a flood hazard area 1-22 certlogo fema_logo_small.png Non-structural Hazard MitigationNon-structural Hazard Mitigation .Anchor heavy furniture .Secure appliances and office equipment .Install hurricane storm shutters .Childproof cabinet doors .Locate and label gas, electricity, and water shutoffs .Secure water heaters and have flexible gas lines installed 1-23 certlogo fema_logo_small.png Get InvolvedGet Involved .Preparedness requires active participation from all .Talk to friends and family about hazards .Ask about emergency planning outside the home .Make sure those in charge have a plan .Training provides skills needed to help others and keep skills current .CERT program provides training, practice, and connection to others .Participate in drills and exercises .Talk to friends and family about volunteering 1-24 certlogo fema_logo_small.png CERT Disaster ResponseCERT Disaster Response .Respond in period immediately after a disaster .Assist emergency response personnel when requested .CERT members’ first responsibility is personal and family safety .Respond after a disaster: .Locate and turn off utilities, if safe .Extinguish small fires .Treat injuries .Conduct light search and rescue .Help to relieve survivor stress 1-25 certlogo fema_logo_small.png CERT OrganizationCERT Organization1-26Here is a flow chart of how an emergency operations plan might delineate lines of authority and prevent chaos. The government agency liaison connects the sponsoring government agency with the volunteers trained in community emergency response techniques. Each community emergency response team has a Team Leader to coordinate the four branches of the team response. The team leader’s experience and training determines the section assignments. Reporting to the team leader are four sections. Operation, planning, logistics and Administration. The responsibilities and roles of the section chiefs is covered in the disaster preparedness training courses. A person with a disability should have access to training for any level within the Community emergency response team organization. certlogo fema_logo_small.png Personal Protective EquipmentPersonal Protective Equipment .Helmet .Goggles .N95 Mask .Gloves (work and non-latex) .Sturdy shoes orwork boots 1-27Picture of personal protection gear: Helmet Goggles N95 Mask Gloves (work and non-latex) Sturdy shoes or work boots certlogo fema_logo_small.png CERT in ActionCERT in Action1-28Picture one shows a volunteer holding a fire extinguisher while his partner protects him from tripping backwards. Both volunteers are wearing personal protection equipment. A mannequin has been placed under a piece of concrete slab so volunteers can practice extracting a survivor pinned under debris. This is a mock disaster exercise. Trained volunteers can work at points of distribution after a disaster. Here in West Melbourne, FL, on September 11, 2004, Tom Branco, a Melbourne Community Emergency Response Team member, is handing out water to residents affected by Hurricane Charley. certlogo fema_logo_small.png Non-Disaster RolesNon-Disaster Roles .Identify and aid neighbors/coworkers who might need assistance .Distribute preparedness materials; do demos .Staff first aid booths at special events .Assist with installation of smoke alarms .Parade route management 1-29Picture shows green canopy over table of print materials with a community emergency response volunteer talking to three citizens in Port Charlotte, FL, September 19, 2004 -- The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is part of the FEMA organized "Operation Rebuild" certlogo fema_logo_small.png Protection for Disaster WorkersProtection for Disaster Workers .CERT members generally protected by: .“Good Samaritan” laws .Volunteer Protection Act of 1997 .Relevant State statutes 1-30This photo taken in Micco, FL, September 13, 2004 shows Diane Norton, a Community Emergency Response Team member, talking with Florence Flynn of Barefoot Bay about disaster assistance. Diane is wearing her protective gear that includes a bright orange vest and hat. certlogo fema_logo_small.png Additional Training for CERTsAdditional Training for CERTs .Advanced first aid .Animal issues in disasters .Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use .Community relations .CPR skills .Debris removal .Donations management .Shelter management .Special needs concerns .Traffic/crowd control .Utilities control .Online courses 1-31 certlogo fema_logo_small.png 1-32 1.Invite to exercise planning sessions 2.Provide checklist in Braille, alternate language or audio 3.Answer concerns with action 4.Incorporate persons with disabilities in the exercise scenario 5.Share Improvement Plan matrix Inclusive PlanningInclusive Planning certlogo fema_logo_small.png 1-33 1.Review ADA compliance of training location and correct deficits 2.Train for “the real world” 3.Provide necessary supplies and appropriate gear 4.Discuss preparedness plans with caregivers, family and friends 5.Share conversations with person with disability Inclusive TrainingInclusive Training certlogo fema_logo_small.png 1-34 1.Review access to drill site 2.Provide transportation to and from exercise 3.Provide Emergency Stop as visual, audio, and vibration 4.Include participants in Hot Wash 5.Discuss privately Evaluators’ comments Include in ExerciseInclude in Exercise Practice your Evacuation Route and any pathways to be used by a wheelchair user. This picture shows a team of community emergency responders. The white helmet identifies a translator or caregiver. Note the wheelchair user is a responder in this picture and he is practicing with his team the approach to the exercise area. Practice Evacuation RoutePractice Evacuation Route This picture is of a volunteer with a visual disability sitting at a table with his caregiver participating as evaluators for a community emergency response exercise. Include CaregiverInclude Caregiver Picture of a wheelchair user dressed in personal protective gear writing in a notepad the disaster scene plan. Planner with disabilityPlanner with disability Picture of two emergency volunteers wearing personal protective gear while assisting a young girl as she pretends to need medical assistance for a mock injury. One volunteer trainee is wearing a green hat and the other is wearing a yellow hat. Both have black backpacks and yellow vests. Discrete IdentifiersDiscrete Identifiers Picture of small child actor pretending to be disoriented, weak and unable to speak. Two adult volunteers use the buddy sytem to assist the child. One volunteer wears a white hat to denote being a translator and in this scene a person with knowledge of American Sign. Include childrenInclude children Two volunteers are using hand held radios to communicate instructions to team members. The volunteer with a visual disability is wearing darkglasses while talking into his radio. Practice Communications Practice Communications Picture of three people putting out a small fire inside a metal tub. The one in the white hat is holding the fire extinguisher while the volunteer being trained watches for hazards. The fire fighter is standing near by ready to assist. Include Professional RespondersInclude Professional Responders Picture of team of volunteers carrying a survivor on a people mover tarp. Everyone is wearing personal protective gear and using the proper technique to prevent personal injury. Practice SafelyPractice Safely Whellchair user is wearing his hardhat and volunteer vest while holding a microphone for a television cameraman. He is being interviewed about the recent disaster drill. Include Media in Your Success!Include Media in Your Success! certlogo CitiCorpLogo fema_logo_small.png Q & A Inclusion of People with DisabilitiesQ & A Inclusion of People with Disabilities Cherie Boyce, MPA 407 846-9097 Cherie.boyce@ocfl.net certlogo CitiCorpLogo fema_logo_small.png Resources Inclusion of People with DisabilitiesResources Inclusion of People with Disabilities http://www.ready.gov/america/getakit/disabled.html http://www.ready.gov/america/about/instructional.htmlhttps://www.disability.gov/emergency_preparedness/personal_preparedness/home http://www.ready.gov/america/getakit/disabled.html http://www.ready.gov/america/about/instructional.htmlhttps://www.disability.gov/emergency_preparedness/personal_preparedness/home