“The superior (man or woman),when resting in safety, does not 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 tf t th t di d Th th t do notf orget that disor der may come. Thus…they are not endangered, and their States and all their clans are preserved.” Confucius – Chinese philosopher & reformer (551 ‐ 479 BC)
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“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
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