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PREPARING FORNATURAL
DISASTERS ANDEMERGENCIES
1Presenter: Phyllis Haase
UNCERTAINTY OF A
NATURAL DISASTER
What do you think isgoing to happen when you hear of a natural disaster news?
Oh no…not my house, and, what will happen to my
man-cave? Honey, are we covered?
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WHAT YOU THINK IS GOING
TO HAPPEN
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WHEN REALITY SETS IN
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IS YOUR ASSOCIATION READY?
Consider the possible disastersyour association could be facedwith:• Hurricanes• Tornadoes• Flooding• Wildfires• Snowstorms• Ice storms 7
FEDERAL EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT AGENCY
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The Federal Emergency ManagementAgency coordinates the federal government's role in preparing for, preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering from all domestic disasters, whether naturalor man-made, including acts of terror.
WHAT YOUR ASSOCIATION
NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
• Establish a committee.• Know whom to contact
and where to turn.• Form an emergency
“action” team.9
• Determine resources you have and those you need to obtain.
• Partner with your neighbors.• Get appropriate training.• Communicate with residents,
staff and management.10
WHAT YOUR ASSOCIATION
NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
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YOUR EMERGENCY PLAN
SHOULD INCLUDE: There are several things your emergency planshould include:
• Save a set of contact information that is organized by unit.
• A searchable directory stored virtually will be easierto search and maintain than a paper directory.Consider a shared file that can be accessed by allmembers of the HOA during an emergency.
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• Evacuation routes, including alternative routes in case the usual ones aren't safe.
• A physical inventory of any structures or spaces that are considered association property.
YOUR EMERGENCY PLAN
SHOULD INCLUDE:
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◊ Once the plan has been drafted and “finalized” the board of directors should review andformally adopt the plan. Once the plan isadopted, implement formal training in the execution of the.
FINALIZE AND ADOPT
THE PLAN
WHEN DISASTER STRIKES
Pre-plan for:• Disaster Response• Roles• Responsibilities
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✓Establish an off-site office for your Community association so you can get up and running as soon as possible.✓Annually, arrange details with
vendors for coming in after the “all clear is given.”✓Assign an area for post-
emergency debris.
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✓Keep copies of valuable documents in a protective mobile case.
✓Acquire battery-powered walkie-talkies in the event cells phone service is not operational.
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✓Create a script for the association’s voicemail with details about how residents should respond in the event of an emergency.
✓ Develop relationships with your local emergency responders.
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✓If you have prior knowledge of an incoming disaster, such as a hurricane, keep the community informed of the before, during, and after the event.
✓Discuss with your employees their responsibility in the event of an emergency and what their responsibilities are in the event of an emergency evacuation.
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✓Share a priority repair and reinstatement list with residents so they know what will be back in working order first
✓Information on all media outlets, i.e. Website and Facebook .
✓…Set up a sealed utility closet with emergency essentials such as basic tools, first aid kits, extension cords, ladders, ropes, cleaning supplies, flashlights, a battery-operated radio, and power strips duct tape.
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PREPARING FOR NATURAL
DISASTERS
WHEN DISASTER STRIKES
• What resources are available to helpwith the response and recovery fromthe disaster?
• How do standing rules and processes impact the response and recovery from a disaster?
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• Deal with Physical Lossesof Community AssociationProperty
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POST-DISASTER
RESPONSE KEY POINTS
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THE RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT
Be Prepared!
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SECONDARY EMERGENCIES
• Power Outages• Police Activity• Heat Wave
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EMERGENCIES
• Cooling Stations• Warming Stations
PROVIDE RESIDENTS OF
YOUR COMMUNITY WITH VIRAL
INFORMATION
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FEMA Releases Guide To Help Prepare Citizens For Disasters
Are You Ready? provides a step-by-step outline on how toprepare a disaster supply kit,…
PROVIDE RESIDENTS OF
YOUR COMMUNITY WITH
INFORMATION
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…emergency planning for people with disabilities, how to locate andevacuate to a shelter, and even contingency planning for family pets.
INFORM RESIDENTS OF
SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR BOTH PRIOR AND
POST DISASTER OR EMERGENCY EVENT
• Gasoline• Emergency Lights and
News Sources• Toiletries• Food & Water
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• Eating Utensils• Clothing• Sleeping Arrangements• Important Documents• Pet Care Items• Prescriptions
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INFORM RESIDENTS OF
SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR BOTH PRIOR AND
POST DISASTER OR EMERGENCY EVENT
✓Pillow, Sleeping Bag, Blankets, Linens
✓Freeze Dried Food Kit✓Portable Fresh Water
Container✓Batteries
✓ Insect Repellent✓ Flashlight✓ Battery Operated
Lantern✓ Rain Poncho ✓ Tools, Tool Sets
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EMERGENCY PREPARATION
CHECKLIST
✓ Portable Battery Operated Fan
✓Waterproof Matches and Lighter
✓Portable Battery Operated Chargeable Radio/Walkie-Talkie
✓ Water Purification Tablets
✓ Portable Camping Stove w/Charcoal
✓ Portable Ice Kit✓ Cooler/Ice Chest
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EMERGENCY PREPARATION
CHECKLIST
PROVIDE RESIDENTS OF
YOUR COMMUNITY WITH
INFORMATION
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For more information and an online copy
of Are You Ready, visit
www.fema.gov/areyouready. Also, for more
information on preparedness,
visit www.fema.gov/library. The online
emergency checklist is another way FEMA is
working to make America "A Nation Prepared."
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