The Waterline
April 19, 2012
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NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
Being prepared for the worst:
Destructive weather preparedness in light of HURREX By Benjamin Christensen, Waterline staff writer Being prepared is everyone's duty. As HURREX/Citadel Gale 2012 takes place this week and next, it is imperative that everyone knows what they can do to be ready for destructive weather such as hurricanes. Over the last two centuries, tropical cyclones have claimed the lives of approximately 1.9 million people. The United States have had its own costly reminders of the strength of hurricanes, notably in 2005 with the storm surge of Hurricane Katrina, which killed nearly two-thousand and caused 108 billion dollars worth of damage, the costliest in American history. "The main priority for Sailors is keeping themselves and their families safe," said Jeffrey Wilson, Naval Support Activity Washington's (NSAW) Emergency Manager. "Being informed and prepared for an emer-
gency can reduce injuries and deaths during an incident." Although the destructive power of a hurricane can be tremendous, there is still plenty one can do to mitigate it and ensure their family's safety. According to the U.S. government's website Ready.gov, one should build an emergency kit and make a family communications plan. An emergency kit is simply all of the basic items that one would need during a disaster. Supplies collected should last at least three days, as although disaster relief would be working to help those affected, it takes time. Food, water, a weather radio, flashlight and a first aid kit are just some of the recommended items. NDW, and the Navy as a whole, considers the safety of its Sailors and their families to be the highest possible priority, especially U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steele C. G. Britton during violent weather. Therefore, there is U.S. Air Force Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Public Works members clean
See HURREX, Page 5
up fallen tree limbs following Hurricane Irene, Aug. 28, at JBAB, D.C.
Bridge, sewer construction traffic info Naval Support Activity Washington's (NSAW) Community Planning Liaison Officer (CPLO) and Public Works Department have kept in close contact with the managers of the 11th St. Bridge Project and the DC Water Clean Rivers Project Combined Sewer Overflow Control Program, clearly communicating both the needs of the Yard's commuters and NSAW's operational requirements. These efforts have minimized impacts to the installation by consolidating individual construction evolutions. However, there will still be inconveniences for our commuters. There will be further impacts to vehicular and pedestrian traffic as the construction projects progress throughout the summer. We will continue to actively engage the project managers and pass information to help your employees plan their commutes. Thank you in advance for your patience and cooper- From now until April 20, the O St. Gate will be open to inbound vehicle traffic only. No ation in helping us manage this issue.
SAAM: Prevention is everyone's duty By Benjamin Christensen, Waterline staff writer No one is exempt from the responsibility of 'if you see something, say something', and the duty of helping prevent sexual assault. The month of April is being utilized not only by the Navy, but also by presidential proclamation for the whole country, to take time to recognize the devastating impact that sexual assault can have. The Navy is not immune from the plight that is prevalent in the United States' armed forces with a crime of sexual assault occurring roughly three times a day. "Training is key to preventing sexual assault," said Chandra Vickers, Deputy Equal Employment Officer (EEO) for Naval District Washington (NDW).
impact to pedestrian traffic.
See SA AM, Page 5
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Around the Yard, Page 2
This Week in Naval History, Page 3