Operation Prepare
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Emergencies happen.
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Natural hazards can happen here. Wild Fire
Earthquake
Land Slide
Flood
Dam Failure
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This is a shipmate’s house
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You must be prepared.
• Navy personnel are responsible to prepare for and respond to emergency situations‌
‌to protect themselves, their families, and any visitors to an installation. In an emergency YOU are the first responder
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What is Operation Prepare?
Be informed Have a plan Make a kit
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Be informed • Know the risks
• Resources are available
– Handouts – Web sites CNIC www.cnic.navy.mil
FEMA www.ready.gov
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Be informed • Ask your Emergency Management Coordinator – Emergency plans and procedures – Emergency notification - Procedures and codes - Warning (and all clear) signals - Installation closure notification process
– Standard and emergency muster procedures
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Be Informed • Phone numbers – Quarterdeck, CDO, Admin Office – Command Ombudsman – Community/State emergency management
• Web sites – Installation – Community/State emergency management – Region
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Have a plan. Emergency Plan
Communication Plan 10
Have a plan
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Take a template Family Emergency Plan.
• Complete the Evacuation Plan
and Contact Information Sections.
• Commit to completing the entire Family Emergency Plan.
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Have a Plan
• Evacuation Plan – Identify family meeting places. - One in the vicinity of home - One away from home
• Emergency Contact – Identify person and telephone number to call and report on location and condition of family. This should be someone outside the region.
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Have a Plan
• Verify your child’s school or care center emergency guidelines and evacuation plan.
• Plan for evacuation of your pets. • Everyone in the household should memorize emergency contact telephone numbers.
• Ensure emergency contact telephone numbers are kept current.
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Make a Kit • To participate in Operation Prepare you need a
Basic Emergency Kit for each family member. This emergency kit contains essentials: – Water for drinking (3 quarts) – Food for three days (2,400 calories) – First Aid kit
• Kit needs to be in a portable container.
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Make a kit
• Consider adding to your kit – More food, water, and medical supplies – Flashlight, radio, and batteries – Maps, plans, cash, and personal documents
• Make portable kits – For vehicle and workplace
• Update kits periodically.
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Get help to recover.
• If you or your family has been affected by a declared emergency, you can report your needs – Phone: 877-414-5358 – TDD: 866-297-1971
Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System https://navyfamily.navy.mil
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Action ACTIONS:
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Complete your plan - Minimum requirement Evacuation Plan Contact Information
• Build or buy a basic emergency supply kit TIMELINE:
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Two weeks to get it done 17
Thank You The action that you take today can and will save a life. 18