Fort Walton Beach Resolution — 2010-11 -Comp Mgt Plan Adoption — reading text

has on you as soon as possible to inspect the damage your property realized. Those with the most serious damages will be handled first. Have hc:mdy your insurance policy and your list of possessions to simplify the adjuster' s work. This will help settle your claims sooner. When it is safe to return to your home, before you enter the house, be sure that the structure is not in danger of collapsing. Open windows and doors to let the air circulate. This will remove odors and protect you from escaping gas. It will also help you dry out the house. Take pictures of the damage- both to the house and its contents. Don' t strike a match or flame when you enter the house. use a Escaping gas could tragic explosion. Watch for live electrical cause a wires. Escaping gas could cause a tragic explosion. Watch for live electrical wires. Be sure the electrical current is turned off, and do not attempt to turn on electrically operated light or appliances until an e1ectrtcian has checked your system. Begin cleanup as soon as possible. Throw out any perishable foods- they may be contaminated. Hose down hard goods such as major appliances and furniture, even if they are destroyed. You need to keep these for the adjustor' s inspection. The adjustor will help you make decisions on repairing possessions or getting rtd of them. Pump out the basement if it is flooded, but do it gradually. Drain one- third of the flood waters each day to minimize further structure damage. Shovel out the mud while it is still moist and dry rugs and carpets thoroughly. Make any temporary repairs necessary to stop further losses from the elements or from looting. 239- Floods cause more damage nationwide than any other natural disaster. If you live in. a flood prone area be smart. Protect yourself and your family from the consequences of a flood disaster. It could happen to you. Call your local insurance agent or broker now to ask about flood insurance. For general information, write: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Federal Insurance Administration Washington, D. C. 20472. 240-  Ap.pen.dix..D. City ot~FortWalton' Beach . . SPECIAL SUBJECTS . Mass Casualty APPENDIX D: Mass Casualty. Emergency Services Actions A. General. Almost every community is' exposed daily to the possibility -of maj or air, railroad, and highway accidents. Many are exposed. to the. possibility of railroad and water accidents. in -or near their boundaries. Local officials should be to handle the. problems they will have to face if their prepared community h~s a major transportation accident. Since not all communities have-the:same-exposure or the,same resources to handle such emergencies, it is recommended each community develop its own plan of action, including. agreements .ongivingd and receiving mutual aid. Local plans should include listings of the type of equipment or services needed, the source and location- of the equipment or services, the person or point of contact to give or obtain immediate response to an emergency request, and the means and method of cOrnpensating (if appropriate) for the use of the equipment or services in an emergency. Major transportation accidents often. produc~~cbemical spills, fires, and other aftennaths calling for special operations, such as rescue and evacuation. Usually, transportation accidents are limited in size of incident area and involve only a limited number of victims. An airplane crash may create the need for firefighting, mass casualty operations, and other operations in the area of impact. A Wghway crash involving buses or carriers of hazardous cargo can involve substantial rescue, firefighting, and evacuation operations. 1 241-  A railroad accident usually is linlited in fatalities but can produce hazardous situations when it occurs in or near business or residential areas, particularly if the cargo is flammable or explosive. of the type of transportation accident, the first Regardless major consideration should be to save lives through quick response and coordination of the police, fire, and medical services. When, a transportation accident involves chemicals or other hazardous materials, the appropriate Emergency Services Actions checklist should also be used ( e. g., " Chemical Accidents" and " Radiological Accidents"). A separate " Suggested Citizen Instructions" section covering transportation accidents is not included because of the diversity of instructions that pertain to these types of emergencies. B. Emergency Actions Checklist - Transportation Accidents. 1. Direction and Control. See Basic Plan, Part III. 2. Emergency Management Agency ( Fort Walton Beach Emergency Preparedness Coordinator). a. If the situation warrants, activate the EOC (AnnexA, Appendix 4). b. Assess the situation. Determine the potential hazard area. Notify the Okaloosa CountyEOC ( Telephone Number: 633- 1700) and the Florida Division of Emergency Management ( Telephone Number: 1- 904- 413- 9911). c. Restrict and control the area of the accident. Reroute traffic. d. Initiate reporting from the emergency services, private agencies and utilities that have facilities in the hazard area. e. If a transportation accident involves chemicals or radiological agents, use Annex V, Section B, and HazMat. f. To assure proper handling of disaster medical care problems, coordinate the following: Treat the injured at the scene and categorize them for proper later handling. Notify hospitals on when to expect the patient's arrival and the approximate number of patients. Coordinate with ambulances and hospitals to assure no one hospital is overloaded with patients. Establish an information center at each hospital. g. Airplane crashes - Notify: Airport/ Airline Okaloosa County EOC and SEOC FAA If catastrophic, Regional office of NTSB Military installations 242-  Note: Obtain. special instructions for cordoning area and security procedures as required. h. Highway crasheinvol' ir g- carryihg.,hazardous cargoes or buses;: ttLl cks < multiple passenger vehicles, notify:. . o Company owner or' ageht:. o School Superintendent, if crash involves school bus I Owners of tow trucks and heavy, equipment if.cleanup of accident scene is required in the interest of public safety L' Railro.adAccidents' .=....- N aUfy:. . Railroad official or office Arnbulance(s) ifthere are injuries Emergency Welfare or Red Cross if emergency food or shelter is needed Rescue squads and mobile medical teams if crash is ina remote area Note: , The Association of American Railroads provides assistance 24 202~293- 4048. hours a day through telephone T... j. Water Accidents - Notify: Port or harbor authority Okaloosa CountyEOC Involved vehicle owner's office U. S. Coast Guard k. Inform public of the accident and what actions should be taken. 1. If required, establish a communications post at the scene. ffi. Determine need for add.itional manpower and other resources and coordinate with senior Emergency Service official at the scene. n. Evaluate overall community situation. o. If required, evacuate the area. p. Do not immediately move vehicles, containers or wreckage, except to rescue people,. unless required in the interest of public safety. q. Keep Ernergency Services forces advised of conditions that may affect their operations. r. When the accident area is safe, resume nonnal operations and submit final reports as required. 3. Emergency' Welfare Services (American Red Cross), See ESF # 6. 4. Law Enforcement (Fort Walton Beach Police Department), ESF # 16. a. Secure the area of the accident. b. Notify the Mayor, EM Director and the Fire Department. c. If chemicals or radioactive materials are involved, refer to Annex V, Section B, and HazMat. d. Rescue injured or.trapped persons if it is possible to do so. e. If hospitalization of personnel is required, call EMS, Rescue or other transporting services. f. If EOC has been activated, provide representative to EOC staff and keep that person informed. g. Notify hospitals on when to expect the patients' arrival and the approximate number of patients. 243-  h. When EOC i~ activated, refer to EM pqrtion of Transportation Accident checklist for additional infonnation and instructions. i. Provide: infcrrlnation-to. ofIicials for news release to public. 5. Fire (Fort Walton Beach Fire Department), ESF # 4. a. Secure the area of the accident. b. Notify the Mayor, EM Director and the Police Department. V, c. If chemicals or radioactive materials are involved, refer to Annex Section B, and HazMat. d. Rescue injured or trapped persons if it is possible to do so. e. If hospitalizationof personnel is required, call paramedics, rescue or other transporting services. f. If EOC has been activated, provide representative to EOC staff and keep that person informed. expect patients' arrival and approximate g. Notify hospitals when to number of patients. h. Evacuate accident area if required. 1. Provide