CITY OF ROCKY RIVER
CITY OF ROCKY RIVER
Rocky River Gas Outage – January 30, 2019 195 Homes – During Sub-Zero Temperatures
FAIRPORT HARBOR / NATURAL GAS FIRE / EVACUATION 2011
FAIRPORT HARBOR / NATURAL GAS FIRE / EVACUATION January, 2011 – Snow and Ice 1,500 Homes Involved / Possible Furnace Damage 200 Homes Damaged by Fires Multiple Fire Locations Evacuation of many homes around the fires required.
CITY OF ROCKY RIVER 195 HOMES WITHOUT GAS January 30, 2019 Record low temperatures – expected: -33; Investigations begin immediately Water is entering the gas line (no over-pressurization) No ETA on repairs. No fires – no over-pressurization of gas lines.
CERT VOLUNTEERS WERE AMAZING! • Were prepared – dressed appropriately; • Were kind, empathetic but on task; • Were upbeat, supportive and patient – did not create anxiety; • Worked longer than we asked – into the night; • Did ask questions (!); • Were efficient (may be weather related); • Made special notes on form; • Data collected was valuable.
INSIGHTS THAT WE GAINED: • CALL TO ACTION AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE • DEPLOY VOLUNTEERS PROMPTLY
PEOPLE WANTED TO STAY IN THEIR HOME TO BE WITH THEIR PETS.
THINGS TO PROVIDE CERT VOLUNTEERS: • DOCUMENTATION / FORMS • SHORT, CLEAR, CONCISE INSTRUCTIONS • CHECK IN – CHECK OUT PROCESS • IDENTIFICATION FOR ALL VOLUNTEERS • DISCUSS EVACUATIONS IN TRAINING ACTIVITIES
Documentation
Get Involved • Preparedness requires • Training provides skills active participation from needed to help others and all keep skills current • Talk to friends and family • CERT program provides about hazards training, practice, and connection to others • Ask about emergency • Participate in drills and planning outside the home exercises • Make sure those in • Talk to friends and family charge have a plan about volunteering CERT Basic Training 1-15 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness
Engaging the Community CERT Benefits: • Make communities safer, more prepared, and more resilient. • Bring government and community leaders together • Ensure emergency plans more effectively reflect the community. CERT Basic Training 1-18 Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness
CERT VOLUNTEERS • THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND EFFORTS!
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