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EMERGENCY RGENCY PREPAREDNESS AREDNESS AT AT SCARC RC

Emergency Preparedness Objectives • Be informed • Know SCARC Emergency Protocols • Have a Plan • Know Emergency Contact Information

Be Informed Know what is going on; weather reports, news, alerts and emails. Know what disasters may affect SCARC operations. Know SCARC policies, procedures and protocols. Know what to do, and when to do it!

TYPES OF DIS ISASTERS USUALLY HAVE ADVANCED WARING USUALLY LITTLE OR NO ADVANCED WARNING • Severe Thunder Storms • Loss of Utilities • Snow Storms & Blizzards • Fires; structure & wild fires • Ice Storms • Severe Lightning • Hurricanes • Earthquake • Floods • Tornados • Extreme Heat • Terrorist Attack • Extreme Cold • Bomb Threat • Pandemics • Active Shooter • Cyber Attack • Explosions • Chemical Spills • Nuclear Events

BASIC NEEDS DURING DIS ISASTERS • SHELTER • Primary Location • Heat • Food • Water • Alternate Location • Emergency Shelter • Communication • Transportation • Medical • Medications • Medical Records

DISASTERS WITH ADVANCED WARNING Severe Thunder Storms Snow Storms & Blizzards Ice Storms Hurricanes Floods Extreme Heat Extreme Cold Pandemics

Acts of Nature: Severe Thunder Storms, Ic Ice & Snow Storms, Bliz lizzards, , and Hurric icanes These acts of nature are usually forecast in advance, so we can be prepared when they occur. SCARC Transportation is often affected by storms resulting in Day Programs having a delayed opening, or closed for the day. Individuals, families and staff are notified of delays and closures by the SCARC Alert System, radio station announcements, websites, email, and the SCARC Transportation Hotline. SCARC vehicles are typically “Grounded” during storms, in that staff at residential programs are directed not to drive, and residents are to “Shelter -in- Place. ”

Acts of f Nature: Severe Th Thunder r St Storms, , Ic Ice & Sn Snow St Storms, Bliz lizzards, , and Hurr rricanes Shelter-In-Place: When weather forecasts indicate that driving conditions will become hazardous and SCARC vehicles are “Grounded,” or it is considered dangerous for anyone to be outside, SCARC residents are to remain sheltered in their group homes until outside conditions improve. Each SCARC group home is to maintain at least a three day supply of food and water to sustain the residents while Shelter-In-Place directives are in effect.

Acts of Nature: Severe Thunder Storms, Ic Ice & Snow Storms, Bliz lizzards, , and Hurric icanes Shelter-In-Place: Each SCARC group home is equipped with an emergency generator to provide electric power when the central power grid fails. This means that each home should have emergency electric power to maintain heat and running water during area power outages. Like any other mechanical unit, generators can sometimes become inoperable for many reasons, so each home should have flashlights handy and maintain a supply of fresh batteries.

FLOODS MAJOR FLOODING: When flooding of the rivers occurs in our area, it usually follows a major rain storm or hurricane, and most often is predicted in advance. Flooding can interrupt normal transportation with road closures that can last for extended periods of time, especially if roads or bridges are damaged by the flood waters. MINOR FLOODING: Local road drainage can often be diverted into yards and homes during rain storms by snow accumulated in road gutters and storm drains. Major or minor flooding events may cause the need for SCARC residences to evacuate and relocate to safer locations.

Extr xtreme Heat or Cold ld Periods of extreme heat or cold can present a variety of health and safety concerns. Staff should monitor weather conditions and take notice of all advisories that are issued and take appropriate measures to safeguard those we serve. Notifications will be issued if agency-wide actions are to be instituted.

Pandemics A Pandemic is an epidemic of infectious disease that has spread through human populations across a large region. Should this be a cause of concern, advisories and directives will be issued by governmental agencies and SCARC notifications will be made as to precautions or actions to be taken by staff.

DIS ISASTERS WITH ITH USUALLY LIT ITTL TLE OR R NO ADVANCED WARNING Loss of Utilities Fires; structure & wild fires Severe Lightning Earthquake Tornados Terrorist Attack Active Shooter Cyber Attack Bomb Threat & Explosions Chemical Spills Nuclear Events

Dis isasters wit ith Lit ittle or No Advanced Warning • Loss of Utilities: Area wide electric power grid failures can be brought on by weather events, vehicular accidents, construction mishaps, or many other reasons. Emergency generators at SCARC facilities can provide power during these occurrences. Water main or natural gas main breaks can interrupt service to SCARC facilities and evacuations may be necessary during these occurrences. • Fires: If a fire occurs in a SCARC facilities immediate Evacuation is required and SCARC fire protocols and trainings must be followed. Residences can become threatened by local wild fires, causing the need for Evacuation with Relocation. • Severe Lightning, Earthquakes and Tornados: Very little advanced warning may be provided for these Act-of-Nature disasters. Shelter-in-Place or Evacuation with Relocation may be necessary and notification will be provided if time permits.

Disasters with Little or No Advanced Warning • Terrorist Attack When acts of terror, violence or destructive events occur, whether local • Active Shooter or national, individual safety may be a • Cyber Attack concern along with communication and/or transportation issues. SCARC • Bomb Threat & Explosions training protocols are to be followed for Evacuation and Relocation or Shelter-In- • Chemical Spills Place, as the case may be, according to • Nuclear Events the type of event.

Have a Plan • SCARC Policies & Plans • D-09 Emergency and Inclement Weather Procedures • D-11 Program Security • D-12 Program Health and Safety • D-12A Emergency Evacuation Plans • SCARC Emergency Management Plan • Individual Plans • Medications and Medical Information • Dietary Needs • Have a “Go Bag”

Emergency Evacuation with Relocation If Residential Programs are to Evacuate and Relocate: • Communication: Take instructions from director or AOC on when to evacuate and where to relocate (SCARC Facility or Public Shelter). • Transportation: Contact the AOC, Transportation Coordinator or DFTRM if there are any issues with vehicles needed for evacuation. • What to Bring: • Emergency Evacuation Binder • Mobility Aids (walkers, canes, etc.) • Medications • First Aid Kit & Flashlights • Clothing, toiletries & bedding (if so instructed) • Food (if so instructed) • Petty Cash

Emergency Evacuation with Relocation If Day Programs are to Evacuate and Relocate: • Communication: Take instructions from director or AOC on when to evacuate and where to relocate ( alternate SCARC Facility, return to Group Homes & Private Residences, or Public Shelters). • Transportation: Contact the AOC, Transportation Coordinator or DFTRM if there are any issues with vehicles needed for evacuation. • What to Bring: • Medications • Mobility Aids

Emergency Evacuation with Relocation Keep a “Go Bag” handy Maintain a bag with emergency and essential personal items that can be quickly taken when relocation occurs. The New Jersey Division of Disability Services offers a Go Bag for persons with disabilities who reside independently. Their bag may be more comprehensive what may be practical for persons served by SCARC, but a modified type should be considered, especially for those residing in apartments.

After the Disaster After the storm has passed, or the emergency is over, inconveniences caused by the disaster may remain. Road may remain closed due to washouts or bridge failures that cause detours and delays to transportation. Residences may have to be evaluated for structural stability and water sources may have to be tested for quality. Residents may have to remain at relocation facilities until effects of the disaster are evaluated or resolved.

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