Silicon Valley American Red Cross

2731 North First Street2731 North First StreetSan Jose, CA 95134San Jose, CA 95134

(408) 577-1000(408) 577-1000www.siliconvalley-redcross.orgwww.siliconvalley-redcross.org

•Up to 40% of businesses fail following a catastrophic natural or manmade disaster

•90% of Americans are not fully prepared for a catostrophic emergency.

•Over 90% of small business owners feel that a disaster would seriously disrupt their business within the next 2 years.

Preparing for an emergency is an essential component of an organization’s business and operations continuity planning.

The ability of your agency to operate following a disaster depends on you!

3 Steps to Being Prepared

Be Informed

Stay educated about the disasters that are most likely to occur in your area!

Be Informed about Disasters in your Area-70% chance, in the next 30 years for a major earthquake

-A catastrophic earthquake in the greater Bay Area could displace over 100,000 people into shelters and cause 70 billion dollars worth of damage in Santa Clara County Alone.

-The communication/transportation infrastructure would be compromised-The capacity of local relief agencies would be overwhelmed

-Evacuation from impacted areas is expected

Fortunate Factors from Loma Prieta

Earthquake SafetyInside:Inside:

*Drop, Cover & Hold**Drop, Cover & Hold*

-Under a sturdy table or object-Under a sturdy table or object

What about “Triangle of Life?”What about “Triangle of Life?”

-Interior wall corners or wall-Interior wall corners or wall

-Doorway? Depends…-Doorway? Depends…

*Most earthquake related *Most earthquake related injuries are from flying glass injuries are from flying glass & falling objects, not & falling objects, not collapses.collapses.

Outside:Outside:

-Drop & Cover!-Drop & Cover!

-Open space is best-Open space is best

-Away from buildings, trees, -Away from buildings, trees, telephone lines, etc…telephone lines, etc…

**If driving, pull over in an **If driving, pull over in an OPEN space & stay in the carOPEN space & stay in the car

-What if I’m driving on a -What if I’m driving on a bridge?bridge?

Preparing your home:Preparing your home:

-Keep a flashlight w/batteries and a pair -Keep a flashlight w/batteries and a pair of tennis shoes at the bed side.of tennis shoes at the bed side.

-Bolt down water heaters & large -Bolt down water heaters & large furniture to wall studs.furniture to wall studs.

-Secure other large/mobile items (TVs, -Secure other large/mobile items (TVs, light fixtures, computer equipment).light fixtures, computer equipment).

-Install latches on cabinets.-Install latches on cabinets.

-Securely anchor your home to the -Securely anchor your home to the foundation.foundation.

Make a PlanTalk- assign rolesTalk- assign roles

Plan- 2 meeting locationsPlan- 2 meeting locations

Learn- turn off utilitiesLearn- turn off utilities

Remember- emergency infoRemember- emergency info

Practice- evacuationPractice- evacuation

Get a KitA disaster supplies kit should include:A disaster supplies kit should include: WaterWater Food and a manual can openerFood and a manual can opener Flashlights and batteriesFlashlights and batteries First aid kitFirst aid kit Battery-powered radioBattery-powered radio Tools Tools Duct tape and plastic sheetingDuct tape and plastic sheeting

Get a KitA disaster supplies kit should include:A disaster supplies kit should include: Clothing and beddingClothing and bedding Prescription medicationPrescription medication Pet suppliesPet supplies Cash and coinsCash and coins Sanitary suppliesSanitary supplies Important papersImportant papers

Red Cross Plug

Kits are available from the Red Cross to help get you started.

www.redcrossstore.org

The following radio stations broadcast emergency information and instructions from authorities during emergencies:

KCBS- AM 740KGO - AM 810 KQED - FM 88.5 KSOL - FM 98.9 (Spanish) KSJX - 1500 AM (Vietnamese)

Stay Informed

Volunteer Give BloodVisit Visit www.siliconvalley-www.siliconvalley-

redcross.orgredcross.org or call (408) 577-2014 or call (408) 577-2014 for more information for more information regarding volunteer regarding volunteer

opportunities at a Red opportunities at a Red Cross chapter near Cross chapter near

you!you!

DonateGo to

www.beadonor.com to find eligibility

requirements and information

regarding giving blood in the Bay

Area.

Visit www.redcross.org or call your local

chapter to find out how to donate directly to the American Red

Cross.

Be Involved