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Hawaii County Tsunami Damage Assessment 3/11
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03-17-2011, 03:59 AM
Kat
We should post this list on our web sight and we will have lists in every home. We should include this in our news letter and hand out at our annual.
03-17-2011, 04:07 AM
quote: Yes Aunty! [  ][] Done on FB webpage now! I will make up a flyer with Obie's list on it for the meeting on the 23rd! http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages...39?sk=wall 
03-17-2011, 06:15 AM
The County Civil Defense has a number of very helpful brochure (the hurricane prep is something EVERYONE here should have, as it covers much more than hurricanes).
They also have very helpful presentations that cover much of what you should be doing ... not just for tsunami.... (has anyone stopped to really think that for the first time in 28 years, there is no lava flowing for over a week.... and that Mauna Loa has not erupted for almost the same time, even though ML eruptions were typically more frequent?? just to get the hazard juices running in the noggin) In case that has got you thinking, the Lyman Museum is RE-RUNNING their sold out January presentation "Mauna Loa: How well do you know the Volcano in your backyard" on APRIL 11 from 7-8:30
03-17-2011, 07:26 AM
Kapohocat - I got the point. People should have been able to access the cots. Is why I told you to go to Parks & Rec. I was letting you know it's not a Red Cross thing.
Re the supplies list - www.ready.gov has a list of supplies needed. Red Cross also has handouts of disaster kit supplies. There are lots of brochures you can pick up for free @ Civil Defense in Hilo. It's our tax dollars at work and they are happy to give out the brochures. Eddie Bauer sells small disaster kits in a Naglene water bottle for $20. I saw it in a magazine. Created my own version with supplies from around the house and a few items from Walmart for far less. Carry it in my car (has a mini flashlight, dwiss army knife, ace bandage, matches, compass, mini first aid kit.) I also have a large disaster kit in a plastic tub/tote from Walmart. That way can just grab n go. Has a sleeping bag, sheets, towels, facecloth, small propane grill, poncho, etc. Costco is also a great place to go to crete a disaster kit. Flashlight packs, first aid kits, etc. Hawaiideborah and Kapohocat - I think your ideas to warn neighbors and give them the disaster kit lists are excellent. I would add that you give the lists to folks when the WATCH is issued, not wait until the evac order. here's some resources you might not know about. I posted in another thread on here. I would STRONGLY encourage folks in your neighborhood to join a CERT team - Community Emergency Response Team. You can get free training from County Civil Defense. The CERT program was created by FEMA - it teaches folks disaster response skills: first aid, light firefighting, etc. That way a community group has the skills to take care of itself and others until help arrives. Sign up for CITYWATCH! Go to the County web site under Civil Defense and sign up for Citywatch - CD will send you messages (either text, phone, or email) when there is an emergency, such as tsunami watch, earthquake, or other natural disaster. It's FREE. Bottom line is that the general public has no clue as to how fragile our infrastructure is in the face of a devastating disaster. So be prepared- make a kit (disaster kit list at ready.gov), volunteer for Red Cross, join a CERT team, and leave when they tell you! |
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