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Plan. Prepare. Practice.

Concise, actionable guidance, for surviving a natural disaster.

Resources

Washington is earthquake country. When the ground starts to shake, “Drop, Cover and Hold.”

Before

develop a plan, gather necessities, consider all the needs of your household

During

Indoor Safety, Outdoor Options, large gatherings, riding in a vehicle

After

Communicating with your family, check for injuries, assess your safety, where to go for help

Education

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the idea of preparing for a disaster? Maybe you’ve thought about it, but are unsure of where to start. It’s not only about assembling an emergency kit, although that is part of it, but rather thinking and planning on how it will affect your personal situation.

Information is compiled here using a variety of formats. Some examples are online classes, downloadable documents, how-to guides, and government and community group resources.

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Mission

The purpose of this website

There is an abundance of information on the internet but it can be challenging to find concise, actionable guidance. This website is to act as a repository for information I have shared with groups. Information posted here has been carefully curated to maximize the time you spend preparing your household.

Events

Contact Us

A Word

From Ann Forrest

– Ann L Forrest

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Calendar

Our Upcoming Online Disaster Preparedness Classes

This is a free series with limited seating so reservations are required. See the event info section of each event for a link to register.

10

March

What to do when the earth shakes / Important smartphone apps

Event Info

The two topics will be covered in 30 minutes.

Time: Wednesdays at 7pm via Zoom

Registration required

Click here to register.

17

March

Water and what you need to know / Power outage lights

Event Info

The two topics will be covered in 30 minutes.

Time: Wednesdays at 7pm via Zoom

Registration required

Click here to register.

24

March

Managing utilities after a disaster / Sanitation

Event Info

The two topics will be covered in 30 minutes.

Time: Wednesdays at 7pm via Zoom

Registration required

Click here to register.

31

March

Communicating after an earthquake / Early earthquake warning

Event Info

The two topics will be covered in 30 minutes.

Time: Wednesdays at 7pm via Zoom

Registration required

Click here to register.

07

April

What should my “plan” look like? / Make a get home bag

Event Info

The two topics will be covered in 30 minutes.

Time: Wednesdays at 7pm via Zoom

Registration required

Click here to register.

14

April

Preparing with neighbors / Emergency Communication Hubs

Event Info

The two topics will be covered in 30 minutes.

Time: Wednesdays at 7pm via Zoom

Registration required

Click here to register.

Helpful Technology in a Disaster

Important Information

When preparing for a disaster, it is easy to overlook important things that you take for granted everyday, or that you may not think you need, but will help you if the worst should happen.

Your Pets

When setting up your disaster preparedness kit, remember to include pet food, any medications they may require, ID tags, and a photo with their name and your contact information for quick identification.

Medications

Be sure to have readily accessible, all prescriptions and over the counter medications for all of your family members (including your pets).

Remember to also include your doctor’s contact info.

First Aid Kit

Basic First Aid Kits may be purchased and amended to include specific family needs.

Extra Phone Battery

Make sure that you have an extra battery or external battery pack for your phone as the power might be out at your location. Send text messages instead of phone calls to save energy.

Hand-Cranked Flashlight & Radio

It is advisable to have a radio and a flashlight that do not rely on the power grid or batteries. There are hand-cranked devices that will work day or night — some even have both in one device.

Important Phone Numbers

In today’s modern society, one often relies on their smart phone for important contact information. In the event of a disaster, this information may not be accessible, so it is wise to write important phone numbers and addresses down.

It might seem counterintuitive to suggest technological tools for use post-disaster, but many of these apps will work without wi-fi and cell phone signals. They can prove invaluable when communicating with loved ones, providing medical care, navigating around a City that looks very different after a disaster, etc.

iPhone Apps

This list of iPhone apps covers the basics (and have very positive reviews) but feel free to shop around. To keep your smartphone tidy, we suggest you place them together in an app folder marked “Emergency.”

To make a folder, drag an app onto another app.
If you want to rename the folder, tap the name field or and then enter the new name.
Now that you have a folder, you can drag apps into it. Folders can have more than one page.

Medical ID

The Medical ID section of the iPhone Health App can provide quick access to vital health information such as allergies, blood type, medical conditions, and more.

For setup instructions, visit How to set up your Medical ID.

WebMD

Research conditions
Check symptoms
Access drug and treatment info
Get first aid essentials

To download this app from the App Store, click here.

PulsePoint Respond

Users of this app will be notified if someone nearby is having a cardiac emergency and may require CPR.

It will direct potential rescuers and 911 operators to the exact location of the closest Automated External Defibrillator (AED) as well as the nearest “Stop the Bleed” kit.

To download this app from the App Store, click here.

PulsePoint AED Registry

Use this app to crowdsource AED location information.

Report and update AED locations so emergency responders, 911 operators, and nearby citizens trained in CPR, can find an AED when a cardiac emergency occurs.

“Stop the Bleed” kit locations can be designated on the app, as well.

To download this app from the App Store, click here.

Off-line Maps

How to save offline maps on an iPhone using Apple Maps (download)

While it doesn’t offer an obvious option for offline navigation outright, Apple Maps nonetheless has this feature built in, as it caches your current destination and saves it until you end your route. You can also pull up basic maps for locations offline.

How to save offline maps on an iPhone with the Google Maps app (download)

Launch the Google Maps app and search for the area you want to save.
Tap on the menu button and choose Offline areas.
Tap on the plus button in the lower right corner.
Pinch and zoom the area to fine tune what you’d like to save. …
Tap on Download.

How to save offline maps on an iPhone with the Here WeGo app (download)

Open the main menu ()
Click the “Use App Offline” toggle
Follow the instructions to download your local map

Hazardous Materials

Once downloaded, this app does not require an internet connection to work.

The USDOT Hazardous Materials Safety Administration ERG2020 app details everything you need to know about handling hazardous materials. Click to download.

Google Translate

Once downloaded, this app does not require an internet connection to work.

The Google Translate App will translate between 103 languages by typing or by using your phone’s camera. Click to download.

Knot Tying

Once downloaded, this app does not require an internet connection to work.

Knots: Animated Steps

Knot tying is a very important skill to know in a disaster. This app, and others, will help guide you through animated steps. Click to download.

Android Apps

This list of Android apps covers the basics (and have very positive reviews) but feel free to shop around. To keep your smartphone tidy, we suggest you place them together in an app folder marked “Emergency.”

How to create folders for your Android apps:

Long-press an app you want to move into a folder (i.e., tap the app for a few seconds until you enter edit mode).
Drag it over another app you want to group it with, and let go. You should see both of the icons appear inside a box.
Tap Enter folder name and type the label for your folder.

Medical ID

The Emergency information section of the Android Phone Settings can provide quick access to vital health information such as allergies, blood type, medical conditions, and more.

For setup instructions, visit How to set up your Medical Information.

WebMD

Research conditions
Check symptoms
Access drug and treatment info
Get first aid essentials

To download this app from the Google Play Store, click here.

PulsePoint Respond

Users of this app will be notified if someone nearby is having a cardiac emergency and may require CPR.

It will direct potential rescuers and 911 operators to the exact location of the closest Automated External Defibrillator (AED) as well as the nearest “Stop the Bleed” kit.

To download this app from the Google Play Store, click here.

PulsePoint AED Registry

Use this app to crowdsource AED location information.

Report and update AED locations so emergency responders, 911 operators, and nearby citizens trained in CPR, can find an AED when a cardiac emergency occurs.

“Stop the Bleed” kit locations can be designated on the app, as well.

To download this app from the Google Play Store, click here.

Off-line Maps

How to save offline maps on an Android phone with the Google Maps app

Click here for instructions

How to save offline maps on an Android phone with the Here WeGo app (download)

Open the main menu ()
Click the “Use App Offline” toggle
Follow the instructions to download your local map

Hazardous Materials

Once downloaded, this app does not require an internet connection to work.

The USDOT Hazardous Materials Safety Administration ERG2020 app details everything you need to know about handling hazardous materials. Click to download.

Google Translate

Once downloaded, this app does not require an internet connection to work.

The Google Translate App will translate between 103 languages by typing or by using your phone’s camera. Click to download.

Knot Tying

Once downloaded, this app does not require an internet connection to work.

Knots 3D

Knot tying is a very important skill to know in a disaster. This app, and others, will help guide you through animated steps. Click to download.

Additional Notes

Additional Notes:
Use text messages to connect with friends and family during emergencies.

Text messages require less bandwidth so have a greater chance of being
delivered. Always include the date/time in your message in case your text
gets delivered hours, or days, later.
Facebook’s “Safety Check” and the American Red Cross’s “Safe and Well”
allow users to easily post that they are safe during a time of disaster.

Prior to severe weather, make sure all your devices are fully charged. Keep a back-up power source on hand to recharge your phone (car charger, portable battery, solar charger, etc.) so you can stay connected even during an extended power outage.

Remember: If you don’t have any cellular signal, turn your phone completely off, or put it in airplane mode, to preserve battery. Your battery will go dead much faster if there is no cell signal.

Alert Seattle

Seattle’s official emergency notification service that provides alerts via text, email, voice, or through social media.

Visit www.AlertSeattle.gov to set up notifications.

Alert King County

King County’s official emergency notification service that provides alerts via text, email, voice, or through social media.

Visit www.KingCounty.gov/Depts/Emewrgency-Management/Alert-King-County to set up notifications.

Smart 9-1-1

Provides 911 operators critical information about you — as much, or as little detail as you are comfortable providing.

This service is useful even when traveling as the information will be available to participating 911 centers nationwide.

Visit www.Smare911.com to set up notifications.

FEMA Alerts

FEMA (the Federal Emergency Management Agency) provides real-time alerts from the National Weather Service and can help you locate emergency shelters.

iPhone users text APPLE to 43362
Android users text ANDROID to 43362

Red Cross: Alerts

For weather and hazard conditions in your area, and the “I’m Safe” button.

Text GETEMERGENCY to 90999

Red Cross: First Aid

Once downloaded, this app does not require an internet connection to work.

The American Red Cross provides provides expert advice for everyday emergencies.

Text GETFIRST to 90999

Red Cross: First Aid for Pets

Once downloaded, this app does not require an internet connection to work.

The American Red Cross provides veterinary advice for everyday emergencies, provides locations for emergency hospitals, and CPR techniques.

Text GETPET to 90999

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