Seaside Tsunami / Emergency PREP

PREP FAIR !!!

2008-03-18T10:08:00.000-07:00

April 30, 2008
Tsuanami & Storm EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FAIR.
Seaside Convention Center - 2:00-8:00pm

Sponsored by the City of Seaside

INDEX OF TOPICS YOU WILL FIND BELOW

2008-01-13T17:30:00.000-08:00

**NEW !!!! IMPORTANT DATES - 2008

** NEW !!!! AFTER THE STORM - DEC 2007

**NEW!!!! - TSUNAMI EDUCATION BLOG

** PREP Monthly Meeting Schedule
** Ham Radio Operators = PREP
** NOAA Weather Radios Available
** What is Seaside Tsunami PREP

Questions?? Call 503-738-5085 or tsunamiprep@cityofseaside.us

IMPORTANT DATES - 2008

2008-01-13T17:26:00.000-08:00

AFTER THE STORM

2007-12-18T14:14:00.000-08:00

“After the Storm"
December 13, 2007 PREP Meeting

The following BRIEF EXCERPTS of EMERGENCY PREP information were compiled after our Dec Winter Storm & discussed at our PREP mtg. If you missed the meeting, you can order the COMPLETE SET OF DOCUMENTS (free) from Deb at 503-738-5085 or tsunamiprep@cityofseaside.us
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SHARE YOUR "STORM STORIES"
We want to hear what you experienced during the storm. We are compiling this information and will forward it to the City of Seaside Emergency Prep committee. Please answer the following questions and email them to: tsunamiprep@cityofseaside.us (By submitting your comments, you automatically give consent for them to be published and/or for the City of Seaside to use them to promote the Tsunami / Emergency PREP program.)

1. SUCCESS STORIES!! What went right?
2. Who were your heroes?
3. What could have gone better?
4. Your Story? (Anecdotes.)
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Ham Radio – The Heroes of the Storm
Acclaimed by news reporters, elected officials and law enforcement professionals, Ham Radio Operators were decidedly the heroes of our storm. Learn how you can tap into the powerful ham network! Contact person; Jeff Holwege redham@aol.com Radio # AB7DN
Seaside Tsunami Amateur Radio Society Radio # WA7VE The next 2-day ‘Free Ham Radio Class’ is scheduled for Friday 2/1/08 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm and Sat. 2/2/08 from 9:00am to 4:00pm at Clatsop Community College in Seaside. Clatsop Community College in Seaside is located at -1455 N. Roosevelt (Hwy 101) Seaside, Oregon..... (Want the rest of this article? Email your request to tsunamiprep@cityofseaside.us )
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CERT: Community Emergency Response Team
The first class will graduate this month. Seaside CERT teams will receive additional Tsunami PREP training and will focus on community outreach and education. The next Seaside CERT training starts Spring 2008. Contact person: Alice Wood (503) 338-0582 What is CERT? CERT is a training program that prepares you to help yourself, your family, and your neighbors in the event of a disaster. During an incident, emergency service personnel may not be able to reach everyone right away. By getting trained in CERT, you will have skills to help emergency responders save lives and protect property. The Benefits of CERT training.
CERT training takes about 20 hours to complete and provides critical skills in emergency preparedness and response..... (Want the rest of this article? Email your request to tsunamiprep@cityofseaside.us)
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NOAA Weather Radios - INFO YOU NEED TO KNOW:
NOAA weather radios can be an invaluable emergency preparedness tool. However, it is not uncommon to experience some confusion regarding WHEN and WHY the audio alert goes on. Several people commented that their “NOAA Radio didn’t work during the storm.” Below you will find an excerpt of a memo from a NOAA manager, which should clarify the situation.
“...We only tone alert the radios for 5 events per the state Emergency Alert System (EAS) plan. These are Tsunami, Tornado, Flash Flood, Severe Thunderstorm and Flood Warnings (for major flood category).... The Tone alerts are typically for life-threatening events that will occur in the next few hours! For more information on EAS go to www.nws.noaa.gov/om/NWS_EAS.shtml. .... (Want the rest of this article? Email your request to tsunamiprep@cityofseaside.us )
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Emergency Check Lists -
YOU must be prepared! Preparing yourself, your family and your business helps not only YOU, but it helps lighten the load on emergency services, shelters, food banks, etc. There are many excellent preparedness tools. For samples of various emergency check lists and tips, visit websites provided by state, county and federal agencies. Excellent information is also available from the Red Cross. http://www.redcross.com/ We like the one below, developed by CERT member Roy Hackett. The most important thing is – JUST DO IT!!

Emergency "Grab & GO" Pack
Food/Prep 1 Gallon Water Bag , Water filter W/ Bag, 10 large coffee filters, 4 protein bars, spam, deviled ham, crackers, peanut butter...(Want the rest of the this great list? Email your request tsunamiprep@cityofseaside.us )

After you finish YOUR personal plan, check list and TO GO kit – organize your neighborhood!
Request our "Prepare Your Neighborhood" packet today!! tsuanmiprep@cityofseaside.us

Great New Tsunami Blog

2007-12-17T14:30:00.000-08:00

Lincoln City Tsunami Preparedness Coordinator, Althea Turner, has created a wonderful TSUNAMI EDUCATION BLOG. Check it out: http://tsunamieducation.wordpress.com/

PREP Monthly Meeting Schedule

2007-12-08T00:29:00.000-08:00

LOCATION: Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Ave. "A", Seaside

TIME: 5:00-6:30pm

Beginning January, 2008, meetings will be held on the 3rd Thursday of each month.

2008
January 17 -
Please join us to honor the many community volunteers who have helped to make Tsunami PREP such a success. Come to our Volunteer Appreciation Celebration and show your appreciation for these dedicated volunteers. Refreshments, door-prizes and FUN provided! Seaside Mayor, Don Larson, will be our special guest of honor.

Ham Radio Operators Excel in Preparedness

2007-11-06T17:52:00.000-08:00

Ham Radio Operators - THE HEROES OF THE DEC WINTER STORM! Hams in the Seaside area have been instrumental in the development and growth of Seaside's Tsunami PREP program. If you would like more information about Ham Radio operation, free classes and how YOU can use Ham Radios -- contact Jeff Holwege at redham@aol.com

NOAA Weather Radios Available

2007-10-27T15:33:00.000-07:00

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather radios (and training) are available at Tsunami P.R.E.P. meetings (see schedule above), NOAA workshops (watch the newspaper or see schedule above) and Seaside City Hall. The cost is $30 per radio. [City of Seaside residents receive a 50% discount – one radio per household. Picture ID, including Seaside address, is required.] Please bring 3 "AA" batteries to the NOAA radio workshops!!

What is Seaside Tsunami PREP?

2007-10-21T23:09:00.000-07:00

People Ready with Emergency Plans
The City of Seaside has developed the Tsunami P.R.E.P. program to assist YOU as you prepare yourself and your family for the threat of a Tsunami, Winter Storm or other serious emergency. Tsunami P.R.E.P. is a community based organization run by the volunteer efforts of citizens like YOU.
•Contact Seaside Tsunami PREP for details and updates: 738-5085 tsunamiprep@cityofseaside.us
•Visit our website: www.cityofseaside.us/tsunamiinfo/