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CITY OF ROCKY RIVER CITY OF ROCKY RIVER Rocky River Gas Outage January 30, 2019 195 Homes During Sub-Zero Temperatures FAIRPORT HARBOR / NATURAL GAS FIRE / EVACUATION 2011 FAIRPORT HARBOR / NATURAL GAS FIRE / EVACUATION January, 2011

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CITY OF ROCKY RIVER

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CITY OF ROCKY RIVER

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Rocky River Gas Outage – January 30, 2019 195 Homes – During Sub-Zero Temperatures

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FAIRPORT HARBOR / NATURAL GAS FIRE / EVACUATION 2011

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January, 2011 – Snow and Ice 1,500 Homes Involved / Possible Furnace Damage 200 Homes Damaged by Fires Multiple Fire Locations Evacuation of many homes around the fires required.

FAIRPORT HARBOR / NATURAL GAS FIRE / EVACUATION

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CITY OF ROCKY RIVER 195 HOMES WITHOUT GAS

January 30, 2019 Record low temperatures – expected: -33; Investigations begin immediately Water is entering the gas line (no over-pressurization) No ETA on repairs. No fires – no over-pressurization of gas lines.

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CERT VOLUNTEERS WERE AMAZING!

  • Were prepared – dressed appropriately;
  • Were kind, empathetic but on task;
  • Were upbeat, supportive and patient – did not create

anxiety;

  • Worked longer than we asked – into the night;
  • Did ask questions (!);
  • Were efficient (may be weather related);
  • Made special notes on form;
  • Data collected was valuable.
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INSIGHTS THAT WE GAINED:

  • CALL TO ACTION AS EARLY AS

POSSIBLE

  • DEPLOY VOLUNTEERS PROMPTLY
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PEOPLE WANTED TO STAY IN THEIR HOME TO BE WITH THEIR PETS.

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THINGS TO PROVIDE CERT VOLUNTEERS:

  • DOCUMENTATION / FORMS
  • SHORT, CLEAR, CONCISE INSTRUCTIONS
  • CHECK IN – CHECK OUT PROCESS
  • IDENTIFICATION FOR ALL VOLUNTEERS
  • DISCUSS EVACUATIONS IN TRAINING

ACTIVITIES

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Documentation

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Get Involved

  • Preparedness requires

active participation from all

  • Talk to friends and family

about hazards

  • Ask about emergency

planning outside the home

  • Make sure those in

charge have a plan

  • Training provides skills

needed to help others and keep skills current

  • CERT program provides

training, practice, and connection to others

  • Participate in drills and

exercises

  • Talk to friends and family

about volunteering

1-15 CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness

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Engaging the Community CERT Benefits:

  • Make communities safer, more prepared, and

more resilient.

  • Bring government and community leaders

together

  • Ensure emergency plans more effectively reflect

the community.

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CERT VOLUNTEERS

  • THANK YOU FOR YOUR

TIME AND EFFORTS!