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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Bel Air-Beverly Crest Neighborhood Council

RESILIENCE

“Resilience is a value that guides everything we do in Los Angeles, because we know that the decisions we make today will shape the future our children and grandchildren will inherit. The Resilient Los Angeles plan will help us strengthen our infrastructure, protect our economy, make our institutions more inclusive, and create safer neighborhoods.” — Mayor Eric Garcetti

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND RECOVERY

• Multiple hazards and threats could affect Los Angeles with little to no notice,

and these disruptions could impact a few or all Angelenos. However, the magnitude of the impact can be reduced through greater awareness of these potential disasters and preparedness measures that can be taken in advance to bounce back quickly when disaster strikes.

• Earthquake
• Fire
• Landslides/Mudslides
• Cybercrime and Terrorism
• Riot/Civil Unrest
• Public Health Emergencies
• Chemical Emergencies
• Tsunami

THE FOUR STEPS TO PREPAREDNESS (FEMA)

• 1. Have a Plan

Formulate strategies in order to deal with emergencies.

• 2. Keep Supplies

Get enough supplies in case of disasters.

• 3. Stay Informed

Keep up with the latest news and emergency information in your city.

• 4. Get Involved with your Community

Organize with your neighborhood and learn what needs to be done.

THE GOLDEN HOUR

• In the event of a disaster the first 60 minutes are imperative in terms of saving

lives, limiting injuries and reducing damages to property.

• Fire
• Medical
• Search and Rescue
• Evacuation
• Protection of Life and Property

EMERGENCY PLANS

• All Family Members or people in your Emergency Network need to know the

following:

• The location of your Survival Supplies.
• The location of your GO BAG.
• Draw a map of the house. Locate doors and windows that can be used as

evacuation routes.

• Identify two evacuation routes from each room, if possible.
• PRACTICE your evacuation routes.
• Determine a meeting place outside of your residence, in case you are unable to

remain indoors.

• DO NOT meet on the roof!
• Determine one location outside of your neighborhood in case of evacuation.
• Practice your Drop, Cover, and Hold-On (Earthquake) and Stop, Drop, and Roll (Fire)

drills.

EMERGENCY SUPPLY CHECKLIST GO BAG

• Important Family Documents
• Have copies of identifications cards, driver licenses, social security cards, passports, emergency contact lists, medical

information printed, deeds, insurance, etc.

• First Aid Kit
• Antiseptic, bandages, ointment, medical tape, scissors, etc. Familiarize yourself with your kit and how to use the items in an

emergency.

• Cash
• Keep small quantities in both bills and coins. At least $100-$200 per person.
• Medications
• Know the doses and have the emergency prescription handy. Include your pets’ medications as well.
• Toiletries
• Pack feminine hygiene products, deodorant, hand sanitizer, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, etc.
• Blankets or Sleeping Bag
• Clothing and Shoes
• Pack extra clothing and sturdy shoes. The area may be littered with hazardous obstacles and materials that make dress

shoes inappropriate.

• Dust Masks
• After a disaster the air quality can become severely compromised.

EMERGENCY SUPPLY CHECKLIST GO BAG

• Flashlight
• Pack a crank or battery-operated flashlight.
• Radio
• Pack a battery, solar powered or hand crank AM/FM radio to tune into KNX 1070 AM, KFWB 980 AM, and KFI 640 AM

for emergency alerts.

• Water and Food
• Non-perishable foods (enough for 7 days), which require no refrigeration or cooking/preparation.
• Consider any allergies when packing food.
• Include 1 gallon of water per person or child for up to 7 days.
• Include food and water for pets if any.
• 7 days supply; 1-2 ounces of water per pound of body weight of dog/cat. Water intake can be higher/lower

depending on the age of the animal, exercise level. This is separate from the human supply of water.

• Can-Opener for canned foods
• Utensils, Plates and Cups
• A Pocket Knife or Multi-Tool, etc.
• Matches or Lighters
• Keep them in a water proof container or use waterproof matches.

EMERGENCY SUPPLY CHECKLIST

• Other Items
• Plastic Sheeting and Duct Tape
• Can be used as a shelter-in-place barrier.
• Phone charger or chargers for your electrical devices
• Tools
• Pack a wrench to turn off utilities.
• A crowbar for opening doors.
• A power inverter to use on car batteries that will be available throughout the city.
• Personal comfort items (toys for children or a favorite book).
• Adaptive supportive equipment (extra batteries) and instructions on how to operate any special equipment.
• Pet supplies including identification tags, carrier, etc.
• For additional information please visit these sites:
• http://www.laanimalservices.com
• http://www.ready.gov/animals
• Fire Extinguishers
• Make sure that everyone in your family knows how to operate it.
• Keep your vehicle gas tank half full at all times. Gas might not be available after a disaster.
• Store Emergency Gas with STABILIZERS for long term storage.
• Power Generators
• Never store gas in your generator. The hydrocarbons in the gas will change over time and this will result in varnish that gums up the
• generator. Store the gas separately with STABILIZERS.

EMERGENCY CONTACTS

• Who will you help and who will help you?
• Commit a weekend to update all of your emergency contact telephone

numbers and information. Include neighbors, friends and family members in your list.

• Make sure that everyone in your emergency network has a list of all emergency

supplies that have been stockpiled as well as emergency plans.

• In case one stockpile of supplies were damaged or were lost, other people in your

network can search out alternative supplies.

• Always review your emergency plans with everyone in your emergency network.

PREPARE AND PLAN WITH CHILDREN

• Include children in discussions and planning for emergency safety.
• Make sure that your children know two escape routes from each room and your residence.
• Designate primary meeting areas and alternative meeting areas in case of an evacuation.
• Be alert for unusual or strange smells. Have them alert an adult if they smell something strange.
• Never touch fallen poles or wires.
• In case of separation, children should know their family’s personal information such as: How to spell their full name, their

parents’ names, their phone numbers, address, and other appropriate emergency information.

• Every family member should have an “emergency card” which includes the information listed above and out-of-state

contacts as well.

• Know how and when to dial 911.
• Practice Role-Playing in order to know what to tell the 911 dispatcher.
• Practice Role-Playing in order to know what to do when a parent or caregiver becomes suddenly ill or injured.
• Rehearse Emergency Drills.
• Drop, cover, and hold-on (Earthquake).
• Stop, drop, and roll (Fire).
• Find out your Emergency Procedures for your child’s or children’s school.

STAY OR GO?

• Assess Your Situation
• Does the building appear to be unsafe to remain inside?
• Can you return to the building or must you stay somewhere else?
• Administer First Aid and get help for any seriously injured person(s).
• If you are at home, check for damages using a flashlight. DO NOT USE MATCHES

OR CANDLES, OR TURN ON ELECTRICAL SWITCHES.

• Check for any fire, electrical, or other household hazards.
• Check for spilled bleach, gasoline, or other liquids that may produce deadly

fumes when mixed, or be a fire hazard.

• Sniff for any gas leaks, starting at the water heater.
• In the event that you smell gas, shut off gas at gas meter, open windows, and evacuate the

premises immediately.

DISASTERS THAT COULD REQUIRE EVACUATION

• Tsunamis: A large wave, or series of large waves created by an undersea

disturbance, such as an earthquake or volcanic eruption. If you are ordered to evacuate, do so immediately.

• Landslide/Mudslide: These are moving rivers of rock, soil, and water. Most
• ften they are triggered by rain, but also can occur after volcanic activity,

earthquakes, fires, and manmade stress on the land. If you are ordered to evacuate, do so immediately.

• Fires: Fires can spread quickly. In five minutes an entire house can be

engulfed in flames. Often, the heat and smoke can be even more dangerous than the flames. If you are ordered to evacuate, do so immediately.

• Bring your GO BAG!

BIOLOGICAL OR CHEMICAL EMERGENCY

• In case of a biological or chemical disaster, you might need to stay inside

and seal a room.

• Choose a room with few or no windows.
• Make sure all family members and pets are inside together.
• Make sure your basic Emergency Supply Kit and GO BAG are with you.
• Turn off any type of ventilation or heating systems.
• SEAL OFF any openings, windows, doors, and vents with duct tape and plastic

sheeting.

• Your plastic sheeting should be cut ahead of time in 10’x10’ sheets.
• This is only a short-term strategy.
• Be prepared to be evacuated by authorities and take your GO BAG.

NEIGHBORHOOD DISASTER PREPAREDNESS (EMD)

CONTACT THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT

• You can contact the EMD at emd.emdweb@lacity.org, (213) 484-4800.
• The EMD will assign a facilitator to assist you and help setup a meeting time.
• Have your neighborhood boundaries ready so the EMD can prepare your

neighborhood map.

• The EMD will provide free materials:
• Meeting Invitations
• Neighborhood Response Plans
• OK/Help Cards
• Maps of your Neighborhood

ORGANIZE YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

• The ideal size for single-family homes is a neighborhood of 15-20 houses.
• For Vertical Neighborhoods this includes the entire building.
• For less populated areas 5-7 households.

INVITE YOUR NEIGHBORS

• Hold the meeting at a home in your neighborhood.
• Ask your neighbors to help with passing out invitations to the meeting.
• Invite your neighbors in person.
• Use the provided written invitations that the EMD will provide for you.
• Personal invitations will encourage more of your neighbors to attend the meeting.

NEIGHBORHOOD RESPONSE

• Care and Sheltering:
• Care for Neighbors
• With Specific needs
• Who are elderly
• Who may be home alone
• With pets
• Search and Aid:
• Conduct a door-to-door check.
• Provide aid to those in need.
• Check on all OK/Help cards.
• Communications:
• Listen to AM/FM Emergency Stations
• KNX 1070 AM, KFWB 980 AM, and KFI 640 AM for the regional alert information for L.A. County.
• HAM Radios are a good option for emergency communications.
• Establish a neighborhood communication system.
• Know who to contact locally and out of state.

NEIGHBORHOOD RESPONSE

• Utilities and Safety
• Reduce the Threats of Fire.
• Turn off your main Natural Gas Valve.
• Fires could rage after a disaster and natural gas could fuel more fires.
• Turn off your Electrical Breaker Panel.
• Damaged power lines or circuits could cause fires.
• Rope off Hazards (downed power lines, broken glass, etc.).
• Reduce the Threats of Flooding.
• Turn off your main Water Valve.
• Broken water lines could inhibit emergency fire response or cause flooding.
• After a disaster never go through your house or building with a lit match or
• lighter. Use a flashlight instead.

BABCNC ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• We’ve appointed a Resiliency Liaison (Jacqueline Kennedy) to research and

develop “Resiliency” goals for BABCNC.

• Several HOAs implemented the “Ready Your LA Neighborhood” (RYLAN)

and “Map Your Neighborhood” (MYN) programs: North of Sunset District, including Doheny-Sunset Plaza Neighborhood Association, and Residents of Beverly Glen. Benedict Canyon Association is gearing up for this task.

• Other HOAs who have attended our meetings and have implemented

RYLAN and MYN include: Benedict Hills Estates, Benedict Hills HOA and Colina Glen.

• HOAs that have already developed Emergency Preparedness plans include

Bel Air Crest (with $50,000 of emergency supplies), Bel-Air Ridge (with regular communication drills), and Bel Air Association (implementing FRS radio communications for their entire community).

BABCNC ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• MAP overlays detailing HOA fault lines, potential flooding areas, gas lines

and rivers, among other things for emergency planning, have been presented to stakeholders.

• Last year, CERT training was organized and completed by BABCNC at the

Colina Glen Clubhouse (graduated over 25 individuals).

• Weed Whacker Ordinance comments were presented to the LAFD by

BABCNC (for consideration in LAFD’s final draft).

• We’ve hosted dozens of Guest speakers with specialized knowledge and

training on various Emergency Preparedness subjects over the years. You can find some prior materials on our website: https://www.babcnc.org/publicsafety-committee.php

• Chuck has compiled an impressive contacts list of over 250 recipients for

email blasts. This is a good example of the community coming together and collaborating by citing, notifying, and reporting safety issues observed from their immediate neighborhoods and surroundings.

BABCNC IMMEDIATE GOALS

• Continue to organize more households towards scheduling

seminars/workshops with RYLAN and Map Your Neighborhood (MYN) Meetings.

• Ensure that all households (and HOAs) within the Bel Air Beverly Crest

Neighborhood Council boundaries will be covered.

• Make sure that each household/block/HOA is up to date with their

Emergency Supplies and Emergency Preparedness Disaster Plans.

• Schedule emergency practice drills to improve resilience and readiness.
• Get more people trained by the LAFD Community Emergency Response

Team (CERT) for Levels 1, 2, and 3.

• Encourage more residents to obtain HAM radio licensing and training in
• rder to improve the neighborhood emergency communications network.

LAFD COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT)

• CERT Level 1(Basic) – 17.5 Total Hours
• Initial CERT Course (Sessions 1 through 7) - 17.5 hours
• CERT Level II (Intermediate) – 25 Total Hours
• Initial CERT Course (Sessions 1 through 7) - 17.5 hours
• CERT Level III (Advanced) - 75+ Total Hours
• Initial CERT Course (Sessions 1 through 7) - 17.5 hours
• Must Complete and Submit certifications with classroom participation for the following courses:
• First Aid
• CPR
• AED
• These courses can be taken through either the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association for 7.5

Total Hours.

• To Request Community Training please inquire with LAFD at lafdcert@lacity.org or call (213) 202-
• 3136. You can also inquire through the following link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdiVSplQmJ7- H8oqtwlxAKHFrHVxFwkIWCmB3wBIDtfv5WRxQ/viewform

BE A RESILIENCE-BUILDER

• Resilient Los Angeles charts a path forward, toward a safer, more equitable, and prepared

Los Angeles. Below are a number of steps you can take today to become a resilience-builder. These steps will help you increase your personal preparedness, and gain the education and training necessary to be a resource for your family, neighbors, city, and region in times of need.

• RESILIENT LOS ANGELES: Download Resilient Los Angeles and visit their website at

lamayor.org/resilience

• NOTIFYLA: NotifyLA is the City of Los Angeles’ official mass notification system, used to send

voice messages, text messages, and email messages to residents and businesses during emergencies and disasters. Sign-up for NotifyLA at emergency.lacity.org/notifyla

• READY YOUR L.A. NEIGHBORHOOD (RYLAN): Review Ready Your L.A. Neighborhood resources

at emergency.lacity.org/Rylan. RYLAN gives you the steps to take immediately after a disaster to help keep you and your family safe.

BE A RESILIENCE-BUILDER

• PREPARELA: PrepareLA is an American Red Cross initiative that engages and

educates leaders in Los Angeles’ most disaster-vulnerable neighborhoods to build community resilience by providing resources, tools, and training, as well as giving the community a voice in planning for their needs. Use these resources at preparesocal.org

• COOL BLOCKS: The mission of Cool Blocks is to reinvent our cities from the bottom up

to achieve deep carbon reduction, disaster-resilient neighborhoods, and green economic development. Find out more about the program, piloted in Los Angeles, at coolblock.org/about-us

• BRACE + BOLT: Is your house earthquake-ready? If an earthquake happened today,

would your house stay on its foundation? You may qualify for up to $3,000 toward a seismic retrofit of your house. earthquakebracebolt.com

BE A RESILIENCE-BUILDER

• BRUSH CLEARANCE: The canyons of Los Angeles are always a challenge in terms of fire safety.

Find out more here lafd.org/fire-prevention/brush

• LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER (LADWP) INCENTIVES: LADWP offers a

variety of rebates and programs for our residential customers (tenants, homeowners, and landlords). As a publicly owned utility, LADWP makes these programs available to assist our customers in using energy and water more efficiently as well as saving money and resources while improving our environment. ladwp.com/save

• CITY PLANTS: City Plants is a public private partnership that plants trees throughout Los
• Angeles. cityplants.org
• EARTHQUAKE INSURANCE: California Earthquake Authority is a not-for-profit, privately funded,

publicly managed organization that provides residential earthquake insurance and encourages Californians to reduce their risk of earthquake losses. earthquakeauthority.com

STAY INFORMED

• http://readyla.org
• http://emergency.lacity.org
• http://www.facebook.com/readyla
• http://twitter.com/ReadyLA
• http://5steps.la
• http://www.laanimalservices.com/general-information/ emergency-preparedness/
• http://www.ready.gov
• http://www.listo.gov
• http://www.shakeout.org
• http://www.earthquakecountry.org/
• http://www.terremotos.org