Ventura County Evacuation Plan*

110 The water shut-off valve is found where the water enters the house. Also the main water shut-off valve is found with the meter in a concrete box in the sidewalk. Check with the local water 1月の日 Mp 7052 To shut off the water supply to your home: electricity at the main switch. This switch may be found on the meter. Remember; do not operate any electrical switches if a circuit breaker panel or it may be separately located near the To turn your water back on, just reverse the above steps. Be certain to cover the meter box when you are finished. Teach responsible members of your family how to turn off To shut off the electricity to your home: While facing your home from the street, locate the Remove the two covers on the service (there is a small cover and larger outside cover); Turn off individual breakers first, then the main switch. Turn back on: main switch first, then Slowly turn the handle 1/4 turn clockwise, as indicated by the arrow in the figure. department to see if a special tool is needed. Electricity Shut Off customer handle (#3); individual breakers. Water Shut Off gas leak is suspected. ₩ ₩ ✡ ✡ ✡ KILOWATTHOUR It is imperative that all homeowners be aware of how to turn off their own utility services. The following were provided by the local utility companies. All family very high ignition temperature. For your protection, DO call the Fire Department if you cannot reach The Gas Company. Ges OFF 654 notural gas, so leaks are easily detected Gas Shut Off - ONLY IF You Smell a Natural Gas Odor Test Gas ValveIwn 1/8 Iwn appliances or lights on or off. Note: If you shut the gas off you must call the Gas Co. to turn it back on candle or cigarette. Ges ON If you smell a natural gas odor -- instructions for gas, water and electrical turn-off Natural gas is lighter than air, and it has a The Gas Company adds a distinctive odor to ☆ DON'T light a match, DON'T turn electrical Learn how to shut off gas: (do so only if next to your meter on the inlet pipe. Use a wrench and give it a quarter turn in either direction so that the bar runs cross- gency). The main shut-off valve is located you smell a natural gas odor in an emer- wise on the pipe. The line is now closed. な DON'T panic. members should be familiar with them. Smell it, hear it, see it S±1114.15(1) Jtilities ₩ ∜ TELLED IN STREET When calls to 9-1-1 are placed via a landline (conventional telephone system), the call goes to the Ventura Telephone service may be interrupted during a major disaster. It will be restored as quickly as possible, and County Sheriff's Department Dispatch Center. The caller's location is immediately captured, so if the caller When calling from a cellular telephone, the call may be routed to another agency such as the California signal or a "wait for next available operator" recording when calling 9-1-1 from a cellular phone. The CHP operator may also not be as familiar with the local area as the Sheriff’s Department. Visit If you have Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephone service, you should check with your service Calling 2-1-1 provides information about, and referrals to, health and human services for basic needs and in times of crisis. For example, 2-1-1 can offer access to services such as critical human needs including food, clothing, shelter, physical and mental health resources, drug and alcohol intervention and rehabilita- tion, support for the elderly, employment support including job training and transportation assistance, infor- mation on child care, recreation programs, and where to volunteer. 2-1-1 is free, confidential and available It is conceivable that as service is restored and you hear a dial tone, you would be able to call out-of-state, much larger area than the Ventura County Sheriff’s Dispatch Center. That is why you may get a busy 2-1-1 will have information regarding the incident such as evacuation routes, emergency shelter ocations, and safety advisories. For more information on 2-1-1 services, visit www.211ventura.org or Highway Patrol (CHP) Communications Center. The CHP Communications Center handles calls from a much, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Most cell phone users can access 2-1-1. If not, callers need to dial (800) 339-9597 to connect to 2-1-1. TTY users can access 2-1-1 by dialing (805) 919-1148. During a disaster, provider to find out how 9-1-1 calls are handled. Visit http://www.voip911.gov/ for more information. hangs up or the call is otherwise interrupted, the 9-1-1 operator can still dispatch resources Four important tips when calling the 9-1-1 operator: Say the precise location of the incident you are reporting Long-distance service Business and residential service Calling 211 - for Community Human Services ☆ Answer the questions the 9-1-1 operator asks you http://www.fcc.gov/911/ for more information. Telephone Service Say the phone number you are calling from www.vcunitedway.org, or call (805) 485-6288. Calling 911 – for Emergencies but not to your next door neighbor. Emergency services in the following order: 3. Pay phones A bottery operated radio along with extra batteries should be kept in every home. You may also wish obtain CALM and STAY INFORMED. If you stay calm and informed, you are better able to assess the situation and Perhaps the two most important things to remember during and after an emergency situation are to REMAIN Moorpark Emergency Alert System (EAS) Radio Stations are: SEPRINOSTROLINATION For other emergency preparedness or related information, visit any of these helpful sites: make rational decisions. Take time to think - taking the proper action may save a life. The American Red Cross http://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/ http://www.oes.ca.gov/Operational/OESHome.nsf/1?OpenForm Information Sources Federal Emergency Management Agency http://www.fema.gov/ Fire Information http://www.fire.ca.gov/php/fire_er.php USGS Earthquake Information http://quake.wr.usgs.gov/ DO NOT USE THE TELEPHONE unless absolutely necessary. Weather Channel http://www.weather.com/? . KMLA 103.7 FM (SPANISH) Stay informed with reports broadcast on local rac Additional Information Sources ⇔ KLCU 88.3 FM US Geological Survey http://www.usgs.go Other Helpful Emergency Links California's Office of Emergency Services Ready America http://www.ready.gov MPTV Channel 10 KHAY 100.7 FM KVEN 1450 AM a solar powered or hand-crank radio. Information Sources ₹ ₹₹ schools within the Moorpark Unified School District are System (EAS) radio stations for information. (See Information Sources on .) If communication is guardian, or person designated by the parent on the be released at the Principal's discretion, when it is The Moorpark Unitied School District has developed a District wide Emergency Response Plan to assure the safety and welfare of the students and staff. In addition, each school has developed a School Site three-day supply of food is stored within the District for each site. During a disaster, all District employees schools are usually the safest places for children to be designated Red Cross shelters in the event of on evacu- ation. The School District maintains and operates its own radio system along with cell phones at each site to provide redundant communication capabilities in the Parents should tune radios to the local Emergency Alert possible, the District will continually update radio stations on the status of schools. Local radio and TV Parents are also advised that children may not be student emergency card. Students in grades 9-12 may Emergency Response designed to meet the specific needs of that school. Each school site is prepared and equipped to respond as an independent unit, including the storage of water and first aid supplies. A All schools in the Moorpark Unified School District comply in the event of an earthquake or other emergency. All Do not call the school and/or District Office during an earthquake or other disaster. School phone lines are imited and will be needed by the school site personnel stations will carry information relative to emergency released to anyone other than the parent, legal automatically become Disaster Service Workers and are required to remain on site to care for the children. with the Field Act for earthquake safety. Because of this, to summon emergency aid or coordinate evacuation. procedures that will be in effect at each school site. deemed safe, without any prior notification. event of a loss of normal phone service. Schools Medical Center at 215 W Janss Road in Thousand Oaks, and Simi Valley Hospital at 2975 Sycamore Drive clearly labeled and dated tool box filled with such items medical needs within the area. Medical facilities may be overwhelmed, making it necessary for health care location. This is on essential part of your family's disaster preparation. A pre-assembled kit may be pur- tape and a ten-day supply of medication taken on a con- one or more of your family members to assist you and for the injured will be available from Los Robles Regional professionals to focus on providing service to the most severely injured. Therefore, it is strongly recommend- At least one person in each home should have basic first aid and CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) train- ed that each home have a first aid book and a well stocked first aid kit stored together in an easy to reach Certified training courses are offered by local hospitals and the American Red Cross. Contact the American the County Public Health Officer will assess the overal! Red Cross of Ventura County at www.arcventura.org, or (805) 339-2234 ext. 233 in Simi Volley. But remember, priority will be given to the most severely injured Medical Services WES INDICEN Depending upon the magnitude of the situation, as antibiotic ointment, aspirin, bandages, adhesive ing. Skills learned in a first aid course will enable In the Moorpark area, emergency medical services MIN DE chased, or you can create your own using a small finuing basis. Check expiration dates periodically. your neighbors during an emergency. 4 you can. A recommended Evacuations means leave now, this is your last warning! Follow evacuation directions promptly! You will be advised of potential evacuations as early as possible. You must take the ace exists. [Penal Code 409.5 (a)] Any unauthorized person who willfully and knowingly enters an area Officials will determine the evacuation areas and the routes to use for evacuations. You will not be aware of all of the factors that go into developing an evacuation route. The evacuation route may not be the route you prefer. Follow the instructions that your are given. Do not improvise. Cutting in line or taking shortcuts may put you or other people in harm's way. Law enforcement agencies are typically responsible for enforcing an evacuation order. Remember, a Preliminary evacuation means to get ready leave and leave as soon as initiative to stay informed and aware. Listen to your EAS radio/TV stations for announcements from law that has been closed and who willfully remains within the area after receiving notice to evacuate or leave an emergency. This is not a promise or guarantee that the City will have the resources and the ability to You may be directed to temporary assembly areas to await transfer to a safe location. When hazards exist Whenever a menace to the public health or safety is created by a calamity such as flood, storm, fire, The City of Moorpark has established a Special Needs Registry for Emergency Evacuation Assistance. During The Special needs registry is a voluntary registry of persons who may need assistance evacuating during assist you during an emergency. Contact City Hall at (805) 517-6200 for more information or to request earthquake, explosion, accident, or other disaster, officers of the law may close the area where the men trace. The Special Needs Registry is designed to identify those residents in our community who may need a disaster or other public emergency, many residents are unable to evacuate their homes without assis- on the evacuation route or visibility is reduced, movement may be restricted only to escorted convays. MOL VIDYAE enforcement and emergency personnel. (See Information Sources on .) shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. [Penal Code 409.5 (c)] assistance evacuating during an emergency. a Special Needs Registry application. The Evacuation Process Special Needs Registry The Law The Ventura County Fire Chief and the County Sheriff have simplified the disaster evacuation process so that secure belongings. A fire or other hazard has been seen in the immediate area or has crassed a predeter- you may have up to a three-hour window of appartunity prior to flames, dangerous smake or embers; or contacts you, it is recommended that you immediately evacuate to a safe location (designated shelters or is nearby. You should immediately prepare to leave and other hazard, do not wait for a Recommended Evacuation order, as it may well be too late. It is never too The fire or other hazard has advanced and now poses imminent danger to you, your family, and your prop- another safe location of your choosing.) This is the time to act decisively and follow all of the instructions 'During on evocuation low enforcement/emergency personnel may determine your route. Your jab is to listen carefully, and caoperate. everyone may understand what it means when a Law Enforcement or Fire official contacts you to evacuate. mined trigger point. Make preparations to leave, and proceed to leave in an orderly manner. Athlough notification and you should heed the warning immediate ly. If you elect to stay, you are on your own. Please make sure that your children, adult dependents, perts, have been removed or taken to a safe location. If a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other government official, either in person or by way of a loud speaker, leove as soon as you can. Time permitting, you should make advance measures to prevent harm and given to you by the responding authorities in a cooperative manner. A Recommended Evacuation is your Plan for evacuations in advance, there will not be enough time during the emergency. An Evacuation Route Map with at least two routes. Drive your planned route You may have to leave behind things that are important to you if don't plan ahead and pack for your evacuation as early as possible! Cell phone, out-of-state contacts and family disaster plan "mandatory evacuations." Critical papers and effects in a fire-proof safe Pet and livestock transport, include pet food and Organize: of escape before an actual emergency* early to get you, your family, and your animals to safety! photos Change of clothing, toiletries Prepare an Evacuation Checklist ☆ Important personal papers, erty. Leave now if you are going. This is the final A Precautionary Evacuation means that danger final warning! Ventura County does not declare and all other animals (including service animals) The two commonly used evacuation terms are: Evacuations Recommended Evacuation: ☆ Critical medications Essential valuables Precautionary Evacuation: Evacuation Tips ₩ ₩ ₩ ₩ ₩ ₩ ₩ Most important. In an emergency, the best and safest place for your pets is with you. If it’s not safe for The Ventura County Animal Shelter is located at 600 Aviation Drive, Camarillo; it is inside the Camarillo Airport complex. The Simi Valley satellite animal shelter is located at 670 W. Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Is there a neighbor, local friend, or family who can look after and/or evacuate with your pets if you Valley. Call 388-4341 or check online at www.vcar.us for information on impounded animals and disaster How will you provide identification information or prove ownership? Do you have recent color photo your pets? Is that person's phone number on the pet's tags as well as their crates/other containers? olanning materials. During actual disasters, the website is updated regularly with evacuation information. Have you practiced your plan with family discussions and drills? You need to know how long it will Are your pets comfortable using their crate? Have you done their crate training? If a dog, are they Does your out-of-state contact person from your family's disaster plan also have information about How would your pets react during an emergency? Have you trained them to be handled easily? Do you have a window sign near your front door that identifies what pets are in the house to Find out what hotels in your area may be "pet friendly". Many may alter their policy during Will you need assistance evacuating with your pets? Will you need to provide assistance to disasters. To find a hotel or motel that accepts pets check out www.petswelcome.com or graphs and descriptions? Is your pet microchipped and is the number registered to you? Anticipate how your pets would be cared for while you're away from your home. you to stay in your home, it's not safe for your pets, either. Bring them with you! take you to get everything ready for evacuation and what can go wrong! Put all supplies (including your battery-operated radio) in your vehicle There are actions you can take before, during and after a disaster strikes! Assess what would need doing and who would be available to do it. are unable to? Have you made these arrangements with them? ★ Store supplies in containers that are easily carried or wheeled. Listen to your local EAS radio or TIV stations. ( ) Post your window sign, if it's not already up. Crate/contain your pets and put in vehicle When an emergency strikes: Questions to ask before: used to wearing a muzzle? emergency responders? www.takeyourpet.com. neighbors or friends? Notify your contacts Evacuate together ΞË ₩ ₩ ₹ ₩ ₽ ₩ ₩ ₩ ✡ ₩ 4 4 ₩ ₩ ✡ ₩ ₩ 1 The most important thing you can do to protect your pets and the rest of your family when the unexpected Livestock should be left in open areas, never locked inside flammable barns and made as comfortable as possible. If you leave an animal at your home, but later wish to have it picked up, call the shelter at 1- 888-223-PETS and give full details including house or yard entry instruction, name and description of the claimed by owners. Shelter personnel strongly recommend that all pet owners tag, microchip and license all pets! Do not let your pets run free, including small pets, farm type animals, and horses. Having a horse happens is to plan ahead. Remember, it it's not safe for you, it's not safe for your pets. Have a 72-hour + mals. DO NOT WAIT until the fire or floodwaters are at your property line. Get out at the first hint of impending danger. Take a sufficient pet food supply with you in your car in an evacuation. Be prepared to leave pets in your car until adequate shelter can be obtained. If pets cannot be evacuated, owners should leave sufficient food and kennel care during an emergency or Ventura County Animal Compliance Vector Control and County Animal Regulation Departments will have patrols on City streets pet emergency kit ready to go along with the rest of your family's emergency supplies. It should include: pets with you whenever possible. Call the Ventura County Department of Animal Regulation immediately at (805) 388-4341 if you need assistance evacuating your ani- Never leave animals tied or chained up. You may take your animal, and any other information that will facilitate the rescue. Staff from the Moorpark Animal searching for stranded or injured animals. All animals found will be taken to the shelter and housed until run wild in the street creates an extreme hazard for evacuees and emergency personnel. Secure your pets. Regulation Department staff will be at Red Cross evacuation shelters to coordinate animal care and assist you. Plastic bags to dispose of pet droppings ☆ Manual can opener for canned food な Medications, pet record form and authorizations to treat your pets Cat litter, litter box and scooper Flashlight and spare batteries Family Pet Disaster Plan Paper towels/wet wipes ☆ Animal First Aid kit Grooming supplies and other waste legsh 8 ₩ ₩ ₩ 公公 ₹ ∜ animal directly to a Ventura County Animal shelter for water to meet the animals’ needs for several days. I If your neighborhood is being evacuated take your な Proof of current shots and health records な Food and water bowls with enough food and water for three days in a watertight な Always have a collar with ID tag and in a waterproof container such as a Pet carrier with bedding It should include: license tag on the pet. ☆ Current photo of pet freezer bog container ₩ If your home is threatened by wildfire, cooperate with fire and law enforcement officials when advised to suggestions are offered to increase your chances of safety in the event you are unable to evacuate. These suggestions also apply in the event you are advised to shelter in place. Please note that sheltering in place is a last resort. This is not a viable option unless you have been specifically told to do so by fire and law The Fire Department advises homeowners to prepare for the brush fire season well in advance to reduce SCREEN the chimney outlet to prevent sparks from igniting the roof or brush. Use one-half evacuate. While every effort is made to allow ample time for you to safely evacuate the area, the following Wear long pants and boots and carry with you for protection a long-sleeved shirt or jacket, ★ Be properly dressed to survive the fire. Cotton and wool fabrics are preferable to synthetics. roof. Do not waste water by wetting down your roof as the fire approaches. The searing garden type gloves, a handkerchief to shield the face, and goggles. Have water to flush ☆ You should make every effort to evacuate pets and any household members in need of umbrellas, and tarp coverings. If they catch fire the added heat could ignite your house. pprox Place valuable papers and mementos inside the car in the garage for quick departure, if out debris in eyes or face. DO NOT soak handkerchief - extreme heat will cause steam heat of the fire will dry the roof faster then you can wet it. Waste can drain the entire pprox REMOVE limbs within 10 feet of the chimney. Cut away dead branches and limbs that \!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\! garage door opener (in case of power failure you could not remove the car). Close all Back your car into the garage and roll up the car windows. Disconnect the automatic な Remove combustible items from around the house. This includes outdoor furniture, ★ STACK wood piles away from buildings, fences and other combustible materials. necessary. Any pets still with you should also be put in the car. ☆ CLEAN leaves, needles and twigs from roof gutters and eaves. Typical Fire Hazard Reduction Requirements: What to do when caught in a Wildfire effect - keep handkerchief dry. water system quickly. the hazards for families and property. Brush Fire over hang the roof. special assistance. garage doors. inch mesh. enforcement personnel ₹3 residents of impending flood waters the following proce- from faucets is contaminated, purify by tricity at the main switch - Breakers first. off the pilot lights of the furnace and hot water heater, If water rises the middle of the car's wheels all the 🜣 As you travel, keep listening to the radio for additional information and be marooned by flooded water, fallen ☆ Move essential items and furniture to upper floors of your house, turn ☆ If your car stalls in a flooded area, abandon it if you can do so safely. trees or wires. Follow recommended routes. Watch for washed-out ^{\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\! water when touching electrical Flood waters can easily wash away cars and their occupants. roadways, earth slides and downed electrical wires. instructions from emergency service agencies In a flood situation, if emergency agencies notify above floor level, turn off the elec ☆ USE CAUTION — do not stand in ☆ If you suspect that water coming boiling or use purification tablets. the water is below your knees or Leave early enough so as not to switches or connections If you must leave: way across. dures are recommended: Flood EMM. JHEVE Earthquakes are unpredictable and strike without warning. They range in intensity from slight tremors to violent jolts. The earth's movement is seldom the direct cause of injury. Most casualties are a result of falling ying areas of Moorpark may experience more ground shaking than higher rocky areas. Homeowners should Remember to have a good pair of shoes and warm clothes readily accessible, especially during the night ☆ If you are indoors, stay there. Get under a desk or table or other protected area like you may have practiced in drills. Remember to stay clear of windows, bookcases, china cabinets, mirrors and fireplaces If you happen be cooking with a gas stove, turn off the stove at the first sign of shaking and quickly The actual ground shaking and subsequent damage caused by an earthquake depends upon the intensity take cover under a counter or table, or in a doorway. Do not shut off the gas at the meter unless you of the quake, distance from a fault line, and the geological condition of the underlying ground. Many low- until the shaking stops. Doorways are no stronger than the rest of the building in modern stuctures. assess their situation and prepare their home to protect it from possible structural damage ★ Keep hanging objects away from areas where injuries could occur if they fall or sway. ☆ Know where and how to turn off the gas, water, and electricity ★ Place hoses where they can be located quickly in case of fire. ★ Have the proper wrench for turning off gas and water mains. な Bolt or strap down water heater or other gas appliances. ★ Hold a home earthquake drill and practice a family plan. ★ Fasten all top-heavy furniture and mirrors to the walls. ☆ Install fasteners or latches on cupboard doors. What To Do During A Quake ☆ Store heavy objects on lower shelves. Earthquake small a natural gas odor. Home Preparation Jebris and fires. while sleeping. ₩ Prepare to evacuate. Stay towards the center of your home If you spray water on your roof to extinguish embers, do so from a ladder at the bottom of the roof. By spraying up from the bottom, you have a better chance to extinguish sparks and embers that may be ladged between shingles. This also keeps you from walking on a wet, slippery roof, risking a fall and serious injury. Extinguish any sparks or embers. Then, check inside on their help. One of the firefighters' principal responsibilities is to stop the firefighters might have to pass it by to save another in the path of the equipment and manpower to be at every home. You cannot depend totally spread of fire from house to house. Therefore, if one home is on fire, fire. Your careful planning and action during a fire can save your home. In a major incident, fire protection agencies will probably not have enough Be prepared. Talk with your neighbors to see what resources they have. Ask your fire personnel for professional advice and assistance and feel into your home. (Remember: keep window coverings closed only if they are fire resistant help stabilize outside-inside pressure, but close the fireplace screen so sparks will not ignite Venetian blinds (if metal) or fire-resistant window coverings to reduce the heat radiating room to make the house more visible in heavy smoke. doors inside the house to slow the spread of fire. Open the damper on your fireplace to Close windows and doors to the house to prevent sparks from blowing inside. Close all away from windows and as near to the floor as possible. Stay calm; you are in control of the situation. them completely to keep the windows bare.) This ☼ Open all drapes and curtains (if you have time, remove them completely). Close all windows give way because of heat or wind. your local fire station for guidance. First, gather family members and attend to medical needs and get to a safe area. Remember: If they are not fire resistant, open provides added safety in case the free to stop by the room. Turn on a light in each As the fire front approaches, go inside the house. I After the fire passes, check the roof immediately. When the fire approaches: the affic for hidden burning sparks. ☆ Tum off pilot lights. After the fire passes: 23 Outdoors: Birds and other small animals would very quickly be overcome by a poison gas, so if a number of birds are dying, that is another warning sign of toxic trouble. The most important thing to do is to get a physical barrier between you and the toxic cloud. Get indoors quickly-preferably into a building but drawal or uncontrolled behavior especially in children. The American Red Cross advises that it is important even being inside a vehicle will help. Shut all windows and doors and turn off the air conditioner. Try to notify authorities that a hazardous gas may be present. The wind may carry the toxic hazard away within a relatively short period of time. Stay indoors, and turn on the television and/or radio EAS station for news and announcements. ( ) Authorities will notify you when it is safe to go outside. If you rou to remain inside your home or office and protect yourself there. Close and lock all windows and exterior doors. Turn off all fans, heating and air-conditioning systems. Close the fireplace damper. Get your First aid is the initial help received by a person and is concerned only with the immediate situation. Yet the to accept the person’s right to his own feelings; attempt to calm the victim, communicate confidence, and encourage the person to speak freely about fears and feelings. Remember, the more planning that is done beforehand in disaster preparedness, the better the family will be equipped to handle an emergency situation physically and emotionally. Call "211" or visit www.21.1 ventura.org for information about and referrals to plug any air drafts (e.g., under doors). This technique is known as sheltering in place. Call “911” and are at home, put your clothes in a plastic bag and take a shower, this will help remove any contamination Sheltering In Place: If you are advised by local officials to "shelter in place," what they mean is for seal all cracks around the door and any vents into the room. Keep listening to your radio or television until greatest need for psychological assistance will come after the situation is over. There may be panic, with- emergency supplies kit and go to an interior room without windows that is above ground. Using duct tape, WATE JUVEL Additional copies of this handbook may be obtained from Moorpark City Hall, 799 Moorpark Ave., Moorpark, CA 93021, by calling (805) 517-6200, and this information can be downloaded from sources. While every reasonable effort has been made to insure its accuracy, the City of Moorpark Keep this handbook and other emergency materials in a specific predetermined location where all information in this handbook was compiled from and checked by authoritative emergency service is not responsible and assumes no liability for any actions undertaken by any person utilizing Psychological Assistance numan services for every day needs and in times of crisis. ( ) that might have occurred before you were able to get indoors. tou are told all is safe or you are told to evacuate. the city website at www.ci.moorpark.ca.us information contained in this guide book, family members can find them. Devastating acts, such as the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City, and the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. have left many concerned about the Nevertheless, there are steps we can take to prepare for dren that you can exert a measure of control even in the Alfred M. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, the possibility of future incidents in the United States and their potential impact. There is increased uncertainty about the unexpected and reduce the stress that you may feel Taking preparatory action can reassure you and your chil- face of such events. Remember, terrorism is not limited to One of the many unsettling characteristics of chemical and biological agents is that some of them cannot be seen or smelled. Citizens can protect themselves by observing the following rule of thumb: If a single person is on the ground, choking or having a seizure, it is likely this individual is having a medical emer- have been exposed to the toxic substance, discarding your modesty and shedding your clothes could save for a nearby fountain, pool, or other source of water so that you can quickly and thoroughly rinse any skin taminant. The Fire Department will arrive as soon as possible and effect decontamination procedures. Try want to examine and advise you about follow-up care. Law enforcement may also need to speak with you what might occur next, raising individual stress levels. now and later if and when that next incident occurs. Familiarize yourself and your family with the Homeland gency of some sort. Call "911" However, if several people are down, coughing, vomiting, or having as possible. Once outside, if you believe that you may that may have been exposed (e.g., jump in the pool). Studies show that plain water is an effective decon- hat they con give medical attention to the most serious- acts of violence from outside. Local terrorism is very real. seizures, they could be reacting to the presence of a toxic substance. Evacuate the area immediately and your life. Taking off your outer clothing can remove roughly 80 percent of the contamination hazard. Look ly affected individuals first. Even if you are free of symptoms of exposure, medical personnel on scene will Homeland Security Advisory System about what you may have observed or been exposed to in order to assist with their investigation. call "911", making sure to tell the dispatcher that a hazardous gas may be present. Security Advisory System: Indoors: If indoors, exit the building as rapidly to remain calm. Rescuers will triage everyone so Chemical or Biological Attack THE CELL Terrorism