Training calendar January 1999 - December 1999 [1999]

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Governor Roy E. Barnes
Director Gary Jv. McConnell

TRAINING SCHEDULE

Courses conducted at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth, Georgia

Basic Communications Officer Training PDS-3, Leadership and Influence *New Director and Certification Briefing Basic Communications Officer Training Hazardous Weather and Flooding Preparedness Basic Communications Officer Training Victim Awareness Communications Impaired Callers PDS-l, Introduction to Emergency Management Basic Communications Officer Training Responding to Terrorism Basic Communications Officer Training PDS-6, Exercise Design/Evaluation Basic Communications Officer Training PDS-4, Decision Making and Problem Solving PDS-7, Developing Volunteer Resources Basic Communications Officer Training PDS-2, Emergency Planning Basic Communications Officer Training *New Director and Certification Briefing Communications Impaired Callers Flood Fight Operations Basic Communications Officer Training

January 11-15 January 12-14 January 19-20 January 25-29 January 26-28 February 8-12 February 10 February 15 February 16-19 February 22-26 February 25 March 1-5 March 9-12 March 22-26 March 23 March 24-25 April 12-16 April 13-16 April 19-23 April 20-21 April 27 April 28-30
May 10-14

Victim Awareness

May 20

Basic Communications Officer Training

May 24-28

Communications Impaired Callers

June 1

Basic Communications Officer Training

June 7-11

Responding to Terrorism

June 10

Basic Communications Officer Training

June 21-25

PDS-5, Effective Communication

June 28-30

*Basic Public Information Officer

July 7-9

*New Director and Certification Briefing

July 20-21

Hazardous Materials Contingency Planning

July 20-23

Victim Awareness

August 11

Responding to Terrorism

August 18

Emergency Management Operations

August 24-26

Mass Fatalities Incident Response

September 14-16

PDS-l, Introduction to Emergency Management September 28-0ctober 1

PDS-2, Emergency Planning

October 12-15

*New Director and Certification Briefing

October 19-20

PDS-6, Exercise Design/Evaluation

October 26-29

Disaster Response and Recovery Operations November 4

Responding to Terrorism

November 9

Victim Awareness

November 17

Georgia Capstone

December 8-10

*To be held in GEMA SOC in Atlanta

Field-Delivered Courses
Awareness for Initial Response to Hazardous Materials Incidents Crash Victim Extrication Incident Command System/Emergency Operations Center (ICS/
EOe) Interface Infection Control: A Street Sense Approach Rescue Specialist Rescue Specialist Recertification

Conferences

Governor's Severe Weather Conference

May 10-12

Jekyll Island

Contemporary Issues in Emergency Management

May 26-28

Georgia Public Safety Training Center

ALL FIELD-DELIVERED COURSES ARE CONDUCTED AT THE REQUEST OF YOUR LOCAL EMA DIRECTOR

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GEORGIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

The Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) was initially created in 1951 as the Georgia Civil Defense Division, a branch of the Georgia Department of Defense. The name was changed to the Georgia Emergency Management Agency in 1981 with the passage of the state's Emergency Management Act, and the agency became a part of the Governor's Office in 1991.
GEMA is the lead state agency for the coordination of disaster response efforts and serves as a direct link between the Governor's Office and local governments in emergency preparedness and response activities. GEMA's mission is to provide a comprehensive and aggressive emergency preparedness, response, and recovery program for the citizens of Georgia in order to save lives, protect property, and reduce the effects of disasters.
The challenges faced by the emergency management community have been, and will continue to be, tremendous. So far this decade, Georgia has experienced 12 natural disasters of such severity and magnitude that the state, or parts of it, were declared eligible for federal assistance. The floods spawned by Tropical Storm Alberto in 1994, alone, had an economic impact of nearly one billion dollars. The 1996 Olympics also tested the ability and the imagination of the emergency management/public safety community, with outstanding results.

There is no doubt that the challenges will continue. The potential for hazardous materials or radiological incidents is of great concern. And severe weather remains an ongoing threat, including the potential for more active hurricane seasons. Emergency managers must also face the new, and increasingly ominous, threat of domestic terrorism, as well as increasing incidents ofschool violence.
In a continuing effort to effectively mitigate emergencies, as well as to be better prepared to respond to them, the Georgia Emergency Management Agency presents its emergency management training schedule for calendar year 1999. The courses are conducted at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth, GEMA's Atlanta headquarters, or in local communities by qualified instructors from within, as well as outside, the agency.
The independent study, professional development, emergency preparedness, and field-delivered program courses are designed for all personnel who are a part of the emergency management team. This includes: emergency management directors and staff; law enforcement; fire and rescue services; emergency medical services; public works; and volunteers. Local elected and appointed officials are also urged to actively participate in these worthwhile training courses.

COURSE INFORMATION
The courses listed in this publication are offered by the Georgia Emergency Management Agency.
They are open to anyone who has an emergency service function.
Independent Study Courses Overview

The Federal Emergency Management Agency's Independent Study Program is delivered through the Emergency Management Institute (EMI) and consists of 15 self-paced courses. Individual and group enrollments are available for all courses. Each set ofcourse materials includes practice exercises and a final examination. Those who score 75 percent or better are issued a certificate of completion by EM!.
If more than one course is requested, courses will be sent in order of availability. Participants must successfully complete the course provided before the next course will be sent. Average course completion time is 10-12 hours.

College Credit
One semester hour of college credit may be obtained for each successfully completed course. Requests for information regarding applications for academic credit and fees should be submitted in writing to:
FEMA Independent Study Program Emergency Management Institute
168 South Seton Avenue Emmitsburg, MD 21727-9986
Military Retirements Points
Military (Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard) reserve components not on extended duty may earn points for retention and retirement purposes after successful completion ofIndependent Study courses 1,2,3,5, and 7.
Requests for military retirement points should be submitted in writing once a year to the FEMA Independent Study office at the address listed. Above requests should include name, address, social security number, course title, and branch of service.

Independent Study Courses Overview
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The Independent 8tudy Program, general audience courses, currently consists of the following:

18-1 18-2 18-3 18-5 18-7

Emergency Program Manager Tasks and Responsibilities of the Emergency
Program Manager Emergency Management Functions Role of Emergency Manager in Mitigation,
Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Emergency Management, U8A
Natural and Technological Hazard Risk Analysis Application of the Four Phases of Comprehensive
Emergency Management National Security Emergency Development of Personal and Community
Emergency Plans Radiological Emergency Management
Fundamental Principles of Radiation Radiological Transportation Accidents Nuclear Power Plants Nuclear Threat and Protective Measures Hazardous Materials: A Citizen's Orientation
Hazardous Materials and Human Health Hazardous Materials Regulation Identifying Hazardous Materials Preparing for Hazardous Materials Incidents Hazardous Materials in the Home A Citizen's Guide to Disaster Assistance
Overview of Disaster Assistance Local and State Response and Recovery
Activities Federal Disaster Assistance Citizen's Role in Preparedness

18-8 - Building for the Earthquakes of Tomorrow: Complying with Executive Order 12699
Requirements and Effects of Executive Order 12699
Earthquake Causes, Characteristics & Effects Protecting and Evaluating Your Community's
Safety 18-10 - Animals in Disaster, Module A
Awareness & Preparedness 18-11 - Animals in Disaster, Module B
Commnity Planning Review of the Animal-Care Community, the
Societal Impact of Animal Ownership and the Concept of the Human-Animal Bond as a Major Factor Affecting Animal Owners in Disasters Defining the Risks and Implying the Four Phases of Emergency Management The Care of Animals in Disasters 18-120 - An Orientation to Community Disaster Exercises
Prerequisite to EMI Field Course G 120, Exercise Design
Types of Emergency Management Exercises Exercise Development Process Basic Steps in Exercise Design
Course materials include a videotape and workbook. Access to 1/2" VHS/VCR and TV is necessary.

Independent Study Courses Overview
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IS-195 - Basic Incident Command
Provides an Introduction to the Concepts and Principles of ICS
Identifies the Five ICS Functions and Lists the Main Responsibilities of Each Function
IS-275 - The Role of the EOC in Community Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Activities Prerequisite to EMI Field Course G275, EOC Management and Operations Role of the EOC in Preparing for, Responding to, and Recovering from Potential or Actual Incidents Roles and Responsibilities of the EOC Operations Officer/ Manager Course materials include a videotape and workbook. Access to 1/2" VHS/VCR and TV is necessary.
IS-279 - Retrofitting Flood-Prone Structures Provide Essential, Nontechnical Information About Retrofitting Existing Flood-Prone Residential Structures Retrofitting Measures Presented are Creative and Practical, Comply with Applicable Floodplain Regulations, and are Satisfactory to homeowners
IS-30 1 - Radiological Emergency Response Provides Comprehensive Understanding of Radiological Protection and Response Principles, Guidelines and Regulations Prerequisite to EMI Resident Course E301, (RERO) Radiological Emergency Response Operations

1S-393 - Introduction to Mitigation Define the Principles, Purposes, and Priorities of Mitigation Summarize Responsibilities and Resources for Mitigation
Audience Specific
IS-330 - Refresher Course for Radiological Monitors Review of Monitoring Techniques, Protective Actions, and Radiation Information for All Types of Radiation Emergencies Prerequisite to G320, Fundamentals Course for Radiological Monitors. A copy of the Certificate of Completion should accompany the application.
To Apply
Contact your local Emergency Management Director for an application pamphlet. In a jurisdiction without an Emergency Management Director, contact the Georgia Emergency Management Agency Training Office at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center, 1000 Indian Springs Drive, Forsyth, Georgia 31029 or call (912) 9934612.
FEMA Independent Study Program Emergency Management Institute
16825 South Seton Avenue Emmitsburg, MD 21727-9986

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES1 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND
FIELD..DELIVERED PROGRAM COURSES

Professional Development Series And Emergency Preparedness Courses
To register for any course, contact your local Emergency Management Director and complete a Georgia Emergency Management Agency General Admission Application Form 75-5E2, access the form through the GEMA website http:j jwww.state.ga.usjGEMAj, or complete the Federal Emergency Management Agency General Admission Application Form 75-5. The GEMA 75-5E2 form is also included in the back ofthis calendar. The local director in each jurisdiction must approve participants by signature in the appropriate block.
In a jurisdiction without an Emergency Management Director, you should contact:

Field-Delivered Program Courses
Contact your local Emergency Management Director. In a jurisdiction without an Emergency Management Director, you should contact:
Georgia Emergency Management Agency Training Office Georgia Public Safety Training Center 1000 Indian Springs Drive Forsyth, Georgia 31029 (912) 993-4612

Georgia Emergency Management Agency Training Office Georgia Public Safety Training Center 1000 Indian Springs Drive Forsyth, Georgia 31029 (912) 993-4612

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES

Overview

Who Should Attend

Three functional areas of emergency management comprise the focus ofthe Professional Development Series. They are:
Activities necessary to develop and maintain a local emergency management system.
Emergency operation activities for response groups.
Responsible leadership based on public policy decision making.
These functions, in turn, define the target audiences for the Professional Development Series:
Emergency Program Managers at all levels ofgovernment.
Management personnel from emergency response organizations (Le., police, fire, emergency medical services, public works, and social services agencies) designated as prime contacts for response preparedness.
Public officials in executive positions who formulate law and/ or public policy or make decisions during emergencies.

All state personnel that have responsibility for some aspect of emergency management. In addition, this course is recommended for all local directors and their staffs, local public officials, and emergency services supervisory personnel who have responsibility for some aspect of emergency management operations in their jurisdiction. Seven courses comprise the Professional Development Series. In order to recognize student achievement in the Professional Development Series, certificates will be awarded by the Georgia Emergency Management Agency for successful completion of each course.
PDS-l, Introduction to Emergency Management
This four-day course gives emergency response personnel the opportunity to learn about structured emergency management efforts from more experienced emergency management personnel. This is done through the use of the team concept and open dialogue between students and instructor, rather than by a structured lecture. At the conclusion of the course, students are able to return to their jurisdictions and brief their elected officials and citizens on the role, and importance, of emergency management in their communities.

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PDS-2, Emergency Planning

PDS-4, Decision Making and Problem Solving

This wide ranging four-day course teaches how to prepare and what is included in a comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan. The course utilizes a workshop format, rather than formal lecture-type instruction. It is designed to help students realize the vulnerability of their jurisdictions through the identification and analysis of hazards. Additionally, it teaches the student what resources are available and where to find them. Informative workbooks and other instructional aids are furnished for use in the class and to take home.
PDS-3, Leadership and Influence
This course is designed to make students aware of leadership styles, their strengths and weaknesses, and methods for improvement. Once the students recognize their personal leadership traits, they are taught how to analyze the leadership traits of their supervisors, peers, and employees, and how to effectively influence these individuals. After each segment ofthe course, the students apply their new knowledge to a plan prepared over the three days of class designed to demonstrate their ability to influence.

In a one-day course, participants are taught to recognize and define problems and, by use of the team concept, solve problems that are common to emergency management personnel. Because decision making is a process with a local sequence, the students are taught the steps in the process and allowed to practice them so they become virtually automatic.
PDS-5, Effective Communication
In these times, when essentially everything public officials say or do is subject to scrutiny and analysis in the media and other public forums, it is critical that emergency management personnel be able to write and speak effectively. This three-day course offers the participants instruction in oral and written communications, as well as the opportunity to practice what they have learned in exercises simulating a crisis situation, including oncamera interviews. Students will return home better prepared to brief the media and others, either in writing or verbally.

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PDS-6, Exercise Design/Evaluation
This four-day course is designed to train participants on how to develop and evaluate a community exercise program that satisfies state and federal requirements. It teaches how to select a planning team and how to write and design exercises at all levels. The course culminates with an actual class exercise, written by the class, operating in teams.
PDS-7, Developing Volunteer Resources
More and more jurisdictions are realizing the value of volunteers in emergency management. This two-day class offers information on how to start a volunteer program, the advantages and disadvantages of using volunteers, and the legal issues. If a student's jurisdiction already has a program in place, the student will learn how it can be improved. Stories of success . . . and the lack of success . . . are shared by participants and guest instructors from the emergency management community.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COURSES

Basic Public Information Officer

Disaster Response and Recovery Operations

Who should attend: Emergency management personnel, including fire and law enforcement, who have either full or part-time responsibilities for public information in their communities or departments.

Who should attend: All state personnel, local directors and their staffs, local public officials, and emergency services supervisory personnel who may have operational roles and responsibilities in a disaster environment.

A three-day course intended for the new or less experienced Public Information Officer (PIO). The emphasis is on the basic skills and knowledge needed for emergency management public information activities. Topics include the role of the PIO in emergency management, conducting awareness campaigns, news release writing, public speaking, and television interviews.
Emergency Management Operations

A one-day course designed to introduce state and local emergency managers to the basic concepts and operations of a disaster environment, especially in terms of major disaster incidents. It is also designed to broaden and enhance their understanding of state and local roles and responsibilities and their importance to the overall recovery effort. In addition to the state and local focus, the course dwells upon the coordination and problemsolving aspects of disaster operations.

Who should attend: All state personnel, local directors and their staffs, local public officials, and emergency services supervisory personnel who may have operational roles and responsibilities in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during an emergency or disaster.
A three-day course focusing on state and local laws, procedures, and emergency management concepts in a flexible format of classroom instruction and exercise. The course targets local hazards, vulnerabilites, and risks to reinforce training and assess local plans, protocols, and resources, using the EOC as the focal point for simualted emergency operations.

Flood Fight Operations
Who should attend: Emergency managers, public works officials, levee district representatives, and others responsible for planning, preparing, and managing the response to a flood.
A two and one-half day course addressing community planning and response options for riverine flooding. While it does not deal with specialized flooding situations such as alluvial fan floods, coastal floods, flash floods, or floods related to ice jams, the same basic planning and response procedures could apply in these unique situations. This training emphasizes how to conduct a flood fight and provides information to help communities decide if a flood fight is possible and worth the effort and cost. An examination is included.

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Georgia Capstone
Who should attend: All personnel that have responsibility for some aspect of emergency management who have completed the following prerequisites: PDS-l, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7; IS-I, 2, 3, 5, 7, 120, and 275.
A three-day course designed to interface previous training received in the Professional Development Series, and the Independent Study Program. This will empower the participants in managing emergencies, team building, decision making strategies, communicating, and coordinating activities with all levels of government. Current and future contemporary issues from both management and policy perspectives will be presented.
Hazardous Materials Contingency Planning
Who should attend: All state personnel that have responsibility for some aspect of emergency management. In addition, this course is recommended for all local directors and their staffs, local public officials, and emergency services supervisory personnel who have responsibility for some aspect of emergency management operations in their jurisdiction.
A four-day course that seeks to improve hazardous materials planning skills and coordination efforts of emergency management personnel. It covers emergencies including transportation, use, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials and episodic releases of air-toxic

chemicals from fIxed site facilities. Emphasis is placed on interagency cooperation and the identification of technical assistance which is available. Topics include local, state, and federal mechanisms to assist in planning and response, tactical requirements, hazardous material characteristics, and regulatory compliance.
Hazardous Weather And Flooding Preparedness
Who should attend: All state personnel that have responsibility for some aspect of emergency management. In addition, this course is recommended for all local directors and their staffs, local public officials, and emergency services supervisory personnel who have responsibility for some aspect of emergency management operations in their jurisdiction.
A two and one-half day course intended to help promote more proactive responses to weather and flood hazards through close coordination between emergency management and the National Weather Service. Topics include weather and climate overview, introduction to hazardous weather, role of the emergency manager, National Weather Service hazardous weather products, and projecting the impact of hazardous weather and flooding. The course concludes with a tabletop exercise.

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Mass Fatalities Incident Response
Who should attend: This course is designed for a wide audience, encompassing the range of personnel with a role to play in a mass fatalities incident. The following list of potential target audience members are those who would benefit from this course: American Red Cross Health Services, clergy, dentists, emergency management personnel, emergency medical services personnel, fire fighters, funeral directors, law enforcement officers, media (PIOs), medical examiners/ coroners, National Guard, public officials, public works personnel, Salvation Army personnel, transportation (railroad, etc.) personnel, and other significant disaster workers.
A three-day course designed to prepare local, state, and federal response personnel and other responsible agencies and professionals to handle a mass fatalities incident effectively and to work with the survivors in an emergency or disaster.

FIELD..DELIVERED PROGRAM COURSES
Crash Victim Extrication

The GEMA Field-Delivered Training Program consists of six areas of training designed to provide specialized skills to those individuals who desire to be, or are, members of a state recognized rescue organization, or are members of an emergency services organization. The six courses which comprise the GEMA Field-Delivered Program are: Awareness for Initial Response to Hazardous Materials Incidents; Crash Victim Extrication; Incident Command System/Emergency Operations Center (ICS/EOC) Interface; Infection Control: A Street Sense Approach; Rescue Specialist; and Rescue Specialist Recertification.
GEMA field-delivered courses are conducted at the request of the local Emergency Management Director in their selected facilities. Contact the local Emergency Management Director for additional information.
Awareness for Initial Response to Hazardous Materials Incidents
Who should attend: All first response personnel.
Course is designed to provide all first responders with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Level I awareness training for hazardous materials. Participants are introduced to the problems associated with responding to or discovering hazardous materials incidents. Skills taught include recognition, identification, emergency planning, and resource identification.

Who should attend: Members of all emergency services organizations who perform extrication at accident scenes.
Course teaches the basics of crash victim extrication from a vehicle by use ofbasic hand tools, hydraulic equipment, and other associated rescue equipment. Emphasis is placed on the safety of the rescuer and the victim. Course is 75 percent hands-on and will include on-scene exercises.
Incident Command System/Emergency Operations Center (ICS/EOC) Interface
Who should attend: All state personnel that have responsibility for some aspect of emergency management. In addition, this course is recommended for all local directors and their staffs, local public officials, and emergency services supervisory personnel who have responsibility for some aspect of emergency management operations in their jurisdiction.
Course is designed to illustrate to directors of emergency management agencies, fire departments, emergency medical services agencies, law enforcement, and other emergency services the advantages and need for integrating the Incident Command System (ICS) and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) operations. Additionally, participants will review the major functions of the ICS and EOC, incidents where each operation is appropriate, and techniques for their smooth, effective functioning, and integration.

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Infection Control: A Street Sense Approach

Rescue Specialist Recertification

Who should attend: Members of all emergency services Who should attend: Rescue Specialists from GEMA

organizations who come in contact with the general public licensed organizations who have completed the 14-hour

in an emergency situation.

Rescue Specialist Course after January 1991.

Course is designed to give first response personnel information concerning the federal standards enacted to protect both the employee and employer from the risks associated with on-the-job exposure to bloodbornef airborne pathogens and other body fluids. This course teaches the public safety worker how to identify risks, why they are at risk, measures for preventing exposures, what to do ifthey are exposed, and how to clean, disinfect,
and dispose of contaminated materials.

Course is designed to recertify trained rescue personnel in the basics of rescue techniques. The course covers unit organization, search and rescue techniques (ground and water), map and compass reading, and basic rope tying and knots.

Rescue Specialist
Who should attend: Individuals who wish to qualify for membership in a legally established rescue organization or members of an emergency services organization who wish to enhance their search and rescue techniques.
Course is designed to train rescue personnel in the basics ofrescue techniques. The course covers unit organization, search and rescue techniques (ground and water), map and compass reading, and basic rope tying and knots.

GEORGIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
FIELD COORDINATORS

Ron Turner (706) 295-6415 FAX (706) 295-6415

Jack Scott (770) 535-5741 FAX (770) 531-6076

Ralph Reichert (404) 635-2158 FAX (404) 635-7034
Vickie Thompson (912) 993-4619
FAX (912) 993-4260

Chuck Ray. (912) 993-4620 FAX (912) 993-4260

Deral Dukes (912) 567-9282 FAX (912) 567-3268

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Jack Hutto (912) 632-8986 FAX (912) 632-6853

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HAZARD FOR JANUARY

Children In Crisis
A Child's Reactions
A child's reaction to crisis depends upon many factors, but any or all of the following behavior patterns should be anticipated: Distress over the loss of a favorite toy, blanket,
etc. Anger and physical aggression Increased activity and restlessness Fear of disaster reoccurrence Anxiety over what will happen to them Fear to be left alone or to sleep alone Return to behavior patterns of a younger age Symptoms ofillness (nausea, vomiting, headaches,
fever, etc.) Reluctance to discuss their experience Feeling of tuilt that previous behavior caused
disaster to appen
Feeling of neglect by parents Fear of leaving home Fear of loud noises

Helping Children Cope With Their Feelings
Listen to their feelings/ fears. Talk/explain to them about the disaster. Repeat information and reassurances many times. Talk with children about your own feelings. Reassure them that they are not alone. Hold the child; 1?rovide comfort - touching is important
in times of crisIs.
Provide play experiences that relieve tension.
Allow the child to mourn or grieve over their losses (toys, blankets, or possibly loved ones).
Most importantly, reassure children that you care
and will take care of them.

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Earthquake Safety

If you live in an area subject to earthquakes, secure heavy objects, store glass items in closed cabinets, and know where to shut off utilities if instructed to do so by authorities.

After a quake, be prepared for aftershocks; check utilities for leakage/ damage and chimneys for cracks.
Earthquake Risk In Georgia

During a quake, stay calm. If inside, take cover under heavy furniture, in a supported doorway, or along inside wall; ifin a high-rise building, get under a desk or heavy furniture and never use the elevators. If outdoors, move away from buildings and utility wires and into the open.
If in a moving car, stop quickly (and safely) and remain in your car.
Richter Scale

Shake Up Your Community
The possibility cannot be ruled out that areas presently experiencing low seismic activity may be at relatively high risk for a future large earthquake. Here are a few ways you can help your citizens be prepared for potential quakes:
Conduct city/countyearthquake awareness and preparedness activities, which encourage community resident participation.

Ms

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The standard surface-wave formula is Ms = loglo (All) + 1.6610 10 D + 3.30

Encourage other agencies within your local government to organize and conduct earthquake preparedness activities, including drills and neighborhood earthquake preparedness workshops.
Serve as a resource to local organizations to assist them in planning earthquake preparedness activities.
Review and update emergency plans developed for government buildings.

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Thunderstorms are not dangerous in themselves -it is the other weather hazards that accompany them:

Flash Floods:

Number 1 weather killer

Lightning:

Kills 75-100 people yearly

Straight-line Winds: Can reach speeds of 140 mph

Large Hail:

Causes tremendous damage annually to

property and crops

Speed (m.p.h.) Effects:

25-31 32-38 39-54 55-72 73-112

Large branches in motion; phone wires whistle Whole trees in motion Twigs break off trees; wind impedes walking Damage to chimneys, TV antennas; shallow-rooted trees are uprooted
Peels surface off roofs; windows broken; trailers overturned

What to do after lightning has struck:

Take action quickly; seconds can mean the difference between life and death. Treat those appearing dead first; those unconscious but still breathing will
most likely recover spontaneously. If the victim is not breathing and has no pulse, administer CPR. All those affected by a lightning strike should see a physician.
Estimated hail sizes (measures in inches):

Pea Quarter Golf ball Baseball

0.25 1.00 1.75 2.75

Penny

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Half Dollar

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Tennis Ball

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Grapefruit

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HAZARD FOR APRIL

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Tornado Survival

Tornado Plans For Schools:

Take Shelter:
In Homes: Basement or innermost room on lowest floor. In Schools/Office Buildings: Interior hallway on lowest floor, or designated shelter area. In Automobiles: Leave your vehicle; seek shelter or lie flat in nearby ditch or ravine. In Open Country: Lie flat in nearby ditch or ravine. Mobile Homes: Unsafe during tornadoes; take shelter elsewhere (even if it means taking cover outside on low, protected ground).
Considerations:
Warning Time: A few minutes to a few hours Structure Hazard: Moderate to severe Stay Time in Shelter: A few hours or less Space Requirements: Allow 5 sq. ft. per person Wind Velocity: Pressure up to 300 mph or 230 psf Shielding: Structural rigidity only Pressure Differential: Venting recommended Enclosure: Baffling from flying debris

Develop severe weather action plan and hold frequent drills.
Inspect each school and designate tornado shelter area. Monitor NOAA Weather Radio and local radio/TV. Have alternate alarm system ready in case of power
failure. Make special provisions for disabled students. Assign someone to turn off electricity, gas, and water if
damage occurs. Move students quickly; have them crouch low and cover
heads.
Fujita Scale (F-Scale)

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Light Damage

40-72 mph

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Moderate Damage

73-112 mph

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Considerable Damage 113-157 mph

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Severe Damage

158-206 mph

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Devastating Damage 207-260 mph

F5

Incredible Damage

261-318 mph

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Flooding and Your Community
Flash Flood Safety
Go to high ground immediately. Leave areas subject to flooding. Avoid already flooded and high velocity flow areas;
do not drive in flooded areas. If your vehicle stalls, abandon it immediately and
seek higher ground. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to
recognize flood hazards. Do not camp or park your vehicle along streams,
particularly during threatening conditions.
Community Action
Establish an organization to receive and disseminate flood warnings.
Maintain 24-hour operational capability. Inform a local Weather Service Office of key contact
names and numbers. Establish evacuation routes and an emergency
operations center. Designate shelters and officials to be activated.

NFIP
Recently, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has been very successful in making flood insurance available at affordable rates in communities that adopt federal flood protection standards for new construction. Even lower rates may be available in communities that participate in the Community Rating System, which awards credits for lower rates to communities which exceed minimum federal standards.
Don't Forget Dam Safety
A substantial amount of injuries, deaths, and property damages have been caused by dam failure in the United States. The potential for dam failure and associated consequences can be decreased in your community by establishing a comprehensive, coordinated dam safety program. Local governments share in the responsibility of protecting public health and safety. For more information about dam safety, contact:
Chief, Safe Dams Program Department of Natural Resources 4244 International Parkway, Suite 110
Atlanta, Georgia 30354 (404) 362-2678

GEORGIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY MAY 1999

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HAZARD FOR JUNE

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When approaching the scene of an accident:

Methods Of Decontamination

Approach incident from upwind. Isolate the scene. Do not step in or touch any spilled material. Avoid inhaling fumes, smoke, or vapors. Do not assume odorless gases are harmless.

Skin Contamination - Rinse skin and hair thoroughly with warm water using mild detergent, soft brush, and water. Wash 2-3 minutes, appling light pressure with heavy lather; do not scratch skin.

Who to call . .. GEORGIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY 1-800-TRY-GEMA OR (404) 635-7000.
FOR INFORMATION ABOUT CHEMICALS, MANUFACTURER ASSISTANCE, OR TO REPORT SPILLS OF ANY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS CALL:
CHEMTRAC 1-800-424-9300

Vehicle/Equipment, Nonporous Surfaces (e.g., metal, paint, plastic). All nonporous surfaces - water rinse with high pressure, low volume hoses, working from top to bottom, standing upwind. Painted/oiled surfaces use hot water, mild detergent, and brush, working from top to bottom; avoid abrasion and rinse thoroughly.
Vehicle/Equipment, Porous Surfaces (such as automobile seats and carpets). Use dampened sponge or rag to wipe carefully. Survey contamination and if not removed on first attempt, isolate vehicle.

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HAZARD FOR JUL Y

Sunburn
Symptons: Redness of skin, pain, skin swelling,
blisters, fever in severe cases.
First Aid: Ointments for mild cases where blisters appear but don't break. If blisters break, apply dry, sterile dressing.
Heat Cramps
Symptons: Painful muscle spasms, usually legs
and possibly abdomen. Heavy sweating.
First Aid: Firm pressure or gentle massage on cramping muscles. Give small amounts of water, unless nausea occurs.

Heat Exhaustion
Symptons: Heavy sweating; cold, clammy skin.
Thready pulse (weak and shallow). Fainting, vomiting.
First Aid: Get victim out of sun, preferably in air conditioning. Lay down, loosen clothing. Apply cool, wet cloths. Give small amounts of water unless nausea occurs. Seek medical attention if vomiting continues.
Heat Stroke
Symptons: High body temperature and hot,
dry skin. Rapid, strong pulse. Unconsciousness possible.
First Aid: Heat stroke is a severe medical emergency which requires immediate medical attention. DELAY CAN BE FATAL. Move victim to cool environment, sponge with cool water. Do not give fluids.

GEORGIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY JULY 1999

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HAZARD FOR AUGUST

Bombs And Explosive Materials
Public fears have been raised in the wake of deadly incidents of domestic terrorism. Planning and preparedness can, however, reduce the risk of death, injury, or property damage in the event an explosive device is found or a threat is made.
The potential for danger comes not only from devices which are intentionally planted, but also from explosive materials that may have a legitimate purpose such as clearing tree stumps. Dynamite, for example, has been found stored in barns or sheds in rural areas of the state. Over time, it becomes highly unstable and extremely dangerous.
Any suspicious device or material should be left alone. The person who finds it should leave the area and call their local police or sheriff's department, fire department, or emergency management agency.

Suspicious Package Checklist
Is addressee familiar with name and address of sender? Does package/letter have a return address? Is addressee expecting package/letter? If so, verify expected contents. Title, but no names. Wrong title with name. Handwritten or poorly typed address. Misspellings of common words. Return address and postmark are not from same area. Stamps instead of metered mail (excessive postage or unusual stamps). Special handling instructions on package (i.e., Open by Addressee Only). Restrictive markings such as "confidential" or "personal." Overwrapped, excessive securing materials such as masking tape or string. Oddly shaped or unevenly weighted packages. Lumpy or rigid envelopes. Lopsided or uneven envelopes. Oily stains or discolorations. Strange odors. Protruding wires or tinfoil. Visual distractions (drawings, unusual statements, hand drawn postage).

GEORGIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY AUGUST 1999

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HAZARD FOR SEPTEMBER

Hurricane Safety
Weather Terms for Hurricanes

Saffir-Simpson Scale

Advisory: Hurricane and storm information is disseminated to the public every six hours.
Special Advisory: Information is disseminated when there is significant change in storm-related weather conditions.
Gale Warning: Sustained winds of 39-54 mph and strong wave action is expected.
Storm Warning: Sustained winds of 55-73 mph are expected.
Hurricane Watch: A hurricane may threaten, but is not imminent.

Category I: Winds 74-95 mph; storm surge 4-5 feet
Category II: Winds 96-110 mph; storm surge 6-8 feet
Category III: Winds 111-130 mph; storm surge 9-12 feet
Category IV: Winds 131-155 mph; storm surge 13-18 feet
Category V: Winds in excess of 155 mph; storm surge 18 feet or higher

Hurricane Warning: A hurricane is expected to strike within 24 hours or less, with sustained winds of74 mph or more and dangerously high water and waves.

Tropical Disturbance: A moving area ofthunderstorms is in the Tropics.
Tropical Depression: An area of low pressure, rotary circulation of clouds, and winds up to 38 mph are identified.
Tropical Storm: A storm characterized by counterclockwise circulation of clouds and winds 39-73 mph are brewing.

GEORGIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY SEPTEMBER 1999

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Meet with the other members ofyour household and discuss the need to prepare for emergencies. Explain how to prepare for and respond to different disasters. Talk about what to do if you were advised to evacuate the area.
Plan how your family would stay in contact if you were separated. Begin by identifying two meeting places outside of your home where your family would meet. The first should be a spot a safe distance from your home, such as under a tree or at a neighbor's house in case of a fire. The second place should be outside ofyour neighborhood, such as a park or building in case you cannot return home.
Pick a friend or relative out ofthe area that family members can call if separated. The friend or relative should be a far enough distance away from where you live so they most likely would not be affected by the emergency.
Draw a floor plan ofyour home. Mark two escape routes from each room.
Ifyour community does not have 911 service, teach children how and when to call for emergency assistance. Post emergency telephone numbers, such as fire, police, and ambulance by the tele hones.

Show responsible persons in your household how and when to shut offwater, gas, and electricity mains.
Take Red Cross first aid and CPR classes.
Consider how you would help your neighbors who may need special assistance, such as infants, the elderly, orpeople with disabilities, in times of emergency.
Make arrangements for your pets. Animals may not be allowed into shelters following an emergency.

GEORGIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY OCTOBER 1999

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HAZARD FOR NOVEMBER

Special Needs Populations
(People with mental, physical, sensory, and/or medical conditions)

Special emergency preparedness instructions must be given to citizens in your communities that are members of special needs populations or are participating in activities being conducted at facilities where large groups of people are congregated. Some tips to provide:
Make sure emergency supply kit contains any special diet items, prescription medications, as well as name and phone number of physician.
Make emergency transportation arrangements.
Use the buddy system (people to rely on for emergency information, assistance, etc.).
If necessary, begin preparations for evacuation early.

And don't!orget ...
During development of disaster procedures, be sure to address potential problems involved with large groups of people congregated in any or all of these locations:

Recreation Areas Commercial Areas Health Facilities Office Buildings

Religious Centers Residential Facilities Schools/Day Care Centers Transportation Centers

GEORGIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY NOVEMBER 1999

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HAZARD FOR DECEMBER

Winter Storm Safety
Check battery powered equipment before storm arrives. Check your supply of heating fuel. Check your food supply and stock up extra (including
food that requires no cooking or refrigeration, in case of power failure). Prevent fire hazards due to overheated coal or oil burning stoves, fireplaces, heaters, or furnaces. Stay indoors during storms and cold snaps, or if you must go out, avoid overexertion. Rural residents: Make necessary trips for supplies before the storm develops; arrange for emergency heat supply in case of power failure; be sure camp stoves and lanterns are filled.

Winter Weather Warnings -Know your forecasts.
Blizzard Warning: Issued when sustained high winds (35+ mph), along with considerable snowfall, is expected. Visibility is dangerously restricted. Freezing Rain/Drizzle: Indicates rain/drizzle that freezes as it hits the ground or other surface, and forms a thin layer of ice. Heavy Snow Warning: Indicates extended snowfall with accumulation of 4 inches or more in 12 hours or 6 inches or more in 24 hours. Sleet: Indicates small particles ofice expected, most likely mixed with rain or drizzle. If enough accumulation occurs, travel becomes hazardous. Snow: When used without a qualifying word, indicates there will be steady snowfall for several hours. Snow Flurries: Indicates light snowfall for short periods on an intermittent basis, with little or no accumulation. Traveler's Advisories: Issued when any of the above winter weather conditions are making travel difficult and/ or dangerous. Winter Chill: Increased heat loss in the human body due to combined effects of temperature and wind. Winter Storm Warning: Indicates that severe winter weather conditions are imminent. Winter Storm Watch: Indicates severe winter weather conditions are expected.

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FAMILY DISASTER PLANNING GUIDE
Shelter, Evacuation, and Emergency Supplies

The emergency supplies listed will help you and your family prepare for evacuation, stay in public shelters, or if hazardous conditio!).s prevent you from leaving your home. During most serious, non-nuclear emergencies, families may need to be self-reliant for about three days. Use the checklist that follows as a guideline and put together containers or emergency kits for each member of your family.

Water: The Absolute Necessity

Food: Preparing an Emergency Stockpile

1. Stocking water reserves should be among your top priorities in preparing for an emergency. Store at least a two-week supply of water for each member of your family.
Everyone's needs will differ, depending upon age, physical condition, activity, diet, and climate. A normally active person needs to drink at least two quarts ofwater each day. Heat can double that amount.
Children, nursing mothers, and ill people will need more. You will need additional water for food preparation and hygiene.
2. Never ration water. Drink the amount you need today and try to find more for tomorrow.
3. Store water in thoroughly washed plastic, glass, fiberglass, or enamel-lined plastic containers. Never use a container that has held toxic substances.
4. Before storing your water, treat it with a disinfectant, such as chlorine bleach, to prevent the growth of microorganisms. Use liquid bleach that contains .25 percent sodium hypochlorite and no soap. Add four drops of bleach per quart of water (or two scant teaspoons per 10 gallons), and stir.

1. If activity is reduced, healthy people can survive on half their usual food intake for an extended period and without any food for many days. Food, unlike water, may be rationed safely, except for children and pregnant women.
2. You do not need to go out and buy unfamiliar foods to prepare an emergency food supply. You can use the canned foods, dry mixes, and other staples on your cupboard shelves.
3. Though it is unlikely that an emergency would cut off your food supply for two weeks, you should prepare a supply that will last that long.
4. Keep canned foods in a dry place where the temperature is fairly cool -- not above 70 degrees Fahrenheit and not below freezing. To protect boxed foods from pests and extend their shelf life, store the boxes in tightly closed cans or metal containers.
5. Rotate your food supply.

EMERGENCY CHECKLIST

Water, Food and Utensils
Water--one gallon ofwater per person per day, for drinking, cooking, washing and sanitation.
Store as much water as possible in nonbreakable containers, such as soft drink containers or milk jugs.
Food--nonperishable, needing little or no cooking; high nutrition-type with little waste.
Special dietary foods, if needed. Eating and drinking utensils,
nonbreakable. Bottle and can openers. Water purifying tablets, two percent
tincture ofiodine or household bleach. A heating source, such as a camp
stove or canned heat stove, and extra fuel.

Communication, Lighting, Safety
Battery-operated radio Extra batteries Lantern and fuel Flashlights and candles Fluorescent distress flag Matches (in waterproof container) Citizen's Band radio Fire extinguisher Work gloves Shovel .Cell phone
Clothing and Bedding

Personal Items
Washcloth and small towel Reading and writing materials Sewing kit Soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste and
deodorant Small toys for children Hair care items Insect repellent and insecticide Mirror Contact lens solution Dentures Shaving kit Sanitary napkins and tampons
Sanitary Needs

One complete change of clothing for each person, appropriate for season Paper towels and toilet paper

and weather conditions Sturdy work clothes Sturdy shoes Extra socks Extra underwear

Liquid detergent Disinfectant Garbage can or bucket with tight-
fitting lid for emergency toilet Plastic garbage bags (for lining toilet)

Outerwear: rain gear, coats, jackets,

boots and ponchos

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Baby Supplies, If Needed
Clothes Diapers Milk or formula Powders, creams, or ointments Bottles and nipples Food Small toys Sheets, blankets, and rubber pads Portable crib
First Aid Supplies
Keep contents of first aid kit in a waterproof metal or plastic box. Keep medicines tightly capped. Check periodically and replace any medication which has passed its expiration date.
Adhesive tape rolls, two inches wide Applicator -- sterile, cotton tips Antacid Antibiotic ointments Antiseptic solution Aspirin or aspirin substitute Baking soda Bandage -- sterile roll, two and four
inches wide

Bandage --large triangular, 37 inches by 37 inches by 52 inches
Bandage -- plastic strips, assorted sizes Cotton balls Diarrhea medication Eye medication First aid handbook Hot water bag Ice bag Iodine water purification tablets Isopropyl alcohol Laxatives Medical items such as spare eye glasses,
contact lens needs, hearing aid batteries, etc. Medical alert tag, if needed for epilepsy, drug allergies, etc. Medicine dropper Motion sickness tablets for nausea Nonprescription medicines Nose drops (water soluble) Petroleum jelly Plastic bags with fasteners Prescription medicines (insulin, heart pills, etc., as needed) Safety pins -- assorted sizes
Scissors

Smelling salts Antibacterial soap Splints -- wooden, 18 inches long Table salt Toothache remedy Thermometer Tweezers
Papers and Valuables
Social security cards Birth certificates Marriage and death records Driver's licenses Cash and credit cards Insurance policies Wills and deeds Stocks and bonds Savings and checking accounts Inventory ofhousehold goods (photos
preferred) Small valuables: cameras, watches,
jewelry, etc.
Library
Newspaper or emergency public information articles
Plans for expedient shelters Medical self-help books

GEORGIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

GENERAL ADMISSION APPLICATION
To enroll in GEMA training courses, submit this form to the Training Office in Forsyth at GPSTC. (Application for State EMA courses only)

Mail or FAX application to:
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GEMA, Training Division 1000 Indian Springs Drive Forsyth, Georgia 31029 912/993-4260 (FAX)

Telephone 912/993-4612

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Sex - Male - Female
(Area Code) Work Telephone Number

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Date Joined Agency

Organization Address

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Signature of Local EMA Director

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