1. Employee Disaster Training: Civil Service

2. Disaster Categories
Define Disaster Service Worker (DSW)
Define A & B Shift
Assembly Locations
Incident Command System (ICS)
Standard Emergency Management
First Aid & Stress
Home Preparedness
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3. Disaster Levels
Level 1
Local Incident Handled By City &
County Emergency Resources
Level 2
Multiple Level 1 Incidents
Mass Casualty Event
Level 3
Major Catastrophe
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4. What Level?
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5. What Is a Disaster Service Worker?
California Government Code, Title 1, Division 4,
Chapter 8, Section 3100 designates public employees as
Disaster Service Workers. Disaster Service Workers are
required to report for work in an emergency and are expected
to make every effort to fulfill emergency action assignments.
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6. Reporting (Shifts)
Shift A Personnel
Report Immediately
Shift B Personnel
Report 12 Hours Later or As Instructed Via Radio
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7. Reporting to Work
Bridges & Roads Accessible
Secure Family First
Tune In:
KCBS (740AM)
KGO (810AM)
KNBR (680AM)
Report to Work
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8. Reporting to Work
Bridges & Roads Inaccessible
Listen to Radio For Instructions
Report to Staging Areas
Bring City ID - Required
State Coordinates Travel to City?
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9. Pickup Points (Alameda/Contra Costa)
Bay Farm Island Ferry Terminal
Jack London Square Ferry Terminal
Berkeley Marina
Richmond Marina (Contra Costa )
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10. Pickup Points
Marin/Solano/San Mateo/Santa Clara
Sausalito Ferry Terminal (Marin)
Larkspur Ferry Terminal (Marin)
Vallejo-Mare Island Ferry Terminal (Solano)
Port of Redwood City Terminal
(San Mateo/Santa Clara)
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11. If Living in San Francisco
Operation Return to Work (Interim Plan)
Pier 80 (Transportation TBA)
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12. If Living in San Francisco
Operation Return to Work (Long Term Plan)
County OES Coordinates From City Staging Areas
Report to Assigned Work Location
If Not Possible, Report to Main
May Be Reassigned at City Staging Areas
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13. Standard Emergency Management System
(SEMS)
Mandated by the State
Provides Standardization for Planning, Response, &
Recovery Activities & Use of Common Terminology
Requires Use of ICS
Promotes Development of Plans & Standard Operational
Procedures
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14. Incident Command System (ICS)
Incident Commander Command Staff
Operations Plans Logistics Finance
Complies with SEMS State mandate
Provides organizational structure
Promotes preparedness
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15. Worst Case Scenario: Earthquake
Recreation / Errands
6%
Work / Commute
31%
Home
63%
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17. Injuries: Common Causes & Types
Slips
Trips
Falls Abrasions & Punctures
Lacerations
Fractures
Burns
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18. Basic First Aid
Abrasion (Road Rash)
Laceration
Puncture
Burns
Dehydration
Heat Stress
Fractures
Unconsciousness
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19. Basic Wound Care
Irrigation
• Limits Infection
Closure: Use Dressings
• Limits Infection
• Improved Function
Topical Antibiotic
• May Limit Infection
Around Tissue Damage
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20. Basic Care for Unconscious Person
Airway - Keep Open & Clear
Breathing
Circulation
Treat for Shock
Check for Medical Bracelets,
Cards, or Necklaces
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21. Dehydration & Heat Stress
Signs & Symptoms:
Nausea
Confusion
Combative Behavior
Fever
Flushed Appearance
Diarrhea
Unconsciousness
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22. Treatment
Heat Stress
Remove to Cooler Area
Loosen Clothing
Apply Cool Wet Cloth
Fan Down
Slow Hydration
Heat Stroke
Protect Airway
Follow Heat Exhaustion Guidelines
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23. Stress & Supervisors:
Its Not Easy Being the Imperious Leader
Recognizing Stress
Identifying Potential Problems
Intervene When Necessary
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24. Disaster & Post Disaster Emotions
Adrenaline Rush
Post Disaster Letdown
Physical/Emotional Exhaustion
Depression / Anxiety
Confusion
Delayed Reactions
Post Traumatic Stress
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25. Identifying & Correcting Potential Problems
Provide Factual Information
Get Worker Family Information
Identify Stress Reactions & Intervene
Provide Information About Stress Debrief
Critique Incident
Give Recognition
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26. Intervention Strategies:
Heading Off the Storm
Buddy System
Supportive Environment
Breaks (if Possible)
Maintain Clear Communication
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