Chapter 2: Preparedness Chapter Outline
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BudgetThe annual operating budget of this program, which comes out of the Washington State Military Department budget (under Education Programs), has remained below $400,000 since its inception. . In fiscal year 2004, the allocated budget was $356,000. For fiscal year 2005, $367,000 has been approved. A dedicated staff of 1.6 full time employees (equivalent) carries out all the tasks described above. ResultsEach year, the month of April is proclaimed “Disaster Preparedness Month”. Maintaining this tradition ensures that Washington residents recognize the significance of the Campaign and heed its educational lessons. Informational materials are widely distributed to state agencies, local emergency management offices, schools, hospitals, tribes, libraries, businesses and the general public. Widespread distribution ensures that the greatest percentage of residents is reached. The annual statewide earthquake drill is maintained year after year. Additionally, posters and other informational materials that were distributed have served to reinforce the “Drop, Cover and Hold” procedure. Mini-campaigns were distributed throughout the year highlighting seasonal hazards in Washington State. These informational materials were distributed to local emergency management jurisdictions for use with their citizens. During the spring months, selected school administrators throughout the state have received instruction on the Incident Command System (used by the response agencies (fire, police, EMS) in response to minor and major disasters.) With the assistance of The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, dozens of classes reaching hundreds of representatives charged with first-response in the event of a serious incident have been conducted. Each year, EMD receives national awards, many of which are first-place awards, the International Association of Emergency Managers for disaster preparedness materials and the disaster preparedness campaign packet. The Western States Seismic Policy Council also presented the program with its Overall Award of Excellence for the design and distribution of “Nisqually 6.8”, a brochure commemorating the anniversary of the 2001 Nisqually Earthquake. (WMDEMD, 2003) References: State of Washington. 2004. Agency Activity Inventory by Agency. Military Department. Thurman, Barbara. 2004. Disaster Preparedness Month Introductory Letter. Washington Military Department Emergency Management Division. Washington Military Department Emergency Management Division. 2002. Fact Sheet: Disaster Preparedness Public Education. Washington Military Department Emergency Management Division (2). 2002. Fact Sheet: Vision, Mission, and Organization. Washington Military Department Emergency Management Division (3). 2002. Fact Sheet: Emergency Management Exercise Assistance. Washington Military Department Emergency Management Division (4). 2002. Fact Sheet: State Emergency Management Training. Washington Military Department Emergency Management Division. 2003. Washington Emergency Management Division 2003 Activity Report. Washington Military Department Emergency Management Division. N/D. Public Disaster Education School and Child Care Preparedness Fact Sheet. Sidebar 2.2.1: “April is Preparedness Month in Washington; Statewide Drop, Cover, Hold Drill Set for April 22” - Washington State Emergency Management Division Press Release, March 29, 2004. CAMP MURRAY, Washington. Government agencies, businesses, schools and citizens will use Preparedness Month to review emergency response plans and to participate in the statewide earthquake drill on April 22. Washington’s Military Department, Emergency Management Division (EMD), the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and city and county emergency management agencies will highlight the importance of practicing preparedness and increasing awareness of disaster planning during the month-long campaign, said Gov. Gary Locke. “I encourage all citizens to increase their knowledge and awareness of proper safety measures to follow before, during, and after a natural or man-made disaster,” Locke said. According to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency Regional Director John Pennington, it's a good time to take a break from our workaday routine to reevaluate our disaster preparedness plans and restock emergency kits. "Calendar observances like Disaster Preparedness Month help us stop 'meaning to do the right thing,' and actually carve out the time to do it," said Pennington. "A current all-hazards disaster preparedness plan and emergency kit that allows for three days of reasonable self-sufficiency in terms of food, water and prescription medication is everyone's responsibility." Preparedness month activities include a statewide earthquake drill on April 22 between 9:45 a.m. and 10 a.m. The drill will commence with a statewide Emergency Alert System message over radio and television stations about what to do when the ground starts to shake. Disaster preparedness materials will feature a state roadmap with preparedness planning tips and historical information, a preparedness calendar, a disaster preparedness handbook, and 9-1-1 information and materials for both adults and children. For further assistance with disaster planning, persons may contact local emergency management offices. A listing of those offices can be found on EMD’s website at www.emd.wa.gov . Campaign materials also are available to download from the EMD website. 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