Ohlone Community College District. Emergency Operations Preparedness and Response Plan

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1 Ohlone Community College District Emergency Operations Preparedness and Response Plan

2 Ohlone Community College District Emergency Operations Preparedness and Response Plan

3 Objectives Compliance with Disaster Resistant California Community Colleges Program Training Matrix Compliance with NIMS/SEMS requirements Maintain eligibility to receive FEMA emergency funds Prepared for emergency responses to disasters, accidents, serious incidents, and to provide assistance to community, other schools, or agencies

4 Preparedness Measures Training of college personnel including staff and faculty in NIMS/SIMS Emergency Disaster Worker available on-line Hazardous Materials Spill Training for specific personnel who handle or could be exposed Blood Borne Pathogen Training Building Monitor duties and responsibilities training Emergency Preparedness Plan Reviewed continuously and modified as appropriate Available to all employees Available on Ohlone Website First Aid, CPR, and AED training for Campus Police

5 Revisions and Changes Relocation of Emergency Operations Center: (Fremont campus) Primary: Student Services Building Secondary: Hyman Hall Tertiary: Child Development Center (Old Board Room) Locate appropriate site for Newark campus Insertion of Chapter 6 Emergency Operation Guidelines Addition of Chapter 20 Health Emergencies, Pandemics, and Epidemics

6 Ohlone Website New information and link /docs/emergencypreparednesswhattodowhendisastertrikes.pdf Prepared in cooperation with Washington Hospital Health Care System and the City of San Francisco Office of Emergency Services

7 Hazardous Materials Incidents Building floor plan drawings show locations of: Stored chemicals and Hazardous Materials Emergency shutoff valves Electrical panels and main switches Will also assist Fire and other Emergency Responders during emergencies Copies forwarded to Fremont and Newark Police and Fire Departments

8 Emergency Response Support Communications AlertU Instantaneous emergency mass text message system for all students and employees that opt in (SMS text based) is now in place Push-to-Talk cell phones Procured from Verizon for distribution to designated personnel during an emergency Mass to students, staff, and faculty New requirements established by the U.S. Department of Education effective 2010

9 Employee Programs Emergency Preparedness Information for employees and students geared for home and family PEP kits (Personal Emergency Preparedness survival kit) Go kits for office and personal vehicles

10 Personal Emergency Information Making an emergency kit is one of the most important steps you can take to protect yourself. Be sure to rotate your supplies every six months. For a more detailed list, go to Your Basic Emergency Kit Go Bags You should be prepared to be on your own for at least one week. Be sure to include: One gallon of drinking water per person, per day. Ready to eat canned foods (i.e., beans, meats, fruits). Manual can opener. Camp stove and propane. First aid kit and manual. Medications and prescriptions. Flashlight, AM radio and extra batteries. Whistle. Credit cards and cash (especially in small denominations). A copy of your important documents in a waterproof and portable container. Household bleach, unscented Personal hygiene items including toilet paper, feminine supplies, plastic bags and soap. Sturdy shoes, heavy gloves, warm clothes and lightweight rain gear. Extra pair of eyeglasses, hearing aid and batteries, walking stick and any other vital personal items. Other supplies: plastic bags, plastic sheeting, duct tape and utility knife. This kit is for use in the event of an evacuation. Be sure that your bag is easy to carry and that it has an ID tag. Keep one at home, one at work and one in your vehicle. Include the following: Some water, food and a manual can opener. Flashlight, AM radio, extra batteries. Whistle. Personal medication and prescriptions to last at least one week. Basic first aid kit and manual. Walking shoes, warm clothes and lightweight rain gear. Large Ziploc bags. Extra hearing aid, glasses and other essential personal items. Toilet paper, plastic bags and other personal hygiene supplies. Dust mask. Writing kit: paper, pens and tape. Contact information and your family s out-of-state contact. If you are preparing Go Bags for your children include a family photograph and a favorite toy.

11 Future Plans Loud Speaker system for outdoor communication and announcements Emergency Talk-a-Phone installation on Fremont campus Emergency communications and Wide Area Emergency Broadcasting System for Fremont and Newark campus

12 Future Training and Programs Development of a College Campus Emergency Response Team Individuals that are trained in how to safely search and rescue others Trained in basic life saving skills Ability to assist in the community, at other schools, and in their own community Purchase of appropriate supplies and equipment for C-CERT

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