Disaster Preparedness
What three words describe what to do if you are on fire?
Stop, Drop, and Roll
What three words describe what to do during/after an earthquake?
Drop, Cover, and Hold On
What four Southern states were most affected by Hurricane Katrina?
Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi
What number do you call from a City phone if a patron or fellow employee faints?
9-911
What numbers can I text to receive updates in the City?
BEVHILLS and BHPDALERT to 888-777
What three words describe what to do in an active shooter situation?
Run, Hide, Fight
You should store a minimum of how much water per person per day in your household?
1 Gallon per person per day
What size was the Northridge Earthquake?
6.7
What is City Hall's evacuation location?
The North Lot
How do I sign up for alerts in my City?
NOTIFYLA - LA City
ALERTLA - LA County
I should be able to be on my own after a disaster for how long?
Up to one week, potentially two without water
What is the name of the major fault line that runs through Southern California?
San Andreas Fault
What has been the most destructive fire (structures and lives lost) in California?
The 2018 Camp Fire (18,000+ structures, 86 lives)
Note: Palisades - 5,316 structures, 8 lives lost // Eaton - 5,000+ structures, 16 lives
If I need to evacuate my workspace, I evacuate from what location?
The nearest exit
If a disaster happens after-hours, name 3 ways you could be notified to report to work?
1. Employee Call-In System
2. Everbridge Notification System
3. Direct Notification
The best way to avoid spreading a virus (i.e., the flu, COVID) is to repeatedly do this action.
Wash Hands
If you are at home and an earthquake occurs, name three things you should do immediately do once the shaking stops.
1. Assess your surroundings and check for structural damage.
2. Check for injuries, give first aid, and search for trapped people (if possible).
3. Check water, gas, and electricity. Shut off at mains if damaged.
4. Turn on the radio and/or television for emergency news updates.
5. Check your food and water supplies. If power is off, plan to use the food in your fridge and freezer first.
Name one large scale domestic as well as international act of terrorism to be committed against the United States.
Domestic: Oklahoma City bombing, Charleston Church shooting, Tree of Life shooting, El Paso Walmart shooting
International: 1993 or 2001 World Trade Center bombings, 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, 2015 San Bernadino attack
The Building Director of my Department is...?
The highest ranking person present at that time
What is the purpose and phone number of the City's Disaster Hotline?
The purpose is to alleviate phone traffic in a disaster and to provide a direct means of assisting the community with their disaster-related concerns.
The phone number is (310)550-4680.
If you believe you have come in contact with a chemical or biological agent, what should you do?
Immediately remove clothing and shower with soap and water.
Name five things one should store in the emergency kit.
1. Water
2. Food
3. Spare Clothes
4. Copies of Important Documents
5. Cash in Small Bills
6. Extra Medication/Eye Glasses
7. Flashlight
8. Extra Batteries
9. First Aid Kit
10. Whistle
45 Feet
What should you do if you see a co-worker slumped over in a chair?
First, see if they are awake!
If necessary, call 9-911
What is the emergency notification that is like an Amber Alert?
WEA - Wireless Emergency Alert