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LA National GuardEmergency Management Bulletin
July 2018 Volume FY18 Issue 10
PurposeThe National Guard (NG) Emergency Management (EM) program is responsible for all activities and operations related to preparing for, mitigating thepotential effect of, preventing, responding to, and recovering fromall multi-agency and/or multi-jurisdictional emergencies on or impacting NG installationsnationwide. The NG EM Programfunctions within an all-hazardsenvironment consisting of all natural, technological (man-made), and terrorism hazards.
VisionTo provide the NG EM services when and where they are neededwith the joint and interagencycapacity necessary to effectively andefficiently protect the NG communityand mission capabilities from all hazards.
MissionTo provide integrated andcomprehensive NG EM services necessary to protect our communityand mission capabilities from all hazards in a cost effective, implementable, and sustainable manner through resiliency.
IMPORTANT NUMBERS TO KNOW
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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
This month’s bulletin will focus on Shelter in Place procedures, summer heat and fireworks/grilling safety. Summer means vacation, outdoor activities, and fun in the sun! It’s a time when families hit the road to visit national parks or distant relatives. The warm months and long days mean that there is plenty of time for baseball games and barbecues. The sultry temperatures practically invite you to take a dip in the pool or ocean.
But don’t let the sunny days and warm nights fool you. Summer also holds significant weather and water hazards. Heat waves can be lengthy and deadly. Lightning deaths are at their peak during the summer. Beach hazards such as rip currents can catch the unprepared and, it’s the hurricane season.
But you’re not powerless in the face of these hazards. With just a few simple steps, you can become weather-ready. Stay safe this summer: Know Your Risk, Take Action and Be a Force of Nature! Always Remember “Be Prepared”.
Michael GreenEmergency Manager Program [email protected]
EMERGENCYFire-Police-Ambulance
911
Michael Green 504-278-8031 LMD Emergency Management Program [email protected]
CPT Bobby Woods 318-290-5869Camp Beauregard AT/ EM [email protected]
Cristina Steib 504-278-8011Jackson Barracks EM [email protected]
MAJ Michael Dunn 225-319-4675 GWLC AT/ EM [email protected]
LTC Harry Wilson 318-382-4151 Camp Minden AT/ EM [email protected]
LA National Guard Joint Operation Center 888-278-8748
GOHSEP 225-925-7500
American Red Cross1-800-RED-CROSS
Federal Emergency Management Agency 1-800-621-FEMA
National Poison Control Center1-800-222-1222
National Domestic Violence Hotline1-800-799-7233
LANG EM WEB PAGE:http://geauxguard.la.gov/resources/emergency-management/
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SHELTERING-IN-PLACEIn the event of an emergency, local emergency management organizations have plans and procedures to direct personnel to evacuate or take some form of shelter. For nonessential and nonemergency personnel, the preference is generally evacuation. In specific instances, evacuation or moving to a civilian shelter or designated place is more dangerous than remaining where you are, such as with short-or no-notice emergencies including hazardous materials events. In these instances, you may be directed to shelter-in-place.
Sheltering-in-place means to take temporary protection in a structure or vehicle—typically your workplace or residence—that is not certified, insured or staffed for emergency conditions. Installation procedures designate which responsible party or office will order personnel to shelter-in-place and for how long the order is expected to be in effect. Remember, preparing your residence is your own responsibility.
How to Prepare • Have an emergency supply kit ready. • Know how to turn off your heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems without
damaging the components. • Know how to close and secure doors, windows, vents and other exterior openings quickly. • Identify potential interior space for sheltering-in-place.
How You Will Be Notified Any of the following emergency warning procedures may alert you to shelter-in-place: • A voice announcing system using exterior (Giant Voice) and interior speakers or sirens • Automated Community Notification Systems for sending recorded voice messages or text • Emergency Alert System (EAS) broadcasts on the radio or TV • Residential route alerting—messages announced from vehicles with loudspeakers
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Make Summer Safe for KidsSummer is a great time for kids to enjoy different indoor and outdoor activities. Whether they are young children or teens, learn ways to keep your kids safe and healthy while they enjoy the summer fun.
Master Water SafetyWater-related activities are popular for getting physical activity and have many health benefits. Here are some tips to stay safe while having fun.
• Learn how to prevent recreational water illnessesand help protect yourself and your kids.• Help kids get H2O Smartz about water safety.
Drownings are the leading cause of injury death for young children ages 1 to 4, and three children die every day as a result of drowning.
• Always supervise children when in or around water. A responsible adult should constantly watch young children.
• Teach kids to swim. Formal swimming lessons can protect young children from drowning.• Learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Your CPR skills could save someone’s life.• Install a four-sided fence around home pools.
Recreational boating can be a wonderful way to spend time with family and friends. Make boating safety a priority.
• Wear a properly fitted life jacket every time you and your loved ones are on the water.
Beat the heat and sunHeat-related illness happens when the body’s temperature control system is overloaded. Infants and children up to 4 years of age are at greatest risk. Even young and healthy people can get sick from the heat if they participate in strenuous physical activities during hot weather. For heat-related illness, the best defense is prevention.
• Never leave infants, children, or pets in a parked car, even if the windows are cracked open.• Dress infants and children in loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing.• Schedule outdoor activities carefully, for morning and evening hours.• Stay cool with cool showers or baths.• Seek medical care immediate if your child has symptoms of heat-related illness .
Just a few serious sunburns can increase you and Your child’s risk of skin cancer later in life. Their skin needs protection from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays whenever they’re outdoors.
• Cover up. Clothing that covers your and your child’s skin helps protect against UV rays.• Use sunscreen with at least SPF (sun protection factor) 15 and UVA (ultraviolet A) and UVB
(ultraviolet B) protection every time you and your child go outside.
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FACTS Fireworks cause an average of
almost 20,000 reported fires per year.
In 2017, sparklers caused 41% of fireworks injuries.
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Message from OPSEC
3 July Music Festival & Boat Parade New Roads3 July Uncle Sam Jam Metairie 4 July Independence Day Nationwide5-8 July Essence Festival New Orleans 8-15 July US National Hot Air Balloon Competition Shreveport14 July Bayou BBQ Bash Morgan City20-21 July Natchitoches/ NSU Folk Festival Natchitoches20-21 July Cajun & Music Festival Lake Charles26-28 July Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo Grand Isle27-28 July 53rd Annual LA Watermelon Festival Farmville3-5 August Satchmo Summerfest New Olreans
JULY EVENTS
PROTECT YOUR FAMILY. THINK OPSEC.
“ I f y o u w o u l d ke e p y o u r secr e t f r o m a n enemy, t e l l i t n o t t o a friend.”
—POOR RICHARD’S ALMANAC PUBLISHED BY BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
AMERICA
