Welcome to the. 6 th Annual MIDC Marin Disaster Readiness Conference. Sponsored by:

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1 Welcome to the 6 th Annual MIDC Marin Disaster Readiness Conference Sponsored by:

2 Did you know??? Some interesting factoids about VOADS and MIDC Resources in our area Trends in Disaster Planning activities Lessons learned from organizations after disaster Marin Interagency Disaster Coalition (MIDC)

3 About VOADS To serve as a forum for sharing knowledge and resources during all phases of disaster

4 Core Principles: Effective Resource Coordination Money - Materials - Manpower Identify Gaps / Eliminate Duplication Work in all Phases of Disaster Cycle Mitigation Preparation Response - Recovery

5 Today, 43 years after Camille: 110 National Members Service oriented organizations based on volunteer engagement 17 Partners Government, non-profit and for profit organizations 55 State and Territorial VOADs (2 in California) Dozens of local VOADs (5 in Bay Area)

6 Russian Federation Donates 20,000 Blankets to United States Department of State for Sandy relief:

7 State Department donates blankets to FEMA FEMA donates blankets to NVOAD Planes unloaded by Americorps to UPS trailers Blankets stored in ARC warehouse in Queens Americorps managed distribution to community based organizations for delivery to public

8 Blankets being distributed in Far Rockaway - Queens

9 There are still over 70 NVOAD and local VOAD organizations involved in Sandy Recovery: Long Term Recovery Organizations Disaster Case Management Donations Management Volunteer Management Construction Management

10 MIDC -- Your Marin VOAD We re here to: Build relationships before the disaster Share information on resources and needs Identify gaps and overlaps Train our members Do Emergency Planning and Exercises Marin Interagency Disaster Coalition (MIDC)

11 MIDC s Executive Committee American Red Cross SF-Marin Food Bank Marin Interfaith Council Marin Medical Reserve Corps St. Vincent DePaul Society Marin Humane Society West Marin Senior Services Marin Commission on Aging Presbytery of the Redwoods Salvation Army Marin Health and Human Services Marin Center for Independent Living San Rafael Office of Emergency Services Marin County Office of Emergency Services Belvedere-Tiburon Office of Emergency Services Marin Interagency Disaster Coalition (MIDC)

12 Trends Local Disaster Groups Growth in neighborhood groups like Dominican Area Corte Madera/ Larkspur Gerstle Park Dillon Beach San Geronimo Ongoing Disaster Councils (Mill Valley, Tiburon-Belvedere, West Marin Disaster Council, Ross, Twin Cities) Learn more at our Session on What s Happening in Your Neighborhood Marin Interagency Disaster Coalition (MIDC)

13 Trends--Congregations State efforts Episcopal Diocese of California called for every parish in diocese to create and submit a disaster preparedness plan by October 2014 Local efforts Ready Church in Alameda San Francisco Interfaith Biennial Conference on Disaster Bay Area VOADS hosting sessions Come hear more, plan your role at our Breakout Session Marin Interagency Disaster Coalition (MIDC)

14 Growth in Media Support ReadyMarin Website NextDoor Twitter Disaster Apps Webinars FEMA and SBA Websites Risk identification programs Marin Interagency Disaster Coalition (MIDC)

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16 Marin Interagency Disaster Coalition (MIDC)

17 EQ Risk Our main risk may be from cluster quakes on multiple faults Source: 2008 and 2014 USGS Studies Wall Street Journal Marin Interagency Disaster Coalition (MIDC)

18 You can find the risk of your location at Marin Map.org Marin Interagency Disaster Coalition (MIDC)

19 Marin Interagency Disaster Coalition (MIDC)

20 Lessons Learned from Recent Disasters Major Problems from these areas Failure to prepare employees Communication failures Marin Interagency Disaster Coalition (MIDC)

21 Failures to Prepare Employees Poor employee plan knowledge Lack of work from home strategy Inability to login to networks (phone/internet, power outages) Unwillingness to report (family or property at risk, transportation, childcare) Distractions and childcare issues Marin Interagency Disaster Coalition (MIDC)

22 Failure to Prepare Employees Inadequate plans for transportation issues Mass public transportation shutdown Car pooling Overnight accommodations nearby Employees not adequately cross trained Not prepared for longer hours, need for added staffing Marin Interagency Disaster Coalition (MIDC)

23 Communication Failures Network interruption Mobile devices Single carrier for whole organization Insufficient chargers for mobile devices Single means of communication One server Unfamiliarity with texting Single phone system with no backup or means for transfer or forwarding No landlines in office or Mgr s homes Marin Interagency Disaster Coalition (MIDC)

24 Communication Failure Single point of failure Lack multiple, redundant ways to reach employees and key contacts Outdated emergency contact lists Find out more about local organizations are addressing these and other problems at these sessions: Panel on Agency Planning Session on More on Agency Planning Session on Down and Dirty ICS Marin Interagency Disaster Coalition (MIDC)

25 Successes and Challenges in Agency and Organizational Disaster Planning Moderator: Andrea Zussman, The San Francisco Foundation Panel: David Zwicky, Hospice by the Bay Liz Darby, Marin City Community Development Corporation Christine Paquette, St. Vincent De Paul Society

26 Hospice By the Bay Mission: be the premier provider of palliative and hospice services for patients and their caregivers needing care and support during final stages of life. Programs: Hospice Care Pediatric Hospice and End of Life care Palliative Care Community Grief Counseling Advanced Care Planning Planning Efforts involved selected senior and middle mgrs and frontline associates over 3+ yrs. Planned for both Service Delivery and Business Recovery Disaster Mission: -Ensure safety of patients and staff -Ensure continued operations -Prioritize service needs -Assist community with recovery 300 Staff 500 volunteers 3 sites Budget: $35mil

27 Marin City Community Development Center Mission: The MCCDC is an agency that has been committed to community and economic development for over 35 yrs. It provides innovative and meaningful programs and services focused primarily on education, skill training, job development, career development and helping individuals and families move towards financial stability and economic sustainability. Programs: Job Preparation Services Employment Training 15 Staff 25 volunteers 1 site Budget: $2.5mil Planning Efforts involved the entire staff since 2010 Planned for both Service Delivery and Business Recovery Disaster Mission: Prevention of and response to emergencies/disasters that may affect safety/wellness of the Agency and community residents. Include preparedness of community and volunteers, linking services with other County plans, coordination of emergency mgt training. Plan for improvements in community after disaster.

28 St. Vincent De Paul Society of Marin Mission: Because we believe in the dignity of all people, the St. Vincent depaul Society of Marin offers compassionate, individualized assistance to help our neediest neighbors obtain nutritious food, affordable housing, meaningful employment and a voice in their own community. Programs: Home visits-homelessness prevention,free dining room, Community Court, Rotating Emergency Shelter 15 Staff 1000 volunteers 1 site Budget: $3.5mil Planning Efforts involved Exec. Director, Assoc. Dir., Business Mgr, Office Mgr, Client Services Mgr, Dining Room Mgr, other staff for 4 yrs Planned for both Service Delivery and Business Recovery Disaster Mission: Organize staff and volunteers to provide practical assistance to people in crisis; maintain availability of healthy meals from free dining room as conditions permit; coordinate efforts with civil authorities and other groups organized for crisis response, lend emotional support to those in crisis; put out call for financial donations to support affected people.

29 Emergency Information: Who Needs it? Who Has It? Brent Ainsworth, Public Information Officer, Marin County Maritza Villagomez. 211 Acting Director, United Way Bay Area Eruke Ohwofasa, Outreach Manager, 211, United Way Bay Area Marin Interagency Disaster Coalition (MIDC)

30 Closing Remarks Drawing Evaluations Marin Interagency Disaster Coalition (MIDC)