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Guidance on the
Homeland Security Advisory System
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Recommended Actions for
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Develop a family emergency plan. Share it with
family and friends, and practice the plan.
Visit www.Ready.gov for help creating a
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Create an "emergency supply kit" for
your household. |
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Be informed, visit www.ready.gov or obtain a copy of "Preparing Makes Sense, Get Ready
Now" by calling 1-800-BE-READY. |
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Know how to shelter-in-place and know how to turn
off utilities (power, gas and water) to your home. |
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Examine volunteer opportunities in your
community, such as Citizen Corps, Volunteers in Police Service, Neighborhood Watch or others,
and donate your time. |
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Consider completing an American Red Cross first
aid or CPR course, or Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) course. |
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Complete recommended steps at level green. |
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Review stored disaster supplies and replace items
that are outdated. |
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Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to
proper authorities. |
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Complete recommended steps at levels green
and blue. |
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Ensure disaster supply kit is stocked and ready. |
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Check telephone numbers in family emergency plan
and update as necessary. |
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Develop alternate routes to/from work or school
and practice them. |
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Continue to be alert to suspicious activity and
report it to proper authorities. |
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Complete recommended steps at levels green
and blue. |
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Exercise caution when traveling, pay attention to
travel advisory. |
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Be patient. Expect some delays, baggage searches
and restrictions at public buildings. |
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Check on neighbors or others that might need
assistance in an emergency. |
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Complete recommended steps at levels green
and blue. |
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Listen to local emergency management officials. |
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Stay tuned to radio or TV for current
information/instructions. |
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Be prepared to shelter-in-place or evacuate, as
instructed. |
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Expect traffic delays and restrictions. |
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Provide volunteer services only as requested. |
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Contact your school/business to determine status
of work day. |
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| *Developed with input from the American Red Cross |
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HAZMAT
The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office Hazardous
Materials Team was officially organized in July 1988 and continues to operate as a section
of the Sheriff’s Office. The team is composed of volunteers who have been specially
trained in responding to emergencies involving hazardous materials. They are voluntarily
on 24 hour call to respond to incidents occurring by highway, pipeline, rail, water or
air.
The team serves as a model for communities throughout the
country and has been recognized for its expertise in dealing with chemical emergencies.
The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office Hazardous
Materials Team’s goal is to prevent or reduce human injury or death, property damage,
product loss and environmental damage due to a release or potential release of hazardous
materials.
Staffing, equipping, training and coordinating an emergency
Haz-Mat Team is a major undertaking. Working hand in hand with our fire departments, local
governments and the Ascension Parish Chemicals Industry’s CAER Committee has enabled
us to provide a one of a kind, professionally staffed and equipped team.
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AP OHSEPAscension Parish Office of
Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (AP OHSEP)
AP OHSEP must take immediate action to direct, mobilize,
coordinate and determine utilization of available resources to support political
subdivisions in conducting disaster operations, in accordance with the four phases of
emergency management– mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.
To contact this office, please call 225-621-8360.
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CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)1. WHAT IS CERT? A "CERT"
is a group of people that is organized as a team and receives special training that
enhances their ability to recognize, respond to, and recover from a major emergency or
disaster situation. They are trained by emergency responders and emergency management
personnel in basic emergency care in areas that will help them take care of themselves,
their families, their neighbors and their community before, during, and after a major
emergency. As an organized team, they can provide vital services in the absence of
emergency responders, whose arrival may be delayed due to the scope of the event.
2. VOLUNTEERS ARE TRAINED IN A
VARIETY EMERGENCY RESPONSE SKILLS, INCLUDING:
Disaster Awareness and Preparedness
Response Team Management
Disaster Psychology
Fire Suppression and Utilities Control
Hazardous Materials Awareness
Disaster Medical Operations
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