Preparedness Video Clips

Scare Tactics

• John Cornelison
• 3/24/12

Some of our descriptions of potential disasters that might befall the Puget Sound region - and Vashon in particular - might sound a lot like crying “Wolf” to some. But there is a very serious reality out there, even if most of us haven’t been exposed to it in our brief lives here on earth.

Ready Business PSAs Urge Small Businesses To Prepare for Emergencies

• John Cornelison
• 6/3/11

• Tags

  Red cross , Business continuity , Preparedness , Fema

Up to forty percent of businesses affected by a natural or man-made major disaster never reopen

Latest advice (Mar 9) from King County

• John Cornelison
• 3/9/20

Recommendations for people at high risk for complications from COVID-19 (i.e. older than 60 years, have chronic medical conditions or weakened immune systems, or who are pregnant) and families who live with them:

• Make sure you have access to several weeks of medications and supplies. Create a household plan of action (see CDC’s home plan checklist).
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Avoid crowds and other congregate settings. Try to avoid being in large groups of people, especially in poorly ventilated spaces.
• Clean your hands often. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
• Clean and disinfect your home to remove germs. Practice routine cleaning of frequently touched surfaces (for example: tables, doorknobs, light switches, handles, desks, toilets, faucets, sinks) with household cleaners and EPA-registered disinfectants that are appropriate for the surface, following label instructions.
• Pay attention for potential symptoms. COVID-19 symptoms can include fever, cough, and shortness of breath.