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Multi-Hazard # 4 Proposed Action Item: Alignment with Plan Goals: Goals 1, 4, 7 Encourage citizens and city employees to prepare and maintain 72 hour kits. Rationale for Proposed Action Item: Eugene and Springfield are vulnerable to a number of natural hazards that could disrupt services. According to the Eugene/Springfield risk assessment, each city has either a high or moderate probability of a landslide, volcanic event, winter storm, wildfire, hazardous materials, or terrorism event from recurring. In a major disaster, utilities, transportation networks, and businesses could be disrupted, and it may take days until vital services are restored. Preparing a 72 hour kit can help community members survive on their own without relying too heavily on emergency services. The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires that communities continue to involve the public beyond the original planning process [201.6(c)(4)(ii)]. Developing public education programs for hazard risk mitigation and preparedness would be a way to keep the public informed of, and involved in, the city’s actions to mitigate and prepare for hazards. Ideas for Implementation: Provide educational material and examples of how to assemble 72 hour kits to residents of the city and employees. Outreach and awareness campaigns need to be carefully organized and developed to ensure that residents receive critical information. Information can be disseminated through the city’s website or in the local newspaper. Involving the local chambers of commerce can also help to reach out to businesses. Coordinate efforts with the Red Cross who sell the 72 hour kits. Dedicate one Lane Preparedness Coalition meeting to disaster education to ensure a consistent message and a focused effort for preparing and mitigation natural hazards. During National Emergency Preparedness Month or National Night Out, use first responders and community members to host educational presentations to groups within the community to encourage individuals to put together their own kit. Encourage radio and news releases about 72 hour kits during this month. Resources like www.preparedness.gov or www.72hours.org can provide content needs for 72 hour kits. Coordinating Organization: Eugene Emergency Management/Springfield Emergency Management Internal Partners: External Partners: Eugene Public Information Officer, Lane Preparedness Coalition, Area Hospitals, Lane Springfield Public Information Officer, County Emergency Management, CERT teams Eugene/Springfield Fire Departments Timeline:If available, estimated cost: Short Term () Long Term (2-4 or more years) 0-2 years Ongoing Form Submitted by: Eugene and Springfield Steering Committees Action Item Status: New 2009 action Item