How does the Mohawk Valley stay prepared?

Listener Q&A: Where can we get supplies? And, what do you do in the Emergency Operations Center?

Tiffany and Devon answer listen questions to wrap up Season 1, including: where to find two-weeks ready supplies and what happens in the County's Emergency Operations Center.  Episode resources: * Mountain House [https://mountainhouse.com/] * Ready America [https://www.readyamerica.com/] * Judy [https://judy.co/] * FEMA Trainings * There are hundreds of courses [https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx?lang=en&all=true], but these may be of most interest to those wishing to volunteer during a disaster.  * IS-700.B: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System [https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-700.b&lang=en] * IS-909: Community Preparedness: Implementing Simple Activities for Everyone [https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-909&lang=en] * IS-288.A: The Role of Voluntary Organizations in Emergency Management [https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-288.a&lang=en] * IS-317.A: Introduction to Community Emergency Response Team (CERTs) [https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-317.a&lang=en] * IS-315.A: CERT and the Incident Command System (ICS) [https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-315.a&lang=en] * Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) [https://www.lanecountycoad.org/] * Red Cross Cascades [https://www.redcross.org/local/oregon.html?srsltid=AfmBOooPPd9wDdQoUXh6z3_IIX5HBjKuud2cXI2DA2V7QhHSfsQARyef] * Greenhill Humane Society [https://www.green-hill.org/volunteer_opportunities/] * Lane County Animals in Disaster [https://www.lanecounty.org/cms/one.aspx?pageId=4255939] * Egan Warming Centers [https://www.svdp.us/services/shelter-assistance/egan-warming-centers/] Have feedback for us as we plan Season 2? Please share it with Devon at PublicInformation@LaneCountyOR.gov.  A transcript is available online.  [https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/2365728/episodes/16490379-listener-q-a-where-can-we-get-supplies-and-what-do-you-do-in-the-emergency-operations-center] Listen online [https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/2365728/episodes/16048403-are-you-ready-to-evacuate-your-livestock-without-horsing-around] or on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-it-hits-the-fan/id1746838670], YouTube Podcasts [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpD4MNfLHwXJYa5_Jaoni6vCqYxD5KYTt] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5n2YJdsBcM2xD1VLlKSC81]. You can find more information, including episodes and show notes, at LaneCountyOR.gov/fan [https://www.lanecountyor.gov/fan]. Sign up to receive emergency alerts at LaneAlerts.org [https://www.LaneAlerts.org]. The views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of Lane County Government.

How does the Mohawk Valley stay prepared?

Kevin Woodworth, retired Sheriff's deputy and current president of the Mohawk Valley Fire District, joined Tiffany and Devon to talk about how he helped create a culture of preparedness in the Mohawk Valley and how they keep it going outside of times of disaster. Kevin also talks about the radio project that ensures the rural residents in the Mohawk Valley can communicate with one another and first responders when other options no longer work.   Episode resources * Mohawk Valley Fire District website [https://www.mohawkvalleyfire.com/] * Mohawk Valley Emergency Preparedness Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2379908638805350] Listen online [https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/2365728/episodes/16048403-are-you-ready-to-evacuate-your-livestock-without-horsing-around] or on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-it-hits-the-fan/id1746838670] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5n2YJdsBcM2xD1VLlKSC81]. A transcript is available online. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/2365728/episodes/16048403-are-you-ready-to-evacuate-your-livestock-without-horsing-around]  **If you would like to have a question answered on the upcoming Q&A episode, please send your question to publicinformation@lanecountyor.gov or call 541-682-4526 to leave a recorded message for us to use on the podcast.** Listen online [https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/2365728/episodes/16048403-are-you-ready-to-evacuate-your-livestock-without-horsing-around] or on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-it-hits-the-fan/id1746838670], YouTube Podcasts [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpD4MNfLHwXJYa5_Jaoni6vCqYxD5KYTt] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5n2YJdsBcM2xD1VLlKSC81]. You can find more information, including episodes and show notes, at LaneCountyOR.gov/fan [https://www.lanecountyor.gov/fan]. Sign up to receive emergency alerts at LaneAlerts.org [https://www.LaneAlerts.org]. The views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of Lane County Government.

Are you ready to evacuate your livestock without horsing around?

Animal Welfare Officer Isabel Merritt with Lane County Animal Services (LCAS) joins Tiffany and Devon to talk about evacuating livestock during an emergency and how LCAS supports large animal owners by setting up a large animal shelter or taking care of animals left behind during an emergency.  Episode resources: * The Humane Society of the United States livestock preparedness guide [https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/livestock-disaster-preparedness] * Greenhill Humane Society [https://www.green-hill.org/disaster-resources/] * Lane County Animals in Disaster (LCAID) resources [https://www.lanecounty.org/cms/one.aspx?pageId=4255939] * Ready.gov large animal tips [https://www.ready.gov/pets] (scroll to bottom of page) * Contact Lane County Animal Services with questions or to become a volunteer: lcas@lanecountyor.gov [lcas@lanecountyor.gov]    Listen online [https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/2365728/episodes/16048403-are-you-ready-to-evacuate-your-livestock-without-horsing-around] or on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-it-hits-the-fan/id1746838670] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5n2YJdsBcM2xD1VLlKSC81].   A transcript is available online. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/2365728/episodes/16048403-are-you-ready-to-evacuate-your-livestock-without-horsing-around]    **If you would like to have a question answered on the upcoming Q&A episode, please send your question to publicinformation@lanecountyor.gov or call 541-682-4526 to leave a recorded message for us to use on the podcast.** Listen online [https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/2365728/episodes/16048403-are-you-ready-to-evacuate-your-livestock-without-horsing-around] or on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-it-hits-the-fan/id1746838670], YouTube Podcasts [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpD4MNfLHwXJYa5_Jaoni6vCqYxD5KYTt] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5n2YJdsBcM2xD1VLlKSC81]. You can find more information, including episodes and show notes, at LaneCountyOR.gov/fan [https://www.lanecountyor.gov/fan]. Sign up to receive emergency alerts at LaneAlerts.org [https://www.LaneAlerts.org]. The views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of Lane County Government.

Ready to evacuate your pet without getting your whiskers in a whirl?

Greenhill Human Society Executive Director Cary Lieberman joins Tiffany to talk about how to prepare for evacuation with your pets, tips to help reduce their stress during an evacuation, and community resources that help people with their pets before and during an evacuation.  Episode resources: * Greenhill Humane Society website [https://www.green-hill.org/] * Pet preparedness information from Greenhill [https://www.green-hill.org/disaster-resources/] * FEMA pet preparedness information [https://www.ready.gov/pets] **If you would like to have a question answered on the upcoming Q&A episode, please send your question to publicinformation@lanecountyor.gov [publicinformation@lanecountyor.gov?subject=Podcast%20Question] or call 541-682-4526 to leave a recorded message for us to use on the podcast.** Listen online [https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/2365728/episodes/16048403-are-you-ready-to-evacuate-your-livestock-without-horsing-around] or on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-it-hits-the-fan/id1746838670], YouTube Podcasts [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpD4MNfLHwXJYa5_Jaoni6vCqYxD5KYTt] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5n2YJdsBcM2xD1VLlKSC81]. You can find more information, including episodes and show notes, at LaneCountyOR.gov/fan [https://www.lanecountyor.gov/fan]. Sign up to receive emergency alerts at LaneAlerts.org [https://www.LaneAlerts.org]. The views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of Lane County Government.

What should you put in a Go Bag?

Emergency Manager Tiffany Brown talks about how to be ready and what to take with you when sheltering at home is not an option. Go Bags should have the supplies needed to sustain you for 72 hours: water, medications, warm layers, etc. Tiffany also covers the 6 Ps – the 6 categories of things you should take with you when you need to evacuate your home: People and pets, prescriptions, Personal computer, Papers, Pictures, Plastic. Resources mentioned in this episode: * Ready.gov [https://www.ready.gov/kit#:~:text=After%20assembling%20your%20kit%20remember%20to%20maintain%20it,update%20your%20kit%20as%20your%20family%E2%80%99s%20needs%20change.] * Evacuation Guide with 6Ps [https://cdnsm5-hosted.civiclive.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_3585797/File/Government/County%20Departments/Emergency%20Management/Evacuation%20Levels/LevelsOfEvacuationLaneCo.pdf] * Request a Pocket Guide here. [ publicinformation@lanecountyor.gov] **If you would like to have a question answered on the upcoming Q&A episode, please send your question to publicinformation@lanecountyor.gov [publicinformation@lanecountyor.gov?subject=Podcast%20Question] or call 541-682-4526 to leave a recorded message for us to use on the podcast.** Listen online [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2365728/episodes/15083753] or on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-it-hits-the-fan/id1746838670] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5n2YJdsBcM2xD1VLlKSC81]. A transcript is available online. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/2365728/episodes/15736837-what-should-you-put-in-a-go-bag] Listen online [https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/2365728/episodes/16048403-are-you-ready-to-evacuate-your-livestock-without-horsing-around] or on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-it-hits-the-fan/id1746838670], YouTube Podcasts [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpD4MNfLHwXJYa5_Jaoni6vCqYxD5KYTt] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5n2YJdsBcM2xD1VLlKSC81]. You can find more information, including episodes and show notes, at LaneCountyOR.gov/fan [https://www.lanecountyor.gov/fan]. Sign up to receive emergency alerts at LaneAlerts.org [https://www.LaneAlerts.org]. The views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of Lane County Government.