South Bend, Washington – The Pacific County Emergency Management Agency has learned that a tsunami Warning has been issued in error by AccuWeather (www.accuweather.com) a web and app based weather releated software program/company. There is currently no Tsunami Warning in effect for the Long Beach Peninsula. Questions may be directed to Scott McDougall at Pacific County Emergency Management Agency (360)875-9338.
South Bend, Washington – The Pacific County All Hazard Alert Broadcast (AHAB) outdoor sirens will be tested as part of the Great Washington ShakeOut on Thursday, October 16, 2014, at 10:16 a.m. with the actual tsunami siren tone (a three minute wail). The siren tone will be preceded and followed by a verbal message. The AHAB sirens in Pacific County and the other outer Washington coastal counties are being activated to conduct a true “end-to-end” test of the entire tsunami warning system. The sirens recently installed in South Bend and Raymond will be included in this test.
This test will help familiarize residents with the sound made by the AHAB sirens during an actual tsunami warning. It will differ from the routine monthly testing that occurs on the first Monday of each month since it will broadcast an audible siren wail tone for the full three minute warning instead of a chime tone. In addition, the voice message will differ from the monthly test. NOAA weather radios set to receive the required monthly test will also activate during this test. Pacific County employees will also be participating in this important event, as a result the public may experience disruptions to normal customer service during the exercise. Pacific County residents are encouraged to participate in the Great Washington ShakeOut by registering at www.shakeout.org/washington/ and by conducting a personal drill such as Drop, Cover, and Hold or an evacuation walk. South Bend, Washington – The Pacific County Emergency Management Agency will be coordinating two Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Plan Workshops on Friday, June 20th, 2014.
The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act requires that each county and local municipality adopt a Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Plan to be reviewed by the State Emergency Response Commission, (SERC) and approved by Pacific County Emergency Management Agency Council (PCEMA). Currently Pacific County has an (SERC) approved Hazardous Materials Response Plan, however, the Pacific County Emergency Management Agency has received federal funding to revise and develop a more comprehensive and effective ESF 10, Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Plan for Pacific County. The workshops will be conducted on June 20th at the following locations and times: · 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. - Pacific County Courthouse Annex, Board of County Commissioners' Meeting Room, 1216 Robert Bush Drive, South Bend · 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. - South Pacific County Administration Facility, Meeting Room A, 7013 Sandridge Road, Long Beach. The purpose of the updated plan will be to demonstrate local commitment to reduce risks from hazardous materials. The plan will serve as a guide for decision-makers as they commit resources to reducing the effects of hazardous materials. Local data and feedback will be essential to ensuring that the updated plan is relevant to community risks and needs. The public is welcome, and representatives from local fire districts, hospitals, city governments, schools, and businesses are encouraged to submit data and feedback. If you would like to have your comments heard but are unable to attend, you may email them to [email protected] by 5:00 p.m. on June 19th, 2014. South Bend, Washington – The Pacific County Emergency Management Agency is seeking qualified candidates to become an AmeriCorps service member to support the Disaster Preparedness Public Education Outreach project. The member will build and strengthen the local volunteer base by developing a strong public education outreach program to enhance disaster preparedness and response needs in Pacific County communities.
Applications will be accepted until July 15, 2014. To apply, pleasehttps://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=50690&fromSearch=true AmeriCorps program benefits include a living stipend, health insurance, childcare assistance if eligible, training, and an education award upon successful completion of service term. The service term begins September 1, 2013 and ends July 15, 2014. Desired qualifications:
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Visit http://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps for more information about AmeriCorps. If you have questions about the AmeriCorps service member position or project, contact Scott McDougall at [email protected] or call (360) 875-9338. Howard and Katie Auble HonoredSouth Bend, Washington – Following their nomination by the Pacific County Sheriff’s Office, Howard and Katie Auble of Raymond were recently selected as recipients of the 2014 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award for in recognition of their work as amateur radio operators with the Pacific County Emergency Management Agency, and Pacific County Citizens Corps Program. The Aubles attended an award ceremony hosted by Governor Inslee and his wife at the Governor’s Mansion in Olympia on April 21, 2014.
The award given the Aubles read as follows: “Howard and Katie Auble work as a team, supporting the Pacific County Emergency Management Agency in emergency communications. They are dedicated and willing volunteers, taking on extra projects such as doing home visits to assist Pacific County citizens with programming NOAA Weather Radios. They visit the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) on a weekly basis to check on the amateur radio equipment and help in the testing process when new equipment is installed at the Emergency Operations Center and other locations throughout the county. They have also been very helpful in the installation of amateur radio equipment at the Pacific County fire stations. Howard and Katie have taken a number of National Incident Management System courses and are well qualified volunteers. The Pacific County Emergency Management Agency depends heavily on volunteers and their willing and can-do attitude. Howard and Katie are a core piece of the communications and public education program.” Pacific County deeply appreciates the service of their volunteers and is proud to see Howard and Katie Auble recognized for their dedication and effort. Get Involved and Make a Difference - Volunteer for the Pacific County Medical Reserve Corps5/12/2014
The Medical Reserve Corps is a group of local volunteers who respond to public health issues in times of disaster or emergency. The Corps is a local division of a national network of local groups of volunteers committed to improving the health, safety, and resiliency of their communities.
Need for the MRC became apparent after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, when thousands of medical and public health professionals, eager to volunteer in support of emergency relief activities found there was no organized approached to channel their efforts. Local responders were already overwhelmed, and could not manage these spontaneous volunteers; so many highly skilled people were turned away. As a result, the MRC was established to provide a way to recruit, train, and activate volunteers interested in helping their communities in time of need. While a medical or health background is helpful, it is not necessary. Anyone who is interested is encouraged to join- retired professionals, chaplains, law enforcement, people with good computer or organizational skills. The specific role that you will play, and the activities in which you will participate will depend upon your background, interests and skills, as well as the needs of the MRC unit and the community. We are planning an orientation in June of this year. Interested volunteers should contact Cory McKeown, the MRC Coordinator, at [email protected] ; by phone at the Pacific County Health Department Long Beach number 360-642-9349 or toll-free from the Raymond/South Bend area 360-875-9349. South Bend, Washington – Alyssa Caudill’s South Bend Junior High School Leadership class will be presenting an Earthquake and Tsunami Preparedness Seminar open to the public at Koplitz Fieldhouse in South Bend May 13th, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. This seminar is the culmination of a year-long learning experience that included Caudill’s 7th and 8th grade science classes as well as her junior high leadership class.
Over the summer Caudill and Wildlife Biologist Key McMurry attended the first in the series of classes put on by the Cascadia EarthScope Earthquake and Tsunami Education Program, a program designed for coastal educators and emergency management personnel. Caudill and McMurry have spent the entire school year educating the students about the Cascadia Subduction Zone and the earthquake and tsunami issues associated with it. Through the efforts of Caudill and McMurry, the South Bend students have had the opportunity to learn about earthquakes and tsunamis from nationally recognized experts Dr. Brian Atwater, Dr. Jim Phipps, and Dr. Robert De Groot. Now to showcase what they have learned, the leadership class is partnering with the Washington State Emergency Management Division and the Pacific County Emergency Management Agency to provide the community at large a student led educational opportunity about being prepared to survive an earthquake or tsunami event. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Alyssa Caudill at[email protected]. South Bend, Washington – The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning which is in effect from 6:00 p.m. today through 1:00 p.m. Thursday for the south Washington coast.
South winds in or near coastal communities will be 30 mph to 40 mph with gusts between 60 mph and 65 mph. The strongest winds will likely occur on Thursday morning. Precautionary/Preparedness Actions: A high wind warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. Please visit the NWS website at http://www.weather.gov/portland for the most up to date weather information. This page brings up all advisories, watches, and warnings for the Southwest Washington area. |
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