Vulnerable Populations Action Team (VPAT)
These materials will help you get the most out of the KATRINA’S LESSON streaming video and DVD.
For more information contact Robin Pfohman, VPAT Program Manager, 206-205-5082.
Public Health – Seattle & King County and United Way of King County co-sponsored the conference.
Materials used with permission from CARD; pandemic flu materials produced by Public Health – Seattle & King County.
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KATRINA’S LESSON, held on October 24 – 25, 2006, was one of the first disaster-preparedness events in King County, Washington, to focus on vulnerable populations. Leaders from private and public agencies came together to share information, strengthen relationships and expand their level of readiness.
Prepare to Prosper (PowerPoint)
CARD (Collaborating Agencies Responding to Disasters), Oakland, Calif., developed this community-based preparedness and response model. It details how public and private agencies—working together—can better reach vulnerable residents.
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King County TV Streaming Video
You will need the most recent version of RealMedia Player Basic on your computer to view the conference streaming video.
Download and install the free RealPlayer Basic at www.real.com.
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Introduction: Community-based Preparedness
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- Prepare to Prosper (PowerPoint)
CARD (Collaborating Agencies Responding to Disasters), Oakland, Calif., developed this community-based preparedness and response model. It details how public and private agencies—working together—can better reach vulnerable residents.
Getting Your Agency Ready
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- Agency Emergency Plan (PDF)
A guide for creating a business continuity plan for your nonprofit agency.
- Flashlight, Go Kit (PDF, multiple languages)
Information that can save lives in an emergency—post these flyers in key spots.
- Preparing Your Organization: 9 Steps (PDF)
Small steps that can reap huge benefits for your agency as you become better prepared.
- Partnering for Strength: MOUs (PDF)
Getting your community partnerships in print—it’s practical and smart.
Learning, Using the Tools
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- Incident Command System (ICS) for Community Responders (PowerPoint)
A simplified recast of the national emergency response system.
- ICS Poster (PDF, multiple languages)
Emergency response responsibilities made clear, who does what—post this flyer in key spots.
- ICS Badges (PDF)
For practicing the Incident Command System with your agency staff.
Preparing for Pandemic Flu
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To open PDF documents, you will need Adobe Reader installed on your computer.