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State of California Government Code Disaster Service Worker ยง3100. Declaration; public employees as disaster service workers

It is hereby declared that the protection of the health and safety and preservation of the lives and property of the people of the state from the effects of natural, manmade or warcaused emergencies which result in conditions of disaster or in extreme peril to life, property and resources is of paramount state importance requiring the responsible efforts of public and private agencies and individual citizens. In furtherance of the exercise of the police power of the state in protection of its citizens and resources, all public employees are herby declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.

As a California city, county, or state agency or public district employee, you may be called upon as a disaster service worker in the event of an emergency. The information contained in this pamphlet will help you understand your role and obligation.

California Public Employee For more information, please visit the following websites: California Emergency Services Act http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=go v&group=08001-09000&file=8550-8551 California Government Code 3100-3109 http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgl-bin/displaycode?section=gov &group=03001-04000&file=3100-3109

DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS

California Government Code Section 3100-3109

The California Constitution Oath or Affirmation http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/.const/.article_20 Governors Office of Emergency Services http://www.oes.ca.gov/Operational/OESHome.nsf/PDF/ Laws&RegsCalCodePDFs/$file/Ch2.3_%20 DSW.pdf

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How are public employ- Public employees are assigned disaster service activities by their superiors or by law to assist the agency ees assigned disaster in carrying out its responsibilities during times of service activities? disaster.

Public Employee Disaster Service Worker Status California Government Code Section 3100-3109 It is hereby declared that the protection of the health and safety and preservation of the lives and property of the people of the state from the effects of natural, manmade, or war-caused emergencies which result in conditions of disaster or extreme peril to life, property, and resources is of paramount state importance...in protection of its citizens and resources, all public employees are hereby declared to be disaster service workers...

All disaster service workers shall, before they enter upon the duties of their employment, take and subscribe to the oath or affirmation...

What does disaster service mean?

Disaster service means all activities authorized by and carried out pursuant to the California Emergency Services Act*.

Who is included in the disaster service worker status?

All public employees are included in the disaster service worker status which are all persons employed by any county, city, state agency or public district.

What are the scope of duties of employee disaster service workers?

Any public employees performing duties as a disaster service worker shall be considered to be acting within the scope of disaster service duties while assisting any unit of the organization or performing any act contributing to the protection of life or property or mitigating the affects of an emergency.

What is the oath or affirmation referred to in the government code?

Before entering upon the duties of employment, all public employees take and subscribe to the oath or affirmation set forth in the California Constitution that declares them to be disaster service workers in time of need.

When do public employees take the oath or affirmation?

Most public employees sign the oath or affirmation during the hiring process and it is kept with the employer.

Do public employees acting as disaster service workers get paid?

Public employees acting as disaster service workers get paid only if they have taken and subscribed to the oath or affirmation.

Can disaster service workers be sued for actions taken while performing duties?

Public employee disaster service workers for nonprofit organizations and government cannot be held liable for their actions during a disaster while acting within the scope of their responsibilities.

What if public employees are injured while acting as disaster service workers?

Claims sustained by public employees while performing disaster services shall be filed as worker compensation claims under the same authorities and guidelines as with all employees within their agency.

As a public employee, you may be called upon to assist in the event of fire, flood, earthquake, or other natural or manmade disasters.

*California Emergency Services Act http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=gov&group=08001-09000&file=8550-8551

For further information, please visit the websites listed on the back.

HSU EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ONLINE ORIENTATION TRAINING

To: All new HSU employees Subject: Mandatory Online Emergency Management Overview Training Every employee plays an important role in preparing for, and responding to, emergencies on campus. You are required to participate in the following course as part of your employee status.

This training is an online interactive course designed to familiarize you with HSU’s Emergency Management Organization and Evacuation Procedures, as well as with federally‐mandated systems called NIMS (National Incident Management System); SEMS (Standardized Emergency Management System); and the ICS (Incident Command System).

The Chancellor requires all California State University employees to become familiar with these systems and with campus‐specific emergency procedures. This interesting and interactive on‐line overview should take less than 45 minutes, provide you with important information, and create a permanent record of your successful completion of this required training.

Go to the Humboldt State University’s Training and Professional Development website to enroll: https://training.humboldt.edu/required Background CSU Chancellor Charles Reed issued Executive Order 1013 in 2007 directing all CSU Presidents to provide Emergency Management overview training to all employees. In order to comply with this mandate set forth by the CSU Chancellor, HSU now requires that all new staff and faculty complete the online Humboldt State University Emergency Management Orientation Training.

You have 60 days to complete your online training. A confirming email will be sent to you once the training has been completed documenting that you are in compliance.

If you have questions you can email eoc@humboldt.edu or call 826‐4635.

EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS Humboldt County is one of the most earthquake-prone locations in the continental United States. A major earthquake disaster will most likely overwhelm local law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical resources.

Due to our geographic isolation and the possibility of transportation and communication channels being damaged, receiving outside agency help may take days. Additionally, although tsunami waves won’t reach main campus, their impact could isolate Arcata from Eureka for some time.

You can help yourself and your community by being personally prepared for those first crucial days. Taking actions such as those described below, and in the provided resources, can drastically reduce the loss of life and property, and hasten post-earthquake recovery efforts: At Home • Make your home earthquake safe • Create a Disaster Preparedness Plan • Create/purchase Disaster Supply Kits for home/car

At Work • Know the evacuation route from your office/class • Know the location of your office/class Rally Point • Know the location of your Emergency Assembly Point • Create/purchase a Disaster Supply Kit for your office

Disaster Supply Kits You can buy premade Disaster Supply Kits locally at American Red Cross (406 Eleventh Street, Eureka), or online from ebay, Amazon, Sears, Target, K-Mart, Costco, or Red Cross. If you create your own Disaster Supply Kits, use the following links for content ideas: • •

http://www.ready.gov/america/getakit/index.html http://humboldtredcross.org/Red_Cross_Store.php

When you create or purchase your Disaster Supply Kits remember to personalize them to fit your needs, including extra medications, eye glasses, money, credit cards, health records, ID/photos, important phone numbers, and some form of entertainment.

Make a Plan Your family may not be together when disaster strikes, so it is important to have a plan to ensure you can reconnect with your loved ones: http://www.ready.gov/america/makeaplan/index.html Make sure you have an out of the area contact you can check in with, or use the Red Cross Safe and Well website to report your status: https://safeandwell.communityos.org/cms/ Once you have a kit and a plan, practice your plan and recycle the perishable goods and batteries every year.

Additional Resources • • • • •

View the EAP Map: http://www.humboldt.edu/emergencymgmtprogram/emergency_assembly_points.php Read the Living on Shaky Ground pamphlet or website: http://www.humboldt.edu/shakyground/ Participate in ShakeOut every third Thursday of October: http://www.shakeout.org/ Read/print information pamphlets: http://www.ready.gov/ View this 12-minute video for information on performing your duties as a Disaster Service Worker: http://cchealth.org/topics/emergencies/video_disaster.php • For more helpful links and preparedness help: www.humboldt.edu/emergencymgmtprogram/

EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS

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Stay calm.

If you are inside, drop, cover, and hold on!

If you are outside, get into the open, away from buildings, power lines and trees.

If you are driving, stop if it is safe, but stay inside your car. Stay away from bridges, overpasses and tunnels. Move your car as far out of the normal traffic pattern as possible. Avoid stopping under trees, light posts, power lines.

5. If you are in a mountainous area, or near unstable slopes or cliffs, be alert for falling rock and other debris that could be loosened by the earthquake.

After an Earthquake: 1. If you are at the beach: move to higher ground as soon as the shaking stops.

2. Check for injuries: do not move a seriously injured person unless they are in immediate danger.

3. Check for hazards: o Fire or fire hazards o Gas leaks o Downed or damaged electrical wiring, utility lines, and chimneys o Fallen objects in closets and cupboards o Off-the-receiver telephone 4. Clean up: potentially harmful materials and/or medicines may have spilled.

5. Expect aftershocks: some may be large enough to do additional damage to weakened structures.

6. Listen to the radio: for status and damage reports, and/or tsunami warnings.