Emergency Preparedness Committee

Emergency Preparedness Committee (EPC) City of Takoma Park Thursday, December 15, 2022 Virtual Only via Zoom 7-8.30 pm AGENDA Issue/ item Person Est. Time/ minutes Rollcall of members- October meeting notes Chris 5 acceptance Review of Stormwater Presentation? All 10 --Takoma Park, Montgomery County & State Ron Hardy 10 Reports Reflection on recent events-Plan crash and All 15 power outage Fridge Magnet Update Ron Hardy 5 Future outreach and community events (if any) All 10 Committee Planning for 2023 All 10 Outreach items for 2023 All 10 TP leadership Training idea Ron 10 Next Meeting: January 19, 2023  Emergency Preparedness Committee Minutes December 15, 2022 Present: Dianne Cherry, Claudine Schweber, Kathe Quinn, Troy Jacobs Ron Hardy and guest Buddy Daniels Absent: Chris Beck, Jim Della-Giacoma, Ami Gadhia, Mandi Booth, Emily Marshall (resigned from the committee) Meeting stared at 7:04 pm, there was not a quorum Minutes from November were not accepted due to a lack of a quorum, tabled to January A quick review of the Takoma Park Stormwater Management Plan and progress given in November by Public Works Director Daryl Braithwaite. Committee members commented on areas they observed over the last month as being very well done City, County, State updates: The county and state are recommending people get the flu and CoVid shots and any boosters, mask wearing while inside public areas (optional), good hygiene and sat home if sick. Ron has been busy with working on public announcement via the radio and an article for the January newsletter. Reviewed Cathy Plevy’s announcement for preparation for winter weather. Ron is also working on safety training for the Council. The power grid disruption was discussed due to a plan into a major power line and the attack on a North Carolina power distribution hub. The message for the community is to be prepared for sudden power outages due to weather or man-made events. Fridge magnets are in. 250 were purchased, the committee would like to purchase another 1000 for outreach distribution at 2023 events Planning for 2023: The committee would like to distribute flyers to more locations in 2023 in English and Spanish. The committee would like to get some in different languages as well. Ideas include the CO-OP, “Small Things Matter” at a church distribution site, multi-unit dwellings in the city, and some of the non-profits. Ron is developing a Table Top Exercise for Council and the city’s senior leadership. The EPC will act in an advisory role on the presentation, possibly in February prior to rollout to city leadership.