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Provide individuals, families, or
businesses with expert,
personalized training on preparing
and responding to natural disasters
or threats to safety and security.
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In the Northwest we face several natural and
man-made hazards. Earthquakes, fires, flooding,
HAZMAT incidents, power failures and criminal
acts can occur without warning. Terrorism is also
a threat to our security. While we cannot control if
and when a disaster will strike, we can choose to
be prepared.
The Government can only do so much in the event
of a disaster. The rest is up to you. What have you
done to prepare your family or business?
- Statistics show that a business closed for more than a few days after a disaster never reopens. (ICMA Press, Emergency Management, Practices and Principles for Local Government.)
- In 2007 there were over thirty-four hundred fire related fatalities through out the US. (National Fire Protection Agency)
- In Washington there were 51 fire related fatalities and over 224 million dollars in structures and contents damaged or destroyed. (WSP Office of State Fire Marshall)
- In 2006 there were 2293 hazardous material events in Washington State. (WA Emergency Management Division (EMD))
- In 2007 there were over 22,000 violent crimes, 260,000 property crimes and over 52,000 burglaries through out Washington State. (Washington Law Enforcement Agency Uniform Crime Report).
- There were 761 search and rescue missions conducted in Washington in 2006. (WA, EMD)
- Services and training may be used to reduce insurance rates.
- Violent acts or unforeseen health or safety events occur while traveling abroad. (criminals, terrorist, piracy, health issues, safety standards).
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