Know Disaster "Before" It Arrives The Spokane County Hazard Mitigation Planning Steering Committee invites all Spokane County residents to participate in one of two public meetings being held September 11th & 12th; where the results of Spokane County's most recent disaster analysis will be displayed. Whether you live within city limits or in the unincorporated area of Spokane County, you need to prepare "BEFORE" disaster strikes. Spokane County is subject to wildfires, flooding, earthquakes, and other natural disasters. You may not have experienced these first-hand however, knowing how to prepare for these events by recognizing risks and identifying potential hazards through Hazard Mitigation planning is critical. The Local Disaster Analysis results meetings will be held as follows: DATE Wednesday, September 11, 2013 TIME 6:00 PM -8:30 PM LOCATION Spokane Fire Training Center, 1618 N. Rebecca, Spokane, WA (East end of Spokane Community College) DATE Thursday, September 12, 2013 TIME 6:00 PM -8:30 PM LOCATION Deer Park Library Meeting Room 208 S Forest Ave, Deer Park, WA The same information will be presented and discussed at each meeting, so those who wish to attend need only attend one date. The meetings will open with a brief presentation on the results and progress of the All Hazards Mitigation Plan and Community Wildfire Protection Plan Updates. After the presentation, there will be an open house with computer model simulation and hazard maps to show countywide disaster vulnerabilities. •Earthquake •Flood - 50 year, 100 year and 500 year events •Wildfire •Landslides and mass movements •Severe Weather Staff will be available on site to answer questions. A computer model will be available to estimate damages after an earthquake or flood that you could personally experience. Based on these results, we will discuss mitigation options that could limit future damage to your residence or property. Personal preparedness infor-mation will all be available to take home. Gerry Bozarth, Project Manager Greater Spokane Emergency Management (509) 477-7613 :: gbozarth@spokanecounty.org or Rob Flaner, CFM Tetra Tech, Inc. (208) 939-4391 :: rob.flaner@tetratech.com SR26646
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