After Any Disaster

Check yourself, your family, and immediate neighbors for injuries.
Assess your home for damage. If it seems unsafe, get everyone out.
Follow the AI Emergency Communication plan below.
Place your HELP/OK sign in a front door or window.
After an earthquake, put your fire extinguisher on your front porch for community access.

Immediate Actions for Specific Threats

Earthquake: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. If you are on the beach, move to high ground immediately after the shaking stops.
Tsunami: If you feel a long or strong earthquake, evacuate to high ground (>60 ft) with your GoBag IMMEDIATELY. Do not wait for an official warning.
Wildfire: Listen for Evacuation Levels (1-Ready, 2-Set, 3-Go!). Evacuation from the island will be for people and pets ONLY, NO VEHICLES. Keep roads clear.
Severe Weather: Get inside a sturdy building on the lowest floor, away from windows. Avoid driving.
Volcano/Ash/Chemical Threat: Go indoors immediately. Seal all windows, doors, and vents. Listen for official instructions.

Emergency Communication Plan

Trust ONLY official information from the AI Fire Department. Ignore rumors and social media.

Getting Information

Reporting Your Status when Mobile Texting Works

Call 911 for life-threatening emergencies only. Our neighborhood groups will be their back-up for non-life-threatening injuries.
Send a short text to your Neighborhood Coordinator with your status (eg: family, home, roads). Offer to help if you can.
Your Neighborhood Coordinator is your source for receiving ongoing radio communication from the AI Fire Station

Reporting Your Status when Mobile Texting Does Not Work

Go to your neighborhood gathering spot to give a status report to your Neighborhood Coordinator
Offer to help with neighborhood needs if you’re able
Your NC will be your primary source for information, relaying information and instructions to and from the AI Fire Station via GMRS radio.

Additional Resources