While major disasters are not common, they can be devastating when they occur. Invariably, they overload the capability of most emergency response systems as well as other systems which we depend upon on a daily basis. This means that many people are going to be left to fend for themselves for a period of time, especially in the initial stages of a disaster.

District 45 is working with the City of Duvall, Riverview School District, and other organizations in the area to better prepare our community to cope with disasters. A major objective of this plan is to prepare citizens to have an active role through preparedness at home and in their neighborhoods. This is a work in progress and will evolve into classes and organization of neighborhood groups. Our initial effort will be to provide some basic information through this website.

Additionally, District 45 is participating with King County, the City of Duvall, and other jurisdictions in a Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, which includes a local plan, to address critical areas of our infrastructure that would be the most vulnerable in a disaster. By identifying and addressing these areas before a disaster, they will be less likely to fail in the event. This preventive approach, in most cases, will be much more cost effective. For more information, contact the Fire Chief at 788-1625 or go to www.metrokc.gov/prepare/KCRHMP.htm.

For information from the Red Cross on a variety of disaster situations, click here.

EMERGENCY SUPPLIES

Keep enough supplies in your home to meet your needs for at least three days. Assemble a Disaster Supplies Kit with items you may need in an evacuation. Store these supplies in sturdy, easy to carry containers such as back packs, duffle bags, or covered trash containers.

Include:

• A three day supply of water (one gallon per person per day) and food that won't spoil.
• One change of clothing and footwear per person, and one blanket or sleeping bag per person.
• A first aid kit that includes your family's prescription medications.
• Emergency tools including a battery powered radio, flashlight and plenty of extra batteries.
• An extra set of car keys and a credit card, cash, or traveler's checks. Sanitation supplies.
• Special items for infants, elderly or disabled family members.
• An extra pair of glasses.
• For more information on personal preparedness, click on the following links:

Red Cross

King County

PRE-MADE 72 HOUR DISASTER PREPAREDNESS KITS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH LOCAL AGENCIES

A four-person 72 hour kit is available through King County Fire District 45, the City of Duvall, and the Carnation-Duvall Citizens Corps. The kits are $100 each (tax included). The kits have been purchased from a local business at a quantity discount and are being sold at cost. They are available at the Headquarters Fire Station in Duvall and Duvall City Hall. The kits include:

Partners in Preparedness

Custom Emergency Backpack Kit (4 Person)

  4—2500 Cal. Food Bars
45—3.4  oz. Water Pouches
4—Solar Blankets
4—N95 Niosh Respirators (dust masks)
4—Ponchos
50—Water Purification Tablets
8—Handwarmers
50—Waterproof Matches
1—Utility Knife
1—Maxi Pad

 1—Whistle with Lanyard
1—52 Piece First Aid Kit
1—12 Hour Light Stick
1—Pair Leather Palm Gloves
3—Biowaste Bags
6—Moist Towelettes
1—Tissue Pack          
1—Duct Tape Roll
1—Dynamo Radio/Flashlight/Siren w/Batteries
1—On Duty 4-in-1 Gas/Water Shutoff Tool

Note: Food and Water have 5 year shelf Life