The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has the primary day-to-day area-wide responsibility for natural and human-caused disaster management, community preparedness and mitigation planning programs and activities. Visitors to our site can view disaster response and mitigation plans, preparedness information, and other important information.  The OEM also coordinates the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), which meets quarterly.

 

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READY, SET, GO! 

Get to know the Ready, Set, Go! Preparedness and Response Program, including joint information from wildfires to flooding at info.kpb.us.

2024 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

For information on this project or to complete the survey, visit the story map at https://hazard-mitigation-plan-kpb.hub.arcgis.com/

The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has the primary day-to-day area-wide responsibility for natural and human-caused disaster management, community preparedness and mitigation planning programs and activities.

 

The success of a response to a large scale disaster depends on how well individuals are prepared.

 

Earthquake & Tsunami Information
Are you prepared for the next big earthquake in Alaska?
 7.2 megs  Alaska Earthquake Information Center
Tsunami:  An interactive guide that could save your life Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Tsunami Brochure 
3 megs  National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
Homer Tsunami Brochure
 
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Related Links
West Coast & Alaska Tsunami Warning Center

Earthquake Hazards Program
 U.S. Geological Survey

Alaska Earthquake Information Center 

TsunamiReady National Weather Service

The following checklist, brochures and fact sheets have been provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the American Red Cross.  They can be viewed and printed or ordered by contacting us ( files)
Avoiding Earthquake Damage Checklist
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Earthquakes Fact Sheet 
105k 

Are You Ready For An Earthquake? 
163k 

Tsunami - Talking About Disaster
 107k 

Tsunamis Fact Sheet
 
213k  

Protecting Your Property from Earthquakes ( files)
Anchor and Brace Propane Tanks and Gas Cylinders 201k 
Anchor Equipment Properly
 
153k 
Anchor Tall Bookcases and File Cabinets
 
173k 
Bolt Sill Plates to Foundation
 
193k 
Brace Cripple Walls
 
180k 
Install Latches on Drawers and Cabinet Doors
 
170k 
Mount Framed Pictures and Mirrors Securely
 
181k 
Restrain Desktop Computers and Appliances
 
168k 
Use Flexible Connection on Gas and Water Lines
 
127k 

Subcategories

Emergency Management Director

Scott Walden

907-262-2097

Secretary

Janelle Hames

907-262-2096

Administrative Assistant

Bonnie Hanson

907-262-2095

Program Coordinator

Vacant

907-262-2098

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