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| − | Using a 'divide and conquer' approach we've divided the Canyon into 16 separate | + | Using a 'divide and conquer' approach we've divided the Canyon into 16 [[Canyon_Map|separate neighborhoods]]], and looked for volunteers to co-ordinate activities in each neighborhood. |
| + | In the greater scheme of organized emergency preparedness these folks are called '''[[Preparedness/Neighborhood Coordinators]]'''. | ||
== Community Emergency Response Team: CERT == | == Community Emergency Response Team: CERT == | ||
Revision as of 10:42, 27 June 2018
Contents
Preparedness
We're preparing for the next event which isolates the canyon ( flood, fire ) or which causes us to evacuate the Canyon ( fire )
You
Yes you. you have to be able to get the heck out of Dodge if there is something going on. First order is Communications. The second order of business is your Go Kit
Neighborhood Coordinators
Using a 'divide and conquer' approach we've divided the Canyon into 16 separate neighborhoods], and looked for volunteers to co-ordinate activities in each neighborhood.
In the greater scheme of organized emergency preparedness these folks are called Preparedness/Neighborhood Coordinators.
Community Emergency Response Team: CERT
CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) volunteers are a group of community members who are ready respond as an auxiliary to the fire department in the event of a major disaster. CERT team members:
- Receive 20 hours of training delivered over 4 weekend days.
- Learn techniques in the areas of: first aid, light search and rescue, fire extinguisher use, medical triage, emergency communication and more.
- Participate in periodic drills/exercises on a volunteer-friendly schedule.
- Learn how to remain safe while helping others.
- Assist Fire and other Emergency response personnel in the event of a large-scale disaster.
If you are interested in CERT training use this form to request information: http://www.lahondafire.org/get-involved/nest-cert/
A number of canyon folks have CERT training
- Catherine
- Wendy
- Lisa
- Don
- Casey
- ( others? )
As far as the Coastside Emergency Corps has defined organizations we are in South Coast CERT or Branch 3
From the Tunnel to Ano Nuevo there are 4 branches of South Coast CERT
- Branch 1 Ashley Gray [email protected]
- Branch 2 John Muller [email protected]
- Branch 3 Robert Smith [email protected] <-- Butano Canyon
- Branch 4 Peggy Wargo [email protected]
Investigating Escape Routes
Emergency Hut
- we need to assess just what kind of medical supply we want to maintain in the Hut. Dr. Rich Lee of Portola Heights has an article in the most recent South Skylines Association newsletter on just this topic.
Phone Numbers
nearby emergency group numbers
Skyline Association Emergency Phone Numbers
Skyline Emergency Preparedness Organization (SSEPO) phone numbers