November 2016
Volume 2, Issue 6
Southern Seven Health Department
37 Rustic Campus Drive
Ullin, IL 62992
S7MRC NEWS
FALL 2016 S7MRC ORIENTATION/TRAINING
Our Fall S7MRC Orientation/Training was held on Saturday October 29, 2016 in Vi-
enna, IL at the Vienna Head Start Center. We may have been small in numbers that
day, but not in the wealth of information that was presented. There is so much materi-
al that has to be covered at the Orientation/Training in order to meet the requirements
for joining the S7MRC. I am very pleased to welcome our two newest S7MRC mem-
bers, Joanne Wong-Hammonds from Massac County and Emily Ramsey from Union
County.
A big “Thank You” to the presenters who took time out of their Saturday to help with
the Orientation/Training. They were: Nancy Holt, S7HD Public Health Administra-
tor/S7MRC Director; Cheryl Manus, S7HD Director of Nursing; Tracy Walker, S7HD
Environmental Health/Emergency Preparedness Director; Sandy Webster, Retired
Director of Little Egypt American Red Cross; and Claudia Blackman, a 54 year Volun-
teer of the American Red Cross. Also, I was very fortunate to have S7MRC member
Eva Schuler spend the day with us and keep all the paperwork straight and in order. I
appreciate each and every one of you for your part in making the Orientation/Training
a success!
2016 “WEATHERING THE STORM” CONFERENCE
Tracy Walker, Judy Sullivan-Murry and I attended the 6th Annual “Weathering the
Storm” Regional Disaster Conference which was sponsored by SPARC (Shawnee Pre-
paredness and Response Coalition) on Wednesday October 12th in Marion, IL at “The
Pavilion”, where beneficial information was presented.
The opening address was “Anti-Terrorism Basics for Emergency Management and
Hospital Professionals” which was presented by Kevin Holt.
The Keynote Address was “Earthquake Mitigation, Where Do I Start?” Mike Fleming
talked about some of the dangers that may be lurking in our homes if an earthquake
were to occur and what can be done to begin preparing and help others to prepare as
well.
Breakout sessions included subjects such as Packing Your “Digital Go Bag; Bomb
Threat Response: What to do and Why; Statewide Terrorism & Intelligence Center:
The Importance of Information; Amtrak Passenger Train Emergency Response;
Weathering the Media Storm; and Integrating Pediatric Considerations into Hospital
Disaster Plans to name a few.
Next year we would like to take several more S7MRC members who would be interest-
ed in attending this conference with us. So be sure to let us know, it would be a good
learning experience .
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Tour de Seven ..................... 2
S7MRC Assist Shriners ...... 2
Personal Preparedness ...... 3
Nov. & Dec. B-days ............ 4
Prepare for Cold ................ 4
IN THE SPOT-LIGHT
Joanne
Wong-Hammonds, Metropolis,
Il— West KY Community & Tech
Student
Emily Ramsey, Jonesboro, IL—
SCC Nursing Student
These two ladies will be assets to the
S7MRC Unit, and we look forward to
working with them!
On Saturday October 22 the Shriner’s held a screening clinic at
the Southern Seven Health Department Clinic in Anna, Illinois.
Kay Walker, Judy Sullivan-Murray and myself were there to as-
sist with checking patients in
and directing them and their
parents/guardians through
the screening process.
This was a significant way for
the S7MRC Unit to step up
and help the local health de-
partment serve a vulnerable
population.
2ND ANNUAL TOUR DE SEVEN 5K A SUCCESS
S7MRC ASSIST SHRINERS
Southern Seven Health Department/Head Start’s 2nd Annual Tour de Seven 5k
Run/Walk and 1 Mile Turkey Trot at the Clyde L. Choate Mental Health and
Developmental Center in Anna, Illinois on Saturday Morning November 5th was
a success with close to 50 people in attendance. The weather was a little chilly
starting out but warmed up nicely. The 5k route was filled with beautiful fall
colors and everyone seemed to enjoy the scenic route this year.
The event ran smoothly without any major incident or injury and all the com-
ments received were very positive. Participants were very pleased with the First
Aid/Hydration Stations and very excited about all the door prizes this year, a
practice we plan to continue.
A big “THANK YOU”” to the four S7MRC members for taking time out of their
Saturday morning and lending a helping hand to man the First Aid/Hydration
Stations. Your time and efforts are truly appreciated: Judy Sullivan-Murray
from Goreville; Sara Manus from Jonesboro; Wendy Boren from Tamms (and
her two daughters); and Tracy Prosser from Cobden.
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PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS PRESENTATIONS
September and October were busy months for the S7MRC with all the
Personal Preparedness presentations scheduled at all the Southern Sev-
en Head Start Parent Group Meetings and Homebased Head Start So-
cializations.
We were also invited to help with a Preparedness Workshop at the Su
Casa Migrant Head Start. The families present were encouraged to take
action and prepare now and throughout the year for emergencies. Em-
phasis was on building an Emergency Kit with many items being given
to each of them to do just that. Preparedness material was handed out
and there was good discussion between presenters and those present
from the migrant community. Building a Family Communication Plan
was also explained and discussed.
Thank you to the following S7MRC members for helping at these
presentations: Kay Walker from Elizabethtown; Clarissa Johnson from
Brookport; Rhonda Pearson from Cobden; Dona Middleton from
Jonesboro; and Sara Pitcher-Guijon from Anna. Your help was truly
appreciated!
Preparedness is important to everyone, everywhere. We want to get
preparedness information out in our communities. If there is a group
that you know would be interested in having a preparedness presenta-
tion, let me know so that we can see about scheduling them.
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You volunteer your time and
put others ahead of you
You never expect recogni-
tion for all that you do
Please know that you are
appreciated, valued, and
loved every day
You are so special and love-
ly; have a very happy birth-
day!
S7MRC MEMBERS
NOVEMBER & DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS
11/9 Lynne Chambers-Ketchens 12/6 Dixie Terry
11/17 Barbara Hase 12/8 Darrell Manus
11/27 Peggy Tapley 12/13 Karla Cunningham
12/30 Angela Vaughn
12/31 Eva Schuler
PREPARE FOR
SNOWSTORMS & EXTREME COLD
Before winter approaches, add the following supplies to
your Emergency Kit:
Rock salt to melt ice on walkways
Sand to improve traction
Snow shovels
Sufficient heating fuel/fire wood/generator
Warm clothing and blankets
Winterize Your Vehicle
Check the following items:
Antifreeze levels
Battery and ignition
system
Exhaust system
Fuel and air filters
Heater and defroster
Lights and flashing
hazard lights
Oil
Thermostat
Windshield wipers
Tires
Vehicle emergency kit
Bobi Cavins
S7MRC Coordinator
37 Rustic Campus Drive
Ullin, IL 62992
Phone: (618) 634-2297 ext. 123
Fax: (618) 634-9394
E-mail: [email protected]