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City of Orange

Quarterly NEWSLETTER

Fall

2018

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CERT 2018 New Member Fall Classes Mondays: October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29

5:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Drill & Graduation: Monday, October 29, 5:30 p.m.

Location: North Net Fire Training Center, 2400 E. Orangewood Ave.CERT Members needed to assist with Drill the Skills exercise. Please email [email protected] or call 714-744-7477 to sign up to assist with exercise.

If you have a picture, article, or helpful tip you want to share in

the next CERT newsletter, please email to Carolyn Elfelt at

[email protected]

Newsletter Contributors Friedel BorgesProof EditorOrange CERT

Doug Redding Photographer Orange CERT

Vivian MaxwellPhoto of CERTEmergency Supplies

Fall Quarterly Training Meeting

When: Wednesday, September 12, 2018, 6:00 p.m.

Where: North Net Fire Training Center, 2400 E. Orangewood Avenue (by the 57 Freeway)

Topic: How to Use a Radio.

(Training to feature hands-on instruction on how to use a radio)

Reminder: As a FEMA endorsed training program preparing us to help ourselves, our families, neighbors and community in a disaster, members of CERT can view refresher videos covering such topics as Safety in the Disaster Environment, Fire Safety, Victim Carries, Head-to-Toe Assessment and Disaster Psychology.

View videos at www.fema.gov/video-materials

It’s Free & You Are Invited City of Orange Police

Department’s Open House Saturday, November 3rd 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

1107 N. Batavia, City of Orange Tour the facility, meet Police Officers, K-9 & Mounted Unit, try on a police uniform, witness special presentations by the SWAT Team and Motor Officers and much more.

CERT 2019 Spring Training Tuesdays: February 26,

March 12, 19, 26 & Apr 2 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Drill & Graduation: Tuesday, April 2 5:30 p.m.

Location: North Net Fire Training Center, 2400 E. Orangewood Ave.CERT Members needed to assist with Drill the Skills exercise. Please email [email protected] or call 714-744-7477 to sign up to assist with exercise.

National Night Out at Target in Orange (More photos on pgs 3-4)

Chief Thomas C. Kisela welcomes the community.

J. D. Grey

Motor Corporal

Open House Family

Fun

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To share a picture, article, or helpful tip in the next CERT newsletter, please email Carolyn Elfelt at [email protected]

To share skill sets in grant writing or technology on special CERT projects, please email [email protected] with skills & availability.

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September is National Preparedness Month September in California doesn’t mean getting out all the snow gear and

woolen clothes for winter. But it is a time to prepare! See pages 7 and 8 for helpful information.

CERT members were on the job at the 3rd of July Celebration, an Independence Day Celebration held at the Fred Kelly Stadium on July 3rd. They spent their day educating the community on disaster preparedness and upcoming CERT training classes.

Pictured left to right are Orange CERT members Mark Sandell, Michelle Micallef, Ralph Curcio, Chris Arrigoni and Tim Smith.

Earl Houston, President of Zephyr Tool Group accepts a certificate of appreciation and an Orange CERT coin for his generous equipment donation to the CERT program.

Orange CERT member Mark Sandell, a Zephyr employee, does the honors.A BIG CERT shout out and thank you tothe Zephyr Tool Company!

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3rd of July Celebration

RJ Electric Donates Electrial Panel

RJ Electric (long time family owned business in Orange) built and donated an electrical panel to Orange CERT for educating the community on how to turn off the electricity in the home or business. CERT member Mark Sandell recruited RJ Electric to donate the breaker panel display for the CERT educational exhibit. The electrical panel was featured at the National Night Out CERT exhibit. Pictured left to right: Michelle Micallef, Roger Rohm, owner of RJ Electric, and CERT member Mark Sandell. Michelle and Roger are holding the certificate of appreciation presented to RJ Electric. The electrical panel is behind Michelle and Roger.

RJ Electric also prepared a fact sheet for demonstrating the electrical panel which lists the safety steps to take when turning circuit breakers on and off and when turning main electrical service off and back on. First and foremost, DO NOT WORK ON AN ELECTRICAL PANEL if there is fire or sparking or standing water.

3rd of July Celebration

At the September Meeting:1. Review information from the Map Your Neighborhood pamphlet--the six steps of what to do at home immediately following a disaster. 2. Review the “three steps to complete with neighbors” from the MYN pamphlet. 3. Add to the “Neighborhood Skills and Equipment Inventory,” 4. Complete the “Neighborhood Contact List.” 5. For those who wish to participate, demonstrate ways to secure tall furniture such as bookshelves and how to install latches on cabinet doors. Provide information on waste disposal during a disaster.6. Schedule a meeting in September 2019 to update preparedness on Elmwood.




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At the September Meeting:1. Review information from the Map Your Neighborhood pamphlet--the six steps of what to do at home immediately following a disaster. 2. Review the “three steps to complete with neighbors” from the MYN pamphlet. 3. Add to the “Neighborhood Skills and Equipment Inventory,” 4. Complete the “Neighborhood Contact List.” 5. For those who wish to participate, demonstrate ways to secure tall furniture such as bookshelves and how to install latches on cabinet doors. Provide information on waste disposal during a disaster.6. Schedule a meeting in September 2019 to update preparedness on Elmwood.

It was a “hot” night out on August 7th, as the Orange Police Department hosted its annual National Night Out in the Target parking lot on North Tustin Street from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. But the excessive heat didn’t prevent the fun--from face painting to canine demos, from music by the Villa Park High School Jazz Band to DNA for children. Thank you TARGET, Home Depot, Chick-fil-A at Orange, Dietz & Watson, The VILLAGE, Edible Arrangements, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Polly’s Pies and Fire House Subs for your much appreciated donations & support!

National Night Out at Target in Orange

CERT members at National Night Out: Pictured left to right: CERT Chaplain Orlando Barela, Eric Krause, Bicycle Bill Richardson, Mark Sandell and Kathryn Cozza.

Eileen Kim, Miss City of Orange: Beauty,Talent, Million $ Smile

Dignitaries respecting our flag.

Color GuardSgt. Clara Ramirez & Michelle Micallef

K-9 Canine Unit Mounted Unit

Orange S.W.A.T. Officers

Sgt. Clara Ramirez ________

Thank You to TARGET, Home Depot, Chick-fil-A at Orange, Dietz & Watson,The VILLAGE, Edible Arrangements, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Polly’s Pies, Fire House

Subs


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ON THE STREET WHERE YOU LIVE!That’s where neighborhood preparedness begins.

The reality in Orange is that there are over 140,000 people and eight fire stations (four on each side of the freeway). 115 firefighters and 150 police officers serve our city. After a major earthquake, those first responders who are able to report for duty and their resources will be occupied with major fires and incidents that threaten our entire city. We need to be as self reliant as possible until State and Federal help arrives!

Make a plan. Take action. “Map Your Neighborhood”. It’s laid out, step by step, in the handy 9-Step reference pamphlet we received in our CERT training packet.

Have a Neighborhood Watch meeting.

1. Contact Michelle Micallef to schedule a date. Topic “Disaster Preparedness”2. Make invitation flyer and distribute among the 24 houses on our street3. At meeting, distribute information covering making a plan, water and food supplies, etc. 4. Discuss neighborhood preparedness and what everyone can do to secure their homes. 5. Begin preparedness for the “neighborhood,” (neighborhood = one block on Elmwood Street): who can store extra water? food? emergency supplies? Use the “Neighborhood Skills and Equipment Inventory” in the MYN (Map Your Neighborhood) pamphlet to track this information!6. Begin filling out the “Neighborhood Contact List” in the MYN pamphlet with information from everyone who attends.

The Results of the Meeting: See the Winter Newsletter

You’ve got water, food, medicines and cash. Emergency pack is tucked under the bed and the emergency broadcast radio sits on the bed stand. Tall furniture, bookshelves, etc. are secured to walls and cabinets are latched. What about neighbors? Are they prepared or are they part of the 70% of Orange County residents who have not made any emergency preparations for earthquakes or other disasters?

TAKE ACTION

Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass . . .It’s about learning to dance in the rain! Vivian Greene

Whose having the most fun at National Night Out?

Information for the

community & fun for

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During wildfires and other disasters, our City of Orange firefighters’ job is a very dangerous one. We thank them for their service, their dedication and their bravery!

Firefighters, firefighting equipment, and other firefighters with special certified training to work in management positions-- that’s a typical deployment of City of Orange resources to fight wildfires. During this summer’s outbreak of wildfires, all firefighters in Orange were assigned to some sort of wildfire fighting duty. It was a long summer!

In 2008 a firefighter might report to his or her City of Orange station for a normal two day shift, only to be assigned to a wildfire somewhere in the State. He or she would grab their bag, hop on the truck being deployed and head out for what could be a four day assignment. Today, in 2018, after years of drought, that wildfire assignment is more typically 14 to 21 days.

City of Orange Firefighters--Doing Their Job!

So, what happened at work today?

City of Orange Reporting for Duty!

City of Orange firemen heading to fire.

Ready for battle! In the war against wildfires, highly skilled, meticulously trained firefighters from all over the country are grouped into well organized “strike teams” to battle fires efficiently and effectively.

Critical Support for the War Against Wildfires

The qualifications firefighters receive in order to fill much needed support assignments during a wildfire are highly specialized:

1. They are trained in a certain specialty, such as “safety officer,” “firing boss” or “fireline paramedic.”

2. They receive training for a degree/level of that specialty.

3. They are then matched to a fire which requires their level of expertise.


COAR provides communication services to events such as National Night Out and the Street Fair and participates in County disaster preparedness drills.

In addition, COAR is prepared to setup and install a secondary communications system throughout the City of Orange capable of communications among mobile and foot units

In summary, COAR's primary focus is to be prepared to provide communication services needed for any disaster or significant local event that may occur in the City of Orange.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *For further information about COAR, contact

Will Stoddard, COAR Chief Radio [email protected]

Carmen Cardenas, Police Volunteer Coordinator, (714) 744-7328, [email protected]

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COAR Members Provide Critical CommunicationsThe City of Orange Amateur Radio unit (COAR) is composed of volunteers that are FCC licensed Amateur Radio Operators who are willing and capable of responding to emergency activation requests by the Orange Police Department.

COAR provides message handling between critical locations such as local cities, counties, hospitals, emergency services, emergency shelters, and any other locations where communication is needed. Although the exact nature of each activation will be different, the common thread is communications.

Operations include messages between field incidents and the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) or the Mobile Command Post.

COAR members are trained to provide voice, video, and data communications, using their own equipment on specifically designated VHF and UHF repeaters and simplex frequencies.

COAR (City of Orange Amateur Radio)--Communications Upon Demand

Phone: (714) 744-7328





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Requirements for CERT Mutual Aid Program (CMAP)

1. Complete ICS 100 and IS 700 available on-line:http://www.training.fema.gov/IS/ or in-person.

2. Complete American Red Cross Shelter class: (8 hrs)

3. Complete CERT Mutual Aid class (6 hrs) withinjurisdiction

4. Have active Adult CPR and First Aid certification through the American Red Cross,American Heart Association or EMS Safety.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected] or call 714-744-7477

CAN YOU HELP?If you have skills in graphics arts, video, grant writing, or

wish to assist with future CERT exhibits, please email [email protected]

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Animal Evacuation Shelter TrainingDate: June 30th and July 1st, 2018Time: 8:30am – 5:00pm (Sat.) 9:00am – 4:00pm (Sun.) City of Mission Viejo200 Civic CenterMission Viejo, CA 92691Saddleback Room 1 & 2Registration fee is $50 (Includes lunch both days)

To register just Email Susan Keyes at [email protected]

From The Earthquake Country Alliance What to do to be prepared:

Coming October 18th--The Great California Shake-OutThursday, October 18th, 10:18 a.m. California’s Great Shake-Out Earthquake Drill begins.

A 7.8 earthquake “happens” and millions of Californians will practice how to because during a massive earthquake, the first goal is to survive!

For disaster preparedness specifically for Orange County residents, go to www.ReadyOC.org. Click on “Resources” then “Ready OC Publications” to find supply checklists and other preparedness information.

For additional helpful information, go to:

The Great California Shake-Out: https://www.shakeout.org/california/Earthquake Home Hazard Hunt: http://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/ documents/3261

Plan ahead!

To Survive


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http://www.readyoc.org

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Summertime Heat Can be Dangerous! Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke are Hazardous to your Health.

HEAT EXHAUSTION = heavy sweating; weakness; cold, pale clammy skin; fast, weak pulse; nausea or vomiting; fainting. WHAT TO DO; Move to a cooler location; lie down/loosen your clothing; apply cool, wet cloths to as much of your body as possible; sip water; if you have vomited and it continues, seek medical attention immediately.

HEAT STROKE = high body temperature (above 103 F); hot, red, dry or moist skin; rapid and strong pulse; possible unconsciousness. WHAT TO DO: Call 911 immediately -- this is a medical emergency; move the person to a cooler environment; reduce the person’s body temperature with cool cloths or even a bath; do NOT give fluids.

https://www.ready.gov/be-informed - This is a FEMA website which provides a wealth of information on what to do in all kinds of emergencysituations. For example, there is a section on “Active Shooter”which outlines what to do if you find yourself in an active shooting event. Important things to remember during an active shooting--run, hide, fight.The information instructs what to do to be well informed during the shooting, how to make a plan with your family, the specifics of running, escaping if running is not an option and hiding. Fight as an absolute last resortand be prepared to cause severe or lethal injury to the shooter. And hopefully none of us will ever need to use this information.

Other topics of interest to Southern California residents--flooding, mudslides, and earthquakes.

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Reminder: As a FEMA endorsed training program preparing us to help ourselves, our families, neighbors and

community in a disaster, we have training refresher videos covering

such topics as Safety in the Disaster Environment, Fire Safety, Victim

Carries, Head-to-Toe Assessment and Disaster Psychology. View videos at

www.fema.gov/video-materials

Basic Home Emergency Kit(Lists from ReadyOC.org)

1. Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation

2. Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food 3. Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather

Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both 4. Flashlight and extra batteries 5. First aid kit 6. Whistle to signal for help 7. Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air,

and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place 8. Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties

for personal sanitation 9. Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities

10. Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food) 11. Maps for Orange, Los Angeles and San Diego counties 12. Cell phone with chargers

Additional Emergency Supplies If you have children…

1. Infant formula and diapers 2. Children's prescription medications 3. Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children

If you have pets… 1. Pet food and extra water for your pet 2. Extra leashes/collars

Special needs… 1. Prescription medications and glasses 2. Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items

Additional Items for everyone… 1. Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account

records in a waterproof, portable container 2. Cash or traveler's checks and change 3. Emergency reference material such as a first aid book or information from www.ready.gov 4. Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person 5. Complete change of clothing including a long sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy shoes 6. Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper – When diluted nine parts water to one part bleach,

bleach can be used as a disinfectant--In an emergency, you can use it to treat water by using 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per gallon of water(Do not use scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners)

7. Fire Extinguisher 8. Matches in a waterproof container 9. Mess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic utensils, paper towels

10. Paper and pencil

The supply list for a “Work Kit” is the same as the above “Basic Home Emergency Kit.” Go to http://www.readyoc.org/resources/readyoc-pubs.html, Emergency Kit Lists (in the Resource Section at www.ReadyOC.org) for complete checklists for “Car Kit or Go Bag” and “Pet Emergency Kit Checklist”.

-Include pets in emergency plans-Build separate emergency kit for pets-Keep digital records and/or pictures to identify your pet after a disaster in case you become separated-Create list of places that accept pets if an emergency happens

CERT Member Vivian Maxwell’s Emergency Supplies

Don’t Forget Your Pets

https://www.ready.gov/be-informed

http://www.fema.gov/video-materials

http://www.readyoc.org/resources/readyoc-pubs.html

http://www.readyoc.org

The Orange CERT Coin--Community, Readiness and Response: Our beautiful coin features the City of Orange CERT logo on one side and on the other side the police and fire patches symbolizing the collaboration between the two city agencies. CERT members attending the September 13th training meeting were the first to receive the coin. If you missed the meeting, watch for opportunities to receive the coin in the future.

SEPT BIRTHDAYS

Sept 1 Carl Brague

Sept 7 Jonnae Ostrom

Sept 9 Lorelyn Koehler Suzanne Sanchez

Sept 10 Scott Bourdelais

Sept 11 Albert Jazwiecki Donald Bryhl Janet Mae Barnhart

Sept 12 Carl Manning

Sept 13 Donald Poysa

Sept 16 Stephanie Hiser

Sept 17 Emile Bayle III

Sept 18 William Simmons

Sept 19 Mary-Ellen Manning

Sept 20 Janet Eldridge

Sept 21 Francis Lee

Sept 22 Joyce Monsees Sherri Scott

Sept 25 Alma Martinez James Kinney

Sept 26 Heather Wilson

Sept 27 Betty Hwang

Sept 30 Allison Stanley

OCT BIRTHDAYS

Oct 1 Fred Koehler Noe Hernandez

Oct 2 Marla Crosswhite

Oct 3 Jesse Hiser Timothy Smith

Oct 4 Connie McGuire

Oct 9 Kevin Kobayashi

Oct 11 Christine Arrigoni

Oct 12 Chris Locke

Oct 14 Bradley Beyer Mark Capurso Michael Yamada Michael Stern

Oct 18 Thanh Doan

Oct 19 Carolyn Elfelt Marlon Fuentes Quentin Cassen

Oct 20 Diane Martin

Oct 22 Lisa Meulbroek

Oct 24 Georgette (Gigi) Case

Oct 25 David Sie

Oct 26 Gilbert Gamez

Oct 28 Gary Nelson Rosemarie Driskill

Oct 29 Steven Zmuda

Oct 31 Margaret Townsend

To send additional wishes to those in your CERT neighborhood group having September, October and November birthdays, please reference your CERT

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Happy Birthday to CERT Memberswith September, October and November Birthdays

NOV BIRTHDAYS

Nov 2 Debra Lips Michael Elfelt

Roberta (Bobbie) Guice

Nov 3 Alexander Plata Ana Sonco

Carmen Helmick Jody Loughlin Laurie Phillips

Nov 5 Suzanne Bilodeau

Nov 8 Susan Miller

Nov 11 Anthony Garcia Bruce Weiner

Nov 13 Diane Hornsby

Nov 16 Elizabeth Elmore

Nov 18 Judy Barrett Paul Lips

Nov 20 Bonny Ahern

Nov 21 James Townsend Nancy Garcia

Nov 22 Jeff Wong

Nov 24 Casandra Mandeville

Nov 25 Dennis Chu Roman Lechicky Susan Jackman

Nov 26 Kathryn Cozza

Nov 27 Joseph Minderhoud

Nov 29 Marti Hughes

Nov 30 James Bacin

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