February 6, 2012

SOLIVITASOLIVITA

SOLIVITASOLIVITA

CERT ObjectivesTo be able to respond effectively to

disaster events in the Solivita community, by:Planning for them, based on CERT trainingRecruiting members and volunteers to helpBudgetingAcquiring equipment and suppliesTraining and exercising

Activities supporting this ObjectiveAnnual Dinner with spouses

Review of 2010 accomplishmentsHad 17 new members train (5 in spring; 12

in fall)Programs:

Annual radio familiarization exerciseHands-on generator familiarizationPersonal SafetyPilot training for Check-Call-CompressReview of Personal Preparedness Outreach Brief

More such activities…Reorganized medical supplies into 4

cabinets (behind ballroom stage)Reviewed/updated Command Post

Standard Operating ProceduresReviewed/updated Medical Standard

Operating ProceduresMet with medically-trained residents to

orient them for potential involvement

More such activities…Conducted our annual drill (Wed, April 6)

Set up Command Post and communicationsSet up medical triage centerPowered the CP and medical center with our

generatorsPerformed wide-ranging S&R (across all portions of

Solivita)Used volunteer victims

Programs: Reviewed triage principles and procedures Splinting practice

Even more such activities…Submitted invoices for reimbursement

by the Homeowners AssociationsAcquired:

New orange Safety vests (via Polk Fire Services and the PCCA)

Headlights (NEPP), Clipboards (NEPP)Traffic cones (NEPP), thermal blankets, (NEPP)Batteries – assorted (NEPP)Updates to our Go-bags (from Armor Products

via PCCA)Chain saw (16 inch)

CERT Objectives (continued)To assist Solivita residents in

preparing properly for disasters, by:Disseminating useful informationSurveying/canvassing neighborhoodsPlanning for many types of response

needs

Activities supporting this Objective…Monthly articles in Reflections

highlighting aspects of community preparedness and CERT opportunities

Provided handouts to Concierge on preparing for hurricanes

Annual smoke detector battery changing project (100+ homes)CJ, Michael, Phil, Charlie, Wayne

More such activities…Assisted in scheduling a Coffee Talk on Hurricane

Preparedness by Polk Emergency ManagementWith CERT recruiting presentation

Prepared a disaster awareness presentation to take to Solivita clubs (do you know any?)Democrats, SOS, Shalom, Filippinos, Veterans,

Widows ClubSponsored the county’s first Check-Call-

Compress CPR training session here in Solivita

Even more such activities…Joined the Neighborhood Emergency

Preparedness Program (of FEMA) through the Polk Department of Public Health…To improve community

awareness/preparedness via educationTo improve our planning breadth and depth for

a broader range of potential disastersTo take awareness programs to residents via

Solivita’s clubs (seven last year!)Submitted our initial Solivita Preparedness Plan to NEPP (Neighborhood Emergency Preparedness Program)

Contractors

Construction

Residents

Assoc Asset Mgmt (HOA)

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Polk EOC

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NGAs(e.g., Red

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Lifestyles(Activities

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S&RFire

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Medical

IC/Command

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LogisticsAuxiliary

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Solivita Response Entities Jan 2012

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CGM (Golf carts)

Communications

Maintenance

CERT Objectives (concluded)To support Polk County and regional

response needs, byResponding to events in the County as

activated by the Emergency ManagerParticipating in county-wide forums and

conferencesParticipating in county and regional

emergency response exercisesMeeting other community needs

Activities supporting this Objective…Participated in monthly Polk County CERT

Association (PCCA) meetings2 members elected to the Board

Michael Weitz – President for 2012Wayne Schoeffel – Secretary for 2012

Attended Emergency Preparedness Action Council (with emergency organizations from across the county—hospitals, LEA, Fire services, FHP, many others)

Supported EOC Exercise with radio reportsParticipated in ARES

More such activities…Provided workers for Polk Hurricane Expo in

Winter HavenParticipated in Search & Rescue Training

with CAPParticipated in Polk County CERT Association

annual Dinner-ElectionParticipated in CERT Challenge “games”

Provided crowd/traffic control for Solivita Mardi Gras parade

Manned Lifestyles’ flip-a-frog booth at Spring Carnival (for visibility—not to mention fun)

Even more such activities…Provided traffic control for Solivita’s

annual Fall FestivalProvided crowd control for Solivita’s

annual Holiday ParadeProvided escorts for spring cancer walkEncouraged ham operators to join ARESPat Woods named Solivita CERT

Member of the Year (for behind-the-scenes efforts in radio operation and installation)

Other ongoing activities…Acquisition of equipment (paid for by HOA

funds):Re-installation of permanent radio equipment rack

Updated radio frequency list (new county freqs)

Replacement of many additional member equipment bags (Go-bags) that had failed

More ongoing activities…Lending of wheelchairs, walkers, canes,

potty’s and shower stools (to 100+ residents)

2011 in Summary…We continued to work toward our objectives:

Be able to respond effectively to disaster events

Assist Solivita residents in preparing properly for disasters

Support Polk County and regional response needs

In many directions and at many levels…Thanks to all our members!

AdministrationSecretaryTreasurerTrainingDrill Planning

POLK COUNTYEmergency Mgmt

SolivitaCERT Chief,Deputy

FireSuppression

MedicalSearch & Rescue

Logistics

Auxiliary(Manpower)

SolivitaManagement

Secur-AmericaCommand Post/

Comms

Wayne Schoeffel 1177John Holowiecki 1845

Wayne Schoeffel 1177

Jack Eustace 0421Larry Redmond 3727Fore Miles 512-4950Loren Mathews 0116

Adolfo Moreno 1126Dottie Andersen 4670

Russ Andersen 4670

Feb 2012

John Corners 7120

Front Gate 4238Back Gate 496-1473Venezia Gate 2338Bella Viana Gate 1268West Gate 496-1453

(Incl. Med. Vols.)

CERT Coord.Lt. Nancy Gutierrez863-512-6121

Mary Redmond 3727Pat Kirwin 2626

Peter Deftos 3414

(all phone numbers prefixed with 863-427- unless noted)

Michael Weitz 3440Pat Solski 438-9963

(underscore denotes keys)

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AAM

CGM

Thank you, SpousesBecause we need your support to carry

out our mission, and WE THANK YOU!Many of you support us in very real ways

(like tonight).Be on the look-out for neighbors or friends

who may require special considerations in event of a storm—let us know.