Click here to see the details of the citywide drill held last Saturday. It was a big eye opener for many of us as we realized that it's never convenient to have a disaster! The more organized we are the easier and faster we can account for the residents in our area when it's the real thing. Everyone was asked to evacuate to the stake house with their 72 hour kits after a mock shut off of gas and water because of damages from a 7+ magnitude earthquake. Special thanks to those block captains who warned their neighbors.
Personally, I learned I have to delegate more, because the drill was over before I was even halfway through contacting each block. It also brought to my attention the need to have a block captain and block captain assistant set up a.s.a.p. So, I will be holding my first meeting this Tuesday (9/27) and Thursday (9/29) for the blocks on Sondrio St. Times will be sent out soon via e-mail and flyer.
These drills are held semi-annually; the third Saturday in March and September every year. If at all possible, block out that day so you can fully participate and see just how well you've prepared your family for disaster.
CERT training is available to us for only $30, which is reimbursed by our city, so it's actually free in the end. Join now.
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