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Please forward your interest in attending to:
 
Matthew.Silva@portlandoregon.gov
 
Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon Support – Sunday, May 20, 2012 -  7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PF&R has needs volunteers to assist in an upcoming new half marathon.  The name of the event is the Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon and will start and end in Tom McCall Waterfront Park .  The event will have medical personnel stationed in tents at the beginning, on the route and at the end of the route.  The request is to have NETs assisting medical personnel with staffing the tents.   
 
WHEN: Sunday, May 20, 2012 -  7:00 a.m. to 12:00 pm.
Need to be downtown at approx. 0700 – 0730hrs

WHERE: Tom McCall Waterfront Park
 
Regards,

Matthew Silva, Lieutenant Portland Fire & Rescue

Liaison to:Portland Bureau of Emergency Management Desk     503-823-7269

Matthew.Silva@portlandoregon.gov

www.portlandoregon.gov/fire

www.portlandoregon.gov/oem

Training Alert– CERT Members

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2012 Health/Medical Reserve Corps Spring Training Event

May 19th, 2012

8:00am – 4:30pm

 Hillsboro Conference Center

102 SW Washington St.

Hillsboro, OR 97123

Point of Contact: Chris Goodwin (503) 572-9138 christopher_goodwin@co.washington.or.us

 It is our pleasure to invite you to attend the 2012 Regional Health/Medical Reserve Corps Spring Training Event! This is a one-day “mini-conference” that includes a variety of trainings relevant to the duties and effectiveness of members all over the region. We will have volunteers in attendance from Clackamas, Columbia, Multnomah and Washington counties; Nehalem Bay; and southwest Washington State.

This is a free event, but you are required to register at the appropriate website for where you volunteer. You do not need to print the tickets, but you do need to register online.

Once you register for the main ticket you will be shown a list of classes. Choose up to 4 classes on this screen to complete your registration.

Registration Sites:

Clackamas County - http://ste2012-clackco.doattend.com/

 
Location

 The event is happening at the Hillsboro Conference Center. This is located on the ground floor of a county parking structure in downtown Hillsboro, Oregon. There is free parking in the structure on the 3rd floor and above.

 There are many restaurant opportunities within walking distance for you to enjoy during the lunch break.

 Session Description

Community Preparedness -Pilot Presentation  Sue Mohnkern, RN, MPH, Public Health Preparedness Program Supervisor, Washington County

Our regional team has assembled a guide to preparedness for community use. This guide will be made available across the region so that community leaders, citizens (and MRC/HRC volunteers!) – can provide a basic and accessible course in emergency preparedness. Please join us in this test presentation so we can use your valuable experience and observations to polish the final product!

Cooking in the Dark  Marcie Maynes, President, Simple SafetyLLC

This class teaches families how to stay at home and live comfortably without electricity and running water for at least two weeks. Topics covered include safe water storage, lighting options, cooking options, and meal planning.Attendees have the opportunity to purchase a supply box, including an “apple box oven,” for $14.

Disasters & Disabilities: Tips for Responders

Danielle Bailey, MPH, Oregon Office on Disability and Health

This training provides disability-specific tips and best practices for responders when encountering individuals with disabilities. The presentation emphasizes the idea that no matter what type of emergent situation, natural or manmade, responders would need the skill set and knowledge to address the needs of individuals with disabilities. In addition, responders also need to have the knowledge that each disability is unique and that not all disabilities are easily detected. Continue reading →