A big thanks to my buddy Sandi Olsabeck for the training and disaster information!!
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Here are several course and program announcements. Please share these opportunities with your friends and colleagues.
ADVANCED BURN LIFE SUPPORT (ABLS) PROVIDER COURSE
Portland
Two offerings: October 5th and 6th. All day. Lunch and CEUs provided.
More information and registration:
http://advancedburnoct2012.doattend.com/
BASIC DISASTER LIFE SUPPORT (BDLS)
A few seats remain.
Salem , September 14, 2012
http://bdls2012salem.doattend.com/
UPDATE ON ADDITIONAL BASIC AND ADVANCED DISASTER LIFE SUPPORT COURSES
Several more sessions are being organized around the state for the fall and spring. We are rapidly trying to identify partners who can donate the space needed for these very popular courses. We will announce them as soon as possible to allow volunteers to arrange time off from work if necessary.
NEW ONLINE VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION
For new and current members of the State Managed Volunteer Pool, or MRC members interested in joining the State Managed Volunteer Pool.
http://public.health.oregon.gov/Preparedness/SERV-OR/Pages/orientation.aspx
SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH
National Preparedness Month is a time for Oregonians to reflect on past disasters that have affected our communities. It also serves as a reminder to consider our own emergency preparedness activities. When was the last time you restocked your emergency kit?
Learn more about building a kit, making a plan, staying informed, and read personal preparedness stories:
http://public.health.oregon.gov/Preparedness/Pages/09_2012_NationalPreparednessMonth.aspx
REVIEW THE STATE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN
http://public.health.oregon.gov/Preparedness/SERV-OR/Pages/orientation.aspx
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NEW EDITION OF THE READY TO RESPOND NEWSLETTER
Including stories on SERV-OR volunteers participation in a major exercise in Washington in June.
http://public.health.oregon.gov/Preparedness/mediacenter/hsprnewsletter/fall2012/Pages/index.aspx
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SERV-OR
State Emergency Registry of Volunteers in Oregon
Visit: https://serv-or.org
Email: SERV.OR@state.or.us
Toll-free: 1-877-343-5767
Oregon Health Authority
Public Health Division
Health Security, Preparedness and Response
800 NE Oregon Street 465-B
Portland , OR 97232
Thank you,
SERV OR