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Citizen Corps Advisory Minutes 03/13/2013 2013 Citizen Corp Advisory Committee Minutes March 13 , 2013 Collier County ILECTO TIEN MAY 1 7 'd,13 Citizen Corp Committee March 13, 2013 ey jay_ziaTi Voting Members Present: Russ Rainey, C.E.R.T. Jerry Sanford, Fire Chief's Association Lee Henderson, Civil Air Patrol Heidi Ruster, American Red Cross Reg Buxton, Chamber of Commerce Mike Jones, CCSO Dr. Joseph Neiween, MRC Voting Members Absent: James Elson, Veteran's Council Expert Consultant Present: Dan Summers, CCEM Judy Scribner, CCEM Michael Shaw, CCEM Carolyn Rambosk, NNFD Meeting was called to order at 3:05 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance recited and roll call taken. James Elson, Veteran's Council, Not excused. The minutes of January 16t", 2013 meeting were approved. Threat Update Lt. Mike Jones reported that the TSA has approved allowing airline passengers to take pocket knives that measure 2 %inches long on planes that coincide with international security regulations. The airlines and flight attendants strongly disagree with the TSA ruling that take effects in April 2013. There is no change in the Terrorist Threat throughout the country. New Business Vote for Office- Ballot RussRainey was nominated as Chairman. Mike Jones withdrew his consideration for Vice Chairman. Steve Smith was nominated for Vice Chairman. Jerry Sanford was nominated for Secretary. All nominees were re-elected. Fire/Hurricane season Update Judy Scribner reported that the Heat Index was on the rise. The EOC is working very hard to get the message out to all fire districts relating to brush fires. Ex: Don't discard your cigarettes. Clear the brush at least 30 feet from your home. There are no burn permits being issued now. LMS Report Nothing to report. Emergency Management Update Dan Summers reported that the EOC has booked a number of table top exercises for April. The EOC will be using the CAD for combining response and medical use for disaster management. They received a grant for 4 DRU for PODS. They are working for accreditation for EMS with med flight and ambulance service. Lee Maisfield reported on an upcoming table top exercise with the Coast Guard and North Naples Fire. The Division of Forestry has just approved funding for a pilot for their helicopter but will not be accredited until June. Division of Forestry has added Latitude and Longitude in all their vehicles. A new POD training course will take place on April rd at the EOC. They are looking for new locations to distribute the food. FEMA is going to be less supportive in the future and will only drop off supplies at one distribution point. We then will have to make distributions from the PODS. Disaster Housing A meeting will be held at the South Regional Library on April 5th at 2:00 p.m. CERT DRILL The March 9th CERT combined disaster drill was cancelled due to lack of interested by CERT members from all teams. A future Saturday drill at the EOC will be considered for the future. Red Cross The Red Cross as an "AP" that can be down loaded. They are not going to staff shelters at this time. Chamber of Commerce Reg Buxton reports that President of the Chamber Mike Regan is going to retire. RSVP Steve Smith reports that he has compliance at 35 stations. He is hosting a RSVP volunteer thank you luncheon at the Water Park on March 21g. MRC Dr Neiween reports that is a mild flu season so far. Adults over 65 years of age should get a double dose of the flu vaccine. CAP Lee Henderson reports that a training exercise hosted by the Marco Island squadron will be conducted in Charlotte County this Saturday. Sun-down patrols are flown by the CAP and report fires that they spot to 911. Lee was recognized as Squadron Commander of the year by the CAP. Next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. Meeting was adjourned at 3:50 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by Jerry Sanford for approval. c2 , , 4 /, „,/,-- „ , e Approved by Russell Rainey, Chairman Date )-1 . , --.....:_ -.1\ c -) •Z %. ,,.. o *X. Su z . cA 11. c.■ •tt,... U ri) .Q \,...° es, OA \ 4, ... & .1 g c4 C e4, L Q — t "0 1 H) -i g % C, Cd) Q PA 4HZ' E ,._ % k )N, .,. . . CA ( A'N TN I 's N \ 1 0 ? II:4 I . )7: v) „.....: p3, . „Li •., t_, -,,,_.-,_, P .v, a \, .41-- -,,,_ - -) L1-- ...... L.L.. \,,,, I L. ....i .1 u v \/N‘ ---- ■.) % cz NI ;.1 4 .— iZ •— L.) k.., , • j...:r _I - _‘ \ \ ?\ \ \L-. I i A Nominations for 2013 (March) for Collier County Citizen Corps; please circle your vote Chairman: Russ Rainey From the floor: Lc) Vice Chair: Steve Smith, ike Jon- From the floor: Secretary: Jerry Sanford From the floor: Officers elected: Chair: Vice Chair: Secretary: �— � c9 -Ce J c LS &//,