Citizen Corps Advisory Minutes 03/13/2013 2013 Citizen Corp
Advisory Committee
Minutes
March 13 , 2013
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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.
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Nominations for 2013 (March) for Collier County Citizen Corps; please circle your
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Chairman: Russ Rainey
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Vice Chair: Steve Smith, ike Jon-
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Secretary: Jerry Sanford
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Officers elected:
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