Citizen Corps Advisory Minutes 01/16/2013 2013 Citizen Corp
Advisory Committee
Minutes
January 16 , 2013
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Collier County MAR 8 2013 �/
Citizen Corp Committee
January 16, 2013
Voting Members Present: Walter Jaskiewicz, Coast Guard Aux
i Russ Rainey, C.E.R.T.
Mike Jones, CCSO
District 1 v Dr. J. Neiween, MRC
District 2
District 3 Chris Nind, Salvation Army
District 4 ✓ Steve Smith, R.S.V.P.
District 5
Doug Porter, Civil Air Patrol
Ronald Stearns, Civil Air Patrol
Heidi Ruster, American Red Cross
Voting Members Absent: Reg Buxton, Chamber of Commerce
Jerry Sanford, CC Fire Chief's Assoc.
James Elson, Veteran's Council
Expert Consultant Present: Judy Scribner, CCEM
Rick Zyvoloski, CCEM
Mike Shaw, CCEM
Carolyn Rambosk, NNFD
Meeting was called to order at 3:05 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance recited and roll call taken.
Russ Rainey, Chairman asked for the excused/unexcused to be added to
these minutes.
Reg Buxton, Chamber of Commerce— Excused
Jerry Sanford, Collier County Fire Chiefs —Excused
James Elson, Veteran's Council—Not Excused
Doug Porter received a plaque of appreciation and recognition from the
Citizen Corps of Collier County
The minutes of November 14th, 2012 meeting were approved.
Misc.Corres:
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Threat Update
Lt. Mike Jones discussed the grounding of 767 jets because of electrical
issues. Terrorist threat remains the same (yellow). Helicopter went
down in London, two dead, cause was fog and crane.
Hurricane/Weather Update
Rick Zyvoloski reported ENSO Southern Oscillation,we are solidly
neutral, even temperatures expected. Average to more active hurricane
season expected. Good chance of wildfires this season.
L. M. S. (Local Mitigation Strategy)
Rick Zyvoloski reports that Victor Hill is longer the Chair with L.M.S.
Next meeting is Friday January 18st at 9:30 a.m. at South Regional
library. Expecting more grant monies for tropical storm Isaac.
Sky Warn/Storm Spotter Training
Rick Zyvoloski announced Sky Warn/Storm Spotter training classes at
South Regional library on Friday March 1st and Saturday March 2nd at
l0am-3pm. Classes are free.
Medical Reserve Corps
Dr. Joseph Neiweem reported that the flu season is at a mild level.
There is enough flu vaccine for adults and infants in the County but are
short on pediatric vaccines.
Emergency Management News
Judy Scribner reported that we need more input between Citizen Corps
and the emergency management department and Dan Summers. Judy
handed out a distribution list of partners interested in helping with
Temporary Housing Strategy Group. Dan Summers would like us to
look at this list and have input as to who to invite to our meetings.
C.E.R.T. is doing a drill on March 9th at Nursery Lane in North Naples,
Judy invited all Citizen Corps members to come, lunch provided. Starts
around 9 am. Contact Judy if you would like to attend.
C.E.R.T.
Russ Rainey added that North Naples Fire has added another class of 32
people.
R.S.V.P
Steve Smith reported MLK Day of Service to be held at Farm Workers
Village Community Center in Immokalee. RSVP volunteer luncheon in
March.
American Red Cross
Heidi Ruster reported that they are in the process of hiring a new
Disaster Director, so far they have had 62 applicants. Starting a new
Ameri Corps year, two members focus in Collier County. First Veterans
support group in Collier County at Vets Center on Horseshoe Dr. on
January 17. In process of developing their disaster plan,just trained
eight new disaster instructor trainers for their volunteers.
Salvation Army
Chris Nind wanted to be connected with the C.E.R.T. training for
support.
Coast Guard Auxiliary
Walt Jaskiewicz has taken on the position of Civil Rights Coordinator
for the 7th district and coordinator for the ICS for the 7th district. There
is a Black Swan exercise coming up in April which is a mass rescue of
passengers of a cruise ship at sea.
Next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 3:00 p.m.
in the E.O.C.
Meeting was adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Steve Smith for approval.
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Approved by Russell Rainey7Chairman Date
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