Citizen Corps Advisory Minutes 05/15/2013 2013 Citizen Corp
Advisory Committee
Minutes
May 15 , 2013
Collier County
Citizen Corp Committee
May 15, 2013
Voting Members Present: Russ Rainey, C.E.R.T.
Jerry Sanford, Fire Chief's Association
Lee Henderson, Civil Air Patro
Mike Jones, CCSO
Dr. Joseph Neiween, MRC
James Elson, Veteran's Council
Voting Members Excused: Chris Nind, Salvation Army
Reg Buxton, Chamber of Commerce
Walt Jaskiewicz, USCGA
Voting Members Absent: Heidi Ruster, Red Cross
RSVP does not have a rep at this time
Expert Consultant Present: 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.
The minutes of March 13`h, 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 '/4 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
Steve Smith with RSVP and Vice Chair for Cit Corps has moved from
Collier County. Mike Jones with the SO was unanimously voted to be
the new VC.
Fire/Hurricane season Update
Rick Zyvoloski reported that the Fire Season is closing down and
Hurricane Season starts on June 1, 2013. Experts are reporting an
anticipated busier than normal season.
LMS Report
Next meeting is Friday July 19. NNFD may apply for monies available
from Hurricane Isaac to retro fit their doors.
Emergency Management Update
Mike Shaw reported his participation in the Turkey Point Exercise and
his facilitating the Schools reunification Plans. Collier County could be
a host County for East Coast evacuees if there were a problem at
Turkey Point. The FEMA evaluated exercise will be next month. EM
continues to work on the Collier County All Hazards Guide. EM
distributed the Citizen Corps Grant that EM is not able to apply for but
the individual CERTs may be able to apply for the money. NNFD will
look at the possibility of applying.
Civil Air Patrol (CAP)
CAP will be hosting a celebration of the opening of their Mainsail Drive
Hangar 10 years ago. The event takes place on Sat May 18 at the
Mainsail Drive location.
RSVP
Steve Smith is no longer in Collier County and his replacement has not
been recommended yet.
MRC
Dr Neiween reports that the 2"d injection during the flu season is not
needed according to the CDC. He spoke on the 2 most noted viruses as
of today. The novel Corona Virus has been traced back to Saudi Arabia
and is transmitted through close human contact. No cases have been
reported in the US. The virus can be lethal. The other virus, H7N9, is a
new bird flu. Appears that it is contracted by those who handle birds;
no human to human transmission has been verified.
Veteran's Council:
Jim Elson reported on the many events taking place over the next few
weeks honoring our soldiers, First Responders, and all those who
volunteer their time and caring to be in the midst of those who fight for
us. Jim will send Judy the event announcements and she will send them
out to all. There is a ceremony on Monday May 27 at 10:00 a.m. at
Naples Memorial Gardens on 111th Ave N.
CERT:
Russ reported that the Hurricane Seminars will be starting; there is one
scheduled for May 31 at Fiddlers; Scott Zedecker will be the main
speaker. On May 28th, at the BCC meeting, CERT will be receiving a
Proclamation and asking that the first week of June be C.E.R.T.
Awareness week. The meeting starts at 9:00 a.m. or can be watched on
Channel 97.
Next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at 3:00 p.m.
Meeting was adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Jerry Sanford/Judy Scribner for
approval.
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Approved by Russell Rain , Chairman Dat