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| OHCC LIVING | JULY 2019 | 5 The damage caused by a natural or man-made disaster can restrict or overwhelm emergency response agencies, communication systems, transportation and utilities, leaving some neighborhoods without outside support for up to three days or longer. During this delay, individuals, households, and neighborhoods will need to rely on their own resources for food, water, shelter and, most importantly, emergency medical aid. Because studies show that many disaster victims can be saved with the timely application of Emergency Medical Aid, OHCC CERT has put together a FREE INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION to discuss these basic procedures, including: • Recognizing and treating the three killers (Airway Obstruction, Excessive Bleeding, Shock) • The most common airway obstruction for unconscious or semiconscious victims • Two procedures that can control excessive bleeding in up to 95 percent of cases • What to avoid when treating shock • Classification and treatment of certain burns • Splinting injured limbs • Symptoms of Stroke and Heart Attacks • Review of CPR and Defibrillator operations This is NOT a medical class nor is it presented by medical professionals. This presentation is for general information about Emergency Medical Aid procedures that may be provided for the initial and temporary care of victims until professionals can take over. How To Provide Assistance For Yourself, A Loved One, Or Neighbor Thurs., Aug. 8, 1 pm in Abravanel Hall Presented by OHCC CERT Public Safety Team Disasters have several key elements in common: They are relatively unexpected and strike with little or no warning or opportunity to get prepared. NOW is the time to prepare your Family Disaster Plan and Personal Survival Plan. EMERGENCY MEDICAL AID IN A DISASTER Architectural Review Committee: Solar Panels Our last Architectural Review Committee (ARC) article regarding solar panel installation discussed the consideration for roof damage due to the installation. ARC advised homeowners to include that in their discussion with their contractor since the homeowner will be responsible for those portions of the roof impacted by the installation. The HOA has little control over solar installations under State Laws (Title 24 & AB 2188). The HOA has little to say regarding the aesthetics of the final installation including workmanship. The HOA does require the homeowner to comply with Village roof policy and to agree to assume roof maintenance responsibility. ARC reviews panel locations on attached homes to make sure there is no encroachment on the roof mates' roof. Homeowners, however, are not subject to these limitations. Most installations are neat and clean, as they should be, but occasionally the workmanship is less than it should be, even though it meets code. ARC suggests you have a conversation with your contractor to discuss panel placement and how conduit will be handled (unobtrusive as possible and painted to match roof and wall color). Industry standards and code allow the conduit to be directed over the roof to connect panel arrays and inverters (location of inverter and "labels"). Our rules suggest keeping the connections within the structure for aesthetic reasons but are not mandatory per State mandates. It is your home and even though you will save on electricity you probably want it to continue to have a tight roof and a great appearance. Contact the HOA office for more information.