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Emergency Preparedness Program (EPP) Our May meeting with California Highway Patrol Captain Gregory Peck was well attended. He strongly advised against distracted driving, which includes texting and talking with handheld devices. He also spoke about contingency emergency plans when Interstate 10 is closed past Cabazon and what happens at the Truck Scales. Captain Peck was very informative and encouraged us to call or stop by when we have any concerns. Since the Banning Fire was still raging, he and John McLaughlin spoke about the Cal Fire Operations. EPP tip for the month: always keep enough water to last for 72 hours and rotate your bottles, especially in the summer months. Our June meeting will have a special speaker from the Riverside Animal Shelter. Since so many of us have pets we love, this will be of great interest. Also, see the article to the right from the Pet Rescue Team. Join us on Thursday, June 6, at 10:30 am in the Lodge Ballroom. ~ Anita Worthen Sidewalk CPR You have the power to save lives. Be a good citizen. Learn CPR. HandsOnly CPR: Thursday, June 6, 10 am to 12:30 pm at the Lodge Ballroom. EPP sponsored training for EPP members, but open to others interested in EPP and CPR training. Taking a few minutes to learn hands-only CPR can make an enormous difference in a sudden cardiac arrest emergency. When performed correctly, hands-only CPR alone will keep blood flowing to the heart and brain, significantly increasing a victim's chances of survival. With Sidewalk CPR, you can become a lifesaver. The short training sessions will focus on essential life-saving skills in a sudden cardiac arrest emergency. ~ Anita Worthen Pet Rescue Team: June is here, which also signifies the beginning of high travel season. If you are one of the thousands of pet owners who will travel with their beloved animals this summer, do note that according to the American Red Cross and the Humane Society of the United States, there are a number of essentials to take when you travel with your pet, or if you must evacuate with your pet in a disaster: medications, medical records, food, bowls (for both water and food), first aid kit, bedding, litter and litter box, collar and tags, grooming supplies, current pet photo (in case your pet gets lost), a favorite toy or two and, especially for cats, a sturdy and well ventilated carrier. Remember, if you do not travel often with your pet, then it will be as new to them as it is to you. When possible, make sure that your pet relieves themselves before starting the trip — to avoid accidents and unscheduled stops. If not, then keep in mind that your pet's nervous behavior may be more than a sign of having fun, it may mean it is time for a bathroom break. Meet Elvis, one of the 700+ pets residing in our community. Elvis is a five year old, eight pound blue merle miniature dachshund who loves to search the backyard for lizards, ground squirrels and pretty much anything else that moves. Unfortunately this usually involves some digging. He is very sweet, gentle and lovable. When he is not on sensory overload in the backyard, he loves to lie on my lap and watch TV with his eyes closed. Elvis was adopted from the Riverside Animal Shelter in 2011. More pet residents will be introduced in future issues. If you wish to have your pet featured in our article, please send a high resolution digital photo in .jpeg format, at least 1536x1024 pixels, and a short bio of 50-80 words to: mrskazman@aol.com. Jackie Schart, an animal behaviorist from the Riverside Animal Shelter, will be the guest speaker for our June meeting. Please join us on Thursday, June 6, at 10:30 am in the Lodge for a morning of entertaining and learning experience. ~ Judie Kaczaroski Community News | FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | JUNE 2013 15