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Next month, September, has again been designated "National
Preparedness Month." This has been designated as a time to
focus on personal and community efforts to prepare ourselves for
emergencies and disasters, both large scale and smaller local events.
We know that emergencies can happen unexpectedly, and the speed
and success of recovery from them is directly related to how well we
are prepared for them!
The EPC (Emergency Preparedness Committee) continues to
prepare Hemet Four Seasons for participation in the "Great Shakeout"
exercise, which takes place this year on Thurs., Oct. 20 at 10:20 am.
We plan to have several events between now and then to increase
our community awareness and involvement, and sharpen our skills.
As a reminder, we would like to encourage everyone to visit the
website: www.shakeout.org/california/ for details, information, and
suggestions on how you can prepare and participate. Please consider
registering to participate! On a national scale, FEMA sponsors a site
at www.ready.gov. This site will refer you to many resources related
to disaster awareness and preparations.
Look for e-blasts and other communication efforts to advise you
of activities you can either witness or participate in. Once again, we
encourage you to become involved. This would require only as much,
or as little, effort on your part as you are willing to invest. There
are no minimums of time, experience or training involved. And,
recognizing that this is a senior community, there are no real physical
requirements — just a willingness to do what you can. Come join us
at our monthly meeting Mon., Aug. 22, in the Lodge Multipurpose
Room at 6:30 pm — especially if you have questions about your
personal preparation efforts!
Emergency Preparedness Committee
