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20 FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | MARCH 2017 Emergency preparedness committee Residents have asked us about what emergency preparedness actions should be taken when they, or family members, are away from home. Many have asked what to do when they are out shopping, or at the bank, or in a mall, or at a school, etc. Residents have also asked how they and family members can keep informed in a near 'real-time' manner of potential or on-going emergency situations. Readers may find addressing the questions below as useful: 1. Are you aware of your surroundings? This is also called keeping your "situational awareness." When walking to your car that is in the parking lot, be aware of anyone loitering near your car or following you to the car. For women especially, if your car is parked next to a van, be very careful as you approach your car, especially if it is at night. When in a store, shopping center, bank, etc., if you hear loud voices as if someone is obviously angry and shouting at someone else, or if something doesn't seem quite right, leave the building quickly. People who are deranged or recently fired employees may engage in loud and aggressive talk immediately before resorting to violent acts involving firearms. If you are in a place with a lot of people (large store, airport, mall, hospital, etc.) and see someone place a package or back-pack or piece of luggage down and quickly walk away, and it seems suspicious, call 911. Describe what you observed, including whom or what you saw, when you saw it, where it occurred, and why it seemed suspicious. 2. Are your grandchildren in a school that has an emergency plan and State-mandated disaster drills? The California Education Code (Section 32280), mandates that schools have an emergency plan that, among other things, addresses earthquake preparedness and 'lock-down' exercises. Many schools have no plan and do not practice or exercise the implementation of the plan. Are your grandchildren safe? 3. Have you signed up for the Riverside County Early Warning Notification System (EWNS)? This is a telephone alerting system that allows public safety first responders to rapidly alert and warn the public via phone calls in the event of emergencies like wildfires, floods, hazardous material spills, etc. You can add your home phone or cell phone number by visiting the Riverside County Fire Department website at www.rvcfire.org. ~ Fred Weck Our February meeting was well attended. We had 13 guests. The Crosswalk subcommittee met at the Lodge and Summit and took tours of the community to determine where crosswalks would be most beneficial . Eight locations were identified: line of sight, trailheads and intersections and the area from the Peak area to the third Lodge under construction. We are now researching cost and options for alerting and slowing down the traffic in these areas. Security camera locations and costs are also being researched. Guests presented their concerns about the recent automobile break-ins. Remember, you are the eyes and ears of the community. Slow down, be aware of our neighbors, walking and cycling and enjoy our beautiful community. Our next meeting is Tuesday, March 7 at 1 pm in the RCN. Info., Anita Worthen (951) 769-9858. ~ Anita Worthen Safety Committee

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