CPR/Defibrillator TRAINING
On MAY 22nd, 2011 - yes it
was a Sunday of the long weekend, 14 residents of Sandycove Acres participated
in a CPR/defibrillator training session at the SPOKE. The course was
put on through the efforts of Ralph Heuvingh and the County of Simcoe Paramedics
Service. A great time was had by all as we learned the right way to
perform CPR and most importantly how to use the
Shown accepting the CPR Certificates at the "Meet and Greet" on July 7th are;
front row (from left to right) - Donna Reynolds and Sharon Raycraft
back row
missing from the photo were Anne Baker, Lynne O'Leary and Helen Strathy
CPR/Defibrillator TRAINING
The Emergency Preparedness Committee would like to hear from residents interested in attending a CPR and defibrillator training course. Based on the feedback indicating interest we will book the necessary training. Training is conducted through certified training resources.
For more information or to let us know of your interest please call
RALPH HEUVINGH at (705) 431-1625.
Emergency Preparedness Committee
WHY DOES SANDYCOVE ACRES HAVE AN EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE?
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To help residents to be aware of what they need to do to be ready for an emergency situation such as an ice storm, lengthy power outage or tornado. The Emergency Preparedness Committee provides information (obtained from the Provincial and Federal Governments, including Emergency Management Ontario, the County of Simcoe and the Town of Innisfil) to residents at the Health Fair (held in November), Home Fair (held in April) and from members of the Committee
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To be the “First Contact” and provide Medical and other Information to paramedics and firefighters during an emergency situation (tornado, extreme lightning storm, flood, etc.). This is done by providing Questionnaires that residents complete and return to the Emergency Preparedness Committee if they believe they might require assistance. This information is shared only with First Responders if necessary and is kept confidential at all times;
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To deal with the County of Simcoe and Town of Innisfil in determining what steps will be taken on behalf of the residents should a severe emergency occur;
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To make CPR and Defibrillator Training available, at no cost, to residents;
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To work with the Homeowners’ Association and Sandycove Acres Ltd on behalf of all residents. This includes setting up cooling centres in the summer and the provision and maintenance of the 3 defibrillators presently in Sandycove Acres:
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At the SPOKE - in the lower level entrance across from the pool
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At the HUB – in the lower level entrance across from the pool
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At the WOODWORKING SHOP - in the separate shed just to the left of the main door
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The Emergency Preparedness Committee is made up of volunteers – from all walks of life. If you would like to volunteer or just come out to see what the EPC does, our meetings are the last Friday of every month, at 10:00 a.m., at the Hub.
If you have any questions or would like to join us please call Sharon Raycraft at 705-431-7747 or email us at epcsca@hotmail.ca .
OBJECTIVE of the Home Owners Emergency Preparedness Committee is oversee emergency planning development for Sandycove residents. Primary areas to be covered are;
• Communications (Newsletter, Web Site, Mailings, Brochure, etc.)
• Liaison with Town of Innisfil (Fire Dept) and County of Simcoe (911 Coordinator)
• Education through Seminar and specific training (ie CPR)
• Identify disabled/handicapped residents
• Evaluate the 3 facilities on site as to their use during emergencies.
• Liaison with Sandycove Acres on emergency matters