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CANYON LAKE’S NEWSPAPER • JANUARY 26, 2018

CLEPC donates life-saving Permanent shade Bassmasters
stuctures added to announce tournament

device to community Pg. A4 pool deck Pg. A5 winners Pg. A15

PHOTO PROVIDED BY JUDE DONAHUE

Canyon Lake Emergency Preparedness
Committee members.
Is Canyon Lake prepared

in the event of a disaster?

BY LARRY GREENE at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at city hall. At could possibly be needed after a disaster. The first
SPECIAL TO THE FRIDAY FLYER these meetings, citizens are offer updated information president moved away after about eight months. Frank
Thursday morning’s 4.0 earthquake centered 9.94 on disaster preparedness, provided educational oppor- Webster stepped in as president until his resignation in
miles WNW of Lake Elsinore should be a reminder to tunities to learn how best to cope during a disaster and 1991. Nancy Carroll was appointed to lead the com-
all Canyon Lake residents the importance of having an through a volunteer vetting procedure have the oppor- mittee and remained president until she stepped down
emergency plan in the event of a disaster. A disaster tunity to become a certified Disaster Health Responder. in 2016. I’ve succeeded her as president.
can strike at anytime. Are you prepared? Do you have a We stress to our volunteers that family comes first The demographics of Canyon Lake are much differ-
plan for your family? Pets? Do you have an emergency during a disaster, and being prepared is of key impor- ent now. Riverside County has established a compre-
supply of food and water? Don’t wait until a disaster tance. Citizens who wish to attend for information up- hensive disaster response. The citizens living here are
strikes to make a plan. Having a plan before an emer- dates are very welcome. Citizens who wish to assume busily involved with work, raising families and com-
gency strikes may save your life and the lives of your a response role in times of need can volunteer in many muting. We are no longer “rural.” Having said that, we
family members. areas such as EOC operations, Casualty Collection still remain a tight-knit community with a caring at-
What is the city doing to prepare for a disaster? The Point, Damage Assessment or Shelter Operation. The titude for all who live here. We need volunteers not to
City of Canyon Lake has established and sponsors the latter category requires a vetting procedure and addi- disappear.
Canyon Lake Emergency Preparedness Committee tional FEMA and Red Cross education classes. As the demographics of Canyon Lake have
(CLEPC) which works in coordination with Riverside The committee is actively involved in our commu- changed so has emergency response. All have
County Fire, the Sheriff’s Department and Emergen- nity, providing a first aid station at community events, witnessed the recent disasters which have taken lives
cy Services. The committee also has liaisons with the and teaching “hands-only” CPR to any club who re- and destroyed property. We have also seen the hero-
American Red Cross. quests this. Some future plans include the implantation ism of neighbors helping neighbors to survive. Volun-
The committee is a group of volunteers working to- of Drone technology for disaster survey and CERT teerism is difficult to sustain, preparedness is essential.
gether to prepare the city for any disaster. The objective training for our citizens. The CLEPC wants to grow and expand to help the
of the committee is to encourage, implement, and sup- Here is a brief history of Canyon Lake Emergency community to survive. Each citizen has the potential to
port an emergency services response and disaster man- Preparedness Committee: In 1989, well before Canyon be a hero, all have the potential to learn how and con-
agement system that protects the citizens of Canyon Lake became incorporated, the residents in this rural tribute when the need arises. We encourage residents to
Lake from effects of major emergencies and disasters, development gathered to form a group of volunteers come see what the CLEPC is all about. Attend a two-
while fostering a leadership vision where everyone who would respond to emergencies in Canyon Lake. hour meeting and become acquainted with your fellow
practices sound emergency management concepts and Membership was built on asking each of the clubs to neighbors who are investing their time and expertise to
principles that protect lives, property and environment. send two representatives to attend meetings. These safeguard the citizens of Canyon Lake. Be aware, be
The CLEPC meets on the first Thursday of each people went door to door asking for donations of shov- prepared. Proverbs 22:3 says, “A prudent man foresees
month, except during the months of July and August, els, tarps, medical equipment, or any other items which uuCONTINUED PAGE A3