Page 4 - The Friday Flyer ● MAY 11, 2018

A-4 THE FRIDAY FLYER MAY 11, 2018

City to conduct earthquake disaster scenario

The City of Canyon Lake, along with
the Canyon Lake Emergency Prepared-
ness Committee (CLEPC) and the sup-
port of the POA, will be conducting an
internal city-wide Disaster Response
Drill on an earthquake disaster scenario
on Saturday, May 12, from 8 a.m. to ap-
proximately 11 a.m.
The main objective for the drill is to
ensure the city has the most efficient and
effective response in place to a disaster
or unusual occurrence in the city, with
the purpose of protecting life, restoring
order, protecting property and the envi-
ronment, and facilitating recovery in ac-
cordance with guidelines established by
the city’s Emergency Operations Plan.
Assigned staff of all levels will be
participating in the drill to help assess
the city’s response to a disaster situa-
tion by determining the response levels
to various tasks; the activation of the
Emergency Operations Center, com-
munication amongst city, POA, and
CLEPC staff and the response to various
scenarios that would be more than likely
susceptible to the City of Canyon Lake.
The non-public event will take place
at the city’s Emergency Operations Cen-
ter located at Fire Station 60 on Vaca-
tion Drive. Assessment teams from the PHOTO BY BERT BARBAY
Canyon Lake Emergency Preparedness
Committee will be out in the field con-
ducting various assigned tasks as given. Canyon Lake Emergency Preparedness members Trudi Wicke and renkranz during a previous disaster drill. This year's disaster drill will
The City of Canyon Lake has an ac-
tive Emergency Preparedness Commit- Mary Craton (both RNs) helping “victim” Councilman Jordan Eh- take place on the morning of May 12.
tee that helps coordinate the state and Church serves as the main shelter by are gathered and stored nearby for this The committee invites the public to
county and local regulations that will way of their gymnasium where restroom center. attend its meeting to learn how to get
help keep the city functioning during a and kitchen facilities are available. The committee is seeking volunteers involved. Meetings are held the first
state of emergency. There are plans for There is a field treatment center al- of every type from those who would like Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in
emergency shelters, food and provi- ready set up in Canyon Lake at the East to learn ham radio operation to those the Council Chamber room at city hall.
sions, cots and blankets, and medical Port Park where injured parties will be who can help in a shelter. Training is For more information or to serve as a
supplies. The Canyon Lake Community put for triage and help. All the supplies available. volunteer, call city hall at 951-244-2955.
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