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CLEPC members take Oath of Affirmation

New and current members of the
Canyon Lake Emergency Preparedness
Committee (CLEPC) were sworn in
recently by the city clerk, who admin-
istered the Oath of Affirmation to the
committee volunteers who completed
the vetting process. The process is com-
posed of fingerprinting and completion
of all required FEMA and Incident Com-
mand courses.
The City of Canyon Lake has es-
tablished and sponsors the Emergency
Preparedness Committee, which works
in coordination with Riverside County
Fire, Riverside Sheriff’s Department PHOTO PROVIDED BY JEANNETTE WILLIAMS
and Emergency Services. The Commit-
tee also has liaisons with the American
Red Cross.
The committee meets on the first
Thursday of each month, except July Canyon Lake Emergency Preparedness Committee
and August, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council
Chamber at City Hall. Citizens who wish to attend for in- History of CLEPC courage, implement and support an
“The CLEPC wants to grow and ex- formation updates are welcome to at- In 1989, well before Canyon Lake be- emergency services response and disas-
pand to help the community to survive. tend the meetings. Citizens who wish came incorporated, the residents in this ter management system that protects the
Each citizen has the potential to be a to assume a response role in times of rural development gathered to form a citizens of Canyon Lake from effects of
hero, all have the potential to learn how need can volunteer in many areas, such group of volunteers who would respond major emergencies and disasters while
and contribute when the need arises,” as EOC operations, Casualty Collection to emergencies in Canyon Lake. Mem- fostering a leadership vision where ev-
said Mayor Larry Greene. “Come see Point, Damage Assessment or Shelter bership was built on asking each of the eryone practices sound emergency man-
what we are about, attend a meeting and Operation. The latter category requires a clubs to send two representatives to at- agement concepts and principles that
become acquainted with your fellow vetting procedure and additional FEMA tend meetings. protect lives, property and environment.
neighbors who are investing their time and Red Cross education classes. The volunteers went door to door ask- The demographics of Canyon Lake
and expertise to safeguard the citizens of The CLEPC is actively involved in ing for donations of shovels, tarps, med- are much different now; Riverside
Canyon Lake.” the community, providing first aid sta- ical equipment, or any other items that County has established a comprehen-
The monthly meetings offer updated tions at community events and teaching could possibly be needed after a disaster. sive disaster response, citizens of Can-
information on disaster preparedness, “hands-only” CPR for clubs that request The first CLEPC president moved yon Lake are busily involved with work,
provide educational opportunities for away about eight months later and Frank raising families and commuting and
families to learn how best to cope dur- the class. Webster was appointed to the position of Canyon Lake is no longer “rural.”
ing a disaster and through a volunteer Some future plans include the im- president until his resignation in 1991. The CLEPC needs volunteers not to
vetting procedure, certify members as plantation of drone technology for di- Nancy Carroll stepped into the position disappear. Volunteerism is difficult to
disaster health responders. The commit- saster survey and CERT training for citi- after Frank resigned and served as presi- sustain, preparedness is essential. For
tee stresses to its volunteers that family zens. As the demographics of Canyon dent for the next 25 years. Larry Greene more information about the CLEPC,
comes first during a disaster and being Lake have changed so has emergency succeeded Nancy as president. contact Canyon Lake City Hall at 951-
prepared is of key importance. response. The mission of the CLEPC is to en- 244-2955.