La Quinta Cove

LQ CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) participated in a Home Depot earthquake event on Saturday.  The major excitement was the trailer that simulated a 7.5-8.0 earthquake.  Take a look at the jolt, then get busy on your earthquake kit: get it started or refresh your food and water….  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xI_lqBKGxwk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5×7ev03r2Wk

Plenty of performers and community organizations attracted large crowds on Saturday morning at the La Quinta Park (across from the high school).  The following links take you to

• After school dance class from Franklin School http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctW9LcjMxho
• La Quinta CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zcWya47F30
• La Quinta Citizens on Patrol http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEdlBc5Ga84

The LQ Emergency Services department conducted a CERT training recently (Community Emergency Response Team).  The culmination of three sessions was a mock disaster with trainees performing triage and first aid to “victims”.  Twenty-eight more community members have been trained to assist in the event of a disaster.  Here’s a little clip   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFVVer8szw4

Animal Samaritans presented a 3-hour training for City employees and your Community Emergency Response Team last week.  Here’s a short look at the training, done at the Emergency Operations Center under City Hall.  If YOU would like to take this course, call Animal Samaritans at 760-343-4326.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nSaWggPI10

The CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) Volunteer Coordinator was awarded the “President’s Volunteer Service Award” at the recent volunteer meeting.  Paula Deal received a certificate and an official White House letter signed by President Obama, honoring her for expertise and her many hours of service to the community.  Way to go, Paula!