La Quinta Cove

LQ Council woman, Linda Evans, welcomes local police, fire and CERT members at a BBQ during National EMS Week. Evans is an administrator at JFK Hospital, who sponsored the event to bring together ER staff and EMS workers across the Coachella Valley.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfbnRRtxN7I

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

City Hall staff held two “table-top” drills to hone skills needed to react to The Big One (which is sure to hit us…..someday).  Teams A and B each spent three hours to talk through each person’s role when the disaster strikes.  Fire, police, Red Cross, utility,  and school district personnel interfaced with the city’s preparations as seen in the Emergency Operations Center, located in the bowels of city hall:

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THE CITY HAS A PLAN…………………. DO YOU???????????????????

The American Cancer Society held its annual fund raiser at La Quinta High School over a 24 hour period on Saturday and Sunday.  About $90,000 was raised for cancer research.  La Quinta Community Emergency Response Team provided the First Aid services during that time.  Here’s a look:

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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!

Mayor Adolph attended the June meeting of the volunteer Community Emergency Response Team held in the new Emergency Operations Center at City Hall. He addressed the group, and watched while members practiced rescue techniques, preparing for future disasters in the City.

Are you ready for the Big One?  Are you ready for the Little One?  Is your neighborhood ready? Your Cove needs YOU to receive training and materials to help out after a disaster. The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates residents about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area.Volunteers receive training in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical techniques. La Quinta is looking for 400 volunteers City-wide and at least 30 in the Cove.  Be a part of the rescue effort, and be a resource for your family and neighborhood.

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