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Our first annual party was a great success. 75 people came, including 11 children. Everyone had fun meeting new or reconnecting with their neighbors. Special thanks to Jacky Smith, Dale and Bruce Wheeler, Georgyn and Karl Hittelman, Lisa Blum, Ginger Kenney, and Brenda Brown for all your hard work organizing this event. On June 16th, approximately 8 HVNRG members will attend this important training. If you are interested in getting first aid training, or know of a great course, please let us know. This four-hour, skill-building workshop trains participants to recognize life threats in 15 seconds, protect an airway and stop bleeding. Although designed for non-medical volunteers, many MDs, RNs and EMTs have attended the workshop and evaluated it as a timely and valuable update in knowledge and skills. Marin Medical Reserve Corps MDs, RNs and EMTs lead the training and provide individual coaching. Marin County Department of Health & Human Services will provide Continuing Education Credits to MMRC RNs and EMTs who complete the class. The focus is to build skills to help save a life in the first few minutes to hours after a major disaster, when 911 crews likely won’t be able to help everybody that needs help.   According to Firesafe Marin, Juniper is sometimes referred to as a "gasoline bush" by firefighters. It is particularly dangerous and should be removed within 30' or structures and 15' of roadways and driveways. Before (left) After (right). Limbing up and clearing branches from the roof and structure is an important step to create defensible space. Before (left) After (right). |
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