EMERGENCY

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unteers scan vital documents, such as stock certificates, birth certificates, marriage records and more, onto a free flash drive. People who donate to the EIC can also receive a waterproof cannister and/or a fireproof bag to keep original documents and their flash drive safe. The EIC is a 501(c)3 nonprofit whose purpose is to provide information on emergency management, response and preparedness planning; developing disaster response plans; and create information booklets and pamphlets. The EIC meets on the second Thursday of odd-numbered months in Conference Room B at 1 p.m.

3. Get involved in ongoing disaster preparedness planning at a LW Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) meeting, held on the fourth Friday of each month in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, from 9-10 a.m. CERT’s six-week training programs educate people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. For more information, contact GRF Health and Safety Specialist Eloy Gomez at 562-431-6586, ext. 2356.

5. Attend GRF’s annual Emergency Prepardness Expo and learn more about go-bags, talk to subject matter exprts and participate in raffles for emergency preparedness items. This year’s event will be held Saturday, Oct. 18, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Clubhouse 3.

A go-bag is essential for emergency preparedness-it contains essential supplies that allow people to evacuate for three days or more.