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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (Nov. 15, 1999)
Smoke Signals Most of us aren't expecting a disaster or even a great inconvenience as we move into the next millen nium. But it doesn't hurt to be prepared, just in case. And if you find you don't need your emergency package for Y2K, you'll be way ahead for the future. The reality is that some type of emergency could occur at anytime. Fortunately, the biggest inconvenience most of us ever face is a storm that knocks out power for a short time. We might look at Y2K as an opportunity to prepare and test the emergency plans we've had in mind but never quite completed. Don't wait until the last minute to get started! Prices may go up or items may be gone before you get there. Here is a check list of items to have on hand and actions to take. Qfo m tfsm Sa m majujsHMJ to? dfli mm WATER: Store one gallon of wa ter per person per day in plastic con tainers. Keep a three-day supply of wa ter per person. FOOD: Store at least a three-day supply of nonperishable food: ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits, and vegetables. Store high-energy food (granola bars, power bars). Limit freezer items in case of a prolonged power out age. Basic cooking ingredients include flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and spices. Also cereals, crackers, other grains. FIRST AID KIT: Have a standard medium size family kit at home. DRUGS AND MEDICINES: Fill all prescription drugs. Have on hand non-prescription drugs such as aspirin, anti-diarrhea medication, antacid, syrup of Ipecac and activated charcoal (used to induce vomiting if advised by the poison control center). TOOLS AND SUPPLIES: Mess kits, paper cups, plates and utensils. Battery-operated radioclock and extra batteries. Flashlight and extra batteries. Non-electric can opener, utility knife, wind-up alarm clock, and fire extinguisher. Wrench to turn off gas and water. Map of the area for locating shelters. Clean clothing and bedding. Sleeping bags, blankets, sturdy shoes or work boots, rain gear, hat, gloves and coats, thermal underwear at least one complete set of clothing and footwear per person, layer clothing if possible. Hygiene items: toilet paper, toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap (bath and kitchen), hand cleanser not requiring water, vita mins, trash bags, extra eye glasses or sup plies for contact lens wearers. Matches or lighter and fluid, wood for use in wood stoves, kerosene heaterlamp and lamp wicks, hibachi and propane fuel or grill and charcoal. SPECIAL ITEMS: Remember fam ily members with special needs, such as infants, elderly or disabled. Prescription drugs, formula, medications, and feeding devices. " , Have backup plans for dayeldercare. Be informed of school Y2K plans. Be sure to update important family docu ments such as wills, insurance policies, stocks and bonds, Social Security cards, immunization records, and bank accounts. SECURITY: Post emergency tele phone numbers by the phones (fire, police, ambulance, ect.) teach children how and when to use 9-1-1. Show each family member how and when to turn off the water, gas and elec tricity at the main switches. Recheck smoke detectors. Make sure your "electric" smoke detectors have a battery backup, so they'll work in case of a power outage. Determine at least two means of safe escape from your home and a meeting place. If you have a security system, find out how to work it without power. Charge cell batteries prior to Dec. 31. UTILITIES: Know where the main electric fuse box, water service and natural gas mains are located. Be sure to have on hand extra fuses if you don't have a "breaker" style electric box. Un plug all unused items and use surge pro tectors. Be alert when allowing "service persons" from utilities to enter your home. HEAT: Have extra blankets, coats, hats, and gloves to keep warm. Camp stoves and heaters should only be used outdoors in a well-ventilated area. Be prepared to relocate to a shelter for warmth and protection during a prolonged power outage or if requested by officials. COOKING: Plan alternative cooking devices. Don't use open flames or charcoal grills indoors. EXPENSES: Have some extra cash on hand in case electronic transac tions cannot be processed. Keep small denominations and a small amount, like you would for any long weekend. TRANSPORTATION: Be sure to also keep your car's gas tanks above the half-mark. Have a car pool plan set with other employees in your neigh borhoodarea. If you have a garage door opener, park outside. ' ' . t i ' i ( i i. F(MS i M--W--F 10am-2pm 8715 North Street Grand Ronde 879-5731 D 3-5 day emergency food boxes will be provided on an "as needed" basis. D Services are provided to eligible com munity members residing within these areas: East boundary -Wallace Bridge nearWillamina. West boundary -highways 22 & 1 8 to the county lines. D Every effort is made to help identify local food distribution sites for those liv ing outside our local service area. D Private donations of canned goods are appreciated. There is a drop box at the post office or at the food bank during open hours. NEW: Frozen Meal Program The Grand Ronde Community Resource Center has implemented a new senior frozen meals program throughout the Grand Ronde community. The center will make available two frozen meals a day seven days a week to seniors in the Grand Ronde community. The only requirement is that the recipient be 60 years old or older and live in the Grand Ronde area. Interested seniors should contact Ilia Burger at the Community Resource Center at 879-573 1 . Meals will be delivered to the Resource Center on a weekly basis and can be delivered to seniors if absolutely needed. Bingo fundraiser: Dec. 9 Last month the new Grand Ronde Community Food Bank served 186 clients. More food is expected to be distributed during the winter months and with the holidays approaching. In a group effort, the Tribe's Employee Fund is hosting a bingo fundraiser at Spirit Mountain Casino on Thursday, December 9 at 7 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Food Bank and CTGR Employee Fund. The CTGR Employee Fund was set up by the staff employed at the Tribal offices and clinic to send flowers to any employee who is hospitalized or has a death in their family. To purchase Bingo tickets, please contact the following people: TRIBAL OFFICES Kelly Herber 879-2201 CLINIC Sharon Herron 879-2004 FOOD BANK Tim Holmes 879-2033 NOV. 20: HONORING OUR YOUTH POW-WOW. Ventura College. VENTURA, CA. Contact: Gordan Hall at (805) 652-7273. NOV. 21: GRAND RONDE RESTORATION CELEBRATION. Grand Ronde Elementary School. GRAND RONDE, OR. Starting at noon, dinner at 1 p.m. with Mini Pow wow to follow. All friends and family welcome. 1-800-422-0232. NOV. 26-28: NATIVE PEOPLES GATHERING AND TRADE FAIR. Tehama Dist rict Fairgrounds. RED BLUFF, CA. (541 ) 474-6394 or (541 ) 839-6704. NOV. 26-28: INDIAN ARTS & CRAFTS CHRISTMAS FAIR. California State Indian Museum. SACRAMENTO, CA. (916)324-0971. NOV. 26-28: INDIO CONTEST POW-WOW. Cabazon Indian Reservation. INDIO.CA. 1-800-827-2946, EXT. 3017. NOV. 26-28: NATIVE PEOPLES GATHERING POW-WOW. Tehama District Fair grounds. RED BLUFF, CA. (541) 474-6394 or 839-6517. DEC. 3-4: CHRISTMAS BAZAAR AND ALL INDIAN TALENT SHOW. Yakama Nation Cultural Heritage Center. TOPPENISH, WA. (509)865-5121 ext. 408 DEC. 4: MASON SCHOOL POW-WOW. 2812 N Madison. TACOMA, WA. (253)596 1139. DEC. 10: PSU CHRISTMAS POW-WOW. Sponsored by the United Indian Students in Higher Education (UISHE). Portland State University. Main Gym of the Peter W. Scott Center. PORTLAND, OR. Grand Entry at 7 p.m. Host Drum: Eagle Thunder. Co-Host Drum: Umatilla Inter-Tribal. All drums welcome. Exhibition Dancing. Vendors and more info call (503) 725-5671. DEC. 11 : NASA POW-WOW. Sponsored by the Native American Student Assocation. Lane Community College. 4000 East 30th Ave. EUGENE, OR. Grand Entry at 1 & 6 p.m. All drums welcome. Contact: Frank Merrill at (541) 747-4501, ext. 2238. DEC. 11: MUCKLESHOOT MINI POW-WOW. Muckleshoot Tribal School. AUBURN, WA. Contact: Walter Pacheco at (253) 939-3311 ext. 153 DEC. 25-28: WAPATO LONGHOUSE CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION & POW-WOW. Wapato Longhouse. WAPATO, WA. (509) 865-5121 ext. 408 DEC. 29-JAN. 1 : TOPPENISH CREEK NEW YEARS CELEBRATION. Toppenish Creek Longhouse. WHITE SWAN, WA. (509) 865-5721 ext. 408 DEC. 31: GOOD MEDICINE SOBRIETY POW-WOW. Chemawa Indian School. SALEM, OR. Contact: Craig Whitehead at 1 -800- 922-1 399. DEC. 31 -JAN. 1: NEW YEARS CONTEST POW-WOW. City College. SAN JOSE, CA. (408) 241-7999 or 945-2387. DEC. 31-JAN. 9: NEW MILLENNIUM FIRST PEOPLES' WORLD FAIR & POW-WOW. TUCSON, AZ. Contact: Fred Synder at (520) 622-4900.
