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2 APRIL 1, 2007 Smoke Signals Attention Tribal Members: 2007 GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE Sunday, April 1 Eugene Valley River Inn, Willamette Room 1000 Valley River Way Sunday, May 6 Grand Ronde NOTE THAT ALL GENERAL COUNCIL MEETINGS START AT 11 A.M. ATTENTION TRIBAL MEMBERS The following Committees andor Special Event Boards have vacancies: Fish & Wildlife Committee 1 Vacancy Health Committee 1 Vacancy Timber Committee 2 Vacancies For more information contact Dakota Whitecloud at 503-879-1309 or dakota.whitecloudgrandronde.org a o . . ' I Sgt. Nate Goldberg NOTICE Monthly Tribal Council Wednesday Meetings DATE TIME Wednesday, April 11 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 25 5 p.m. Please note that these times and dates are subject to change if needed. Please call Da kota Whitecloud, Tribal Council Relations Coordinator at 503-879-1309 to confirm. Be Prepared At Home In Case of Emergency By Sgt. Nate Goldberg, Polk Co. Sheriffs Office Grand Ronde Substation In my last article we talked about vehicle safety. Some of the people I spoke with afterwards commented they were happy to find out they had been doing many of the things I suggested already. However, I am always surprised to see how many people do not plan very well, if at all, for safety in the most important place, the home. We spend much of our lives in our homes. It is vital that we are prepared to deal with a number of emergencies, both natural and man-made. This is not a difficult task and can be done in an afternoon. You would be surprised how much better you feel after doing a little planning. The first issue we will talk about is the natural emergencies. They do not have to be disasters to cause you a real problem. Being prepared ahead of time will save you a lot of problems. One of the most common problems is a loss of power. Not only is it hard to see, but you have to worry about you refrigerator andor freezer. You should have a few flashlights on hand with plenty of spare batteries. I prefer a battery powered lantern; it provides for a better dispersal of light. Candles are all right, but can be a fire hazard if not properly used and watched. I also recommend keeping a couple of bags of spare ice in your freezer, and a cooler nearby. You can throw your perishables in it until the power comes back on. Also, keep a few canned goods on hand in case the power is going to be out for a while. Prepare foods such as ravioli or spaghetti. They may not be the healthiest choice, but they don't require much prepa ration. If you need to cook something, a small camp stove can be a cheap and easy solution. Just remember not to use it indoors. Make an emergency plan with your family. Decide on a couple of places to meet if you cannot meet at your house. Have a home evacuation plan in place that has at least two ways out of the residence. Know where your fuse box is, and make sure it is properly labeled. So, you are prepared for the loss of power, but are you prepared for the loss of your property? Residential burglaries are one of the most frequent crimes committed. You should start with trying to prevent yourself from becoming a victim. Law enforcement calls this "target hardening." If a burglar really wants in your home, heshe will get in. Burglars generally want an easy target and will move on if your residence looks to difficult to get into. Make sure you have good locks on all your exterior doors. They should be deadbolts. Also, make sure your windows have good locks on them. If you have valuables inside your residence that you want to secure, use a floor mounted lockbox or safe. In the event a burglar does get in, you can take some steps to increase the chances of getting your property back. Take pictures of your belongings. If it is jewelry, get a close up. If possible, make them digital pictures because it's easier to send them to your insurance company and the police. You should also engrave your property with your driver license num ber. Put an "OR" before the number and a "DL" after it. This makes it more difficult for the would be thief to alter it. Record the serial number somewhere safe. Law Enforcement can enter the serial number into a nationwide database, and no matter where your property ends up, if a police officer finds it, they can get it back to you. If you are going to be gone for an extended period, prepare ahead of time. If you get the paper, have a friend or neighbor pick it up daily, or have it stopped. Have someone turn different lights on and off, to make it appear as if you are still there. The idea is not to have it look like you have left. It's an old but true saying, "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." I can tell you from my experience that truer words have never been spoken. 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