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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2017
DISASTER PREP
B Y D AVE R OBINSON
Special to the Siuslaw News
I
have often referred to the American
Red Cross as one of the two most
helpful websites (www.RedCross
.org) for disaster preparedness, the
other
being
FEMA’s
website
(www.ready. gov.)
Established in 1881 by Clara Barton,
the American Red Cross now boasts
more than 650 chapters nationwide
staffed by more than a million volun-
teers and 30,000 paid employees.
Among the many facets of its mission is
“reconnection” after disasters; helping
people find people.
Whether displaced by hurricanes,
earthquakes or tornadoes, its registry
locator system has helped many recon-
nect with loved ones after an emer-
gency event.
At this moment the Red Cross has
been activated to respond to multiple
disasters both within and outside of the
U.S. in response to fires, hurricanes and
the recent earthquakes in Mexico. Red
Cross workers have opened shelters and
Emergency Response Vehicles have
been distributing relief supplies in sev-
eral of the impacted areas.
Millions of homes across the country
are near woodlands, flood zones and
along fault lines. The Red Cross offers
American Red Cross
tips on what to do before, during and
after a disaster so people can better pro-
tect themselves and their loved ones.
Every year, thousands take their first-
aid training and millions carry a card in
their wallet attesting to their abilities to
apply first aid in an emergency.
One of their little-known services is
the Red Cross Service to the Armed
Forces program (SAF). In the event of
an emergency at home, a call to the
American Red Cross (877-272-7337)
will guarantee that your military rela-
tive will be notified — and in some
cases, flown home, often within 24
hours.
Every veteran knows they are always
on scene with military personnel help-
ing G.I.s stay connected with their fam-
ilies.
The American Red Cross supplies 40
percent of our nation’s blood to hospi-
tals. They respond to more than 70,000
emergencies annually, including house
and apartment fires, tornadoes, hurri-
canes, earthquakes, hazardous materials
spills, transportation accidents and
explosions.
Working closely with Salvation
Army and Amateur Radio Emergency
Service (ARES), they often feed aid
workers volunteering for other agen-
cies.
I am an advocate of any organization
that is as well prepared and ready to
respond in the face of an emergency as
the American Red Cross. The training
offered by them is always top-notch.
Topics offered range from lifeguard
classes, first-aid and CPR, to wilder-
ness and remote first-aid, babysitting
and caregiving. Other training will pre-
pare you as a volunteer and will even
qualify you as a Red Cross Instructor.
It’s all about you becoming a part of
the team of first responders our commu-
nities will need in the event of a catas-
trophe. I am a firm believer we are not
placed on this planet to just make a liv-
ing, but to make a difference.
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D EADLINE
provisions
each
year.
Consumers should receive
information about the 2018
plans by Oct. 1, in time to
review them before Open
Enrollment.
Local
Senior
Health
Insurance Benefits Assistance
(SHIBA) counselors are gear-
Florence Municipal Court
September 5
Michael Anthony Wallace
pleaded no contest of the crime
of offensive littering. He must
pay $495 in fines and not con-
tact or be in or about the resi-
dence or place of employment
of the victim.
Suzanne Russo pleaded
guilty to attempted criminal
mistreatment and theft. She
must pay $1,921.24 in fines and
not contact or be in or about the
residence or place of the victim.
Frank Ladue pleaded guilty
to criminal mischief. He must
pay $600 in fines and not con-
tact or be in or about the resi-
dence or place of employment
of the victim.
Emily Crystal Armstrong
NELSON—Joanne Nelson,
76, of Florence, passed away
Sept. 18, 2017.
A memorial celebration
will be held Thursday, Sept.
28, at 1p.m., at the First
Visit his website for more disaster
preparedness tips at
DisasterPrepDave.blogspot.com.
C ORRECTION
ing up for appointments to be
held most Fridays during
Open Enrollment in the com-
puter lab at the Florence cam-
pus of Lane Community
College.
SHIBA counselors meet
with individuals to personally
assist with Medicare choices,
problems, enrollments and
questions.
As trained volunteers serv-
ing under the direction of the
Center for Medicare Services,
they offer free, unbiased
advice and services.
To schedule an appoint-
ment, call 800-722-4134.
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pleaded no contest to interfering
with a police officer. She was
sentenced to two days in the
Florence City Jail. She must pay
$500 in fines and not contact or
be in or about the residence or
place of employment of the vic-
tim.
Nicholas Don McIntire
pleaded guilty to attempted pos-
sesion of methamphetamines.
He was sentenced to 20 days in
Florence City Jail. He must pay
$875 in fines.
Douglas William Mclean
pleaded no contest to disorder-
ly conduct. He was sentenced
to three days in Florence City
Jail and mustnot contact or be
in or about the residence or
place of employment of the
victim.
OBITUARY
Dave Robinson is the author of
“Disaster Prep for the Rest of Us”
and is the keynote speaker at today’s
“Be Ready — Storm Ready”
Preparedness Expo from 10 a.m. to 3
p.m. at Florence Events Center.
Learn about upcoming Medicare Open Enrollment
Every year from Oct. 15
through Dec. 7, people with
Medicare have the opportuni-
ty to change their health and
drug plans.
Companies
that
offer
Medicare programs make
changes in rates, co-pays,
deductibles, drug lists and
COURTS
In the front-page article,
“Dunes City Votes To Ban
Marijuana Grows, Keep
Existing Ones,” in the Sept.
16, issue of the Siuslaw
News, the article stated that
Dunes
City
resident
Catherine Caudle handed out
a leaflet warning of a poten-
tial loss of water supply for
those relying on a well.
Caudle handed out the
“OPT Out” signs and a sign-
up sheet for those interested
in joining the Dunes City
Resident Group. She did not
provide leaflets during the
meeting.
Siuslaw News regrets the
error.
Presbyterian Church of
Florence.
Private cremational rites
were held through Burns’s
Riverside Chapel Florence
Funeral Home.
Life Chain is a peaceful
and prayerful public
witness of pro-life
American. We stand
for 1 1/2 hours, praying
for our nation and for
an end to abortion.
We invite you to join us on
October 1, 2017
1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
We meet on the sidewalk at
Hwy. 101 at 13th Street.
•Bring your whole family
• Rain or Shine
• Signs will be furnished
Florence Chapter of
Oregon Right to Life
Any Questions?
Call Mona Dick
541-997-2065
T H
JANE C. HANAWALT
P.C.
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We are ON THE MOVE!
After more than seven years here in Florence and
having had the pleasure to serve over 500 clients, Jane
has moved her offices to a new and permanent location.
Together with associate attorney Laurel Ferguson, Jane
now occupies her newly renovated building at 327
Laurel Street, just west of Highway 101.
“When this building became available for sale we
realized it would be perfect for a small law firm so we
jumped at the chance,” says Jane.
Built as a small house in 1920, the structure has served
many purposes over nearly a hundred years; recently
the first home of Back Street Gallery and later, Pacific
Publishing. With renovations now complete the firm is
ready for business!
For more information about lots of stuff, including ideas
on how to choose a lawyer, a discussion of how we do
business, and an in-depth tutorial on estate planning,
please visit our website.
The Law Offices of Jane C. Hanawalt P.C.
327 Laurel Street
PO Box 1153
Florence, OR 97439
541-997-2635
www.janes-law.com
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