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8A | AUGUST 13, 2020 | COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL City launches ‘Transit Development Plan’ survey for community input The City of Cottage Grove is working on a Transit Development Plan for the future of public transportation in the Cottage Grove area. This includes defining the role of public trans- portation in the commu- nity, identifying public transportation needs, and guiding public trans- portation growth. The city is seeking in- put from the community members as an important part of the process in or- der to better understand the needs and opportuni- ties to make public trans- portation work for the community. Individuals can pro- vide their input about public transportation by taking this short survey at surveymonkey.com/r/ CottageGroveAreaTDP. Entries will be put into a raffle for local gift cer- tificates. For more information and ways to get involved, visit lcog.org/Cottage- Grove AreaTDP. OSHA accepting grant applications for training, education addressing infectious disease Oregon OSHA is ac- cepting grant applica- tions for the creation of innovative safety and health training and ed- ucation projects specif- ically designed to help combat the risk of infec- tious disease in the work- place. The opportunity to pitch the division on funding for such projects comes amid the corona- virus pandemic and as the division pursues new rules to protect workers against infectious diseas- es. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9. Go online for more information about this year’s grant process and how to apply. Individuals may also contact Teri Watson, 503- 947-7406 or teri.a.wat- son@oregon.gov. The sole focus on grant funding for education and training related to infectious disease is not the only change to the process this year. For the 2020-2021 grant cycle, applications only from educational institutions that partner with employer or em- ployee associations will be considered. By way of context, em- ployers are not allowed to use grants to pay for training for their em- ployees. Materials pro- duced by grant recipients become the property of Oregon OSHA. Many of the materials are housed in the Oregon OSHA Resource Center and are available for use by the public. Some ma- terials are available elec- tronically. Links to past grant-funded training projects are available for viewing and use online. The Oregon Legisla- ture launched the Oc- cupational Safety and Health Education and Training Grant Program in 1990. Award recommenda- tions are made by Or- egon OSHA’s Safe Em- ployment Education and Training Advisory Committee, a group with members from business, labor, and government. 15% OFF Any service with coupon Schedule your appointment Today! 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Unfortunately, there’s no guarantee that communication networks like mobile phones and computers will be reliable during disas- ters, when electricity may be interrupted and mobile towers might be com- promised. As a result, it’s imperative that people develop communication plans with their families so they can reach one another in the wake of nat- ural disasters. Three simple steps can help families as they begin devising their emergency communication plans. Keep a copy of the list in a central location in your home as well, such as on the refrigerator. 3. Practice your plan. FEMA advises holding regular household meetings where families can go over their contact information and practice what to do should they need to communicate with one another during an emergency. Planning is an essential component of disaster preparedness that can save lives and help families fi nd one another in the wake of emergencies. 1. Collect all necessary information. Gather and jot down the names and contact information of all family mem- bers, making sure to create a paper copy that will be accessible whether the electricity or mobile tower goes out or not. Include names, phone numbers and addresses of nearby friends and family members, as well as anyone who lives close enough to potentially offer temporary shelter should your home be damaged or pose a threat. Include the names, phone numbers and addresses of medical facilities, doctors, schools, or service providers on the list as well. Elderly men and women can include the names of all medi- cations they take next to the names of the doctors who prescribed them. 2. Distribute the copies. Make copies of your list and distribute them to everyone in your family, including people who do not live close. Faraway relatives can use the list to try to fi nd you should they be unable to communicate with you in the wake of a disaster. Make sure everyone in your home keeps a printed copy of the list on them at all times, whether it’s in a backpack, purse or wallet. FEMA notes that those who complete their family communication plan online can print their plans onto wallet-sized cards by visiting ready.gov/make-a-plan. Make sure all the pieces are in place to render you and your family prepared in the event of a natural disaster. • Listen to radio or television newscasts for the latest weather information, and follow all evacuation directions and suggestions. • Keep a stock of non-perishable food items as well as bottled water on hand inside your home. • Keep a 72 Hour Kit on hand inside your home that is easy to get to in the event of a disaster. For more information and tips on disaster response and preparedness, contact your local emergency services center. 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