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The INDEPENDENT, December 7, 2011 Learn how to protect yourself and your family during emergencies From page 12 occur. Collective efforts by all should not stop until 100 per- cent of the population believes safety is a priority in their com- munity. “We need to collective- ly consider and actively discuss how we should prepare, re- spond and communicate in the event of an emergency sce- nario,” said Wilson. So, how can you better pro- tect yourself and your family? Wilson has some tips to help you be prepared for the unex- pected: 1. Be proactive. Build a safe- ty plan for you and your family and implement it so that you can best react to the unexpect- ed. Make an emergency kit that is easily accessible. Remem- ber the importance of critical recommendations such as tex- ting first and talking second when cell carrier signal strength is reduced. 2. Be connected. Timely communication is key in a state of emergency. Technology al- lows for several channels of communication to alert people when a crisis hits. Most cities have solutions and/or services that enable residents and visi- tors to enroll and receive infor- mation that ranges from traffic and weather emergencies to hazardous materials situations, and everything in between. 3. Be aware. Familiarize yourself with the changes that have been made in your com- munity to alert the public of a natural disaster, health pan- demic or terrorist attack. New technologies and systems are constantly being updated and it is important to be aware how those changes affect you and those around you. To see the Federal Signal survey and learn more about how to better protect yourself and your family, visit www.alert notification.com. Power of the People By W. Marc Farmer, General Manager, West Oregon Electric Cooperative Santa Claus is Coming to Town! Santa Claus will be vis- iting West Oregon Electric Cooperative once again to help raise funds for our “Care to Share” energy as- sistance program. He will be available for keepsake photographs on Thursday, December 8th, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., and Friday, December 9th and Saturday, December 10th from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the WOEC office, 652 Rose Ave, Ver- nonia. Due to a generous do- nation by Five Star Builders the first 50 people will receive their initial $5 photo FREE! Please come help support our fund raiser for energy assis- tance, and have your picture taken with Santa. All proceeds will go to help families in the West Oregon Electric Co-op community. These special photographs make great gifts! Individual, family, and group photos all for the same low cost! Prices (full color photos): First Photo in card with envelope – $5 Additional copies in card w/envelope – $2 Additional 4x6 copies (no card) – $1 Photo packages with 8x10 and 5x7 photos also available for purchase. We have $5, $10, and $15 packages that make great gifts. For more information call the WOEC office at 503-429-3021 and ask for Sarah or Kellie. (see photo from Santa’s visit to WOEC in 2010, on this page.) Run with Extra Confidence with Chevron DELO 400 ™ PLUS MOTOR OIL The name you trust for: • Gasoline • Diesel Fuel • Oils • Solvents • Additives • Greases VRFPD gives Vernonia Cares a donation A check for $1,000 from the Vernonia Volunteer Fire Asso- ciation (VRFPD) was gratefully accepted by Vernonia Cares Director Sandy Welch on No- vember 17. VRFPD volunteers Amy Smith and Lt. Jesse Har- bour delivered the check with the request that the money be designated to buy food for this year’s Holiday Food Boxes. The cost to fill each box is about $30, and Vernonia Cares hopes to provide boxes to at least 200 families in need this year. The volunteers’ donation will be a big help toward meet- ing their goal. Throughout the year, the Firefighters Association hosts a number of fundraising events in order to support the community they serve with monetary gifts and the yearly Christmas Toy & Joy program. The Toy & Joy program is under way and those interested can pick up in- formation and application forms at the Vernonia Fire Sta- tion, Vernonia Cares, and other locations around town. Page 15 Vernonia Volunteer Fire Association volunteers Lt. Jesse Harbour and Amy Smith presented a check to Sandy Welch of Vernonia Cares on November 17. Photo by Kate Talbott. Open Daily 11 a.m. Winter is here… see us for Biker Friendly Dec.9 th Karaoke Dec.16 th Dusty Trails Dec.31 st Strawberry Roan All Bands & Karaoke start at 9 P.M. Happy Hour: Mon - Fri 4 pm - 7 pm Ladies Night: Wed. 5 pm - Midnight Open until midnight Sun-Thu & until 2:30 a.m. Fri, Sat. 733 Bridge St., Vernonia 503-429-9999 A NTI F REEZE H EATING O IL CALL (503) 429-6606 WILCOX & FLEGEL 720 Rose Avenue • Vernonia