A lay rescuer CPR and first aid certification class, will be offered by the Poway Neighborhood Emergency Corps from 9 am to 1 pm Saturday, February 8th at the LDS Church, 14211 Twin Peaks Rd., Poway. The cost for 2 Yr.Certification (approved through the Emergency Medical Services Authority of California) $49 per person.
For more information, see the flyer: CPR Flyer -Feb 2020.
If you are in need, 1 case of water, per vehicle, is being distributed at Lake Poway on Monday until dusk.
A 2nd water distribution site will be opened at City Hall on Monday from 6:30 am to 7 pm.
If you have registered with safety services as a Poway city volunteer then please consider volunteering to help with distribution for tomorrow if needed. Let me know if you are interested and I will send you a sign up list if Poway decides to open up tomorrow as another distribution day.
To keep updated on current water alert –https://poway.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=546
To receive future emergency alerts from city of Poway – https://poway.org/list.aspx#
To receive future emergency alerts from county of San Diego https://www.readysandiego.org/content/oesready/en-us/alertsandiego.html
Terri Sorensen
Poway Neighborhood Emergency Corps.
“Neighbors Helping Neighbors”
858-688-3061
KK6LBD
http://powaynec.com
Like us on Facebook
PNEC is an all volunteer group that seeks to complement the City of Poway Emergency Operations Plan through a grass roots communication network of neighbors.
Sunday, November 17, 10 am – 2 pm – Free Pet Microchip and Vaccine event
The biggest things I see on NextDoor are, “I lost a pet” and “I found a pet”. Microchipping is an ID thing, not a “tracking” thing. If a pet comes in to a shelter they scan for an ID. If they find one they will contact the registered owner.
Wagging Dog Rescue will be hosting a free microchip and vaccine (for dogs) clinic at Elston Hay & Grain in Ramona – 2220 Main Street
Details at https://waggingdog.org/
Thanks to Heather, KM6ZQB for this information.
Poway Neighborhood Emergency Corps (PNEC) will host its bi-monthly community preparedness meeting on Thursday, November 14th, from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm at Council Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Road. This is an open meeting for all community members. SDG&E will present on the recent Public Safety Power Shutoff Program and address the medical baseline application process for those that depend on electricity for medical equipment. An insurance broker will discuss the importance of homeowners insurance, what you should have, and what to do if you receive a cancellation notice. RSVP is not required.
For more information on PNEC, go to www.powaynec.com.
Much like summertime, when you see your energy bills spike from using the A/C too often, wintertime is no different – but for opposite reasons. Rather than keep cool, you’ll be trying to stay warm! It’s no surprise that heating costs can take a toll on your budget and even cause unnecessary stress. But did you know that electric heating systems can total as much as 40% of your electric bill every month? While natural gas furnace heating can total more than half of your natural gas bill, there are several ways you can combat home heating costs and lower your electric bill.
If you’d like to cut your energy expenses and contribute to reducing environmental emissions, check out these six no-cost and low-cost tips and prepare to save:
For more tips to reduce your energy usage, visit sdge.com/energy-tips.
Homeowner’s insurance in a fire zone will be discussed at the Poway City Council Chambers at 7 pm Thursday, Nov. 14. Sponsored by the Poway Neighborhood Emergency Corps (PNEC), the meeting will address questions regarding insurance renewal or cancellation due to living in a Fire Zone. Insurance options that people may not have considered will be discussed at the meeting, even if they have received an insurance non renewal notice.
Poway neighborhood emergency corps prepares ahead of disaster
POWAY (KUSI) – Preparation for an emergency starts well before tragedy strikes, and there’s a group in Poway that’s organizing critical plans and educating their community ahead of a disaster.
The mission behind the Poway Neighborhood Emergency Corp is to make sure residents are informed and aware if tragedy were to strike in their backyard. President Terri Sorensen has turned her home into a hub for emergency preparedness.
“It certainly isn’t just me it’s a group of concerned citizens who have either been through something or don’t want anyone else to go through it,” Sorensen said. “Or they are just interested in getting that information out to people who are in the city.”
The PNEC was created back in 2011 and became a non-profit in 20-17. They divide the city into 16 neighborhoods and assign one person to lead as the main coordinator.
“We ask them to put a flag up in their neighborhood and hopefully they’ve been connecting with their neighbors and this says this is the person to come to should anything bad happen,” Sorensen said. “We wanted to provide education. That’s our main mission and to help residents understand what the hazards are in this area and how to prepare for them if something should happen.”
She tells residents in her area and beyond to have an emergency plan in place and practice to ensure they are ready for anything. If you want to learn more about PNEC you can contact Sorensen at 858-688-3061 or visit www.powaynec.com.
The group meets every other month and is always looking to recruit volunteers. Visit their website if you’re interested in getting involved.
If you missed the California Shake-Out Earthquake drill on Saturday, you have a second opportunity to participate in the City of Poway Communications drill on October 22nd Tuesday evening from 6:00-7:30 PM. This will be a Santa Ana scenario with things like wind and fallen trees and power outage. We really need our NEC’s to participate with their Ham Operators(HO) and work together. The City wants to see how well our Neighborhoods are being connected to the emergency information tree. so please call your HO and call in what you might see in your neighborhood if Santa Ana’s , fallen tree’s, power outages, etc. Please take a few minutes between 6:00-7:30 PM to contact your HO. Let me know that you can participate or if you still need your HO’s name and number to contact them.
Thank you.
Terri Sorensen, KK6LBD
Poway Neighborhood Emergency Corps.
“Neighbors Helping Neighbors”
858-688-3061
Like us on Facebook
PNEC is an all volunteer group that seeks to complement the City of Poway Emergency Operations Plan through a grass roots communication network of neighbors.
Sadly, two thirds of American households have not planned and practiced a home fire escape plan; leading to a tragic statistic: seven people die each day in home fires in our country.
To draw attention to this issue and to work to prevent this tragedy from happening in San Diego, beginning today and through September 29, the Fire Foundation is sponsoring a contest to encourage San Diegans to develop and practice their own Home Escape Plan.
All families in San Diego County are encouraged to create a home fire escape plan…and the Fire Foundation contest winners will get rewarded for it, too! Contest rules and instructions are available on our website: www.sdfirefoundation.org.
“Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!”.
During an emergency, every second counts. Thoughtful planning can help keep you safe and reduce the stress of having to scramble for what you need most. Prepare an emergency kit to help safeguard yourself and your loved ones from unexpected emergencies like earthquakes, floods or fires. Don’t forget to outline a family plan and practice safety drills before the need arises.
Being prepared means having food, water and supplies to last for at least 3 days. An emergency kit is a collection of basic items your family may need. Since you don’t know when a disaster will occur, prepare an emergency kit for your home, work and your vehicle.
Here are some items to consider adding to your emergency kit.
Know how to manually open your garage door for easier access out of your home. Be sure to update your contact information with SDG&E. Visit sdge.com/myaccount and choose “manage my account.” You can also sign up for alerts like outage notifications at sdge.com/alerts. Find a host of emergency checklists for home and work on sdge.com/checklist
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