The winds are back and are you ready?

So you think the police and fire will help?  Sure, if they can, but remember, they will be handling the really big crises and you may be on your own for several days.

 Here is your opportunity to be prepared to handle an emergency or disaster.  Don’t wait until it is too late.  Be ready.

Nancy Smersh, who is a member of The Greater Kirkland Citizen Corps, and works for the city, is sponsoring two classes to introduce Kirkland residents to the “MYN” program, Mapping Your Neighborhood.    

Below is Nancy’s memo advertising the next set of “MYN” classes.  I’ve been to the class.  How about someone else signing up to be the neighborhood captain for their part of The Highlands? 
 We can work on this together! 

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     “MYN” – Map Your Neighborhood

            Preparing Neighborhoods

           to Care for Each Other When Disaster Strikes

The reality is – neighborhoods may need to respond to fire, injuries, and leaking natural gas during and after a disaster. This meeting will help you know what to do.

What is a disaster? Disasters, by definition, are events that overwhelm police, fire, and medical 911 emergency responders.

Why MYN? MYN helps us organize a timely response to disaster when 911 is unavailable.  All of us, working together, can reduce the serious consequences of
disaster in our neighborhood.

Why Prepare? Neighborhoods that are prepared for emergencies and disaster situations save lives, reduce the severity of injuries and trauma, and reduce property damage.  In addition, working together as a team and contributing as an individual develops stronger communities and improves the quality of life in the community.

Learn:     The 9 Steps to Take Immediately Following a Disaster

Develop:  a Neighborhood Skills and Equipment Inventory

Map your neighborhood:  identify areas of concern such
as gas meters

 Verify: which neighbors need extra help in a disaster such as the elderly, those
with a disability, or children who may be home alone.

November 8th (Thursday) Noon-1:00 or 7-8 PM

Location: Kirkland City Hall – Peter Kirk Room (around back by police dept)

 123 5th Ave

 Kirkland 98033

Sponsored by the Greater Kirkland Citizen Corps Council (GKCCC )www.kirklandcitizencorps.org

Register online at http://www.kirklandcitizencorps.org/MYN/signup.asp

Questions or to receive notification of future sessions:

Contact: Nancy Smersh

425-587-3663

NSmersh@ci.kirkland.wa.us