Village of New Lenox Emergency Preparedness Task Group met May 15.
Here is the minutes provided by the task group:
CALL TO ORDER
Dan Martin called the meeting to order at 10:32am.
IN ATTENDANCE
The Emergency Preparedness Task Group Members in attendance were Dan Martin / Village of New Lenox, Barb Agor / Will County Health Department, Bill Byerley / New Lenox Emergency Services, and Jerry Watts / Will County ARES.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the March 13, 2019 Task Group Meeting, which had been disseminated via email to Task Group
Members, were discussed. Barb Agor made a motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Bill Byerley. After no further discussion, the motion carried and the minutes were approved.
OLD BUSINESS
New Lenox CERT Update
Dan Martin advised that New Lenox CERT has been involved in the following activities since the last task group meeting:
March 16, 2019 Emergency Preparedness Presentation
March 24, 2019 Assist Lions Club at VFW
March 28, 2019 Bloodborne Pathogens, Indoor Search, Outdoor Search
March 30, 2019 Assist with Triple Play Concert Series Ticket Sales
April 28, 2019 Triage and Treatment
April 30, 2019 Severe Weather Spotter Training
May 5, 2019 Loyalty Day Parade
May 9, 2019 CERT Leadership Meeting
UPCOMING
May 18, 2019 NLSD #122 PTO 5K Color Run
May 20, 2019 Victim Transport
June 6, 2019 Chamber and Park District Chasing the Sun 5K
June 8, 2019 Triple Play Concert – Cheap Trick
June 20, 2019 Trinity Triumph 5K
Dan provided a short synopsis for each of the CERT activities.
In addition, Dan advised that New Lenox CERT will be participating in the 2019 Prairie State CERT Challenge (PSCC). This year’s event will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at the Cook County Medical Health Facility (formerly known as Oak Forest Hospital), which is located at 159th St. & Cicero Ave. in Oak Forest, IL.
On a related note, Dan advised that he has begun efforts to create the “CERT Association of Illinois.” Thus far two conference calls have been held (April 8, 2019 & May 6, 2019) with individuals that have expressed interest in the Association. Dan will keep the Emergency Preparedness Task Group updated as things progress.
New Lenox SAR Update
Dan Martin advised that New Lenox Search and Rescue (SAR) has been involved in the following activities since the last task group meeting:
March 13, 2019 CPR / AED / First Aid Training
March 23, 2019 Activation – Missing M/20 in Peotone
March 27, 2019 Activation – Missing M/70 in New Lenox
April 1, 2019 Activation – Missing M & F DuPage River in Shorewood
April 13, 2019 Kendall County Fit Test and Team Building
April 16, 2019 NLSAR Fit Test and Communications (Issue New Radios)
April 22-23, 2019 Activation – Missing M/5 in Crystal Lake
May 11, 2019 Kendall County Shoreline Safety / Shoreline Rescue
UPCOMING
May 16, 2019 Water Safety / Shoreline Rescue
June 8, 2019 Kendall County – Patient Packaging and Transport
June 18, 2019 NLSAR – Patient Packaging and Transport
Dan provided a short synopsis for each of the SAR activities.
In addition, Dan noted that the New Lenox Search and Rescue Team will be attending the 2019 Illinois Search and Rescue Conference. The conference will be held October 4-6, 2019 near Decatur, IL.
2019 Severe Weather Spotter Training / Health and Safety Expo – April 30, 2019
Dan provided a synopsis of the 2019 Severe Weather Spotter Training / Health & Safety Expo, which was held on April 30, 2019 at Lincoln-Way West High School. Dan noted that approximately 300 citizens were in attendance for the training, which made it the largest Severe Weather Spotter Training held in Will County this year. Dan mentioned that although 300 is a formidable number, approximately 600 registered via Eventbrite.
The same thing happened last year so the group has to be mindful that the Eventbrite registration numbers are not really an accurate predictor for attendance.
Dan also mentioned that two organizations were “no-shows” for the Health and Safety Expo. Although a number of reminders were sent, neither organization provided any type of communication that they would not be in attendance. As such, they will likely not be invited back next year as there were other organizations who would have gladly participated had a proper cancelation notice been given.
Regional Emergency Operations Plan
No one from the Will County Emergency Management Agency was in attendance to provide an update.
NEW BUSINESS
“Stop the Bleed”
Dan advised that May 23, 2019 is “National Stop the Bleed Day.” In support of this national campaign, Dan will be hosting a “Stop the Bleed Class” on May 23rd for the New Lenox Community Park District. The class will be held in the Community Room at the Village Hall from 9:30am to 11:00am. The lead instructor will be
Dr. Thomas Cartolano, a Trauma Surgeon at Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn, IL. Dan will assist Dr. Cartolano with the training that has been coordinated with Olga Viano at the New Lenox Community Park District.
“Surviving an Active Shooter Event”
Dan advised that a “Surviving an Active Shooter Event” presentation will be held on August 7, 2019 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Living Waters Children’s Center, 22811 S. Cedar Road (between Laraway Road & Delaney Road). The class will be open to the public.
National Preparedness Month
Dan advised that in support of National Preparedness Month New Lenox CERT will host their 15th Basic CERT Class starting on Wednesday September 11th.
A discussion was had regarding having the Will County Health Department come out for an event during the month of September. Ideas included giving a presentation regarding flu preparedness and flu vaccinations.
Another idea was to have a presentation and / or information on the measles.
On a separate note, Will County ARES amateur radio operator class (“Ham in a Day”) was suggested.
Dan will communicate with Barb Agor regarding the Will County Health Department presentations. Dan will communicate with Jerry Watts regarding the “Ham in a Day” class.
GOOD OF THE ORDER / ORGANIZATION UPDATES
New Lenox ESDA is gearing up for the summer events such as 5Ks. Bill Byerley advised that their calendar is filling up fast.
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting of the Emergency Preparedness Task Group will be Wednesday July 17, 2019 / 10:30am at the New Lenox Village Hall (Conference Room 127).
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 11:23am.
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