Border Community

SERVICE Staff

Director of the Institute of Civic Engagement

David B. Taylor, PhD

Executive Director City of Buffalo

Dana Estrada dle@niagara.edu

716.205.0075

Niagara County Valerie Haseley

vhaseley@niagara.edu 716.205.0076

BCS Coordinator Gail Struzik

gstruzik@niagara.edu 716.205.0077

Office Information

Phone: 716.286.8010 FAX: 716.205.0072

Office Location:

443 Roosevelt Avenue Niagara Falls, NY 14305

Mailing Addresses:

PO Box 2040 Niagara University, NY

14109-2040

City of Buffalo PD 74 Franklin Street Buffalo, NY 14202

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Border Community SERVICE

INSIDE:

Page 2: Niagara County update; Beautify Niagara - April 21

Page 3: Buffalo update; Skywarn Training Sessions

Page 4: Preparing Makes Sense Workshop Info

Page 5: National Prescription Drug Drop Off Date

Page 6: SMART Training for April; Tour de Cure Volunteers needed

Page 7: Disaster Sheltering for Companion Animals Workshop

Pencil in the date! Saturday, June 9, 2012 BCS Empowering Volunteers Annual Conference

Details and Registration form will be available in our

May 2012 Newsletter. Watch for it!

CERT classes to begin in Lockport

May 1, 2012 is the start date for our next Niagara

County CERT class, this one being offered in Lockport

at Wrights Corners Fire Company, 4043 Lake Avenue.

The course will run for 9 consecutive Tuesdays from 6:30 to 9:30 pm, with

a disaster simulation on Tuesday, June 26. You must be at least 16 years

of age to participate. To enroll online for the course, please visit

http://www.niagara.edu/bcs-enrollment/ complete the form and pick the drop

down box for Wrights Corners (CERT class). For information on this class,

please feel free to email Valerie at vhaseley@niagara.edu.

CERT classes to begin in Buffalo

April 25 is the start date for our next Buffalo CERT

class, to be held at the Buffalo Fire Department Training

Center at 20 Elmwood Avenue. The course will for 9

consecutive Wednesdays, from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. You must be at least 16

years of age to participate. To enroll online for the course, please visit

http://www.niagara.edu/bcs-enrollment/ and pick the drop down box for

CERT class - Buffalo.

For more information on the Buffalo class, please feel free to email Dana at

dle@niagara.edu. Dana will be contacting everyone who has registered

online, via email, as the date approaches with more information.

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Border Community SERVICE

Niagara County Valerie Haseley 716-205-0076

In March I was a presenter at the Niagara County Science Fair that took place at Stella Niagara. I presented the “Ready America” program to students in 5

th, 7

th and 8

th grades. I showed the

students a sample Family Emergency Kit and discussed how they can help their family’s prepare for weather emergencies that occur in Western New York. I also was invited to be the guest speaker at the monthly meeting at the Ransomville Masonic Lodge. At the end of the month, we held a Skills Enhancement Training for American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR & AED at the Frontier Volunteer Fire Department in Wheatfield. 19 people participated in the course that was taught by Richard Silvaroli, NYS Fire Instructor, AHA Heartsaver Instructor and Volunteer Fireman with Frontier Volunteer Fire Department. I am also excited to be partnering with the Countryside Community Neighborhood Watch (CCNW) to present “Preparing Makes Sense” Workshop on Wednesday, April 18 at the Newfane Community Center. At this Workshop, I will be presenting “Map Your Neighborhood,” a program designed to build and strengthen disaster readiness among neighbors (developed by Washington State Emergency Management). Please see the attached flyer (page 4) about the workshop and consider registering to attend with your family, friends or neighbors! Please contact Valerie Haseley at 716.205.0076 or vhaseley@niagara.edu if you would like to have a presentation scheduled with your group.

Volunteers Needed for Annual Beautify Niagara Saturday, April 21st

Volunteers are needed to assist with cleaning up, painting and raking throughout Niagara Falls. Individuals, families with kids, or large groups needing community service hours (scouts, students, etc.) are needed to participate in this endeavor.

Community Kick-off and continental breakfast will be held at 8 AM at the Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel (under the arch in front of Casino entrance). You will then be assigned to an area to clean up (volunteers will be provided gloves and bags). Then, enjoy a picnic lunch at Hyde Park Oasis at 12 noon. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Valerie Haseley, Niagara County Project Coordinator, at 205-0076 or vhaseley@niagara.edu.

National Volunteer Week is April 15 - 21, 2012. The theme for this year is

“Inspire by Example”.

The purpose is to recognize and celebrate the efforts of volunteers at the local, state

and national levels. Thank you to all who volunteer their time and talents!

City of Buffalo Dana Estrada 716-205-0075

Are you a City of Buffalo CERT member that would like to volunteer at tabling events throughout

the City of Buffalo during the summer? We would love to hear from you! Currently we have an

ongoing opportunity to participate in the Elmwood-Bidwell Farmer’s Market during the summer.

Anticipated dates include May 12th, June 23rd, July 21st, August 18th, September 22nd, and

October 20th. Please let us know if you’re interested in participating!

Border Community SERVICE is gearing up for another City of Buffalo CERT class that will begin

April 25th at 20 Elmwood Ave. We will meet Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 9:30pm. CERT

classes in the City of Buffalo have a unique spin as we partner closely with the Buffalo Fire

Department. As such, we rely heavily on their expertise and they are able to teach the majority of

the course. Please encourage interested individuals from around Erie County to take part in this

CERT class – they won’t be disappointed!

We’ve signed on to take part in the City of Buffalo Clean Sweep Initiative again this year.

Through the initiative we are planning to visit 25 streets throughout the city to bring preparedness

literature to area residents. We’re looking forward to spending time all around our city this

summer!

This month we’re also planning stops at Catholic Charities for an emergency preparedness

presentation, as well as the Forest District Civic Association. As always, please contact Dana

Estrada at 205-0075 if you wish to have a presentation in the City of Buffalo. We look forward to

hearing from you!

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Border Community SERVICE of Niagara University

CERT Skills Enhancement

NWS Buffalo SKYWARNTM Training Sessions Judy Levan, Warning Coordination Meteorologist

National Weather Service, Buffalo NY

Description: SKYWARNTM

is a nationwide program of spotters that report severe weather to the National Weather Service. Anyone can become a SKYWARN

TM spotter for the National Weather Service, all you have to do is attend a

Spotter Training Sessions. There is no charge for the training. The SKYWARN

TM basic training session provides a brief overview to the National Weather Service (the organization

and responsibilities), the equipment used (including capabilities and limitations), and basic severe weather meteorology (including how thunderstorms, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes form). Attendees are instructed on what types of severe weather the National Weather Service is interested in hearing about and are given an 800 telephone number for 24 hour access to make reports directly to the NWS forecasters.

Dates/Times Location Call to Register

Monday, May 7 – 6:30-8:30 pm Niagara University – St. Vincent’s Hall

Room 405

Valerie Haseley

205.0076 or vhaseley@niagara.edu

Thursday, May 10 – 7:00-9:00 pm Erie County Fire Training Academy

3359 Broadway, Cheektowaga NY 14227

JT Glass

James.Glass@erie.gov

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Who Can Attend? Citizens of Niagara County aged 16 and older

Why is this Needed? 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.

What will you Learn?

Personal preparedness tips to help you and your family during a disaster

Essential items to include in an Emergency Supply Kit

How to make a Family Communication Plan

The first Nine Steps to take immediately following a disaster to secure your

home and to protect your neighborhood through Map Your Neighborhood

(MYN): Building and Strengthening Disaster Readiness Among Neighbors

(program developed by LuAn K. Johnson, PhD, Public Education Manager

with Washington State Emergency Management)

Preparing Makes Sense Workshop

Sponsored by:

Wednesday, April 18, 2012 6:30-8:30 PM Newfane Community Center

2737 Main Street, Newfane, NY 14108

Presented by: Border Community SERVICE of Niagara University

For More Information, Contact:

Valerie Haseley, Niagara County Project Coordinator

Border Community SERVICE of Niagara University

PO Box 2040, Niagara University, NY 14109

Phone: 716.205.0076

Fax: 716.205.0072

COUNTRYSIDE COMMUNITY

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH

The mission of CCNW is to engage

adults and youth throughout the Town of

Newfane to make their neighborhoods

safer, stronger and better prepared to

respond to threats of crime, social

disorder, terrorism, public safety and

health issues and disasters of all kinds.

Register Online by Friday, April 13 to be entered into a

Drawing: www.niagara.edu/workshop

Each person in attendance will receive a Gift! Presented by:

Border Community SERVICE

The mission of Border Community SERVICE

(Special Emergency Response Volunteer

Initiative for Community Empowerment) of

Niagara University is to provide emergency

preparedness training to citizens and to

encourage their participation in opportunities

that enhance regional emergency readiness.

Personal Preparedness Tips to Help You and Your Family

National Prescription Drug Drop Off

No Questions Asked

Drive In; Drop Off www.NationalPrescriptionDrugDropOff.com

Saturday, April 28, 2012

10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Drop Off Locations:

Erie County:

Bertrand Chafee Hospital

Buffalo State College

Erie County Botanical Gardens

Grand Island Town Hall

Kenmore Mercy Hospital

Mercy Ambulatory Care Center

Millard Fillmore Hospital

North Collins Police Department

Sisters of Charity - St. Joseph’s Campus

Twin District Fire Department - Lancaster

West Herr Collision Center - Hamburg

West Seneca Senior Center

Niagara County:

DeGraff Memorial Hospital

Former Police HQS

Lockport Plaza

Mt. St. Mary’s Hospital

Safely Drop Off Unwanted Prescription Drugs

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The following information has been provided by Pati Anne Guzinski and if you are interested in attending any of these upcoming sessions, please contact her.

Smart Training Calendar - April 2012

◊ Dates may change due to participation in community events / drills / exercises. ◊ All classes will be held at the Erie County Fire Training Academy, 3359 Broadway, Cheektowaga, NY 14227 ◊ In an effort to facilitate an optimum training environment and experience, class size may be limited.

◊ Pre-registration is required for all sessions. Every effort will be made to send out session specific

information, including the pre-registration form, at least 2 weeks before each session.

Pati Aine Guzinski | Training Coordinator PH Emergency Preparedness

Erie County | Health

95 Franklin Street, Room 987 | Buffalo, NY 14202

P:(716) 858-7109 | F:(716) 858-7121

PatiAine.Guzinski@erie.gov | http://www.erie.gov

4/18/12 Wednesday 6:00pm-9:00pm CPR - Refresher Course Only

4/21/12 Saturday 9:00am-noon CPR - New Students Only

4/24/12 Tuesday 6:00pm-8:00pm SMART General Membership Meeting

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

The Niagara County Medical Reserve Corps has invited Niagara County CERT to assist with the Tour de Cure in Niagara County this year. This event, which benefits the American Diabetes Association, is the largest bike tour in Niagara County, with up to 1200 riders, and involves several courses ranging from 6 to 100 miles in length. All courses begin and end at the NCCC campus in Sanborn.

This year's Tour de Cure will take place on Saturday, June 2, 2012. The first riders will depart around 6:00 a.m., and the event should end by 2:00 p.m. They need at least seven CERT members to assist the medical staff in triage and first aid at check-in points along the course (locations TBD); there will be physicians at these points also, and CERT volunteers may choose to work in shifts.

Please let me know if you are interested in helping and I will forward your information to the MRC. Please call me at 205-0076 or email at vhaseley@niagara.edu. Thank you, Valerie Haseley Niagara County Project Coordinator

If interested, please respond to the contact below regarding this training:

Hosted by the Niagara County Department of Health Emergency Preparedness Program

American Humane Red Star Animal Emergency Services™ Presents

Disaster Sheltering for Companion Animals

A two-day, interactive workshop

April 23 – 24, 2012

Niagara County Public Safety Training Facility

5574 Niagara Street Extension

Lockport, NY 14095

Disaster Sheltering for Companion Animals is designed to help communities of any size actively and formally prepare for disasters affecting both animals and humans. Natural or manmade disasters can strike at any time, and depending on their scope and severity, the local community needs to be equipped to handle the resulting influx of dogs, cats and other small companion animals.

Class Times: 9:00am – 5:00pm

Topics of this intensive two-day training include:

• Identifying viable locations for emergency animal shelters • Safety and security concerns

• Designing and setting up and emergency shelter • Decontamination

• Animal identification and record keeping • Legal issues and liability

• Daily routines • Disposition of animals

Don’t delay – Deadline to register is April 9th

, 2012

For more information on the course please go to:

www.americanhumane.org/animals/professional-resources/training/

disaster-sheltering.html

Questions?

Please call (303) 925-9467 or email AEStraining@americanhumane.org

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