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EmergencyPREPAREDNESS 2023

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS Keep in mind that no significant time commitment is needed
other than when true emergency arises. The need to have
We are asking for your help! RVCA needs volunteers on
standby in case we have an emergency in the neighborhood. a core group of committed volunteers is crucial to the effort
Our website, www.riovistaonline.com, has a comprehensive needed at such a time.
list of actions, contacts, etc. In summary, we have listed We can arrange CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)
below a general description of what our volunteer group will certification through the city program, which we recommend but
be helping with. don’t require.
• identify elderly and people with special needs in advance For more information or to volunteer, contact:
• set up meeting place and time for after the storm in advance Dr. J.J. Rajter, Vice President, RVCA
• rapid impact assessment for structural damage, email: vp@riovistaonline.com
flooding,road obstructions, utility status, other emergencies
• subsequent setup of first aid, security, water distribution,
elder care, child care
• notices about where resources are available

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