Hancock COunty COAD By-Laws require an annual meeting in the Fall. It doesn’t feel like Fall today but it is coming.

At our regular October meeting (moved to October 10 due to Riley Days on our normal night) we will have a short meeting.  Agenda items include:

1. Review of financial reports

2. Election of Board

If you have another item you feel needs added to the agenda, please let me know.

Thanks to our great community and the generous grant donations from a number of organizations we have been able to acquire resources that will be much-needed when a disaster strikes in Hancock County.

*Cots and bedding sets (some of which are currently being used in the warming center)

*Three propane-fueled generators

*Four sets of work lights

*Electric heater

*Mobile command center trailer with conference room, food service, bathroom and shower capability

As our operations grow, our needs for general operating expense coverage (insurance, print and electronic media, supplies etc.) also grows. The community has generously responded to a recent appeal for donations to cover these routine expenses. Thank you to everyone that has made a donation to support our efforts.

Our charge during the Prevention and Preparedness phase of the disaster cycle is 1) any action taken to avoid hazards and minimize the negative consequences of a disaster and 2) any activity taken in advance of an emergency that improves emergency readiness posture and develops or expands operational capabilities. In carrying that out we strive to make educational material available to the general public through classes, training and distribution at public events or presentations.

The following list are the most appropriate flyers and brochures we have available at this time. Please contact us if you are interested in receiving any of this or if you have a group we could present to. Most are from FEMA.

Hancock County COAD brochure

Know Your Alerts and Warnings

Are You Ready booklet

Your Disaster Checklist (CFPB)

Create Your Family Emergency Communication Plan (with card)

Training material and games for elementary, middle-school and high school

Specific sheets for manmade hazards – cyberattack, financial emergency, power outage

Specific sheets for natural hazards – extreme heat, flood, tornado, winter storm

Emergency Financial First Aid Kit – regular and large print

Document and Insure Your Property

Safeguard Critical Documents and Valuables