[Judi Steinman sent this in. Thanks Judi!]

As a former crisis counselor, I strongly recommend that you consider participating in this important disaster readiness/ response training program. Being prepared is the best reaction to disasters when they strike. Please distribute this information as you see fit.

Learn About Emergency Response Procedures and Understand Your Role and Function in the Event of a Major Disaster. Sponsored by The Hawai`i Fire Department and Hawai`i County Civil Defense

Did you know?
► Your neighborhood may be on its own during the early stages following a major disaster.
► After a major disaster, citizens will volunteer to help. Without proper training these people can expose themselves to potential injury, and even death.
► Experience has shown that basic training in emergency response and rescue skills improves the ability of citizens to survive until first responders or other assistance arrives.

“Practicing the skills I learned in the simulated disaster was great...the coordination of the trainers were fantastic! They are great role models of teamwork!”
- CERT training participant
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)

For more information, visit www.hcrc.info

Who? You and everyone you know.
When? Four Saturdays: une 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2008 from 8:00am to 5:00pm
Where? North Hawaii Education and Resource Center (NHERC in Honoka'a).
Why? Because luck favors the prepared individual.

Register with Frecia Basilio: email fbasilio@co.hawaii.hi.us , phone 808-961-8085 or fax her at 808-935-1205

Contact HCRC if you need a reasonable accommodation.

Pa'auilo School Agriculture Program just received a grant for $10,625.88 for our Pasture Improvement Project. The money was received from the Omiydar Family Foundation on Oahu and will be used to re-fence our two acre pasture and buy a water catchment tank. This is will be such a fabulous addition for our school.

Please post this to the new list, mahalo,
Judi Steinman, Recording Secretary NHCC

Who: North Hilo Community Council
What: General Membership Meeting
When: Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 6:30 pm
Where: Laupahoehoe Library Humanities Room

AGENDA:
· Post-Session Legislative Update- Dwight Takamine
· Laupahoehoe Point Park Update – Bruce McClure
· Community Updates
· School Issues
· Road Safety

Please attend and Support Your Community