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Newsletter >Summer 2009 Newsletter – Under Construction
Emergency Information System Program
(EIS)
The new EIS program being launched on June 6 will provide a valuable tool
for Huntington County residents in the event of a declared emergency. As an
result of this past Winter season, it was recognized that a formal means of
communication lacked in this area. Thru the efforts led by; Pat Horoho,
Brandon Taylor, Tiffany Baily and Mike Rohler, discussions were held on how
to correct this deficiency. It was decided to utilize the current 211
system, Tiffany, along with the Emergency Management Agency, Brandon, will
format information for distribution. With the American Red Cross Disaster
Response Plan implemented to provide shelter and communication information,
the plan was put into place.
In the event of a Declared Emergency Event , all information is
compiled at the center of operations, EOC, managed by the Huntington County
EMA. This concise information then would be forwarded to the operation
center of 211. The live operators will then be able to assist the
general public with information related to the areas of impact and the
people affected. By calling 211, emergency information; shelter
locations, road closures, evacuations, power outage areas affected, and
severe weather alert levels will be provided.
The Disaster Box Van was on site at this year's Balloon Fest. This event
was held at the Huntington Municipal Airport on June 20,2009. During this
event, volunteers provided; First Aid Services, bottled water and glow
sticks for sale.
At this year's Heritage Day Parade, volunteers and staff will be handing
out plastic bags with; EIS program material, CPR/First Aid Class schedules,
Pet First Aid material, and peppermint candy. These items will also be
available at our booth located in the Marketplace venue located by the
entrance to the Huntington County Courthouse Annex Building parking lot. In
addition to program material, we will offer for sale ; First Aid kits and
American Red Cross Slide-on sandals. There will be a fish tank quarter drop
for a chance to win a American Red Cross bracelet.
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