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October 2008 Volume 1, Issue 3
American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis, 441 East 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202
www.redcross-indy.org
317-684-1441
Community Fair on Monument Circle
T
o commemorate the events of September 11, 2001, and to show the central Indiana community how we must live united, the City of Indianapolis and United Way of Central Indiana co-hosted the seventh annual "Community Fair on Monument Circle,” on Thursday, September 11, 2008. The American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis booth focused on preparedness, since September is National Preparedness Month. Paul and Monica Richard, a Red Cross volunteer husband/wife team, brought their fam- Jim and Phyllis Hope, Lana Jordan, Steve Wolfe, Carl Bischoff ily’s Disaster Supplies Kit to place on display. Information on how to “Make a Disaster Plan” for you and your family was distributed, and the Mobile Feeding Response Team utilized the event as a practice drill, handing out bottled water from our Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV).
Katie Burkhardt, Joan Marsden, Steve Wolfe
Thank You, Volunteers!
I
t was another busy month for Red Cross volunteers. For several days after Hurricane Gustav hit the Gulf Coast, 27 selfevacuees were sheltered at the American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis chapter. Some experienced volunteers took the lead in managing the shelter, and several new volunteers jumped at the chance to work in a shelter. A total of 81 volunteers registered to help with this operation! Several VISTAs were also involved. Thanks everyone! Paula Suchy and Mary Clifford
Paula Suchy, Mary Clifford, and Sandi Lyle.
Emergency Services Newsletter
2
Volunteer Highlight: The Wolfe Pack
S
teve and Lydia Wolfe have been volunteers in many areas of our Chapter since joining our
ranks in the midst of Katrina. Steve is currently the leader of the Mobile Feeding Response Team (MFRT). Steve is also an instructor, teaching several Mass Care and Shelter classes. Lydia recently became a staff member having accepted the Night Worker position. Brother Bob Wolfe joined our ranks during our recent flood disaster. His children, Kris and Becca, also look forward to joining the Red Cross when they get older. Thank you to the Wolfe family for their dedication!
From the FBCI Corner... As fall moves into full swing, so does the FBCI program at the Red Cross. In September, the FBCI team (a.k.a. VISTAs Justin Gray and Jillian Luttrell) took time off from training to focus on the behind-the-scenes aspects of the program. They continued searching for new partners in the Greater Indianapolis area and are working daily on creating a mock disaster. At the beginning of September, the team discussed the FBCI program with Englewood Christian Church. In October, they received a positive reply from ECC and are now coordinating training dates with them. This is an exciting step for the FBCI team as it proves that cold-calling, though nerve-racking, does supply results. Furthermore, ECC’s near-downtown location and heart for neighborhood outreach will strengthen ARCGI’s presence in the Indianapolis metropolitan area and increase community partnerships. In October, the team welcomed its newest FBCI Partner in Indianapolis: Second Presbyterian Church!! Second Presbyterian produced a total of 82 members at training, making them the largest Action Team to date. The FBCI team would like to thank Second Presbyterian for their hospitality and enthusiasm in this program. We look forward to working with all of you as the program continues!
Volunteers Needed Looking for volunteers who can commit to one day a week for Service to Armed Forces at Camp Atterbury. Will train and give all the support necessary. Please contact Sheila Conrad at 317-684-4322.
Emergency Services Newsletter
3
New Shelter Trailers By Brad Schelppi
R
esponse time; we’re all aware of how important a well planned and speedy response is when disasters strike. In that spirit, we’re happy to announce that the chapter’s five new shelter trailers have arrived, have been stocked (thanks to many volunteers), and are now prepositioned throughout our jurisdiction. Each trailer is equipped (with cots, blankets, shelter kit, kid’s toys, etc.) to set up and initially run a 150 person shelter. To help reduce our response time and ensure good client service, the trailers have been prepositioned in Marion, Hamilton, Clinton, Hendricks, and Johnson County at either the local Red Cross office (Marion, Hamilton) or at the Counties Emergency Management Office (Hendricks, Clinton, Johnson). Thanks to the generosity of the Lilly Endowment, Duke Energy, Hendricks County Community Foundation, and a partnership between the Avon, Brownsburg, Danville, and Plainfield Rotary Clubs, this long term goal has been realized for the betterment of our community. We love to show them off! So, next time you’re in the office ask one of us to give you a tour!
Additions to the Indianapolis Chapter Building By Chris Gilbert
I
f you haven’t stopped by the Indianapolis Chapter lately, then you probably haven’t seen our new face. The old radio tower has been removed and a new one erected. This new tower supports antennas that will allow radio communications between the Indianapolis office and our county offices in times of need, communication with Red Cross radio equipped vehicles during disaster, amateur radio operators to use our facility to support the Hurricane Watch Net (http:// www.hwn.org/), and a variety of other radio-related needs and activities. A radio tower matching the one at the Indianapolis office has been installed at our Hamilton County office. This tower will serve the same purpose as the Indianapolis tower and will act as a back up should the office in Indianapolis not be available. With the addition of these towers and the communications potential they bring to our chapter, the Indianapolis chapter likely holds the best Amateur and Red Cross communications platform in the state for disaster response radio communications. In addition, we now have three flag poles proudly flying the American, State of Indiana, and Red Cross flags.
Emergency Services Newsletter
Clinton County DAT News By Kristi Marcinko
W
e have responded to two huge barn fires in the last month, utilizing our mass care and feeding skills for our local volunteer Fire and EMS. Thanks to all who helped!
4
Boone County DAT News By Kristi Marcinko
O
n September 8th at 12:15 P.M., all members of the Boone County DAT team responded to a multi-unit assisted living facility fire. Thirteen cases were opened that day. DAT members assisted with EMA, fire, police, and EMS to help the residents to the main office to open cases and meet with chaplains. Boone County EMA director Mike Martin was overwhelmed with our quick response to the scene and was impressed with our speed and ability to meet with all clients in an efficient manner.
Red Cross Transportation Services Information
Emergency Services Newsletter
Mental Health Information
5
Emergency Services Newsletter
Have a Submission for the Newsletter? Send to [email protected].
6
ARCGI Emergency Services Newsletter Published by our Disaster Volunteer Newsletter Team Jenny Davidson and Brian Thomason
Emergency Services Newsletter
7
Emergency Services Newsletter
8
American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis, 441 East 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202
www.redcross-indy.org
317-684-1441
Community Fair on Monument Circle
T
o commemorate the events of September 11, 2001, and to show the central Indiana community how we must live united, the City of Indianapolis and United Way of Central Indiana co-hosted the seventh annual "Community Fair on Monument Circle,” on Thursday, September 11, 2008. The American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis booth focused on preparedness, since September is National Preparedness Month. Paul and Monica Richard, a Red Cross volunteer husband/wife team, brought their fam- Jim and Phyllis Hope, Lana Jordan, Steve Wolfe, Carl Bischoff ily’s Disaster Supplies Kit to place on display. Information on how to “Make a Disaster Plan” for you and your family was distributed, and the Mobile Feeding Response Team utilized the event as a practice drill, handing out bottled water from our Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV).
Katie Burkhardt, Joan Marsden, Steve Wolfe
Thank You, Volunteers!
I
t was another busy month for Red Cross volunteers. For several days after Hurricane Gustav hit the Gulf Coast, 27 selfevacuees were sheltered at the American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis chapter. Some experienced volunteers took the lead in managing the shelter, and several new volunteers jumped at the chance to work in a shelter. A total of 81 volunteers registered to help with this operation! Several VISTAs were also involved. Thanks everyone! Paula Suchy and Mary Clifford
Paula Suchy, Mary Clifford, and Sandi Lyle.
Emergency Services Newsletter
2
Volunteer Highlight: The Wolfe Pack
S
teve and Lydia Wolfe have been volunteers in many areas of our Chapter since joining our
ranks in the midst of Katrina. Steve is currently the leader of the Mobile Feeding Response Team (MFRT). Steve is also an instructor, teaching several Mass Care and Shelter classes. Lydia recently became a staff member having accepted the Night Worker position. Brother Bob Wolfe joined our ranks during our recent flood disaster. His children, Kris and Becca, also look forward to joining the Red Cross when they get older. Thank you to the Wolfe family for their dedication!
From the FBCI Corner... As fall moves into full swing, so does the FBCI program at the Red Cross. In September, the FBCI team (a.k.a. VISTAs Justin Gray and Jillian Luttrell) took time off from training to focus on the behind-the-scenes aspects of the program. They continued searching for new partners in the Greater Indianapolis area and are working daily on creating a mock disaster. At the beginning of September, the team discussed the FBCI program with Englewood Christian Church. In October, they received a positive reply from ECC and are now coordinating training dates with them. This is an exciting step for the FBCI team as it proves that cold-calling, though nerve-racking, does supply results. Furthermore, ECC’s near-downtown location and heart for neighborhood outreach will strengthen ARCGI’s presence in the Indianapolis metropolitan area and increase community partnerships. In October, the team welcomed its newest FBCI Partner in Indianapolis: Second Presbyterian Church!! Second Presbyterian produced a total of 82 members at training, making them the largest Action Team to date. The FBCI team would like to thank Second Presbyterian for their hospitality and enthusiasm in this program. We look forward to working with all of you as the program continues!
Volunteers Needed Looking for volunteers who can commit to one day a week for Service to Armed Forces at Camp Atterbury. Will train and give all the support necessary. Please contact Sheila Conrad at 317-684-4322.
Emergency Services Newsletter
3
New Shelter Trailers By Brad Schelppi
R
esponse time; we’re all aware of how important a well planned and speedy response is when disasters strike. In that spirit, we’re happy to announce that the chapter’s five new shelter trailers have arrived, have been stocked (thanks to many volunteers), and are now prepositioned throughout our jurisdiction. Each trailer is equipped (with cots, blankets, shelter kit, kid’s toys, etc.) to set up and initially run a 150 person shelter. To help reduce our response time and ensure good client service, the trailers have been prepositioned in Marion, Hamilton, Clinton, Hendricks, and Johnson County at either the local Red Cross office (Marion, Hamilton) or at the Counties Emergency Management Office (Hendricks, Clinton, Johnson). Thanks to the generosity of the Lilly Endowment, Duke Energy, Hendricks County Community Foundation, and a partnership between the Avon, Brownsburg, Danville, and Plainfield Rotary Clubs, this long term goal has been realized for the betterment of our community. We love to show them off! So, next time you’re in the office ask one of us to give you a tour!
Additions to the Indianapolis Chapter Building By Chris Gilbert
I
f you haven’t stopped by the Indianapolis Chapter lately, then you probably haven’t seen our new face. The old radio tower has been removed and a new one erected. This new tower supports antennas that will allow radio communications between the Indianapolis office and our county offices in times of need, communication with Red Cross radio equipped vehicles during disaster, amateur radio operators to use our facility to support the Hurricane Watch Net (http:// www.hwn.org/), and a variety of other radio-related needs and activities. A radio tower matching the one at the Indianapolis office has been installed at our Hamilton County office. This tower will serve the same purpose as the Indianapolis tower and will act as a back up should the office in Indianapolis not be available. With the addition of these towers and the communications potential they bring to our chapter, the Indianapolis chapter likely holds the best Amateur and Red Cross communications platform in the state for disaster response radio communications. In addition, we now have three flag poles proudly flying the American, State of Indiana, and Red Cross flags.
Emergency Services Newsletter
Clinton County DAT News By Kristi Marcinko
W
e have responded to two huge barn fires in the last month, utilizing our mass care and feeding skills for our local volunteer Fire and EMS. Thanks to all who helped!
4
Boone County DAT News By Kristi Marcinko
O
n September 8th at 12:15 P.M., all members of the Boone County DAT team responded to a multi-unit assisted living facility fire. Thirteen cases were opened that day. DAT members assisted with EMA, fire, police, and EMS to help the residents to the main office to open cases and meet with chaplains. Boone County EMA director Mike Martin was overwhelmed with our quick response to the scene and was impressed with our speed and ability to meet with all clients in an efficient manner.
Red Cross Transportation Services Information
Emergency Services Newsletter
Mental Health Information
5
Emergency Services Newsletter
Have a Submission for the Newsletter? Send to [email protected].
6
ARCGI Emergency Services Newsletter Published by our Disaster Volunteer Newsletter Team Jenny Davidson and Brian Thomason
Emergency Services Newsletter
7
Emergency Services Newsletter
8
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