MEMORANDUM DATE: July 8 th, 2016 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: MAYOR & COUNCIL MEMBERS DANNY LENZ, CITY MANAGER CITY MANAGER S REPORT COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM TRAININGS Waseca County will be offering Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training to anyone interested in disaster preparedness training. CERT is a program that educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills. CERT training prepares citizens to serve as first responders until emergency personnel arrive. The FREE training requires attendance at 8 3-hour sessions on Monday and Thursday evenings from September 12 thru October 6. Additional information on the Waseca County CERT Training Program is attached below. CITY APPLICATION FOR DNR LOCAL TRAILS GRANT NOT FUNDED The City has been notified that it was not selected for funding from the 2016 Local Trails Connections Program through the DNR. The City, at the request of the Retired Friends of Waseca, submitted a grant application to provide a portion of the necessary funding to connect the trail running through the marsh to Clear Lake to 19 th Avenue NE so as to provide a connection to Northeast Park and more of the City s existing trail system. The City intends to continue to explore ways to expand our much used trail system. A map showing the proposed trail, labeled Interim Trail is attached. 100% ON TOBACCO LICENSE CHECKS Last week the Waseca Police Department conducted tobacco license compliance checks and had no fails. This marks the 5 th time in the past nine years where all license holders have passed the compliance check. There have been 6 fails total in the past nine years on compliance checks, with 2 addition fails during an educational check partnership with the State of Minnesota. The educational compliance checks are for educational purposes only and do not result in fines or negative comments on the license. UPCOMING WASECA LIBRARY EVENTS The Waseca-Le Sueur Regional Library System is hosting upcoming events at the Waseca Public Library: Brian, the Story Man from England: Brian s interactive story telling will have you up and moving, laughing, and going wild over his wonderful stories! o Brian s performances will take at the following locations: Tuesday, July 19th @ 10:30 am: Montgomery Public Library Tuesday, July 19th @ 1 pm: Le Sueur Public Library Tuesday, July 19th @ 4 pm: Waseca Public Library Library Obstacle Course: Race, jump, balance, and test your skills through the awesome obstacle course at Waseca Public Library on Wednesday, July 20th at 1 pm. Geared for ages 6-12. Veggie Gardening: Learn how to grow your own fresh, delicious veggies with tips from 4-H at Waseca Public Library on July 18th at 1 pm. Geared for ages 6-12. Roadshow Antiques: Local appraiser Carol Bode will talk about antiques and value items at Waterville Public Library on Monday, July 18 th at 4 pm. The public is encouraged to bring in family heirlooms and curiosities to discover their monetary value. Owners and Bode will discuss the
items with the public, similar to the PBS show Antiques Roadshow. Bode will not be appraising any gems or guns at this event. Limited to one item per person. Minecraft Madness: Hunt Minecraft creepers with Nerf bows, play Minecraft Memory, and more at 2 pm on Tuesday, July 19th at Waseca Public Library! This event is exclusively for ages 13-18. Additional Attachments July Calendar August Calendar The complete City Limits document can be found on the City s website at: http://ci.waseca.mn.us/thecity-limits-weekly-managers-report/
What you would do in the event of a major disaster? What if a tornado struck large areas of Waseca County? What if first responders were overwhelmed or couldn't reach you? How should you respond? Waseca County CERT Training Program 8 evening sessions beginning September 12 6:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. What is CERT: The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills. CERT training prepares citizens to serve as first responders until emergency personnel arrive. Volunteer CERT members will learn the basics of: disaster preparedness fire safety disaster medical operations (assessment, treatment, triage and treating life threatening injuries) controlling utilities in a fire rapid treatment techniques for injuries and shock basic first aid light search and rescue operations disaster psychology organizing teams terrorism awareness CERT volunteer members will receive basic safety equipment: backpack, helmet, goggles, gloves, first aid kit, lights, tools, etc. This FREE training will require approximately 24 hours to complete - (eight 3-hour sessions) Monday and Thursday evenings from September 12-October 6 To enroll, please contact Nancy Lageson at 507-835-0694 or nancy.lageson@co.waseca.mn.us
CERT 2016 Tentative Class Agenda September 12-October 6 September 12th Monday at the Sheriff s Office (SO), lower level (Emergency Operations Center) 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm 1. Disaster Preparedness Introduction to disasters Impact on infrastructure, building structures Protection for disaster workers Role of CERTs in disaster response September 15th Thursday at SO 6:30 pm-9:30 pm 2. Disaster Fire Suppression Identifying and reducing potential fire hazards Basic fire suppression strategy Firefighting resources and techniques Hazardous materials Utility shutoff September 19th Monday at SO 6:30 pm-9:30 pm 3. Disaster Medical Operations Part 1 Treatment strategies for life-threatening conditions, including: Airway obstruction Bleeding Shock Principles of triage September 22nd Thursday at SO 6:30 pm-9:30 pm 4. Disaster Medical Operations Part II Medical operations conducted within treatment areas to which victims are sent from triage, including: Head-to-toe patient assessment Treatments for various injuries Public health considerations September 26th Monday at SO 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm 5. Light Search and Rescue Operation Search and rescue priorities and resources Techniques for situation size-up and search Lifting, cribbing, and victim rescue techniques Rescuer safety, including recognizing limitations September 29th Thursday at SO 6:30 pm-9:30 pm 6. Team Organization & Disaster Psychology CERT organization within Incident Command structure CERT decision making and documentation Disaster Psychology
Post-disaster emotional impact on rescuers and survivors October 3rd Monday at SO 6:30 pm 9:30 pm 7. Terrorism Awareness for CERT members Targets, Weapons, CBRNE indicators Preparing at home and work CERT Review Film October 6th Thursday at SO 6:30 pm 9:30 pm 8. Course Review and Disaster Simulation Drill Exercise: Disaster Simulation and Graduation
Name: (Last) (First) (Middle) Date of Birth: City / State of Birth: Home Address: (City / State / Zip) Telephone: Cell Phone: E-mail: Pager: Pager/Cell E-mail: ID# WCEM Office Use Only CERT Volunteer Personnel Information Workplace: Work Address: (City / State / Zip) Telephone: Work E-mail: Emergency Contact Information: Name: Relationship: Telephone: Home Address: Work Phone: Work Address: Are you a U.S. citizen: Yes No Were/are you a member of the U.S. Armed Forces: Yes No If yes, what branch: Honorably discharged? Yes No List public service organizations that you are currently a member of (fire, Red Cross, ambulance, posse, etc.) List relevant Emergency Management training (EMT, ICS, NIMS, etc.): Signature Date Legal Guardian Signature (if under 18) Date I hereby certify that the above information is correct at the date of signing and in effect for a period of 1 year. My signature grants permission for the Waseca County Sheriff s Office to complete a criminal background check and/or driving record check. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant. Rather, determinations of suitability based on criminal record checks will be made consistent with WCSO policy and any applicable law or regulations. Rev. 06/2016
2A 8th St NE City Waterpark 7th St NE Existing Trail Easement 375th Ave Hilltop Rd Rice Lake Drive Northeast Quandrant City of Waseca State Hwy 13 Northeast Park 24th Ave NE 143rd St Legend Existing Trail 2nd St NE Proposed Segement 1 22nd Ave NW 22nd Ave NE 4th St NE 2B Lakeside Golf Course Bunker Dr Proposed Segment 2 Interim Trail or Sidwalk (On or Off Street) Existing Sidewalk 20th Ave NE Proposed Sidewalk 19th Ave Waseca High School NW 16th Ave NW Northridge Plaza 18th Ave NE 19th Ave NE Interim Trail 17th Ave NE 16th Ave NE 1B 1A Clear Lake Drive City Owned Parcel Wetland Service Rd NW 15th Ave NE : 0 600 1,200 2nd St NW 13th Ave NW 12th Ave NW 3rd St NE 4th Cir NE 13th Ave NE 5th St NE 6th St NE Elkdom Ave Hillcrest Ave Lakeview Ave Idlewood Ave Feet 1 inch = 600 feet The data represented on this document is neither a legally recorded map nor a survey, and is intended for reference purposes only. The information presented has not been verified and neither the City of Waseca, nor its employees or agents makes any representation to the accuracy of the features and data presented here within. This map was created through the use of several city, county, state and federal data sources. For specific information regarding this map, or to report errors or omissions, contact the City of Waseca Engineering Department. Map #20151203-1 Printed: 12/15/2015