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Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) returns to Seldovia!
by Dan Nelson
Have you ever wanted to find a way to contribute to the community if something major occurred? The Community Emergency Response Team or CERT is a mechanism to do just that – we prepare for large scale emergencies and natural disasters and act as a bridge between our established responders and community members. CERT training is an all-volunteer program that consists of basic training sessions that teach skills in disaster preparedness, fire suppression, disaster medical operations, light search and rescue, team organization, and more.
Why take this training? This provides basic skills in responding to an emergency or disaster in the community. This isn’t a class if you are interested in becoming a firefighter or emergency medical technician. Instead, this training is a primer on how to help during an event where normal response may be overwhelmed, such as a large scale earthquake or other natural disaster.
There is no obligation to volunteer or commit to additional training once the initial sessions are completed.
Class sessions include:
| Thursday, May 8, 2014 6pm – 9pm | Disaster Preparedness |
| Friday, May 9, 2014 7pm – 9pm | Fire/Utility Control |
| Saturday May 10, 2014 9am – 5pmWednesday, May 14, 2014 6pm –9pm | Disaster Medical Operations Pt. 1 & 2Light Search & Rescue |
| Thursday, May 15, 2014 6pm – 9pm | CERT Organization |
| Friday, May 16, 2014 7pm – 9pm | Disaster Psychology, Terrorism and CERT |
| Saturday, May 17, 2014 9am – 3pm | Disaster Simulation |
All class sessions will be held at the Susan B. English school To reserve your spot in the class, please sign up online atwww.kpvolunteers.org/seldovia.asp.
There is no cost or obligation for the class, people of all ages (13 +) and physical abilities are welcome. All supplies required for the class will be provided. Participants who successfully complete the training will receive a starter kit of emergency gear. If you have any questions, please contact Dan Nelson, program coordinator, at dnelson@kpb.us or at 262-2098.
HEA to host Nikiski Plant Dedication, Tours, and Annual Meeting on May 1st
by Joe Gallagher
Homer Electric Association will dedicate the new Nikiski Generation Plant on Thursday, May 1st, at 10 am. The ceremony will take place at the plant located at 48169 Kenai Spur Highway with parking available at the adjacent Agrium facility.
Following the dedication ceremony, public tours of the Nikiski Generation Plant and the Bernice Lake Generation Plant will be provided until 3 pm.
Later in the day, HEA will host its Annual Meeting at Soldotna High School. Registration for the meeting will begin at 4:30 pm and close at 6:30 pm. The business meeting will start in the Soldotna High School auditorium at 6:00 pm.
The Annual Meeting will feature food, refreshments, informational booths, election results, an update from the General Manager on HEA issues, and attendance door prize drawings, including a grand prize drawing for a free year of electricity (up to 10,000 kilowatt hours).
Additional information about the dedication ceremony, tours and Annual Meeting is available at www.homerelectric.com
For additional information contact Joe Gallagher at (907) 283-2324
Kachemak Bay Family Planning Clinic to Offer Services in Seldovia May 17th
by Heather O’Connor
Kachemak Bay Family Planning Clinic (KBFPC) will offer clinical services in Seldovia on Saturday, May 17th in the Seldovia Medical Clinic.
Cindy Beske, ANP/CNM and KBFPC staff will offer high-quality, confidential services including well-woman health checks, breast exams and mammogram referrals, birth control consultations and supplies, emergency contraception, STD testing and treatment, pregnancy testing and counseling, and pre-conception counseling.
Rapid HIV tests will be available at no cost on a walk-in basis during the day. Samples are collected by oral swab or finger stick, with results in 20 minutes. Additional STD testing will be available with an appointment in Seldovia. STD/HIV testing is available daily as a walk in service at our clinic, 3959 Ben Walters Lane in Homer.
Previous KBFPC Seldovia clinics booked up quickly, so making an appointment early is advised. For appointments or information call 235-3436 or email clinic.kbfpc@ak.net.
KBFPC accepts private insurance and Medicaid in addition to offering affordable services on a sliding-fee scale to those who qualify. No one is ever turned away due to inability to pay.
KBFPC is a member-supported organization providing high-quality, low cost reproductive healthcare for women, men and families of the southern Kenai Peninsula. We offer a range of confidential clinical services for men and women, as well as youth education programs and community health outreach. For more information about KBFPC, go to kbfpc.org.
Heather O’Connor
Executive Director
Kachemak Bay Family Planning Clinic (KBFPC)
3959 Ben Walters Lane
Homer, AK 99603
Heather.kbfpc@ak.net
www.kbfpc.org
907-299-7200
Fax 907-235-8346
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