Municipal News
- Last Updated on Friday, 01 March 2013 08:22
By Jill Brown
“How many of you know what to do in case of an emergency?” asked Volunteer Specialist Becky Parker, who began the meeting at Valley Manor in Monessen on Feb. 22 on emergencies in the home.
“How many of you know what to do in case of an emergency?” asked Volunteer Specialist Becky Parker, who began the meeting at Valley Manor in Monessen on Feb. 22 on emergencies in the home.
 Monessen Police Chief Gibson and William Hess, EMS for Monessen, spoke on various ways to prepare for an emergency.
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Ms. Parker welcomed many residents and visitors from other buildings. She introduced speakers, including: Susan Linders, service coordinator; Lynn Wackenhutch, hope & life manager for the Housing Authority; Amy Hulula, Westmoreland County Community College and Coordinator of RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program); Pete Dyziayk, maintenance supervisor;Monessen Police Chief Gibson and William Hess, EMS for Monessen.
They distributed emergency information sheets to be filled out with medications being currently taken by those filling them out. The sheet should go on the side of the refrigerator.
Parker continued, “Does everyone have an emergency kit ready to go? What about cash and coins? You can’t go to the ATM if there is a hurricane.”
Attendees were given a guide on what to put in the kit and were told to keep the emergency kit in the closet, never in the basement. The kit should also have food—non-perishable goods.
Next to speak was Chief of Police Gibson. The Chief stated, “If you need to talk to a police officer, please call. We’re all in this together, and we want to make it as enjoyable as possible.” He said, “I advise you not to go out and confront any type of disturbance.”
Last to speak was William Hess, EMS for Monessen. He has encountered a number of disasters and has a lot of experience with emergencies. He cited medications as a big problem, especially running out of them during a disaster.
He also said, “The biggest thing I could tell you is to listen to what I say. If I tell you to leave your apartment there’s a reason for it…You’ve got to be really careful what you’re doing.”
The Housing Authority was fortunate to have Police Chief Gibson and William Hess give of their time at this presentation. Safety is everyone’s responsibility, and everyone should make an effort to learn more about it.
They distributed emergency information sheets to be filled out with medications being currently taken by those filling them out. The sheet should go on the side of the refrigerator.
Parker continued, “Does everyone have an emergency kit ready to go? What about cash and coins? You can’t go to the ATM if there is a hurricane.”
Attendees were given a guide on what to put in the kit and were told to keep the emergency kit in the closet, never in the basement. The kit should also have food—non-perishable goods.
Next to speak was Chief of Police Gibson. The Chief stated, “If you need to talk to a police officer, please call. We’re all in this together, and we want to make it as enjoyable as possible.” He said, “I advise you not to go out and confront any type of disturbance.”
Last to speak was William Hess, EMS for Monessen. He has encountered a number of disasters and has a lot of experience with emergencies. He cited medications as a big problem, especially running out of them during a disaster.
He also said, “The biggest thing I could tell you is to listen to what I say. If I tell you to leave your apartment there’s a reason for it…You’ve got to be really careful what you’re doing.”
The Housing Authority was fortunate to have Police Chief Gibson and William Hess give of their time at this presentation. Safety is everyone’s responsibility, and everyone should make an effort to learn more about it.
