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Build your Disaster Supply Kit

After an emergency, you may need to survive on your own for several days. Being prepared means having your own food, water, and other supplies to last for 7 days.  A disaster supply kit is a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency.

Make sure your disaster supply kit is stocked with the items on the checklist below. Most of the items are inexpensive and easy to find and any one of them could save your life. Once you take a look at the basic items consider any special needs your family might have, such as supplies for your pets or for seniors in your family.

Basic Disaster Supplies Kit

To assemble your kit store items in airtight plastic bags and put your entire disaster supplies kit in one or two easy-to-carry containers such as plastic bins or a duffel bag.

A basic emergency supply kit could include the following recommended items:

  • Water (one gallon per person per day, for drinking and sanitation)
  • Food (a 7 day supply of non-perishable food)
  • Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert
  • Flashlight
  • First aid kit
  • Extra batteries
  • Whistle (to signal for help)
  • Dust mask (to help filter contaminated air)
  • Plastic sheeting and duct tape (to shelter in place)
  • Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties (for personal sanitation)
  • Wrench or pliers (to turn off utilities)
  • Manual can opener (for food)
  • Local maps
  • Cell phone with chargers and a backup battery

Additional Emergency Supplies

Since Spring of 2020, the CDC has recommended people include additional items in their kits to help prevent the spread of coronavirus or other viruses and the flu.

Consider adding the following items to your emergency supply kit based on your individual needs:

  • Face coverings (for everyone ages 2 and above), soap, hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes to disinfect surfaces
  • Prescriptions medications
  • Non-prescription medications such as pain relievers, anti-diarrhea medication, antacids or laxatives
  • Prescription eyeglasses and contact lens solution
  • Infant formula, bottles, diapers, wipes and diaper rash cream
  • Pet food and extra water for your pet
  • Cash or traveler’s checks
  • Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records saved electronically or in a waterproof, portable container
  • Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person
  • Complete change of clothing appropriate for your climate and sturdy shoes
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Matches in a waterproof container
  • Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items
  • Mess kits, paper cups, plates, paper towels and plastic utensils
  • Paper and pencil
  • Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children

Maintaining Your Kit

After assembling your kit remember to maintain it so it’s ready when needed:

  • Keep canned food in a cool, dry place.
  • Store boxed food in tightly closed plastic or metal containers.
  • Replace expired items as needed.
  • Re-think your needs every year and update your kit as your family’s needs change.

Kit Storage Locations

Since you do not know where you will be when an emergency occurs, prepare supplies for home, work and cars.

  • Home: Keep this kit in a designated place and have it ready in case you have to leave your home quickly. Make sure all family members know where the kit is kept.
  • Work: Be prepared to shelter at work for at least 24 hours. Your work kit should include food, water and other necessities like medicines, as well as comfortable walking shoes, stored in a “grab and go” case.
  • Car: In case you are stranded, keep a kit of emergency supplies in your car.

 

 

Source: ready.gov

Station 54 Groundbreaking Ceremony Program

Notice of Special Remote Meeting July 9, 2020 Regular Board Meeting

Florida Governor DeSantis’ Executive Order 20-69

SCPFD Emergency Order for Board Meeting during COVID 19

The 2019 SCPFD Annual Report is Now Available!

 

It’s our pleasure to present to you the 2019 San Carlos Park Fire District Annual Report. Please enjoy this look back at a wonderful year of service.

SCPFD 2019 Annual Report Website

Coronavirus Prevention: Keep our community healthy by following the CDC’s recommendations

While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that the immediate risk to the general American public for contracting the coronavirus remains low, they suggest that now is the time for communities to start preparing.

To stay up to date and informed on official coronavirus developments, you can sign up for the latest CDC updates here: https://www.cdc.gov/Other/emailupdates/. Below are the CDC’s prevention tips:

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially before eating, after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing, and certainly if your commute includes public transit.
• If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if your hands are visibly dirty.
• Face masks should be used by people who show symptoms of COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of the disease to others. The purpose of a face mask is to prevent droplets from sneezing and coughing from becoming airborne.

For more information on the Coronavirus visit: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

 

SCPFD is offering a sweetheart of a deal this Valentine’s Day!

February, the month when love is celebrated with Valentine’s Day through chocolate hearts and messages of devotion is also home to American Heart Month. How very appropriate, in the month that we think with our hearts, we also are reminded to think about our hearts.

About every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a heart attack. Do you have the knowledge and skills necessary to respond if your loved one suffers a cardiac emergency? According to the American Heart Association, immediate CPR can double or even triple a victim’s chance of survival. Learn how to mend a broken heart this Valentine’s Day with San Carlos Park Fire District.

Show your loved one how much you care by learning how to respond in the event of an emergency at one of our FREE American Heart Association Friends and Family CPR/AED classes. These courses are being offered for FREE to residents on February 14, 2020 from 9:00am-10:30am and 1:30pm-3:00pm in honor of Valentine’s Day. Limited space is available; please call 267-7525 to reserve your spot today. Reservations can only be made by phone, no online reservations will be taken. Though it may not be the most conventional way to spend Valentine’s Day, if someone you love ever needs CPR, it’s the greatest gift you can give them.

The AHA Friends and Family CPR/AED class teaches adult Hands-Only™ CPR, child CPR with breaths, adult and child AED use, infant CPR and relief of choking in an adult, child or infant. For the general public; not appropriate for healthcare providers. This class does not provide a certification card. Participants will receive a certificate of participation.

 

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Fire Safety Inspector

San Carlos Park Fire Protection & Rescue Service District
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Repost January 10, 2020
Internal/External Posting

Fire Safety Inspector: $65,468.00 starting salary. Position is 40 hours per week and works under the direction of the Fire Marshal. He/she will conduct fire safety inspections; oversee the testing of fire safety systems; and participate in plans review. Must be familiar with general building and facility inspection procedures. Duties involve considerable public contact and requires employee to interact and communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms. Responsibilities require technical knowledge and analysis of the local, state and federal regulations governing various aspects of fire prevention, fire protection systems and fire safety inspections to ensure compliance with regulatory laws and guidelines. It is essential for the incumbent to be proficient in driving a vehicle, communicate using a two-way radio, walk around fire scene and job sites, climb ladders and stairs and complete physical requirements set forth by the department for this position.

High school diploma/GED required; a Florida Class ‘E’ noncommercial driver license (or higher); Florida State Certified Fire Inspector; and working knowledge and practical experience in fire inspections, plans review, sprinkler systems, alarm systems; must meet minimum standards in F.S. 633. This position does not require Florida State Fire Fighter Certifications. Position is not “Special Risk” with the Florida Retirement System.

Please submit resumes to 19591 Ben Hill Griffin Parkway, 33913.

Submission of resume deadline is noon, Friday, February 14, 2020 EOE/DFW/Veteran’ Preference

Mail your Letters to Santa at SCPFD!

San Carlos Park Fire District has made special arrangements with Santa Claus for our fire stations to be drop-off sites for letters to Santa Claus! Bring your children to drop off their letters in Santa’s Mailbox located at any one of our fire stations:
 
Station 51 located at 8013 Sanibel Blvd.
Station 52 located at 16901 Island Park Rd.
Station 53 located at 19591 Ben Hill Griffin Pkwy.
 
Santa loves to get letters from boys and girls who have been good all year long! Make sure to include your child’s name and address on each letter and San Carlos Park Fire District will ensure each child receives a personalized letter from Santa.
 
The deadline to drop off letters at Santa’s Mailbox is December 15th. No postage required, only a little magic! IMG_0719-Edit