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Eggstravaganza

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Eggstravaganza 2013

It’s time for the RSCA’s annual Eggstravaganza, held every year at Marlin Park in the center of Redwood Shores. Bring all your children and a basket for goodies to the park for the big Egg Hunt, where toddlers and young kids can seek out goodies hidden in the grass and playground. Also, the Easter Bunny will be there to lead off the Egg Hunt and later to pose for pictures with the boys and girls, so be sure to take along a camera as well!

The festivities begin at 1:00 PM on Sunday, March 23rd at Marlin Park here in Redwood Shores.

Be sure to arrive early so that your child can line up in the right age category — the eggs disappear quickly, and the whistle begins exactly at 1:00, so be on time!

 

We’ll have treats for the kids, so please bring a small basket. (Please limit your children to 6 eggs each so that everyone can share.) Look for the GOLDEN EGGS for a special prize!

Our local RWC Police will also be available to provide voluntary FINGERPRINTING for children of parents who might wish to have this record for identification. Because a child’s appearance can change in a short time, fingerprinting can be the best way to identify a lost child. And parents, don’t forget your camera for photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny.

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The Eggstravaganza is run by RSCA, and is a great place to sign up with our organization if you have not yet had a chance to do so. Please join in in making great events like this possible in Redwood Shores!

Superintendent Search in the Belmont-Redwood Shores School District

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The Belmont-Redwood Shores School District is searching for a new Superintendent, and is inviting residents to participate in the process to identify the characteristics needed for our neighborhood schools. The Board of Trustees would greatly appreciate your input and assistance with this important task, and encourages you to participate in the process by:

  • Attending an Open Forum* on either:
  1. Wednesday, March 20 at 7:30PM — Nesbit, Multi-Use room
  2. Thursday, March 21 at 10:30AM — District Office, Board Room
  • Completing an online survey located at www.brssd.org by March 24, 2013. 

(*The Open Forums will be facilitated by a member of the Board’s consultant firm.)

RSCA Annual Meeting

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Get the latest update on “The State of the Shores” at the RSCA Annual Meeting.

February 13, 2013, 7:00 pm

at the Redwood Shores Library

399 Marine Pky at Bridge Pky

You’ll have the opportunity to meet and hear from Redwood City Mayor Alicia Aguirre plus Vice-Mayor (and Shores resident) Jeff Gee. We’ll also have a brief update on issues facing our local schools.

Please take time to engage in this discussion of important issues that affect the home and the family of every Shores resident – your voice is important!

(RSCA will also elect its new Board of Directors.)

CONCERT SPECIAL

6:30-7:00pm, Before the Meeting

Come early and enjoy a special concert featuring several of our young Shores piano students.

RSCA provided initial and matching funds for the purchase of the grand piano that now graces RWS Library’s Community Room, and we are proud of this addition to our community library. We are pleased to take this opportunity to showcase the talents of just a few of the gifted young people who are able to take lessons on this wonderful instrument.

Welcome Back to RSCA.org

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You have reached the home page of the Redwood Shores Community Association.

As you may have noticed, our website suffered a setback that has taken several days to repair. We apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused, and hope to have all of our services back on line soon. For any questions or services you have needs on that you were unable to manage when our site was down, please contact our Webmaster and he will direct you to the appropriate contact within our organization.

Thank you so much for your patience!

The PILOT: December 2012

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Below is this month’s issue of The PILOT, published in it’s entirety on the RSCA website. To get a complete view of this month’s issue that is easy to read on your screen, please choose the “Fullscreen” option at the top of the viewer — from there, you can click on the left or right of each page to thumb through the various pages.

All of the software needed to view this web-based version of The PILOT should be linked below if it is not already installed on your web browser, and you can also download or print the PDF document for use away from the computer. If you are having trouble viewing this document on your cellphone, tablet or computer, please contact the RSCA website team.

The Pilot — December 2012 Issue

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November is Disaster Preparedness Month (2012)

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Before the winter weather settles in, RSCA would like to remind everybody this November to prepare your home for the possibility of a disaster. This month’s issue of The PILOT focuses on suggestions and checklists for preparing your home. Last year, the Redwood Shores Community Association (RSCA) provided articles on many different aspects of Disaster Preparedness, but the article that was probably the most significant was the one that provided instructions on how and when to turn off your gas supply. For that reason, we are again addressing the topic of gas shut-off in this issue.

In addition, the printed version of The PILOT once again includes red/green Disaster Signal Card for newcomers to Redwood Shores and for those of you who may not have put your card aside last year. This tool will improve the ability of first responders such as the Fire and Police departments, as well as our Community Emergency Management Teams (CERT) to quickly identify homes in need of help when landline, cell phone and on-line communications are not working.

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Following last year’s distribution of the signal cards, CERT held a drill that proved that all of Redwood Shores could be surveyed in as little as five hours if roads were mostly clear for travel. CERT will be holding a follow-up drill this year on Saturday, November 17th when you will be asked once again to “Show Your Cards” so that they can be seen from the street. We urge all residents to cooperate with this local disaster drill.

Everyone who lives in Redwood Shores knows that the possibility of a major disaster is real. Although there are several possible causes of a future disaster, the greatest threat is from an earthquake. The 1906 San Francisco earthquake was a once in a hundred year quake which means that we are now overdue for another major quake. Although there is nothing we can do to prevent an earthquake, you CAN prepare your home and family.

In this issue you will find information on:

  • Making a family disaster plan
  • Getting Information during a disaster
  • Preparing your home for a big shake
  • Creating a Go Bag
  • Creating an Emergency Supply Kit
  • Preparing pets for a disaster
  • Preparedness at our schools
  • Instructions on when and how to turn off your gas

 

In addition to informative articles dealing with preparedness, RSCA is providing a new Disaster Signal Card which will allow residents to signal for help when landline telephone, cell phone and on line communications are not working. This tool for Redwood Shores will improve the ability of first responders such as fire and police departments as well as our Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) to quickly identify homes in need of help.

Please remove the Signal Card from this magazine and read the instructions. On Saturday, November 17th, Redwood Shores CERT will hold a Disaster Signal Card drill. Residents are asked to “Show Your Cards” (GREEN side only!) that day so they can be seen from the street. On that day CERT teams will practice surveying our neighborhoods. We urge all residents to cooperate with this local disaster drill.

Instructions on When and How to Turn Off Your Gas

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If you are in the house and smell gas, you and your family should leave the house at once leaving windows and doors open behind you. DO NOT TURN ON OR OFF ANY ELECTRICAL SWITCH ON THE WAY OUT. Once everyone is out of the house, turn off the gas.

It is important to know exactly where your gas meter is located so that in the event of an emergency, you can shut it off. For a single family house, the meter will be located where it can be read by a meter reader on the outside of the house. It may be located in a cabinet that opens to the outside. As you face the meter you will see a pipe running from the ground to the meter. Approximately 6 to 8 inches above the ground there is a shut-off valve running parallel with the pipe (See diagram) Use a wrench or a gas shutoff tool (sold at all large home stores) to turn the valve 1/4 turn in either direction, until the valve is crosswise to the pipe. You will find the valve is hard to turn so use a long tool to get a lot of leverage.

DON’T TURN IT BACK ON YOURSELF. Contact PG&E to safely turn the gas back on and relight the pilots.

 

 

This message is brought to you by The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program, which educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. CERT members also are encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in emergency preparedness projects in their community.
Find out more about this program at Redwood City’s CERT website

Getting Information During a Disaster

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SMC Alert is an alert notification system used to immediately contact you during urgent or emergency situations with useful information and updates by sending text messages to email accounts, cell phones or smart phones. SMC Alert is free — however your carrier may charge you a fee. To register for SMC alerts go to: www.smcalert.info/index.php?ccheck=1

During a disaster the following radio stations will be broadcasting update information if they are able:

FM

  • 88.5
  • 92.3
  • 100.1

AM

  • 680
  • 740
  • 810

 

 

This message is brought to you by The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program, which educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. CERT members also are encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in emergency preparedness projects in their community.
Find out more about this program at Redwood City’s CERT website

Your Family Disaster Plan

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Where will your family be when disaster strikes? They could be anywhere: at work; at school; or in the car. How will you find each other? Will you know if your children are safe?

Disaster can strike quickly and without warning. It can force you to evacuate your neighborhood or confine you to your home. What would you do if basic services – water, gas, electricity, telephones, cable and internet were cut off? Local officials and relief workers will be on the scene after a disaster, but they cannot reach everyone right away.

Families can – and do – cope with disaster by preparing in advance and working together as a team. Follow the following steps to create your family’s disaster plan. Knowing what to do is your best protection and your responsibility.

  1. Meet with your family and discuss why you need to prepare for disaster. Discuss the types of disasters that are most likely to happen. Explain what to do in each case.
  2. Pick two places to meet: Right outside of your house, by a tree or street light for example, in case of a sudden emergency, like a fire or outside your neighborhood, at a friend’s home for example, in case you can’t return home (everyone must know the address and phone number).
  3. Ask an out-of-state friend to be your “family contact”. After a disaster, it’s often easier to call long distance. All family members should call this person and tell them where they are. Everyone must know your contact’s phone number.
  4. Quiz your kids every six months so they remember what to do.

 

 

This message is brought to you by The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program, which educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. CERT members also are encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in emergency preparedness projects in their community.
Find out more about this program at Redwood City’s CERT website