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NEGAARC NewsleƩer September 2013 Volume 3, Issue 9
Red Cross Responds to Recent Flooding
Has anyone noƟced it’s been raining an awful lot in northeast Georgia
this summer? All the rain contributed to the recent flooding in many
areas, including Forsyth, Gilmer and Pickens counƟes where
approximately 60 homes were flooded, and many roads were washed
out. Northeast Georgia Chapter volunteers along with volunteers
from other Georgia Chapters responded to the calls for help, opening
shelters in Gilmer county, and providing assistance to families in
Forsyth, Gilmer and Pickens counƟes. With so many volunteers
responding we can’t name each one, but we extend our sincerest
graƟtude to each and every one.
In This Issue:
Red Cross Response—RecentFlooding
NaƟonal PreparednessMonth
Golf Tournament Wrap-Up
September Blood Drives
DAT MeeƟng Schedule
Flood SafetyWhat should you do?
•Listen to area radio and television staƟonsand NOAA Weather Radio for possible flood
warnings and reports of flooding in progress
or other criƟcal informaƟon from the
NaƟonal Weather Service (NWS).
• Be prepared to evacuate at a moment’s
noƟce.
• When a flood or flash flood warning is issued
for your area, head for higher ground and
stay there.
• Stay away from floodwaters. If you come
upon a flowing stream where water is above
your ankles, stop, turn around and go
another way. Six inches of swiŌly moving
water can sweep you off your feet.
• If you come upon a flooded road while
driving, turn around and go another way. If
you are caught on a flooded road, and
waters are rising rapidly around you, get out
of the car quickly and move to higher
ground. Most cars can be swept away by
less than two feet of moving water.
•
Keep children out of the water. They arecurious and oŌen lack judgment about
running.
• Be especially cauƟous at night when it is
harder to recognize flood danger.
Northeast Georgia ChapterServing : Dawson, Fannin, Forsyth, Gilmer, Habersham, Hall, Lumpkin, Pickens, Rabun, Towns, Union and White CounƟes.
675 White Sulphur Rd., Ste. 230 Gainesville, GA 30501 - Phone # 770-532-8453, FAX # 770-287-1236
www.redcross.org/nega - Facebook.com/NEGARedcross - TwiƩer.com/NEGAARC
Be Red Cross Ready -
Floods are among the most frequent and costly natural disasters. CondiƟons
that cause floods include heavy or steady rain for several hours or days that satu-
rates the ground. Flash floods occur suddenly due to rapid rising water along a
stream or low-lying area.
Know the Difference….
Flood/Flash Flood Watch - Flooding or flash flooding is possible in your area.
Flood/Flash Flood Warning - Flooding or flash flooding is already occurring or
will occur soon in your area.
Did you know - Only 53% of Americans think they know what to do during the
first five minutes of a natural disaster.
Get the Facts, Be Prepared - For more informaƟon check out the Red Cross’s
Disaster and Safety Library at www.redcross.org
Seeking Volunteers for Events Team…. Would you enjoy represenƟng
the Northeast Georgia Chapter of the American Red Cross at special events
around Northeast Georgia? Interested, please contact chapter office at
770-532-8453 for more informaƟon and to sign up.
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NEGAARC NewsleƩer September 2013 Volume 3, Issue 9 Page 2/4
Shelter Trailer Roundup….
Northeast Georgia Chapter Disaster Volunteers helped out
on Saturday, August 17 at the Chapter Office in Gainesville
to re-stock shelter trailers and get them back on the road,
ready for whatever disaster may come our way.
Volunteers also tackled the Disaster OperaƟons Center
and storage area inventorying and reorganizing supplies,
accomplishing about 40% of what needed to be done. It was a great way to meet other
volunteers and share concerns, and exchange ideas. Another Roundup will be scheduled in
the near future. Our thanks go out to the all the volunteers who came out to help.
Join the fun at our next Roundup—informaƟon will be posted on
Volunteer ConnecƟon.
Make a Plan—Know What to do in Case
of Emergency.
Make sure that the enƟre family is prepared
and informed in the event of a disaster or
emergency. You may not always be together
when these events take place.
Meet with your families:
• Discuss how to prepare and respond to
emergencies that are most likely to
happen where you live, learn, work or
play.
• IdenƟfy responsibiliƟes for each membe
of your household.
• Choose two places to meet, one right
outside your home, one outside your
neighborhood.
• Choose and out-of-area emergency
contact person.
• Plan what to do if you have to evacuate.
Plan were to go, and which route to take
• PracƟce evacuaƟng your house twice ayear.
• Plan ahead for pets.
Build A Kit—be prepared.
Being prepared means being equippedwith the proper supplies you may need in the
event of an emergency or disaster.
Keep your supplies in an easy to carry kit that
you can take with you in case you have to
evacuate.
• At a minimum you should have the basic
supplies: water, non-perishable food,
flashlight with baƩeries, a baƩery
operated radio, extra baƩeries, first aid
kit, medicaƟons, sanitaƟon and persona
hygiene items, a mulƟ-purpose tool, cell
phone charges, extract cash, family and
emergency contact informaƟon.
• Consider needs of all family members.
• AddiƟonal supplies needed for disasters
common to your area.
Be Informed - Learn the types of
disasters or emergencies that may occur
in your area, which can range from home
fires or medical emergencies affecƟng
only you or your family, or earthquakesor floods that affect a whole community
• Know how local authoriƟes will noƟf
you during a disaster and how you
will get informaƟon, whether throug
local radio, TV or NOAA Weather
staƟons or channels.
September is NaƟonal Preparedness Month
It’s NaƟonal Preparedness Month and the American Red Cross is urging families
across the country to come up with a game plan to make sure they are ready for the
next emergency or disaster. Disasters can strike suddenly, at any Ɵme and anywhere.
In an emergency, every second counts , that is why it is important to have a plan.
There are three acƟons everyone can take that can make a difference—
Make a Plan - Build a Kit - Be InformedIs your family Red Cross Ready —
• Do you know what emergencies or disasters are most likely to occur in your com-
munity?
• Do you have a family disaster plan, and have you pracƟced it?
• Do you have an emergency preparedness kit?
• Is at least one member of your household trained in first aid and CPR/AED?
• Have you taken acƟon to help your community prepare?
The American Red Cross has a variety of resources and programs to help people be
prepared.
• Be Red Cross Ready is a web-based interacƟve training program that teaches peo-
ple how to be ready for emergencies• First-Aid and CPR/AED training helps people learn how to respond to emergencies
in case advanced medical help is delayed
• Ready RaƟng helps businesses, schools, and other organizaƟons beƩer prepare
for emergencies.
• Ready When the Time Comes trains employees from corporaƟons and mobilizes
them as a community-based volunteer when disaster strikes.
• First Aid Emergency Drills help businesses train their staff for emergencies and
disasters.
For more Preparedness informaƟon visit www.redcross.org
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September 2013 Blood Drives
DATE TIME LOCATION
Thursday
09/05
10am - 3pm Forsyth County Safety Complex —3520 Seƫngdown Road, Cumming 30028
Friday
09/06
10am - 3pm Cumming Community — Cumming Service Center Family Life Center - 133 Samaritan Dr
Cumming 30040
Tuesday
09/10
12:30pm –
6pmCornelia Community House — 601 Wyly Street, Cornelia GA 30531
Wednesday
09/11
1pm - 7pm Clarkesville Community — Bethlehem BapƟst Church, 624 Hwy 197, Clarkesville GA 305
Thursday
09/12
10am – 3pm North Georgia’s Physicians Group — 6012 South Enota, Gainesville, GA 30501
Friday
09/13
10am - 2pm VersionOne — 6220 Shiloh Road, Suite 400, AlphareƩa GA 30005
Wednesday
09/18
8am - 1pm The Goddard School — 3710 Old Atlanta Road, Suwanee GA 30024
Wednesday
009/18
2:30pm -
7:30pmCastle ChrisƟan Church — 417 Pilgrim Mill Road, Cumming GA 30040
Sunday
09/22
8am - 1pm Chestnut Mountain Church — 4903 Chestnut Mountain Circle, Flowery Branch GA 3054
Wednesday
09/25
11am - 4pm North Georgia Tech College — 1500 Hwy 197N, Clarkesville GA 30523
Thursday
09/26
1pm - 7pm Clayton Community - First BapƟst Church — 87 S. Church St., Clayton GA 30525
Friday
09/27
7am - 5pm Northside Hospital Forsyth — 1200 Northside Forsyth Drive, Cumming GA 30041
Monday
09/30
2pm - 7pm Dawsonville Community - Bethel United Methodist Church — 100 Lumpkin Campgroun
Road South, Dawsonville GA 30534
Monday
09/30
7am - 5pm Northside Hospital Forsyth — 1200 Northside Forsyth Drive, Cumming GA 30041
County
Forsyth
Forsyth
Habersham
Habersham
Hall
Forsyth
Forsyth
Forsyth
Hall
Habersham
Rabun
Forsyth
Dawson
Forsyth
Please Make An Appointment Today - The Need is Urgent . An urgent need remains for platelet donors, as well as donors
with types O negaƟve, B negaƟve and A negaƟve blood. For those who have responded recently to our emergency call for blood
and platelet donors, thank you!. Your donaƟons can help save the life of a paƟent in need. To schedule an appointment please
call 770-297-0929 or visit www.redcross.org.
September Disaster AcƟon Team MeeƟngs
Fannin County - Monday, Sept 9th, 10am - Fire StaƟon on Main Street , Blue Ridge, GA.
Lumpkin County - Wednesday, Sept 11th, 7pm - St Luke’s Catholic Church, 91 N. Park Street, Dahlonega, GA.
Hall County - Monday, Sept 16th, 7pm - Lanier Park Hospital 675 White Sulphur Road, (rear of building), Gainesville, GA
Towns County - Monday, Sept 23rd, 5:30pm - Jack Dayton Circle, Hiawassee, GA.
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A BeauƟful Day for a Golf Tournament…..
The 9th Annual Don Gordon Memorial Golf Tournament was held on Monday, August 26th 2013 at
the Polo Golf and Country Club in Cumming. The rain let up, the sun was out, and the breeze was
pleasantly cool as 64 players enjoyed a day of golf, while supporƟng the fundraising efforts of our
Board of Directors and volunteers. All funds raised will help the Northeast Georgia Chapter support
the mission of the American Red Cross, whether it is responding to disasters, collecƟng lifesaving
blood, teaching skills that can save a life, or assisƟng our military members and their families. Making
the day a success would not have been possible without the support and generosity of local
businesses and individuals who sponsored the tournament, and donated prizes and aucƟon items.
Our sincerest thanks go out to all those that played, sponsored and contributed.
The Red Cross Business Council Update:
The Northeast Georgia Chapter is pleased to welcome our three inaugural members to the Red Cross Business Council. We would like to thank
ServPro of Gainesville, PCL Industrial ConstrucƟon and ScienƟfic Games in AlphareƩa for their strong support in partnering with the Northeast
Georgia Chapter as we introduce this new opportunity to local businesses.
The Red Cross Business Council seeks to engage businesses with their local chapter through educaƟon and broader awareness of the Red Cross
mission and services. Members will have the opportunity to make a stronger impact on the lives of others in need through the Red Cross “Four
Pillars of Partnership.” Businesses can become a member in Forsyth or Hall CounƟes by supporƟng the Red Cross with a tax-deducƟble contribu-
Ɵon at one of five membership levels. AddiƟonally, businesses will be invited to host or aƩend a quarterly lunch meeƟng to network, share ideas
and promote their businesses to other members. For addiƟonal informaƟon on Business Council membership requirements and company bene-
fits, please contact Daniel Holden, Development Officer at 404-693-2304 or via email at [email protected].
GOLD SPONSORS
Northside Hospital Forsyth - Cumming
Summit Industrial ConstrucƟon - AlphareƩa
Greg & Alice Gordon - Dawsonville
RBM North (Mercedes) - AlphareƩa
Atlas Pizza - Gainesville
Global RestoraƟon Company - MarieƩa
James A. Walters Management Co - Gainesville
PremierLand Care - Dawsonville
Sleevco, Inc. - Dawsonville
Taylor, Turner & Hartsfield Insurance - Cumming
United Community Bank - Dawsonville
PCL Industrial ConstrucƟon - AlphareƩa
BBT Bank, Thompson-Bridge Road - Gainesville
Community and Southern Bank - Cumming
DuplicaƟng Products - Gainesville
Fox, Chandler & Homans Law Firm - Gainesville
HDR Engineering - Atlanta
Keller Williams CP– the Wells Team - Cumming
Northeast Georgia Medical Center - Gainesville
Nordson Corp - Johns Creek
Pueblos Restaurants - Dawsonville
Renasant Bank - Jasper
Rushton & Company AccounƟng - Gainesville
State Farm Insurance, Carla BouƟn - Dawsonville
Suntrust Investment Services
Turner, Woods, & Smith - Gainesville
CORPORATE SPONSORS
HOLE SPONSORS
Team Sponsors - Blue Marlin LogisƟcs Group, Bryant ContracƟng, Lanny Lindburgh, The Peoples Investment Services, James &
Barbara Watson.
DonaƟons - Jerry Townley, AMC Avenue Forsyth, Backyard Burgers, Bojangles Dawsonville, Castleberry Ale House, Chik-fil-A
Dawsonville/Dahlonega, Dawson 400 Cinemas, Forrest Hills Mountain Resort, Georgia Front Runners, Kani House Cumming,
Marlow’s Tavern, Mellow Mushroon Cumming, Mossy Creek Golf Club, Recess Southern Gastro Pub, Royal Lakes Golf & Country
Club, The Smith House Dahlonega, Windstream, Wolf Mountain Vineyards, YellowFin.