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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 2009-05-13, Page 6Page 6 - Godencn Signal -Star, Wednesday May 13 2009 Editorial www.goderichsignalstar.cotn • f'ropnetor cold f)uhlcAhrc1 bt Boue Pith/cAls r.s, PO. fir(t 220. 120 IIw hi i.t ltrf ui Goat r(( l+, Otitu,to 1 '4 4110 EDITORIAL Emergency preparedness underlined in Goderich There is a great measure of comfort in knowing that in the event of an emergency or a disaster, professionals in our community are prepared to deal with any situation. Last week was Emergency Preparedness Week in Ontario and local resi- dents got an opportunity to meet local professionals involved in emergency management and view their equipment up close at the annual First Responders' Night. Emergency vehicles from OPP, EMS and the Goderich Fire Department were on .display and there was representation from Red Cross, Victim Services, Huron County Health Unit and Goderich Emergency Management. There is a wealth of trained personnel and valuable experience available locally in the event of any kind of emergency. It's easy to take these profes- sionals for granted because people • rarely require their services but they invest a ICA training time to ensure that they Are prepared for every eventual- ity and emergency. Living in a mining town, emergency preparedness takes on a whole new meaning. Unless a person is closely associated with the salt mine or its employees, it's easy to have less than a passing knowledge of the skill, training and level of expertise that our miners acquire in preparing to deal with the prospect a mine disaster. As was ably demonstrated in the regional Mine Rescue Competition held here last week at the Memorial Arena, a group of local miners has been systematically trained to deal with every kind of emergency that might be experienced in a mining operation. While the competition presented extreme and difficult scenarios to the participating rescue teams, as Tim Taylor of the Mines and Aggregate Safety and Health Association explained; "We work very hard at something we hope we never have to do." The mine rescue teams were put through a demanding and exacting simu- lated exercise that emphasized their required attention to detail, meticulous planning and ability to react and think quickly under the pressure. Last year, our miners were tops and while they may not have placed first in the most recent competition, it was evident at the simulated exercise, that they are highly -trained and competent professionals with specialized skills. Again it's comforting to know that the expertise is available and ready to react to any situation. Families should take note of their responsibility and take appropriate action to be prepared for an emergency. Know the risks specific to your region or area. Every household should have an emergency plan and every member of the family .should know what to do in the event of an emergen- cy. Finally, families need to be prepared and that includes having some basic supplies ready And available in case power and water were not available for two or three days. Make sure you have food, water, blankets. a battery- operated radio and a flashlight available where they are easy to find in a powerless situation. Emergency preparedness is a collective responsibility. And preparedness is the key. Just like the mine rescue teams, people, including families, have'to work at it and be ready. (DS) IODE thanks all supporters Letters To the Editor: the Editor: The IODE Maple Leaf Chapter is pleased to have raised $61,000 this past year. We would like to thank all those who have supported us with our many fund- raisers over the years. We have proudly made donations to the CT Scanner for Huron County, co- operated with the Alexandra Marine and General Hospital in the establish- ment of the Palliative Care Room and the Reflection Room, using funds which were raised in the community. We also support community organizations and many others during each year. • The Goderich Signal -Star. published every Wednesday at Goderich. Ontario is one of The Signal -Star Publishing Group of Community Newspapers, a division of Bowes Publishers. The Goderich Signal Star shall not be liable for failure to publish an ad for typographical ermn. in publication except to the erten "nf the cost of that portion of the ad in which the error occurred. The Goderich Signal -Star rrsenes the right to reject or edit any advertisement. The Goderich Signal -Star is a proud member of the Canadian Community Newspapers Association ICCNA) and The Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA). Editorial Deadlines... 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