HISTORY OF ROSSMOOR EPO
2021 ZOOM MEETINGS and WEBINARS
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PLAYLIST OF ALL ZOOM MEETINGS AT YOUTUBE
January 4, 2021 - ZOOM Meeting: “Preventing Falls in your Future.” Lisa Katzki slide show (pdf). Meeting information/agenda (pdf)
Join Rossmoor EPO for our first 2021 Zoom meeting on “Preventing Falls in Your Future.” Fran Gibson, (President, Rossmoor EPO), will provide and update on EPO activities and upcoming meetings. Colene Trinterud, (EPO past-President, and Red Cross Blood Program Lead), - will provide and update on the EPO / Red Cross January 6, 2021 Blood Drive. Dennis Bell, (Rossmoor Public Safety Manager), will report on Securitas’s annual fall statistics and the Stair Trac Wheelchair Assistance program. Lisa Katzki, RN, BSN, PHN, will address what you can do to prevent future falls. Jasmine Hajyan-Quigley, (Rossmoor Counseling Center), will describe how the Rossmoor Counseling Center helps residents deal with falls that you couldn’t avoid.
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Table of Contents
Time Stamp Topic
(hh:mm:ss)
00:00:00 Fran Gibson - Introduction
00:07:29 Colene Trinterud - EPO/Red Cross Blood Drive
00:12:19 Dennis Bell - Fall Statistics
00:18:25 Lisa Katzki - Fall Prevention
01:09:52 Christine Monsen - 1st Q&A Discussion
01:14:19 Jasmine Hajyan-Quigley - Rossmoor Counseling
01:30:13 Christine Monsen - 2nd Q&A Discussion
01:31:46 Fran Gibson - Closing Remarks
February 1, 2021 - ZOOM Meeting: “Helping Ourselves and Our Neighbors Remain Emotionally Sound following a Disaster.” Meeting information/agenda (pdf). Cindy Mataraso slide show (pdf). Briana Taylor slide show (pdf)
Fran Gibson, (President, Rossmoor EPO), will provide and update on EPO activities and upcoming meetings. • Colene Trinterud, (EPO past-President, and Red Cross Blood Program Lead), will provide and update on the EPO / Red Cross February 12, 2021 Blood Drive. • Dennis Bell, (Rossmoor Public Safety Manager), will report on actions related to COVID-19 and status update of vaccine clinics in Rossmoor. • Briana Taylor, (Chair, Red Cross Bay Area Leadership Councils and Board Member), and Cindy Mataraso, Psy.D (Disaster Mental Health, Red Cross and Crestwood Behavioral Health), will discuss how helpers are impacted by the physical and emotional trauma that always follows a disaster. • Christine Monsen, (Q&A and Comment Moderator), will summarize the questions and comments and will address them to the presenters. • Closing remarks by Fran Gibson.
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Table of Contents
Time Stamp Topic
(hh:mm:ss)
00:00:00 Fran Gibson - Welcome & Introductions
00:09:43 Colene Trinterud - EPO / Red Cross Blood Drives
00:16:36 Dennis Bell - Rossmoor COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
00:17:39 Tom Cashion - Greeting
00:24:25 Fran Gibson - Background and Credentials of Briana & Cindy
00:25:55 Briana Taylor - Red Cross Activities and Mental Health
01:05:11 Cindy Mataraso - Remaining Emotionally Sound in a Disaster - stand-alone video
02:01:40 Fran Gibson - Gives Sharon Meckenstock’s CV
02:02:08 Christine Monsen - Q&A Discussion
March 1, 2021 - ZOOM Meeting: “Turning Off Utilities Safely — the PG&E Way and the Benefits of PG&E’s Medical Baseline Program.”
Join EPO President Fran Gibson as she welcomes PG&E’s Les Putnam (PG&E Senior Public Safety Specialist) and Zeynep Gundogdu (Medical Baseline Program Manager).
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Table of Contents
Time Stamp
(hh:mm:ss) Topic
00:00:00 Fran Gibson - President’s Report
00:08:45 Introduction of Panelists
00:18:45 Colene Trinterud - EPO/Red Cross Blood Drive
00:21:25 Tom Cashion - Public Safety Report
00:22:14 Zeynep Gundogdu - Baseline Medical Program
00:35:18 Les Putnam - Gas Hazards and Safety Measures
00:59:44 Les Putnam - Electrical Hazards and Safety Measures
01:26:15 Christine Monsen - Q&A session
01:51:05 Fran Gibson - Closing Remarks
April 12, 2021 - 9:30 a.m. EPO ZOOM Meeting: “When to Call 911 and When Not to Call 911!”
Join EPO President Fran Gibson as she welcomes Speaker Tori Maxfield, Dispatch 911 Supervisor (Walnut Creek Creek Police Department). Slide Show PDF.
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Table of Contents
Time Stamp
(hh:mm:ss) Topic
Fran Gibson - Welcome & introduction
00:03:02 Introduction of Panelists
00:07:04 Fran Gibson - President's report & Agenda
00:13:12 Tori Maxfield - When to call and when not to call 911
00:34:57 Colene Reams-Trinterud - EPO / Red Cross Blood Drive
00:36:47 Tom Cashion - GRF public safety report for Rossmoor
00:41:54 Questions, Comments & Answers
00:43:26 Mary England - comments on recent CERT 911 experience
00:48:58 Dan Pratt - Walnut Creek PD
00:52:46 Some additional Questions & Answers
00:54:19 Fran Gibson - Closing Remarks
April 15, 2021 - PG&E Presentation: "Community Wildfire Safety Program." Slide show (pdf) - YouTube Video
April 29, 2021 - 11:00 a.m. ZOOM Meeting: "Optimum Wellness Home Care and Care Management: How to Remain at Home Safely" - Rossmoor Counseling Service. YouTube Video
May 3, 2021 - 9:30 a.m. EPO ZOOM Meeting: FRS Radio Training (with Rossmoor Area CERT): "How Coordinators will Report Entry and Street Status following a Rossmoor Disaster.” PowerPoint slide show. PDF version.
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Table of Contents
Time Stamp
(hh:mm:ss) Topic
Fran Gibson - Welcome & introduction
00:11:21 Marcia McLean - Rossmoor CERT update
00:12:26 Colene Reams-Trinterud - EPO / Red Cross Blood Drive
00:16:30 Tom Cashion - GRF public safety report for Rossmoor
00:21:06 Christine Monsen - FRS Radio Communications
01:01:18 Questions, Comments & Answers
01:15:18 Fran Gibson - Closing Remarks
MAY 27 - 10:00 am - SPECIAL EPO ZOOM Webinar: "Are You a Rossmoor Prepper? Is Your Household Ready for a Disaster?" A one-hour presentation by Ron Halog, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Independent Living Resources of Solano and Contra Costa Counties. CONTESTS, PRIZES, QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS! Not an EPO business meeting. Slide Show - Ron's Resource Sheet - YouTube Video
JUNE 7 - 9:30 am - EPO ZOOM Webinar: “Making a Plan for Emergencies.” Ron Halog will be offering a straight-forward, easy stepwise way for you to inspire your neighbors to get themselves and their households ready for a disaster or emergency impacting Tice Valley and beyond. Ron will be offering contests (e.g., “Name that Tune”) to motivate attendees and we have prizes donated by two sources for this special EPO training event. Come see how Ron makes getting fully prepared virtually painless, smooth and fun — a great stepwise model for our local entry and street EPO teams to adopt with their neighbors. Slide Show Ron's Resource Sheet I.C.E. (In Case of Emergency) Tip Sheet.
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Table of Contents
Time Stamp
(hh:mm:ss) Topic
00:00:00 Fran Gibson - Welcome & introductions
00:18:26 Colene Reams-Trinterud - EPO / Red Cross Blood Drive update
00:22:19 Tom Cashion - GRF Public Safety report
00:27:08 Ron Halog - Interactive presentation on getting prepared for an emergency
01:50:28 Christine Monsen - Questions & Answers
02:29:45 Meeting Ends
JULY 12 - 9:30 am - EPO ZOOM Webinar: “Drought and Wildfire Risks in our Climate Regime in Northern California.” Professor Jay Lund, Co-Director of the Center for Watershed Sciences at UC-Davis and Mike Grillo, Director of the Fire Academy & Chair of the Fire Technology Department, Los Medanos College. Slide Show (agenda) Jay Lund slides. Mike Grillo slides
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Table of Contents
Time Stamp
(hh:mm:ss) Topic
00:00:00 Fran Gibson & Brad Waite - Welcome & introductions
00:22:23 Colene Reams-Trinterud - EPO / Red Cross Blood Drive update
00:26:24 Poll #1 - Grab & Go Bag questions
00:28:23 Mike Grillo - Wildfire presentation
01:00:20 Christine Monsen - Questions & Answers
01:23:44 Poll #2 - Drought & wildfire questions
01:25:27 Jay Lund - Drought presentation
01:56:11 Christine Monsen - Questions & Answers
02:11:39 Closing Remarks & Contact Information
MONDAY, AUGUST 16 (9:30 AM) - EPO ZOOM VIDEO MEETING: Tim O’Keefe (GRF CEO) and our new Public Safety Manager, Tom Cashion. Topic: “Golden Rain Foundation’s Emergency Operations Plan and its Impact on Resident Safety and Resilience.” Rebecca Pollon (Rossmoor Landscaping Manager) will also be available for wildfire Questions & Comments. Agenda & Panelists
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Table of Contents
Time Stamp
(hh:mm:ss) Topic
00:00:00 Fran Gibson - Welcome & introduction of panelists
00:07:52 Tim O’Keefe - Introductory remarks
00:11:35 Tom Cashion - GRF EOP and Wildfire preparation efforts
00:35:17 Questions & Comments on Tom’s presentation
00:54:20 Questions related to COVID for Tim O'Keefe
01:34:36 Colene Reams-Trinterud - EPO / Red Cross Blood Drive
01:39:59 Harris Greenberg - Digital COVID record & QR codes
01:51:52 Marcia McLlean - CERT upcoming meetings & events
01:53:52 Fran Gibson - EPO upcoming events & closing Remarks
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 1, (10:00 am) - ZOOM VIDEO WEBINAR: Golden Rain Foundation’s fourth in a series of Rossmoor Wildfire Safety community ZOOM webinars: "Rossmoor Wildfire Safety Presentation with CalFire." Video
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 (9:30 AM): EPO ZOOM VIDEO MEETING - “Home Fires and Falls — Learn How to Reduce the Risks of Both." Panelists: Noell Crosse (ConFire’s Public Education Coordinator) will present their new Home Fire Safety Survey (how residents can get a free in-home assessment of their house fire risks); Anna Cleese (Contra Costa County EMS’s Community Education Specialist) will present their senior falls prevention program; and Penny Reed (Rossmoor Counseling Center Supervisor) will present their annual Falls Prevention Day effort (September 23, 10 AM at the Event Center) and how residents can lower their “fall anxiety” levels by making changes in their home and behavior. Noell's Slide Shows: Home Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness for Seniors. Noell's Video showing how a closed bedroom door could save your life. Anna Cleese's "Golden Age Life Improvement Program (GALIP)" - includes Vial Of Life download. Anna's portion of ZOOM meeting, "Senior Fall Prevention." YouTube. Noell's portion of ZOOM meeting, "Home Fire Prevention." YouTube.
YouTube Video (Entire Meeting)
Table of Contents
Time Stamp
(hh:mm:ss) Topic
00:00:00 Fran Gibson - Upcoming Events & introduction of panelists
00:17:25 Tom Cashion - Introduce Steve Bertolozzi new Securitas Site Manager
00:20:20 Colene Reams-Trinterud - EPO / Red Cross Blood Drive
00:25:26 Tom Cashion - Public Safety Report - new Wildfire cameras
00:28:13 Noell Crosse - Home Fire Safety Surveys
01:03:00 Anna Cleese - Golden Age Life Improvement Program (GALIP)
01:41:52 Penny Reed - Rossmoor Counseling Fall Prevention
02:01:45 Christine Monsen - Questions & Answers
02:09:15 Fran Gibson - EPO closing Remarks
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18: - (10:00 - Noon) - Annual EPO Emergency Preparedness Fair: ON ZOOM!
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, (10 AM) - Rossmoor Counseling Center’s annual “Fall Prevention Day,” with Diablo Valley Foundation for the Aging. Event Center. Dr. Terry Hill’s slide show (pdf)
MONDAY, OCTOBER 4 (9:30 AM): EPO ZOOM VIDEO MEETING: "When the 'Big One' Hits Rossmoor: What You Need to Know to Survive a Major Earthquake." Dale Cox (United States Geological Survey): "Great California ShakeOut and the HayWired Earthquake Scenario." Chief David Cosgrave (San Mateo Division of CalFire) will share his expertise on “Duck, Cover and Hold On.” Dale Cox's HayWired Scenario presentation. Chief Cosgrave's presentation on "7 Steps to Earthquake Safety."
YouTube Video (Entire Meeting)
Table of Contents
Time Stamp
(hh:mm:ss) Topic
00:00:00 Arlyss Rothman - Upcoming Events & introduction of GRF & Blood Drives
00:05:38 Tom Cashion - GRF Public Safety Update
00:08:47 Colene Reams-Trinterud - EPO / Red Cross Blood Drive
00:10:58 Marcia McLean - Roster of EPO officers for 2022
00:11:56 Dale Cox - The HayWired scenario
01:00:47 Christine Monsen - Q&A for Dale Cox
01:09:44 David Cosgrave - Earthquake preparations and Drop, Cover, and Hold On
01:54:58 Christine Monsen - Q&A for David Cosgrave
02:14:28 Marcia McLean - Closing Remarks
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8 (9AM - 3PM) - EPO/Red Cross Blood Drive (Event Center - Tahoe Room): Contact Colene Trintrud, (925) 933-3016. Email: trint@att.net. Sign up online. When asked for your zip code, type in rossmoorca. EPO/Red Cross Blood Donors' Tip Sheet
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21 (10:21 AM) - The Great California ShakeOut - Please note: this year's Great California ShakeOut will be on 10/21/21, the 153rd anniversary of the 1868 Hayward Fault Earthquake. ShakeOut Drill Guidance.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1 (9:30 AM): ZOOM VIDEO MEETING: "Turning Off Utilities Safely — the PG&E Way" With PG&E’s Les Putnam (PG&E Senior Public Safety Specialist).
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Table of Contents
Time Stamp
(hh:mm:ss) Topic
00:00:00 Fran Gibson & Marcia McLean - Upcoming Events
00:10:25 Marcia McLean - voting on 2022 EPO officers
00:14:32 Colene Reams-Trinterud - EPO / Red Cross Blood Drive
00:21:47 Tom Cashion - GRF Public Safety Update
00:28:51 Les Putnam PG&E intro to Gas & Electric Hazards
00:30:45 Les - Gas hazards & shutoff info
00:45:52 Les - Electric hazards & shutoff info
01:02:31 Les - PSPS program & preparedness info
01:19:09 Christine Monsen - Q&A
01:31:04 Fran & Marcia - closing Remarks
MONDAY, DECEMBER 6: NO MEETING: Happy Holidays to our Rossmoor EPO Family!
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