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HOME PAGE Membership Update HISTORY OF ROSSMOOR EPO 2025 2024 ZOOM MEETINGS and WEBINARS 20 20 - 2021 - 2022 - 2023 Since the meetings typically run around 2 hours or more, YouTube videos with hyperlinked Time Stamps in a Table of Contents have been set up so you can jump to just the parts that in terest you. To find the Time Stamps: look below the YouTube window - you’ll see a two-line description and below that a link that says “Show more…” Clicking on that displays the full Table of Contents with the Time Stamps. How to access the Closed Captions in English, and the Subtitles in other languages. PLA YLIST OF ALL ZOOM MEETINGS AT YOUTUBE MONDAY January 8, 2024 (9:30 AM) - Peacock Hall - EPO Room & Zoom Meeting - Bill Coy, "Post-Disaster Emotional Trauma Recovery — Neighbors and the Community." Meeting Agenda \ Bill Coy Slide Show . Bill Coy's: Post Trauma Support & Overview of Trauma Response YouTube Video (How to navigate t he Time Stamps and subtitles) Table of Co ntents Time Stamp Topic (hh:mm:ss) 00:00:00 Fran Gibson - Opening remarks & upcoming EPO Events 00:14:06 Fran Gibson - Introduction of Panelists 00:19:52 Colene Reams-Trinterud - Upcoming Blood Drives 00:23:29 Tom Cashion - Rossmoor Public Safety Report 00:28:02 Bill Coy - Post Disaster Emotional Trauma Recovery 01:08:45 Room and Zoom Questions & Answers 01:16:08 Fran Gibson - closing remarks MONDAY, June 10 (10 AM – Noon) - Event Center - Room and Zoom. Rossmoor Firewise USA Town Hall on “Wildfire Evacuations.” YouTube Video YouTube Video (How to navigate t he Time Stamps and subtitles) Table of Co ntents Time Stamp Topic (hh:mm:ss) 00:00:00 Jeroen Wright - Opening remarks & Introduction of speakers 00:04:22 Jeroen Wright - Introduction to Firewise 00:08:57 Tom Cashion - Rossmoor Public Safety Manager - Evacuation routes 00:23:19 Jose Valenzuela - Evacuation Alerts and Orders 00:35:47 Chief Jamie Knox - Police role in Evacuations 00:37:37 Marcia McLean (representing Fran Gibson) - a history of EPO 00:40:08 Noell Crosse - Wildfire Evacuations - preparing for them, evacuating, finding shelter, and returning home 01:14:35 Jeroen Wright - Firewise Next Steps 01:17:01 Questions & Answers 01:42:03 Jeroen Wright - Closing Remarks MONDAY, Sept. 9, 2024 (10 AM – Noon) - Peacock Hall - Room and Zoom. "Rossmoor Against Senior Exploitation.” Ken Jonah leads the presentation. He covers a wide range of scams targeted toward elders and will offer Rossmoor residents definitive ways to avoid becoming a victim of scams. YouTube Video (How to navigate t he Time Stamps and subtitles) Table of Co ntents Time Stamp Topic (hh:mm:ss) 00:00:00 Fran Gibson - Opening remarks & upcoming EPO Events 00:07:14 Colene Reams-Trinterud - Upcoming Blood Drives 00:14:37 Tom Cashion - Rossmoor Public Safety Report 00:20:25 Ken Jonah - Rossmoor Against Senior Exploitation 00:56:04 Questions & Answers 01:20:31 Fran Gibson - closing remarks 2025 TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2025 - (2PM - 5PM) - Rossmoor Firewise Town Hall on “Wildfire Evacuations” - Event Center. YouTube VIDEO Walnut Creek C.E.R.T. Red Cross Bay Area FEMA Contra Costa Emergency Alerts Rossmoor Nixle CON FIRE

HOME PAGE 2021 ZOOM MEETINGS and WEBINARS Since the meetings typically run around 2 hours or more, YouTube videos with hyperlinked Time Stamps in a Table of Contents have been set up so you can jump to just the parts that interest you. To find the Time Stamps: look below the YouTube window - you’ll see a two-line description and below that a link that says “Show more…” Clicking on that displays the full Table of Contents with the Time Stamps. How to access the Closed Captions in English, and the Subtitles in other languages. 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. YouTube Video 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. YouTube Video 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). YouTube Video 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. YouTube Video 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. YouTube Video 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 . YouTube Video 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 YouTube Video 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 & Panelist s YouTube Video 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). YouTube Video 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! For questions on our YouTube videos, please contact: rmepo.tech.assist@gmail.com 2020 Membership Update HISTORY OF ROSSMOOR EPO 2020 2022 2023 2024 2025 Walnut Creek C.E.R.T. Red Cross Bay Area FEMA Contra Costa Emergency Alerts Rossmoor Nixle CON FIRE

HISTORY OF ROSSMOOR EPO Board & Directors - Job Descriptions President Preside over all EPO meetings Call at least two board meetings per year Set date, place and time for EPO events with the Recreation Department Make sure the membership list is being kept up to date as we pay our insurance and dues from this list Get speakers and confirm calendar of events with BOD Keep the Excel spreadsheet for the Entry Coordinators (further known as ECs) Field calls for the EC and EPO inquiries including those from Rossmoor Mutuals Oversee the revision of the EC Guide when needed, approximately every 2 years Vice President Fill in chairing meetings if the president is absent Write monthly newspaper articles (press releases) for the Rossmoor News and supply photos Chair Emergency Preparedness Fair in September Secretary Call Board meetings when directed Take and distribute minutes Treasurer Take the dues, deposit and keep EPO checkbook Record new membership at all meetings. Keep up-to-date member roster in Excel Update the membership list and get to the email blaster 1-1/2 weeks before each meeting Arrive at each EPO general meeting 20 minutes before start time, to check members in if they have not not paid and to register new members Collect $5.00/year dues from each member and deposit the money in the US Bank where we have an EPO account Write checks when EPO needs to make payments for insurance, Emergency Preparedness Fair or whatever is needed, when the EPO Board asks. Directors at large: CERT Representative: Work with President to align CERT and EPO as much as possible to be prepared in case of a disaster/emergency and combined meetings. Send announcements to the EPO and CERT membership Health Directors: Prepare and give 10-minute short training topics on health issues FRS Trainings: Train EPO members on the use of Family Radio Service First Aid Training : Set up classes for first aid certification and renewal Webmaster: Maintain and update our website as needed Walnut Creek C.E.R.T. Red Cross Bay Area FEMA Contra Costa Emergency Alerts Rossmoor Nixle CAL FIRE

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HOME PAGE Membership Update EPO ZOOM Meetings & Webinars EPO is Currently Reorganizing EPO Board of Directors: Secretary: Jean Gessler Treasurer: Paul Rosenzweig Health: Patti Holland Health: Paul Holland, M.D. Mental Health: Sharon Meckenstock CERT: Marcia McLean Website: Harris Greenberg, Webmaster Tech Support Lead: Harris Greenberg Email: rm.epo.tech.suprt@gmail.com Leadership Team: President: Ken Jonah Vice-President: Bill Coy Preliminary Set of Working Committees: Steering: Members To Be Determined Emergency Preparedness Fair: Members To Be Determined Technical Support: Members To Be Determined Special Events: Members To Be Determined Boots-on-the-Ground: Members To Be Determined HISTORY OF ROSSMOOR EPO Walnut Creek C.E.R.T. Red Cross Bay Area FEMA Contra Costa Emergency Alerts Rossmoor Nixle CON FIRE

HOME PAGE HISTORY OF ROSSMOOR EPO NEW CALIFORNIA SHAKEOUT DRILLS IN ROSSMOOR (Entry Coordinators) SKYCREST ENTRY 15 - Oct. 15, 2020 Skycrest - Entry 15 Resident Drill form Walnut Creek C.E.R.T. Red Cross Bay Area FEMA Contra Costa Emergency Alerts Rossmoor Nixle CON FIRE

HOME PAGE Membership Update 2023 ZOOM MEETINGS and WEBINARS Since the meetings typically run around 2 hours or more, YouTube videos with hyperlinked Time Stamps in a Table of Contents have been set up so you can jump to just the parts that in terest you. To find the Time Stamps: look below the YouTube window - you’ll see a two-line description and below that a link that says “Show more…” Clicking on that displays the full Table of Contents with the Time Stamps. How to access the Closed Captions in English, and the Subtitles in other languages. PLA YLIST OF ALL ZOOM MEETINGS AT YOUTUBE MONDAY, APRIL 3 (9:30 AM) - Fireside Room - Room & Zoom Meeting - "Calling 911 Effectively and How to Best Utilize 211." Tori Maxfield, WC PD - How to call 911 effectively ; and Contra Costa Crisis Center Call Specialist Scott Chavez - How to best utilize 211 . YouTu be Video (How to navigate t he Time Stamps and subtitles) Table of Co ntents Time Stamp Topic (hh:mm:ss) 00:00:00 Fran Gibson - Opening remarks & upcoming EPO Events 00:06:52 Fran Gibson - Introduction of the Panelists 00:11:46 Colene Reams-Trinterud - upcoming Blood Drives 00:18:15 Tom Cashion - Public Safety Report 00:21:11 Lt. Drew Olson - Intro to WCPD and coverage for Rossmoor 00:23:28 Tori Maxfield - Walnut Creek 911 dispatch center 00:43:29 S cott Chavez - The Walnut Creek 211 Crisis Center 01:13:16 Questions and Answers 01:19:41 Harris Greenberg - New "Rescue Me CPR!" app 01:22:59 Thank you & Contact Information slide MO N DAY, May 1 (9:30 AM) - Peacock Hall (movie theater) - Room & Zoom Meeting - Topic: "Self-Directed Evacuation Drills" from Rossmoor neighborho ods. Learn how to plan and conduct an evacuation drill for entries or streets without entries. Self-directed evacuation drills are indispensable to resident safety as the city of Walnut Creek is not expected to be planning Rossmoor evacuation drills for many years to come. Phil Mendelowitz presentation , "Self-Directed Evacuation Drills." Slides from meeting. YouTu be Video (How to navigate t he Time Stamps and subtitles) Table of Co ntents Time Stamp Topic (hh:mm:ss) 00:00:00 Fran Gibson - Opening remarks & upcoming EPO Events 00:10:33 Introduction of Panelists 00:13:34 Colene Reams-Trinterud - upcoming Blood Drives 00:18:53 Phil Mendelowitz - Self-Directed Evacuation Drills 00:39:14 Start of in-room small group discussion & Zoom Breakout Rooms 00:40:26 Reports of the small group discussions in Peacock Hall 01:05:43 Reports from the Zoom Breakout Rooms 01:13:49 Fran - response to Questions & Comments, and closing remarks M ONDAY July 10 (9:30 AM) - Peacock Hall - EPO /CERT - Room & Zoom Meeting - Topic: " Wildfires and Evacuations." Lt. Jeff Slater — Sector 1 Commander, WCPD and ConFire’s Public Education Coordinator, Noell Crosse . A presentation on preparing ahead for wildfires, evacuating out of Rossmoor safely and returning home securely after the re-population order is given. Lt. Jeff Slater slide show ; Noell Cr oss slide show ; Meeting slide show. YouTu be Video (How to navigate t he Tim e Stamps and subtitles) Table of Co ntents Time Stamp Topic (hh:mm:ss) 00:00:00 Fran Gibson - Opening remarks & upcoming EPO Events 00:14:35 Upcoming Blood Drive drives 00:23:17 Noell Crosse - Are you Ready for Wildfire Evacuations? 00:41:24 Lt. Jeff Slater - Evacuating, Returning, and Go-Bag Considerations 01:02:54 Questions and Answers 01:52:06 Fran Gibson - closing remarks MONDAY August 7 (9:30 AM) - Peacock Hall (movie theater) - EPO Room & Zoom Meeting - " Active Shooter Safety " - Walnut Creek Police Department’s Lt. Rich Lopez and two members of the WCPD’s Active Shooter Team. " Run - Hide - Fight " video from FBI. M ONDAY Sept. 11 (9:30 AM) - Fireside Room - EPO - Room & Zoom Meeting - Join Darryl Wong, the Rossmoor Emergency Preparedness Organization (EPO) Vice-President-In-Training for 2024, as he presents plans for an upcoming training video for new and struggling EPO Coordinators and their teams. Slide Show . Text transcript of the notes from the Whiteboard. YouTube Vid eo (How to navigate t he Tim e Stamps and subtitles) Table of Co ntents Time Stamp Topic (hh:mm:ss) 00:00:00 Fran Gibson - Opening remarks & upcoming EPO Events 00:11:28 Colene Reams-Trinterud - Upcoming Blood Drive drive 00:13:58 Tom Cashion - Rossmoor Public Safety Report 00:26:41 Darryl Wong - Meeting Goal(s), Why, How & What? 00:41:16 Group Brainstorming Session 01:33:09 Fran Gibson - closing remarks M ONDAY, OCT. 2 (9:30 AM) - Peacock Hall - EPO - Room & Zoom Meeting - " The Great Calif ornia ShakeOut Drill - what to do in an Earthquake ." Mark Benthien (Earthquake Country Alliance & International ShakeOut). Slide show (pdf) ( Note: some slides have video links that do not work on the pdf. If you would like to see a video, please click on the YouTube version below.) YouTube Vi deo (How to navigate the Time Stamps and subtitles) Table of Co ntents Time Stamp Topic (hh:mm:ss) 00:00:00 Fran Gibson - Opening remarks & upcoming EPO Events 00:05:35 Fran Gibson - Introductions of the speakers / panelists 00:10:03 Colene Reams-Trinterud - Upcoming Blood Drives 00:14:29 Tom Cashion - Rossmoor Public Safety Report 00:19:39 Mark Benthien - what to do to stay safe Before, During, and After an earthquake 01:25:57 Room and Zoom Questions & Answers 01:35:55 Fran Gibson - closing remarks M ONDAY, NOV. 6 (9:30 AM) - Peacock Hall - EPO - Room & Zoom Meeting - "Preventing & Surviving Home Fires" with Contra Costa County Fire Protection District's Public Education Coordinator, Noell Crosse (County Fire). Meeting Slides (pdf) with presenter contact information. Multi-Family Residential Fire Safety & Fire Extinguisher Use & Safety: Noell Crosse slide show (pdf ). Rossmoor’s Home Fire Safety Survey Program: How to get started (pdf). YouTube Video (How to navigate t he Tim e Stamps and subtitles) Table of Co ntents Time Stamp Topic (hh:mm:ss) 00:00:00 Fran Gibson - Opening remarks & upcoming EPO Ev ents 00:15:48 Colene Reams-Trinterud - Upcoming Blood Drives 00:25:12 Tom Cashion - Rossmoor Public Safety Report 00:29:20 Noell Crosse - Preventing Home Fires and Successfully Surviving Them 01:46:20 Room and Zoom Questions & Answers 02:03:14 Fran Gibson - closing remarks Walnut Creek C.E.R.T. Red Cross Bay Area FEMA Contra Costa Emergency Alerts Rossmoor Nixle CON FIRE HISTORY OF ROSSMOOR EPO 2020 2021 2022 2024 2025

HOME PAGE EPO ZOOM Meetings & Webinars HISTORY OF ROSSMOOR EPO NEW 2020 EPO CALENDAR | Your Board has set up the following meetings and programs for 2020: (First Monday of each month, 9:30 a.m.) January 6 – Creekside - Club Room - 2018 Revised Entry Coordinator Guide Review February 3 – Creekside - Fairway Room - Rossmoor Counseling Service March 2 - Creekside - Club Room - Entry Coordinator networking session with drill demonstration. April 6 - CANCELLED - GRF Public Safety Manager, Dennis Bell, head of Securitas in Rossmoor, continue the presentation on "Rumors, Myths and Realities." May 4 - ZOOM WEBINAR: Family Radio Service [FRS] training. Slide show - Video June 1 - ZOOM MEETING: "CERT is Activated: Now What, EPO?!" Slide show - Video July 6 - 9:30 - ZOOM MEETING: "Model Local EPO Programs: Come Learn How Three Neighborhood Teams Do it" Video August 3 – 10:00 - ZOOM WEBINAR: "An Overview of the Golden Rain Foundation's COVID 19 Response and GRF's Emergency Operations Plan" presented by Tim O'Keefe, CEO and Dennis Bell, Public Safety Manager. This webinar will be shown on Channel 28 TV starting August 13 and will run for a full week. PowerPoint slide show - pdf - Video SEPTEMBER IS SAFETY PREPAREDNESS MONTH! September 7 - 9:30 - ZOOM VIDEO MEETING: "American Red Cross (Northern Calif.) in the Age of Covid-19" with Briana Taylor (Regional Disaster Chair) Video (meeting) Briana Taylor's presentation - pdf - Video September 26 (Saturday) – CANCELLED - EPO Emergency Preparedness Fair October 2 - 9:00 - 3:00 - EPO/Red Cross Blood Drive at Fireside Room (Gateway) - Contact Colene Trinterud (925) 933-3016. October 5 – 9:30 - ZOOM VIDEO MEETING: "Planning Your Earthquake Drill for Rossmoor's Great California Shakeout in the Age of Covid." - Presentation by Dale Cox of the USGS - pdf . Video presentation by Dale Cox. (HayWired Earthquake Scenario - what to expect). YouTube (Meeting) October 15 - 10:15 a.m. - GREAT AMERICAN SHAKEOUT November 2 – 9:30 - CERT/EPO ZOOM VIDEO WEBINAR: "Rossmoor Wildfire Rumors - Experts Answer Your Burning Questions." Video DECEMBER: NO MEETING CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ON ZOOM MEETINGS AND WEBINARS Walnut Creek C.E.R.T. Red Cross Bay Area FEMA Contra Costa Emergency Alerts Rossmoor Nixle CON FIRE

HOME PAGE Membership Update HISTORY OF ROSSMOOR EPO 2022 ZOOM MEETINGS and WEBINARS Since the meetings typically run around 2 hours or more, YouTube videos with hyperlinked Time Stamps in a Table of Contents have been set up so you can jump to just the parts that interest you. To find the Time Stamps: look below the YouTube window - you’ll see a two-line description and below that a link that says “Show more…” Clicking on that displays the full Table of Contents with the Time Stamps. How to access the Closed Captions in English, and the Subtitles in other languages. PLAYLIST OF ALL ZOOM MEETINGS AT YOUTUBE MONDAY, JANUARY 10 (9:30 AM) - ZOOM VIDEO MEETING: "Disaster Insurance Answers for Rossmoor Property Owners - How to Get Insurance Right." Ken Johnson (Arthur Gallagher Insurance Company Area Senior Vice-President) and Mike Dwyer (Rossmoor resident and President, Dwyer Insurance Agency). Ken will deal with insurance challenges at the Golden Rain Foundation level and Mike will present on the exposures and coverages offered property owners in Rossmoor impacting our disaster insurance decisions. Tip Sheet . YouTube Video Table of Contents Time Stamp Topic (hh:mm:ss) 00:00:00 Fran Gibson - Upcoming Events 00:11:25 Fran Gibson - introduction of panelists 00:16:17 Colene Reams-Trinterud - EPO / Red Cross Blood Drive 00:18:57 Harris Greenberg - Poll on Evacuation Zone knowledge 00:21:09 Tom Cashion - GRF Public Safety Update 00:29:21 Ken Johnson - GRF Insurance structure 00:54:20 Mike Dwyer - condo & co-0p insurance 01:11:19 Christine Monsen - Questions & Comments 01:52:44 Fran Gibson - closing remarks MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7 (9:30 AM) - ZOOM VIDEO MEETING: “Oxygen Dependency and the Challenges it Brings following a Rossmoor Disaster.” Michele Ellis-Richards, Owner of FIRST IN Emergency Response Training, LLC in Oakland. Michele's Slide show (pdf). Meeting/Agenda slides (pdf) YouTube Video Table of Contents Time Stamp Topic (hh:mm:ss) 00:00:00 Fran Gibson - Opening Remarks & Upcoming Events 00:13:11 Fran Gibson - introduction of panelists 00:19:32 Colene Reams-Trinterud - EPO / Red Cross Blood Drive 00:23:25 Harris Greenberg - Poll on Evacuation Zone knowledge 00:24:38 Tom Cashion - GRF Public Safety Update 00:29:50 Michele Ellis-Richards - Oxygen Dependency & Its Challenges 00:48:31 Nancy Herney - Questions & Comments 01:15:15 Fran Gibson - closing remarks MONDAY, MARCH 7 (9:30 AM) - ZOOM VIDEO MEETING: Topic: " Essentials of a Well-Supplied Grab n’ Go Bag and Shelter-in-Place Supplies " with Lisa Katzki, RN, PHN (CERT and Red Cross Trainer). SLIDE SHOWS: Lisa Katzki . Agenda/Panelists . Free Test Kits/Evacuation Sign . HayWired Scenario (Need for Shelter-in-Place Supplies after an Earthquake.) Tips for Managing Water (After an earthquake - CDC & FEMA) YouTube Video Table of Contents Time Stamp Topic (hh:mm:ss) 00:00:00 Fran Gibson - Opening Remarks & Upcoming Events 00:17:28 Fran Gibson - introduction of panelists 00:24:41 Colene Reams-Trinterud - EPO / Red Cross Blood Drive 00:29:20 Tom Cashion - GRF Public Safety Update 00:34:30 Harris Greenberg - Poll on Grab n’ Go bags, and Shelter-in-Place Supplies 00:37:07 Lisa Katzki - Grab n’ Go Bag and Shelter-in-Place Supplies 01:15:15 Fran Gibson - Comments Related to Lisa’s Presentation 01:32:47 Harris Greenberg - Finding Safe Water, and Treating Unsafe Sources 01:51:36 Nancy Herney - Questions & Comments 02:04:38 Fran Gibson - Closing Remarks MONDAY, MAY 2 (9:30 AM) - ZOOM VIDEO MEETING: EPO MEETING: GRF Leadership: "Golden Rain Foundation and its Emergency Preparedness Operations” (Tim O’Keefe, Tom Cashion, Steve Bertolozzi, John Tawaststjena (new Landscape Manager) and GRF President Dwight Walker.) Public Safety Presentation / Golden Rain Foundation & EPO Presentation / GRF President Walker Presentation / Water Conservation and Fire Mitigation. Panelists / President Walker's Comments / President's Slides / Public Safety Presentation / Questions submitted YouTube Video Table of Contents Time Stamp Topic (hh:mm:ss) 00:00:00 Fran Gibson - Opening Remarks & Upcoming Events 00:05:24 Fran Gibson - introduction of panelists 00:11:52 Tim O’Keefe - GRF Emergency Operations 5-year look-ahead 00:18:53 Tom Cashion - Emergency Op Plan update & wildfire risk reduction 00:46:08 Dwight Walker - GRF Board emergency preparedness policies & actions 00:53:19 Steve Bertolozzi - Securitas updates to main gate security 00:57:29 John Tawaststjerna - Landscape Manager wildfire actions update 01:01:18 Colene Reams-Trinterud - EPO / Red Cross blood drive update 01:06:24 Jerry Priebat - CB Radio communications in an emergency 01:11:36 Presentation of EPO & CERT certificates of appreciation 01:15:26 Response to Questions & Comments 01:29:00 Fran Gibson - closing remarks TUESDAY, MAY 24 (10:00 AM) - EPO ZOOM MEETING: Walnut Creek City Manager, Dan Buckshi , with a discussion of our City’s Emergency Management Plan. Slide Show . YouTube Video Table of Contents Time Stamp Topic (hh:mm:ss) 00:00:00 Fran Gibson - Opening Remarks & Upcoming Events 00:09:37 Fran Gibson - introduction of panelists 00:13:11 Dan Buckshi - Walnut Creek City Services and Emergency Management 00:46:58 Questions & Comments for the panelists 00:51:20 Carla Hansen - Walnut Creek Rossmoor Evacuation Drill 00:55:01 Fran Gibson - closing remarks MONDAY, JUNE 6, (9:30 AM) - EPO & Rossmoor Area C.E.R.T. ZOOM MEETING : “Calling 911 and 211: When to Call and When not to Call - How to Get the Help You Need” and "Update on WCPD Emergency Preparedness." Tori Maxfield (Dispatch Center Supervisor, Walnut Creek Police Department) and Chief Jamie Knox (Chief, Walnut Creek Police Department), Lt. Drew Olson (Rossmoor’s new “beat” police officer) and Anna Kornfeld (211 PSPS Coordinator for Contra Costa County). Two panelists will present: Tori (Slide Show - calling 911) and Anna (Slide Show - Calling 211"). Contra Costa Health (CCH) is working to address the unmet behavioral health needs in Contra Costa County through "A3." A3 provides timely and appropriate behavioral health crisis services to "Anyone in Contra Costa County, Anywhere at Anytime." More Info YouTube Video Table of Contents Time Stamp Topic (hh:mm:ss) 00:00:00 Fran & Marcia - Opening Remarks & Upcoming Events 00:09:14 Introduction of panelists 00:20:19 Colene - EPO & Red Cross Blood Drives 00:23:50 Chief Jamie Knox - evacuation protocols 00:27:05 Lt. Drew Olsen - ZoneHaven evacuation management & recent evacuation drill 00:31:34 Tori - Walnut Creek 911 dispatch center & mistakes when calling 911 00:57:12 Anna & Betsy - the Walnut Creek 211 Crisis Center & PSPS Emergency Assistance 01:09:19 Questions & Comments 01:17:23 Fran Gibson - closing remarks MONDAY, JULY 11, (9:30 AM) - EPO ZOOM Meeting - "American Red Cross in Times of Crisis" (with Regional Disaster Chair, Brianna Taylor and Red Cross Disaster Manager, Natalie Manier). Slide show . YouTube Video Table of Contents Time Stamp (hh:mm:ss) Topic 00:00:00 Fran Gibson - Opening Remarks & Upcoming Events 00:18:05 Fran Gibson - Introduction of panelists 00:24:20 Colene Reams-Trinterud - Upcoming Blood Drives 00:26:52 Briana Taylor - Overview of American Red Cross efforts 00:56:15 Natalie Manier - Preparing to survive before, during and after a disaster 01:21:54 Questions & Comments for the panelists 01:38:44 Fran Gibson - Closing remarks MONDAY, AUGUST 8, (9:30 AM) - EPO / CERT ZOOM Meeting - “Turning Public Utilities Off Safely” with PG&E's Safety Specialist, Les Putnam - Slide show YouTube Video Table of Contents Time Stamp (hh:mm:ss) Topic 00:00:00 Fran Gibson - Opening Remarks & Upcoming EPO Events 00:13:54 Marcia McLean - CERT Announcements & Events 00:14:21 Fran Gibson - Introduction of Panelists 00:19:12 Colene Reams-Trinterude - Upcoming Blood Drive 00:22:00 Tom Cashion - GRF Public Safety Report 00:24:21 Les Putnam - Shutting Utilities off Safely 00:36:04 Les Putnam - Surviving a PSPS 01:03:15 Questions & Comments for the Panelists 01:13:17 Fran Gibson - Closing Remarks For questions on our YouTube videos, please contact: rmepo.tech.assist@gmail.com MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 (9:30 AM) - EPO ZOOM MEETING: "Wildfire Evacuations: How to Prepare Ahead, How to Successfully Leave Rossmoor and How to Return Safely when the Repopulation Order is Given." (ConFire’s Noell Crosse did the portion on preparing ahead. WCPD officer Lt. Drew Olson tutored us in how to safely evacuate from Rossmoor ). Slide show (pdf): "Planning, Leaving and returning after an Evacuation." Lt. Drew Olson Slide show (pdf): "Evacuating and Returning to Rossmoor." Noell Cross Slide show (pdf): "Wildfire Evacuations." YouTube Video Table of Contents Time Stamp (hh:mm:ss) Topic 00:00:00 Fran Gibson - Opening remarks & upcoming EPO Events 00:13:23 Colene Reams-Trinterude - upcoming Blood Drive 00:18:08 Fran Gibson - Introduction of Noell Crosse and Lt. Drew Olson 00:20:21 Noell Crosse - Preparing for Evacuations 00:57:36 Lt. Drew Olson - Evacuating Your Rossmoor Home 01:09:35 Lt. Drew Olson - Returning Home Safety after Evacuating 01:23:41 Questions & Comments for the panelists 01:29:32 Harris Greenberg - EPO and CERT YouTube video Special Features 01:36:21 Fran Gibson - closing remarks MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2022 (9:30 AM) - EPO & CERT ZOOM MEETING: "Great California ShakeOut Drill and How to Drop, Cover and Hold On during a Major Rossmoor Earthquake” and "USGS's Haywired Scenario." Speaker: Mark Benthien , Executive Director of the Earthquake Country Alliance and Director of Communications, Education and Outreach for Southern Calif. Earthquake Center. Slide show (pdf). YouTube Video Table of Contents Time Stamp (hh:mm:ss) Topic 00:00:00 Fran Gibson - Opening remarks & upcoming EPO Events 00:10:51 Nancy Herney - upcoming CERT Events 00:12:20 Fran Gibson - Introduction of the Panelists 00:15:47 Colene Reams-Trinterude - upcoming Blood Drive 00:18:01 Tom Cashion - Public Safety Report 00:19:40 Earthquake Preparedness POLL 00:24:12 Mark Benthien - Earthquake preparedness, survival, and recovery 00:32:40 The USGS HayWired Scenario 00:44:56 The Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety 00:46:21 Step 1 - Secure Your Space 00:49:17 Step 2 - Plan to be Safe 00:53:59 Step 3 - Organize Disaster Supplies 00:57:26 Step 4 - Minimize Financial Hardship 01:00:40 Step 5 - Drop (Lock), Cover, and Hold On 01:08:20 Earthquake Early Warning System and apps 01:14:06 The Great California ShakeOut 01:18:09 Step 6 - Improve Safety 01:19:45 Step 7 - Reconnect and Restore 01:21:15 Questions and Answers 01:22:45 Fran Gibson - closing remarks MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2022 (9:30 AM) - EPO ZOOM MEETING: “Bring your EPO Team Challenges and Let’s Work Together to Find Solutions.” Meeting Summary (pdf) Slide Show (pdf). YouTube Video Time Stamp (How to navigate the time stamps and subtitles - short video ) (hh:mm:ss) Topic 00:00:00 Opening remarks & upcoming EPO Events 00:00:30 Introduction of Panelists 00:04:24 Deification to the Memory of Arlyss Rothman 00:05:51 Marcia McLean - EPO announcements 00:06:58 Colene Reams-Trinterude - upcoming Blood Drive 00:10:21 Nancy Herney - Discussion of Challenges & Suggested solutions 00:59:45 Marcia McLean - Next Steps for EPO in 2023 & Closing Remarks 2020 2021 2023 2024 2025 Walnut Creek C.E.R.T. Red Cross Bay Area FEMA Contra Costa Emergency Alerts Rossmoor Nixle CON FIRE