Quite simply, you should make reasonable and prudent preparations - the same plans you would make for any natural disaster such as a winter storm, an earthquake, or a flood. Regardless of the emergency, the American Red Cross and local officials recommend that all households have enough food, water and supplies on hand to be self- sufficient for up to 72 hours. For details on emergency preparedness supplies, see the Eugene Fire Department's Emergency Preparedness web page. You can also use the coming of the new millennium as an opportunity to get to know your neighbors better. Find out if they have any special needs you can help out with in the event of a natural disaster or Y2k event.
Neighbors helping each other is one of the best ways to weather any difficult situation.
Long-time Volunteer Bob Barth Leaving in December Many of you who have ventured into our station over the past two years have no doubt had the opportunity to meet our volunteer Bob Barth. Mr. Barth is a retired insurance company executive who has been a volunteer with the Eugene Police Department since February, 1997. Bob has logged over 3,000 hours of volunteer service with our department. Bob is leaving, at the end of December, so that he may spend more time traveling the U.S. Please stop by and wish Bob good luck. We are very grateful for his dedicated work.