Comments on: Woodlawn Neighborhood Emergency Team (NET) http://gowoodlawn.com/2008/02/16/woodlawn-neighborhood-emergency-team-net/ A website about the historic Woodlawn neighborhood in NE Portland, Oregon Thu, 05 Apr 2012 02:56:38 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Ethan http://gowoodlawn.com/2008/02/16/woodlawn-neighborhood-emergency-team-net/comment-page-1/#comment-43 Ethan Fri, 04 Apr 2008 19:50:39 +0000 http://gowoodlawn.com/?p=14#comment-43 Hey Jan! I think in practice having all the NETs info published might have some unintended consequences. Our role is solely to augment professional fire/rescue services, and it short of a major disaster, it's almost always going to be best for folks to call 911 first, and get the professionals en route. That said, I do make it a point to introduce myself and NET to my immediate neighbors, which might accomplish your goal (and get the word out about NET). Last summer/fall, when I was out canvassing for NET, I did notice that our neighbors appreciate knowing what our response plan is, and where we plan to meet. In the event of a disaster, this knowledge will speed the arrival of our neighbors. Their help as "spontaneous volunteers" is a key component of the NET concept, and one which we clearly experienced during last fall's TOPOFF4 federal exercise. cheers, Ethan Jewett Hey Jan! I think in practice having all the NETs info published might have some unintended consequences. Our role is solely to augment professional fire/rescue services, and it short of a major disaster, it’s almost always going to be best for folks to call 911 first, and get the professionals en route.

That said, I do make it a point to introduce myself and NET to my immediate neighbors, which might accomplish your goal (and get the word out about NET).

Last summer/fall, when I was out canvassing for NET, I did notice that our neighbors appreciate knowing what our response plan is, and where we plan to meet. In the event of a disaster, this knowledge will speed the arrival of our neighbors. Their help as “spontaneous volunteers” is a key component of the NET concept, and one which we clearly experienced during last fall’s TOPOFF4 federal exercise.

cheers,

Ethan Jewett

]]> By: Editorial Team http://gowoodlawn.com/2008/02/16/woodlawn-neighborhood-emergency-team-net/comment-page-1/#comment-41 Editorial Team Thu, 03 Apr 2008 16:56:25 +0000 http://gowoodlawn.com/?p=14#comment-41 Hi Jan, That's a good questions for the NET leader, Ethan. I'm not sure what their process is for dealing in an emergency situation, but perhaps Ethan can shed some light. Cheers, Ayleen Hi Jan,

That’s a good questions for the NET leader, Ethan. I’m not sure what their process is for dealing in an emergency situation, but perhaps Ethan can shed some light.

Cheers, Ayleen

]]> By: Jan Clutter http://gowoodlawn.com/2008/02/16/woodlawn-neighborhood-emergency-team-net/comment-page-1/#comment-38 Jan Clutter Thu, 03 Apr 2008 03:56:56 +0000 http://gowoodlawn.com/?p=14#comment-38 How about a list of the current Woodlawn NET members with their contact info (which our neighbors might need in a time of emergency) and information on the WNA NET meetings? Thanks! How about a list of the current Woodlawn NET members with their contact info (which our neighbors might need in a time of emergency) and information on the WNA NET meetings? Thanks!

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