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Safety Series: Emergency Preparedness and Preparing You and Your Neighborhood

Read from bottom to top to follow the string.

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September 14, 2016

     Emergency Preparedness Video:  HERE
     Take 5 to Survive:  HERE
     Map Your Neighborhood: HERE
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September 12, 2016

     Sept. 21 Event Flyer HERE


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September 7. 2016

September is known as "Prep-tember" by some. I like that and am working to be better at home and at the academy!  :-)

The Washington County Library System in conjunction with the Raleigh Park Elementary School PTO are sponsoring the Red Cross' Presentation of "Prepare!". Full details HERE.

     Sept. 21 Event Flyer HERE

Washing County Emergency Preparedness Page HERE

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August 23, 2016

Just discovered the OPB page and documentary today. Eager to delve into it this coming week.

"Unprepared! Will we be ready for the Megaquake in Oregon?" -- http://www.opb.org/news/series/unprepared/

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July 8, 2016

  • "How to Stay Safe When the Big One Comes", Part 2, The New Yorker, July 2015: HERE

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July 5, 2016

  • "Preparedness Calendar" - helps breakdown what can be an overwhelming task into manageable parts: HERE
  • Red Cross Southern California disaster prep presentation: HERE

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June 26, 2016

Resource to get started in preparing you, your family, and your neighborhood for a natural disaster. Be Prepared, Not Scared:

  1. "The Really Big One", The New Yorker, July 2015: HERE
  2. Take 5 to survive: HERE
  3. Map Your Neighborhood: HERE
  4. Westside Heights NET-Preparedness Program Information: HERE
  5. Quake Up! Earthquake Preparedness: HERE
  6. Red Cross Class Prepare!: HERE
  7. Portland BEM (Bureau of Emergency Management) NET 1 video series: HERE
  8. Beaverton CERT Training: HERE

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June 26, 2016

Dear Neighbors,

Five Rings Jiu Jitsu and Fitness as begun a community outreach and educational program called the Safety Series. The Safety Series is meant to teach people of all ages and abilities the basics of self defense and safety. Topics we are working on are:

  • Anti-bullying strategies
  • Stranger danger awareness
  • Verbal de-escalation skills
  • Basic self defense techniques

As I was meeting with a Washington County Sheriff Community Outreach Specialist the area that tends to be a blind spot with many neighborhoods is disaster readiness.

“Knowing what to do in the first hours of a disaster response (after an earth quake, ice storm, flood, etc.) may help you save a life, reduce the severity of possible injuries, and reduce the amount of damage the neighborhood sustains.”

I’m reaching out to people in my neighborhood for two reasons:

  1.        I want to be a better neighbor and know my neighbors.
  2.        Increase my family’s and my neighborhood’s preparedness and readiness for a disaster.

This is 100% voluntary. No pressure. The intent is not to create distress or paranoia, but to be proactive and solution-driven. This is a simple call to action.

What is required?

  • A little of your time and your willingness to collaborate
  • To read and learn the 9 basics steps of what to do immediately after a disaster
  • Fill out the neighborhood skills and equipment inventory
  • Attend a meeting with the Washington County Sheriff’s Community Liaison to give us a crash course on disaster preparedness (to be setup once we have an idea of who is participating).

If you’re interested in participating in this effort, please let me know. Once I get a head count I look to organize an intro meeting / orientation.

In good health,

Tom

Professor Tom Oberhue
Head Coach / Owner of Five Rings Jiu Jitsu and Fitness

Business in West Slope
Home on Lovejoy St. near Forest Heights


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I once heard an analogy that if one inadvertently falls into water, their go-to would be to swim or to float to survive, if - they knew how. Likewise if someone takes you to the ground against your will, knowing BJJ is just what may save you. So with that, I like the thought of maybe one day that my daughters can get themselves out of a situation by having that skill. Whether 5 years from now or 20, because they were able to swim to safety or thwarted an attack by knowing how to defend themself that took just seconds to execute, all these hours driving them to swim & BJJ class will all be worth it. As for myself, I joined Five Rings when I enrolled my kiddo earlier this year.  It was a why-the-heck-not moment. :)  So here I am seven months into training at 48 years old, my only regret is why I didn't start sooner.  It's tough on the body, but I've never felt more fit in my life and is mad rewarding. Especially with seeing my progress from just a few months ago, it's exciting to know you only get better. I love the academy and the familial feel of the large group of regulars here who are loyal, train hard, and enjoy doing it. So on this Thanksgiving, a big thanks to all the 5RJJ professors & coaches & training partners!  You guys truly make me better after each class & open mat.

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