Attention all Runners! The 1st Annual 5K Mermorial Run to benefit BackStoppers is May 30th, 2010 in Forest Park, St. Louis, Missouri. Events and start times are as follows:
9:30 a.m. - 5K RUN/WALK
10 a.m. - KIDS FUN RUN
10:30 a.m. - MATURE MILE
11 a.m. - FIREMAN/OFFICER
The West County EMS & Fire Protection District, Soldiers’ Angels and the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center (MVRBC) are hosting a Valentines’ Weekend Blood Drive themed “Give Love, Give BLOOD - Giving blood in honor of those that have shed their blood for America.”
This Blood Drive is Saturday, February 13, 2010 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at West County EMS & Fire Protection District Administrative Offices, 223 Henry, Manchester, MO63011.
There are simple things that people can do to protect themselves, like practicing better hygiene (wash hands frequently and cover mouth and nose when sneezing) and staying away from public places or traveling if they feel sick.
Are you prepared for a disaster? No doubt it crosses your mind from time to time, particularly when you are awakened by an earthquake! Recent local and global events should not be ignored. We have been witness to earthquakes, tornadoes and flooding, all within our region. Throughout the world, deadly events continue to remind us of the importance of becoming more aware and better prepared. Regardless of the event, disasters share commonalities, such as increased need for resources, decreased availability of services, economic burden, loss of property and loss of life. As public safety providers, we know first hand that disasters strike when they are least expected and we must remain in a state of readiness. Community preparedness is essential to our emergency planning, so we are taking the initiative to encourage individual and family disaster planning and preparedness within our community. We are the leaders in this area and as such, the West County EMS & Fire Protection District has developed a program to assist you with your disaster preparation and offer guidance to help you remain prepared.
