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OCTOBER 2020 Newsletter – Emergency Preparedness

Back to School Preparedness

As the school year resumes, even though we are in a pandemic, we still need to prepare kids to return to school. FEMA provides resources for families to develop emergency plans. Go to Ready. gov to access templates and educational materials to open communication with your family to have preparedness plans for any type of emergency.

Some simple steps to get you started on a Family Communication Plan: 1. Sign up for Alerts and Warnings 2. Make a Plan 3. Practice Emergency Drills 4. Know Evacuation Routes 5. Secure important documents, etc.

Please visit www.Ready.gov to access all these resources on emergency preparedness and know school emergency plans, childcare facilities, after-school programs, evacuation routes, social media and contact information, etc.

Watch a 4-minute video “It Started Like Any Other Day, about families who experienced disaster and learn what to do to help you prepare. www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_omgt3MEBs . Click the lower right to turn on the video. Create #BacktoSchool Family Emergency Communication Plan

Here are some helpful tips:

• When the kids go #BacktoSchool update your family communication plan: https://www.ready.gov/kids/make-aplan • Make sure you can get updates from your kids’ school in an emergency. Add school social media and contact info to your family communication plan. • Update school records and discuss emergency contact numbers with kids before they go: https://www.fema.gov/ media-library/assets/documents/34330 • Get the kids involved in building their own emergency kit: ready.gov/kids/build-a-kit Center for Disease Control has resources for keeping kids safe when they go #BackToSchool. Stay safe and learn more - cdc.gov/ coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/schools.html

Tornado Awareness

Tornadoes can strike at any time and northern lower Michigan tornadoes have happened. Be aware of the signs of a Tornado and be ready to take shelter to keep you and your family safe. The Grand Traverse Band Tornado shelters will be closing October 1, 2020 for the season so have plans to seek shelter if storms occur at any moment. FEMA provides up to date information on preparedness. The article below can be found on: https://www.ready.gov/tornadoes or How to Prepare for a Tornado to plan and take action to keep you safe.

Tornado Preparedness

Earlier this month, hundreds of thousands of households across the Midwest remained without electricity, days after a serious windstorm that hit the Midwest and devastated parts of the power grid. According to the National Weather Service, the derecho produced seven tornadoes in the Chicago metropolitan area, including an EF-1 tornado with 110 mph winds. The weather service also confirmed two tornadoes in southern Wisconsin and two in northern Indiana, including an EF-1.

About 1,200 tornadoes hit the United States every year and everyone in the Midwest is at risk of experiencing a tornado warning. Tornadoes are violently rotating columns of air that extend from a thunderstorm to the ground. They can destroy buildings, flip cars, and create deadly flying debris.

Tornadoes can: • Happen anytime and anywhere; • Bring intense winds, over 200 MPH; and • Look like funnels

THE ONLY THING SCARY ABOUT HALLOWEEN SHOULD BE THE COSTUMES

The way we STAY SAE ! celebrate Halloween in Michigan will be different this year due to COVID 19. There are still many ways to celebrate safely. Here are some tips to help Michiganders stay safe this year.

Make sure to also check on and follow guidance or regulations released by the local health department.

HOMEOWNERS Do not hand out candy if you are sick. Wear a face mask covering BOTH your mouth and nose. Use duct tape to mark 6 foot lines in front of your home and leading to driveway/front door. Position a distribution table between yourself and trick or treaters. Distribute candy on disinfected table to eliminate direct contact. Wash hands often. Consider handing out candy in an open space where distancing is possible, rather than from the front door. Consider a neighborhood costume parade, it is an easy way to keep safe space between children. HERE ARE SOME IDEAS FOR SAFE HAOEE AHERI S : Consider refraining from Halloween gatherings this year or use an online meeting platform to have a virtual party instead. If you choose to have a gathering: Only have a few people over to limit the possibility of crowding. Indoor gatherings over 10 people are prohibited by EO 2020 176. Have all food and party favors set out individually to prevent cross contamination. (Avoid buffet style or shared food and drinks.) Make sure there are plenty of areas with hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol. Stay 6 feet away from others. Wear a fun face mask, instead of a costume mask.

State of Michigan COVID 19 Website M ichigan.gov/Coronavirus Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Halloween Guidance: CDC. gov/coronavirus/2019 ncov/daily life coping/holidays Partnership for a Safe Halloween: H alloween2020.org

PARENTS AND TRICK - OR - TREATERS Share with your children that this year may be different than last, but let them know some of the new ways you plan to celebrate and still have lots of fun. Stay home if sick. Talk with your children about safety and social distancing guidelines and expectations. Keep a 6 foot distance from others not in your family group. Trick or treat with the people you live with. Participate in one way trick or treating and guide children to stay to the right to ensure social distancing. Avoid congregating in groups around houses. Carry a flashlight at night and ensure your children have reflective clothing. Wear a face mask covering BOTH your mouth and nose A costume mask (such as for Halloween) is not a substitute for a cloth mask. Do not wear a costume mask over a protective cloth mask if wearing both causes difficulty breathing. Instead, consider using a Halloween themed cloth mask. Only go to houses with safety measures in place. Inspect candy. Wash hands frequently with soap and water or use sanitizer containing at least 60 percent alcohol, especially before eating or after coughing/sneezing, and as soon as you return home. Check out halloween2020.org to find exciting activities and ways to celebrate Halloween this year based on levels of COVID risks in your area.

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Halloween Activities From the Fire Chief Winter Is Among Us Halloween Activities Winter Is Among Us Fire Prevention Week 2020

Wow, what a year! I started with GTB Fire Rescue a little over a year ago and have been serving as your Fire Chief for the past nine months. Pandemic, social distancing, COVID, mask, among a whole list of other words I never thought I would be using daily.

GTB Fire Chief made his way around the area to hand out candy to some spooky guests that had made a visit to our Tribal Halloween functions on the 28th in Grand Traverse, 29th in Charlevoix and on the 30th here in Peshawbetown. GTB Fire would like to thank those who visited these areas to make the Halloween activites a success. GTB Fire Chief made his way around the area to hand out candy to some spooky guests that had made a visit to our Tribal Halloween functions on the 28th in Grand Traverse, 29th in Charlevoix and on the 30th here in Peshawbetown. GTB Fire would like to thank those who visited these areas to make As we are all aware winter has shown up with some force, laying a blanket of upwards of 2.5 feet of snow within a 36 hour time frame on Monday the 11th of November. Your Tribal Fire Department was here to protect those in our area that could have been affected by this natural occurrence. A plus for the fire department has been the addition of the birthday, graduation, or special occasion drive by parades. It has been a struggle for all of us at the department not being out in the community. Open doors at a fire station has been a As we are all aware winter has shown up with some force, laying a blanket of upwards of 2.5 feet of snow within a 36 hour time frame on Monday the 11th of November. Your Tribal Fire Department was here to protect those in our area that could have been affected by this natural occurrence. Inside this Issue 1. Halloween Activities the Halloween activites a success. long standing tradition. Since March, our doors have been forced to be closed, so that we can assure the health and safety of our members so that we Inside this Issue 1. Halloween Activities 2. Winter is among us 3. Tribal Fire Department Extrication Training 2. Winter is among us 3. Tribal Fire Department Extrication Training are able to respond to any emergency. 4. Fire Preventions Tip of the Month 5. Thanksgiving Safety Tips 4. Fire Preventions Tip of the Month 5. Thanksgiving Safety Tips Events such as the Pow Wow, Cherry Festival, area Grand Traverse Band Fire Department Newsletter - Page 1 Grand Traverse Band Fire Department Newsletter - Page 1 4th of July fireworks were all canceled. Being my first year in the area, all of those, among others, were priorities for me. However, we as a community must remain vigilant and safely walk

forward.

As Fire Chief, I am dedicated to service. GTB Fire Rescuse is currently seeking like minded individuals to join us, as Volunteer Firefighters.

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Inside this Issue 1. 2. From the Fire Chief Fire Prevention Week 2020 From the Fire Chief Con't Safety Tip of the Month

3.Apparatus Testing 4.Mission Statement Our members are proud and honored to serve the Grand Traverse Band and our guests. 5.Safety Tip of the Month 6.Flu Vaccines We have added several new items to the departments inventory, including a LUCAS CPR Compression Device. When we are allowed to safely Grand Traverse Band Fire Department Newsletter - Page 1 Safety Tip of the Month From the Fire Chief Con't Our members are proud and honored to serve the Grand Traverse Band and our guests. open our doors, we will be holding an open house. In closing we are your fire department and strive to provide you with the best possible service with professionalism and skill. If you have any questions We have added several new items to the departments inventory, including a LUCAS CPR Compression Device. When we are allowed to safely or would like to schedule a drive by parade, please contact the fire station at 534-7666. open our doors, we will be holding an open house. In closing we are your fire department and strive to provide you with the best possible service with professionalism and skill. If you have any questions GTB Fire Rescue Mission Statement or would like to schedule a drive by parade, please contact the fire station at 534-7666. The mission of the Grand Traverse Band Fire Rescue If you need a fire extinguisher or would like yours Department is to provide the first response to critical checked, contact the fire department. We have a emergencies on the Grand Traverse Band limited supply of fire extinguishers for the GTB Fire Rescue Mission Statement Reservation. These emergencies primarily consist of community and can check your current fire in progress, medical emergencies, other threats extinguishers. The mission of the Grand Traverse Band Fire Rescue to the life, property, or health of residents or guests If you need a fire extinguisher or would like yours Department is to provide the first response to critical within the jurisdiction of the Grand Traverse Band. checked, contact the fire department. We have a Remember that contacting emergency personnel is emergencies on the Grand Traverse Band Reservation. These emergencies primarily consist of fire in progress, medical emergencies, other threats to the life, property, or health of residents or guests within the jurisdiction of the Grand Traverse Band. Other responsibilities include fire prevention and inspection, handling of hazardous materials, equipment maintenance and operation, along with education and training. limited supply of fire extinguishers for the community and can check your current extinguishers. Remember that contacting emergency personnel is crucial, even for small fires. If the fire starts to develop, exit the building immediatly. Other responsibilities include fire prevention and crucial, even for small fires. If the fire starts to inspection, handling of hazardous materials, develop, exit the building immediatly. equipment maintenance and operation, along with education and training.

Apparatus Testing

Front Line Services out of Freeland recently spent a Apparatus Testing few days at the fire station doing apparatus testing. Front Line Services out of Freeland recently spent a few days at the fire station doing apparatus testing. Annual maintenance and pump testing was completed to ensure that our apparatus are able to Annual maintenance and pump testing was completed to ensure that our apparatus are able to perform in the event of an emergency. Engine 711 and Rescue 741 both passed inspections and were perform in the event of an emergency. Engine 711 able to pump water at the rated capacity of 1500 and Rescue 741 both passed inspections and were able to pump water at the rated capacity of 1500 gallons of water per minute. gallons of water per minute.

It is likely that the flu virus and the virus that causes COVID-19 will both spread this fall and winter. Healthcare It is likely that the flu virus and the virus that causes systems could be overwhelmed treating both patients with COVID-19 will both spread this fall and winter. Healthcare the flu and COVID-19. This means getting a flu vaccine systems could be overwhelmed treating both patients with the flu and COVID-19. This means getting a flu vaccine during the 2020-2021 is more important than ever. during the 2020-2021 is more important than ever. While getting a flu vaccine will not protect against While getting a flu vaccine will not protect against COVID-19, there are many important benefits, such as; COVID-19, there are many important benefits, such as; 1. 1. Flu vaccines have been shown to reduce the risk of flu illness, hospitalization, and death. Flu vaccines have been shown to reduce the risk of flu illness, hospitalization, and death. 2. 2. Getting a flu vaccine can also save healthcare Getting a flu vaccine can also save healthcare resources for the care of patients with COVID-19. resources for the care of patients with COVID-19. For further information on the flu vaccine, call the GTB Health Clinic at 534-7200. For further information on the flu vaccine, call the GTB Health Clinic at 534-7200.

Bnaakwii Giizis/ ( Falling Leaves Moon) Community NOTIFICATION GTB Awarded Generator Grant

Become a GTB Firefighter! The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Grand Traverse Band Fire Department Newsletter (GTB, Grand Traverse Band) was awarded an Indian Community

Picture yourself becoming a vital member of your Development Block Grant Imminent Threat Funding Coronavirus Aid, local fire department. Ha Relief, and Economic Security Act (ICDBG-CARES) Grant to provide lloween Activities Winter Is Among Us emergency power generators to tribal community satellite centers The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Fire in Benzie and Charlevoix counties, the Strongheart Civic Center in Rescue Department is seeking Paid-on-Call Firefighters. Peshawbestown, Medicine Lodge building and Fire Department. A paid-on-call firefighter is a resident of our community who, just The Medicine Lodge includes medical and dental clinics, like you, has an interest behavioral health, emergency operations center, police department, in helping his or her neighbors whenever a fire, accident or other natural disaster strikes. As a combination department, full communications departments and the GTB IT Department which supports communication technology infrastructure for the entire GTB Fire Chief made his way around the area to As we are all aware winter has shown up with some force, laying a blanket of upwards of 2.5 feet of snow within a 36 hour time frame on Monday the 11th of November. Your Tribal Fire Department time firefighters supported by paid-on-call firefighters the Grand GTB Governmental and economic development operations. hand out candy to some spooky guests that had made a visit to our Tribal Halloween functions on the 28th in Grand Traverse, 29th in Charlevoix and was here to protect those in our area that could have been affected by this natural occurrence. Traverse Band Fire Rescue Department depends upon the timely and determined response of these citizen members who selflessly GTB will relocate the Medicine Lodge's smaller existing generator on the 30th here in Peshawbetown. GTB Fire would like to thank those who visited these areas to make the Halloween activites a success. serve their community when the alarm sounds. Inside this Issue to the GTB Fire Station which does not have a generator. In total, 1. 2. five tribal buildings will receive needed back-up generator power Halloween Activities Winter is among us Under the general direction of the Fire Chief, paid-on-call firefighter to assist vulnerable populations during extended power outages, 3. Tribal Fire Department Extrication Training 4. Fire Preventions Tip of the Month or EMS personnel are responsible for answering calls, extinguishing natural disasters, and other emergencies. In addition, GTB will 5. Thanksgiving Safety Tips fires, protecting life and property, operating and maintaining fire replace HVAC air filters to help prevent the spread of COVID–19. Grand Traverse Band Fire Department Newsletter - Page 1 equipment, apparatus and station. The position requires extensive The HVAC filters will be installed in Medicine Lodge, OMB, Benzie, training in the use of apparatus, tools, and equipment and the Charlevoix Satellite Offices (designated as Emergency Shelters) and performance of hazardous tasks under emergency conditions, Strongheart Center. which may require strenuous exertion. The addition of these generators will support the Grand Traverse As a paid-on-call firefighter, you will have the opportunity to Band, which has 4,191 enrolled members, with 1,929 residing in participate in public education events that take place in the station, the service areas of Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Grand Traverse, schools, and other community areas. Firefighters share a special Leelanau and Manistee counties. bond that goes beyond friendship. Come and join our family and enjoy the benefits of genuine support group. The COVID-19 pandemic has had significant impact in Michigan and GTB. GTB government continues to provide services and The Grand Traverse Band Fire Rescue Department will provide the participates with local health departments, community partners, necessary training to become a Fire Fighter and Emergency Medical and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services on Responder. You do not need to have these certifications or license preventative measures to limit exposure to coronavirus. as the GTBFRD will provide the training for you to obtain them. The GTB Clinic at the Medicine Lodge generator support is critical Minimum Requirements for a Paid-On-Call Firefighter/EMS to support health response and oxygen support for patients, provide • 18 years of age aid station for patients in need, provide nebulizer treatments, retain • High school diploma or equivalent full access to health information to continue provision of care, and • Live within the 15 minutes of the Fire Station provide diagnostic, point-of-care testing. The Benzie Office and • Valid driver’s license issued by the State of Michigan Strongheart Civic Center are identified as Red Cross Shelters and • No felony convictions the generators will support the community during power outages. • Not subject to restrictions that would interfere with firefighting/EMS duties The Grand Traverse Band’s rural location has seen an increase • Previous education or experience in the area of fireof weather-related emergencies, often resulting in lengthy power fighting is not necessary. Successful applicants will outages. Generators will provide back-up power to assist vulnerable be provided with the equipment and support needed populations of families and homeless persons during the COVID-19 to complete State of Michigan Fire and EMS training pandemic and used in the event of a natural disaster or community requirements. emergency. The addition of generators to the tribal facilities will be critical to allow these critical services to continue to provide services Who to Contact for our community. If you would like to explore this opportunity further, please contact Fire Chief Garrett Fairchild by email garrett.fairchild@gtbindians. The Project activities and updated community shelter com or call 231-534-7666. capabilities will be posted on the GTB Emergency Management website (http://www.gtbindians.org/ems.asp), in the GTB Tribal

UPDATE FROM GTB LAW Newsletter, and electronic notices will be sent immediately upon award so community members will be notified of available housing

ENFORCEMENT alternatives in the preparation, prevention and response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Grand Traverse Band Tribal Police Department will no longer UPDATE FROM GTB LAW ENFORCEMENT be offering Preliminary Breath Testing (PBT)services due to the 7.20.20 current COVID19 pandemic. Recent up ticks in local COVID19 have increased the risk of exposure to officers and workers at The Grand Traverse Band Tribal Police Department will no longer be offering Preliminary Breath Testing (PBT)services due to the current COVID19 pandemic. Recent up ticks in local COVID19 have the Police Department. The daily service will be suspended increased the risk of exposure to officers and workers at the Police Department. The daily service will until which time we can deem administering them is safe again. be suspended until which time we can deem administering them is safe again. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause with those seeking PBT’s. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause with those seeking PBT’s.

DavidCrockett

Captain, Grand Traverse Band Law Enforcement 2606 N. West Bay Shore Drive Peshawbestown, Mi. 49682-9275 (231)534-7777 (231)866-1264 cell David.Crockett@gtbindians.com

Several GTB Tribal departments have been instrumental in planning this endeavor including Tribal Administration, Health Department, Emergency Management, Office of Management and Budget, Office of Program Development and Evaluation, Facilities Management and the Tribal Architect. All these departments and individuals provided input in the program design, and the proposed plan represents the consensus for the common good of the Grand Traverse Band. All parties will continue to be involved in the Project through the design, construction, and implementation phases of the Project. The Project will be completed over a twelve-month period.

We appreciate the ICDBG CARES Grant award number 20BV2625480 to provide generators to the tribal facilities. The Generator Project will enhance assistance to community members in crisis in the preparation, prevention, and response to the COVID-19 pandemic to protect its vulnerable population and critical assets to preserve life and safety. *****************