SMF Sept. 25, 2015

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

Eye on the Fleet

ATLANTIC FLEET

VOL. 26 NO. 39

WWW.CNIC.NAVY.MIL/KEYWEST NAVAL AIR STATION KEY WEST, FLORIDA

DOD, military laud Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 19, 2015) QMSN A. Legarda calculates calibration settings for an azimuth circle aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84).

Bulkeley is underway participating in a composite training unit exercise with the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group.

U.S. Navy photo by MC3 M. J. Lieberknecht

inside: NAVY BALL Tickets on sale. . . . . . . . . . . . 3 PREPAREDNESS Power outages . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 AWARENESS Prevent suicide . . . . . . . . . . . 5 GOLD STAR Remember the fallen. . . . . . 7 TOP OF PAGE ONE: Sailors assigned to the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) attach supplies to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Sea Knights of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22 at a landing zone in Port-auPrince, Haiti.

FUND$ with chili

From the DOD

T

he Department of Defense and all branches of military services join the nation in celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 - Oct. 15.

This observation recognizes the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

The theme of this year’s observance, “Hispanic Americans: Energizing our Nation’s Diversity,” harkens to the vibrant and thriving contributions of Hispanics to the nation across the centuries.

The celebration seeks to draw attention to the diversity and countless contributions Hispanics continue to make to enrich the United States and strengthen the defense of our nation.

The start of National Hispanic Heritage Month also marks the anniversary of independence for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. The independence of Mexico and Chile see hispanic page 2

U

U.S. Navy photo by Jolene Scholl

TC Patrick Cunningham, left, and BUC Jason Fletcher sample one of nine chili recipes Tuesday during a Navy Ball Committee chili cook-off fundraiser at the Naval Air Station Key West Chief Petty Officers Mess. Supporting the event, from center to right, OS1 Paulino Kiara, ABH2 Lewis Ronald and AC1 Mays Jamar. The ‘Peoples’ Choice’ winner was ET3 Vincent Cinfici. Tickets for the Navy Ball are now on sale. See page 3 for details.

Feds food drive ends Tuesday Bell ringing honors fallen Sailors From NAS Key West Public Affairs

N

aval Air Station Key West’s military and DOD civilians have less than five days to contribute to the annual Feds Feed Families food drive.

Since the start of the campaign on July 7, more than 1,500 pounds of food has been collected for local food banks.

The annual food collection campaign runs nationwide and involves see food page 2

From NAS Key West Public Affairs

F

leet and Family Support Center staff on Wednesday recognized local and regional military members who have died while serving during an all-hands bell

ringing service.

The service, held by FFSC offices regionwide, promotes Sunday’s National Gold Star Mother’s Day, also known as National Gold Star Mothers’ and Families’ see gold page 7

2•

•September 25, 2015

Upgrades

U Sept. 25 1957 - The Office of Naval Research obtains sharp photographs of the sun’s corona from the first balloon-borne telescope camera.

Sept. 26 1860 - The sloop-of-war USS Constellation captures the American slaver Cora with 705 slaves on board off the Congo River.

Sept. 27 1941 - SS Patrick Henry, the first U.S. Liberty ship, is launched by President Franklin D. Roosevelt at Baltimore.

Sept. 28 1850 - Flogging on Navy and merchant marine ships is abolished by a congressional appropriations bill, which President Millard Fillmore signs.

Sept. 29 1959 - USS Kearsarge (CVS 33), with Helicopter Squadron 6 and other 7th Fleet units, begin six days of disaster relief to Nagoya, Japan, after Typhoon Vera.

Sept. 30 1944 - USS Fessenden (DE 142) deploys depth charges to sink German submarine, (U 1062), south of the Cape Verde Islands.

Oct. 1 1990 - USS Independence (CV 62) transits the Strait of Hormuz in route to the Persian Gulf, a first for a carrier since 1974.

pgrading is a new norm in the technology world.

It seems that every time I blink there is another update on my phone or my phone apps have updates to be installed.

These upgrades are supposed to makes things be better than ever. It could be better speed, graphics, sound, or more userfriendly.

Our churches today have tried to upgrade as well. Some churches have turned into concerts or drama productions with all the amenities needed to enjoy a good show. These changes were meant to attract the younger generation and keep them in engaged.

However, studies have shown while this approach may prove to be productive in the short term, in the long run young adults leave to seek a more authentic worship. They are seeking something purer.

I find in our American Christianity we tend to try and upgrade God to react to the new social norm. We have started to morph a god that is not in the Scripture anymore. We create a god that is manageable to us.

In the end, we try to become a god over God. Telling God what we think is best for us, the

Food

continued from page 1

all levels of the federal government.

In 2014, NAS Key West civilians and military donated more than 2,300 pounds of canned and non-perishable food, which was given to local food pantries.

Since the campaign began in 2009, federal

church and this world.

This would be like my 2-yearold daughter telling me how to parent her. If she had it her way, she would be eating popsicles, candy, ice cream and cheese all day while drinking juice by the gallon.

I know there are times I want a different result.

CHAPLAIN'S There are times, CORNER if I am honest, that I treat God more like a genie than the Creator, Almighty, Omnipresent and Everlasting NAS Key West Command God. Chaplain Do you rememLt. ber the Disney Ethan Everts movie “Aladdin?”

Aladdin asks Genie what he would wish for if he could.

Genie’s response was freedom from the life of the lamp. After promising that freedom, Aladdin received so many upgrades that he struggled to let go of the Genie until he saw the damage done by not following through with his promise.

Are we like Aladdin? Have we upgraded ourselves and God so much that we cannot truly let God be God? What would happen if we let go of our godhood?

God does not need or want our upgrades. Scripture describes him in so many ways to show His consistency through time.

workers have donated and collected 24.1 million pounds of food and other non-perishable items to support families across America.

Collection sites are at the command building, Bldg. A-324, Boca Chica Field, and at the Commissary on Sigsbee Park.

The commissary has created brown bags with the most-often

To Moses, God reveals in Exodus 3:14 the title of “I am who I am.” Hebrews 13:8 describes Jesus as the same yesterday, today and forever. Revelations 4 paints this magnificent picture of God’s glory in heaven showing God greatness and power. Isaiah 46:8-11 shows us that no one is like God nor can challenge him.

Is this the God you serve? Do you really want to serve a god that bends to your will and way?

Is that even a god anymore?

Another movie to remember is Jim Carrey’s “Bruce Almighty.”

This comedy showed a picture of what happens when we become God. Bruce learned quickly that being God is not as easy as it looks and learns to see things differently in life.

I challenge you to see God for who God truly is and not what you want God to be.

If we become gods of our own life, in the end we will mess things up. God knows what God is doing.

If you want a chance to worship this great God, come to the Truman Chapel every Sunday for our Protestant worship service at 10:30 a.m.

If you need chaplain care, please call a chaplain at (305) 293-2318, Naval Air Station Key West, or (305) 292-8788, Coast Guard Sector Key West.

God bless and let God be God!

needed items; each costs less than $10.

Patrons can purchase those pre-packaged bags and place them in the Feds Feed Families donation box at the store. Some of the items on the campaign’s most-wanted list include canned fruit or vegetables, multi-grain cereals, grains, canned soups, 100 percent juices, con-

diments, snacks, baking goods and hygiene items, like baby wipes.

Donors are asked to get any last-minute items to food collection sites by Wednesday so that food collection can end by Thursday.

For more information on the campaign, call NAS Key West Religious Ministries Department at (305) 293-2318.

Commanding Officer Capt. Steven P. McAlearney Executive Officer Cmdr. Pornchai Davidson PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER Trice Denny EDITOR Jolene Scholl STAFF MC3 Cody Babin This newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the military service and their families.

Its contents do not necessarily reflect the official views of the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Navy and do not imply endorsement thereof.

The editorial content of this newspaper is prepared, edited and provided by the Public Affairs Office of Naval Air Station Key West, Florida. Additional copy and photographs provided by the readers of the Southernmost Flyer should be addressed to: Editor, Southernmost Flyer, Public Affairs Office, Naval Air Station, Box 9001, Key West, FL 33040-9001. Copy can also be e-mailed to jolene.scholl@ navy.mil.

Telephone (305) 293-2425/2434. DSN 4832425/2434.

Deadline for all editorial copy is 4 p.m. the Friday preceding publication. All articles must be submitted on disk in text format, written in upper/lower case style.

Hispanic continued from page 1

also are observed.

The DOD will honor National Hispanic Heritage Month with programs and activities at installations around the world.

At Naval Air Station Key West, the Multicultural Heritage Committee hosts a luncheon featuring Hispanic cuisine from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Oct. 7 at the Chief Petty Officers Mess, Boca Chica Field.

September 25, 2015 •

Navy Ball tickets now available

•3

I SPY Joint OPS

From NAS Key West Public Affairs

T

ickets are available for the 240th Navy Ball, Oct. 16, at the Marriott Beachside Hotel second-level ballroom. The cocktail hour starts at 5 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m. The cost per ticket: E4 and below, $25; E5, $30; E6, $40; E7 and above and civilian, $45.

To purchase a ticket, contact a Navy Ball Committee member: MM1 Juliana Gomez, Bldg. A-324, Boca Chica Field, (618) 248-0325; ET1 Kenneth Deford, Joint Interagency Task Force South, (305) 2935416; OS1 Kiara Paulino, Bldg. A-515, Boca Chica Field, (786) 202- 8582; and LS1 Maximo Gutierrez, at Fighter Squadron Composite (VFC) 111, (305) 293-2382.

U.S. Navy photo by MC3Cody Babin

A

n E3 Sentry AWACS [Airborne Warning and Control System] from the 970th Airborne Air Control Squadron, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma City, and two KC 135’s from the 756th Air Refueling Squadron, Andrews Air Force Base, Camp Springs, Maryland, are shown on the flightline at Naval Air Station Key West’s Boca Chica Field Monday.

This Just In…

Job Title: Aviation maintenance administration Hometown: Seattle Prior Duty Stations: Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM 48), Mayport, Florida

Health Benefits Fair

Naval Air Station Key West’s chaplain’s office hosts safeTALK training from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Monday at Bldg.

A-718, Room 118, the Safety Department training room.

The event is open to all military, civilians and dependents.

SafeTALK is a half-day alertness workshop that prepares anyone over the age of 15 to become a suicide-alert helper.

SafeTALK-trained helpers can recognize these invitations and take action by connecting potential victims of suicide with life-saving intervention resources, such as caregivers trained in ASIST. Seating is limited.

To register or for more information, call Chaplain Ethan Everts at (305) 293-2318 or email ethan.everts@navy.mil.

A Naval Air Station Key West Health Benefits Fair is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Nov. 16 at Bldg. A-515, Boca Chica Field. Representatives from Government Employees Health Association, Inc., and Blue Cross Blue Shield are among the agencies that are scheduled to attend. For more information, call (305) 293-2425.

Career counselor training

Hobbies: Snowboarding and fishing.

Most Interesting Experience: Thailand.

Future Plans: Get stationed in Japan.

SafeTalk training

AZ2 Sadiki Harrison

Naval Air Station Key West Command Career Counselor NC1 (EXW/XCW) Byron McMath Sr. provides career counselor training for department and tenant career counselors in a session at 11 a.m.

Tuesday in the command conference room, Bldg.

A-324, Boca Chica Field. For more information, call (305) 293-2106.

Boating course The Key West Sail and Power Squadron is offering the “America’s Boating Course” Oct. 3 - 4 at the Key West Sail and Power Squadron, 5205 College Road. The course runs 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Oct. 3 and 8 a.m. - noon Oct. 4. An optional Charting Course is offered at 1 p.m. Oct. 4.

The ABC course provides the boater a Florida State Boater’s ID card, which is required for anyone born after Jan. 1, 1988, to operate a boat of 10 HPor more. The $60 fee covers the cost of the materials; a family member willing to share materials can register for $15. Students who pass the class are also offered an introductory six-month Power Squadron membership. For information, call Vince Melendy at (305) 296-1126 or go to www.usps.org/keywest.

4•

•September 25, 2015

Preparedness day caps month-long push for planning

BBC News

takin’ trash

The following LifeWorks programs are open to BBC residents only.

Zumba Saturday, 8 - 9 a.m., Community Center

From NAS Key West Public Affairs

A

s National Preparedness Month comes to end, emergency management officials encourage everyone to be ready year-round for catastrophic events, whether caused by weather or manmade actions.

The month culminates with America’s PrepareAthon Day on Wednesday. This is week four of NPM and this week’s theme focuses on power outages.

A growing population, along with more homes that cover more area, has meant that hurricanes, wildfires, and other disasters impact more people and have led to a staggering increase in power outages.

In 2011 alone there were 136 weather-related power outages that snuffed out 178 million meters of power lines. In the Keys, power outages are common because power is carried from the mainland along lines that follow U.S. 1.

Sailing masts, accidents involving power poles and animals have been responsible for outages that can occur at any time.

Nationally, the economic toll of power outages is equally intense, costing between $80 billion and $188 billion annually.

While the frequency of power outages is increasing, utilities have become see plan page 8

Pilates Monday, 9 - 10 a.m., Trumbo basketball court Resident Advisory Committee Tuesday, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Dewey House Coupon club Wednesday, 11 a.m. - noon, Community Center Zumba Thursday, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Community Center Contact us: Balfour Beatty Communities Office Number: (305) 292-5590 Service Request Number: (305) 292-5596 Office hours of operation: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday Tuesday, Thursday - Friday; 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Wednesday; and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday.

Website: www.naskeywesthomes.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/naskeywesthomes

S

U.S. Navy photo by Jolene Scholl

helby Graham, a biologist with Naval Air Station Key West’s Environmental Department, picks up trash Saturday along the shoreline at the end of old Boca Chica Road in support of the Ocean Conservancy’s annual International Coastal Cleanup. About two dozen volunteers from NAS Key West and the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary worked together to completely fill a large dumpster with debris.

September 25, 2015 •

Suicide awareness tips - how to take control

By Dr. Kirsten Pollick Naval Hospital Jacksonville

I

n recognition of Suicide Awareness Month, it is imperative that we raise awareness of suicide, the tenth leading cause of death in the U.S. - according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Suicide is a complex behavioral response to stress, illness, isolation and substance abuse. A combination of individual, relational, community and societal factors contribute to the risk of suicide.

These can range from family and marital discord, financial issues, depression or other mental health concerns, suicidal ideation or prior suicide attempts, impulsive behaviors, substance abuse, lack of sleep, or purposelessness in life.

Risk is also associated

with changes in brain chemicals that are frequently brought about by alcohol and drug abuse.

Warning signs include thoughts or comments about suicide, substance abuse, purposelessness, anxiety, feeling trapped or hopeless, withdrawal, anger, recklessness and mood changes.

Suicidal behavior is not specific to gender, race or age according to the National Institute of Mental Health.

However, statistics do show that women attempt suicide two to three times more frequently than men, but men fatally wound themselves at four times the rate of women.

Here are five tips to help stay mission ready: Find time for yourself - keep a journal, improve your sleep habits, try yoga or meditation, and partici-

pate in activities you enjoy.

Break down obstacles break challenges down into small steps that you can tackle one at a time.

Get in physical training - strengthen your muscles, your mind and your focus with regular physical training.

Avoid alcohol and substance misuse - avoiding substance misuse makes it easier to manage stress, sleep, relationships and responsibilities.

Identify people you can turn to - identify a friend, family member, chaplain or health professional you can speak with.

Effective treatments and interventions are available for depression, situational stressors and other health problems that are risk factors for suicide. Please see your primary care manager, chaplain or mental health provider to find out what

options are available to you.

Retirees and family members can call Value Options at (800) 700-8646 for care in the TRICARE network. For additional resources call, chat, or text the Veterans Crisis Line at (800) 273 8255.

For someone in immediate danger, go to the nearest emergency room or call 911. Remember to ACT [Ask-Care-Treat]. Ask if someone is depressed and if they are thinking about suicide. Let them know you care. Get them assistance - treatment - as soon as possible.

Suicide prevention is about being there for every Sailor and family member, every day.

Naval Branch Health Clinic Key West is one of Naval Hospital Jacksonville’s six health care facilities located across Florida and Georgia.

•5

This week at FFSC

Surviving the Holidays Financially Monday, 1 - 2:30 p.m., FFSC Holiday spending doesn’t have to break the bank.

Explore cost saving strategies for the gift-giving season and learn methods to plan for next year’s budget ahead of time.

Car Buying Strategies Wednesday, 1 - 2:30 p.m., FFSC Save money on your next car with “Three Deals of Car Buying” - the purchase, financing and trade-in.

Fleet and Family Support Center’s hours of operation are 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday. FFSC offers many services including deployment support, relocation assistance, family employment readiness, life skills education, notary service, personal financial management, crisis incident response and training, sexual assault prevention and response, ombudsman support, transition assistance management, family advocacy and professional counseling. For more information or to request services, call (305) 293-4408 or visit the center at 804 Sigsbee Rd., Sigsbee Park.

6•

•September 25, 2015

MWR Update Fall Fest

additional information, or Fall golf to volunteer, call (305) 797Morale, Welfare and 7791 or email kwathletics@ Register today for the Recreation hosts its annu- gmail.com.

4-Person Scramble Fall Golf al Fall festival from 4 Tournament, set for 11 a.m.

7 p.m. Oct. 8 at Sigsbee Ladies volleyball Oct. 2 at the Key West Golf Park. This family event Club. The cost is $37 per features hay rides, face A Ladies 4v4 Indoor person and includes the cart painting, the Home Depot Volleyball tournament is fee and lunch. Rosters and children’s workshop, pet- set for Oct. 13 and 15. The payment are due Thursday ting zoo and Balfour Beatty tournament is single-elim- at the Boca Chica Fitness Communities trunk or ination, with a maximum Center. For more informatreat. Youngsters should of seven teams. Rosters are tion or to submit a roster bring a pumpkin to paint due Oct. 5. The games play call (305) 797-7791 or email and decorate. MWR will at 5, 6 and 7 p.m. at the kwathletics@gmail.com. provide the decorating sup- Boca Chica Fitness Center. plies. Food and beverages For more information, or Babysitting break are being sold by the Junior to submit a roster, call (305) Enlisted Association.

797-7791, or email kwathMWR’s Child Sponsors are Duncan letics@gmail.com.

Development Center is Auto, The Home Depot, offering additional eveWaste Management, Fall basketball ning child care. Cost is $4 Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Fury per child, per hour. PreWater Adventures, Balfour The 2015 Fall Basketball registration is required two Beatty Communities, Tournament begins Nov. 4 days before the day of care Military Affairs Committee, with rosters due Oct. 22. and immunization records Sparkling Ice, The Navy There is a maximum of eight are mandatory. For more League Key West Council, teams. Games are at 5, 6 information, call the CDC Key West Area Chief Petty and 7 p.m. on Thursdays at (305) 293-4498.

Officers Association and the at the Boca Chica Fitness Wednesday: 6:30 - 10:30 VFW Post 3911.

Center. p.m. Register by Monday For more information, Awards are given for first call (305) 293-2682. and second place. For more Family movies information, or to submit a roster, call (305) 797Join MWR for Family Zombie Run 5K 7791 or email kwathletics@ Movie Night on the second MWR’s annual Zombie gmail.com. and fourth Friday of every 5K Run is at 6 p.m. Oct. 22. month. The feature film The run is free but strollers Child Care begins at 6:30 p.m. and is and children under the age shown at the Sigsbee Youth of 13 are discouraged for Need an extra hour or two Center. For more details safety reasons. of child care? The School call (305) 293-2503.

Volunteer zombies and Age Care program and the Friday: “The Muppets safety personnel are needed Child Development Center Most Wanted” (PG) to support the event. offer hourly care. Families Register at the Boca may not exceed 10 hours of Free movies Chica Fitness Center, the care per child per week durFree movies are shown ITT office on Sigsbee Park ing SAC Before and After each Saturday at 1 p.m. or at Beach Patio Recreation School program. Children and 6 p.m. at Beach Patio Center on Truman Annex. must have an active regisRecreation Center on Sponsors are the Navy tration on file. Make resTruman Annex.

Popcorn League Key West Council, ervations in person or by and snacks are sold during Sparkling Ice, Fury Water calling the Youth Center at the show.

For more inforAdventures and the Key (305) 293-4437. mation, call (305) 293-5282.

West Area Chief Petty For CDC hourly care, call The schedule: Officers Association. For (305) 293-4498.

Saturday: “Terminator night at Barracks 1351, 6 Genisys” (PG-13) at 1 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Saturday: “Terminator Oct. 8 - Volunteers needGenisys” (PG-13) at 6 p.m. ed for Fall Festival, 4 - 7 p.m.

Oct. 10 - 12 - Halloween Liberty activities Horror Nights Trip, The Liberty Single Sailor $50 deposit required by Program is open to all single Wednesday. or unaccompanied active duty military personnel Fitness schedule E-6 and below. Visit us on Facebook at “MWR Liberty Monday Key West” and request to be 5:15 - 6:05 p.m. - Cardio added to the closed Liberty Kickboxing (Boca Chica Group. For additional infor- Fitness Center) mation email naskwliber- 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. - Yoga ty@gmail.com or call (305) (Boca Chica Fitness Center) 293-2682 or (305) 797-4468.

February’s scheduled activ- Tuesday ities: 10 - 10:45 a.m. - HIIT (Boca Wednesday - Game Chica Fitness Center)

6:15 - 7 p.m. - Cycling (Boca Chica Cycling Studio) Wednesday 5:15 - 6 p.m. - HIIT (Boca Chica Fitness Center) Thursday 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. - Gentle Yoga (Sigsbee Community Center) 6:15 - 7 p.m. - Cycle (Boca Chica Cycling Studio) Friday 11 - 11:45 a.m. - Total Body Toning (Boca Chica Fitness Center) Saturday 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. - Circuit (Boca Chica Fitness Center)

September 25, 2015 •

U.S. Navy photos by MC3 Cody Babin

Coast Guard Chaplain Lt. Cmdr. Peter Dietz delivers an invocation at the Fleet and Family Support Center on Sigsbee Park during Gold Star Remembrance Day Wednesday.

Gold

continued from page 1

Day. The annual event, on the last Sunday in September, was created to recognize and honor those who have lost a son, daughter, wife or husband while the were serving in the Armed Forces.

At Wednesday’s ceremony Coast Guard Chaplain Lt. Cmdr. Peter Dietz recognized the loss to families.

“We give thanks for the military community that supports they families and remembers our fellow sisters and brothers who have died on active duty,” said Dietz.

“The lives and deaths of those that have served with us and those that have gone before us have shaped us, and have become a part of who we are.”

After the chaplain spoke, Naval Air Station Key West Commanding Officer Capt. Steve McAlearney gave a brief history on the service flag.

“The gold star flag started around World War I, when it was difficult to even receive news of a passing or a survival,” said McAlearney. “Today honors all lives lost since then, and Sunday honors their family members.”

Following the captain, NAS Key West Command Master Chief Mark McDonald read the list of 19 south Florida service members lost while on active duty.

Dietz then read the benediction to close the ceremony saying, “May they [the service members lost] guide us so all we do gives them honor.”

The Navy Gold Star program provides long-term support to surviving families of Sailors who die while on active duty, according to Mary Petit, FFSC work and family consultant. The program is inclusive, regardless of branch, location or manner of death.The benefits offered to Gold Star families include healthcare and housing. More information can be found at NAS Key West Command Master Chief Mark McDonald reads the list of 19 south Florida www.navygoldstar.com. service members who lost their lives while on active duty.

•7

8•

•September 25, 2015

Plan

continued from page 4

relatively good at restoring power. After Superstorm Sandy, 95 percent of utility customers who lost power in New York had it restored within 13 days and 11 days for New Jersey.

Following Hurricane Katrina in 2005, it took utility companies 23 days to restore electricity to just 75 percent of the power-out population in Louisiana.

Here are tips on how to prepare for a potential outage: DOs If a storm is approaching, charge all your electronics before it hits.

Unplug as many appliances as possible to prevent damage from power surge when service is restored.

Avoid downed power lines and call 911 or the power company to report the downed line.

Find a friend’s house with power. Make this arrangement in advance: “You can stay at my house if I can stay at yours.”

Have flashlights, battery lanterns, extra batteries and bulbs available and purchase board games to pass the time.

DON’Ts Don’t use candles for lighting. If you must use them, place them on a stable surface away from pets,

children, and combustible materials.

If using a portable generator, read the safety manual first and be careful of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Don’t attempt to assist any emergency or utility crews.

Don’t open the refrigerator or freezer unnecessarily.

Help keep your items colder and frozen longer.

Don’t fight with friends and/or family members.

Stay cool!

Don’t Wait. Communicate.

Make your emergency plan.

For more information and to register for America’s PrepareAthon Day, visit: http://www.ready.gov/ September.

NAS Classifieds HELP WANTED NAS Key West’s Fleet and Family Support Center has an open clinical and advocacy position.

Visit www.usajobs.com and use word search clinical +and+advocacy+technicia, and include Key West in the location search.

Bartenders wanted: American Legion Arthur Sawyer Post 28 on Stock Island is currently seeking part-time bartenders. Send resumes to post28adjutant@gmail.com, stop at the post for an application and/or call the post commander at (305) 797-4250.

The Florida Keys Children’s Shelter has a fulltime position open for community based counselor in Key West. Applicant will work with at-risk youth. The right professional will have a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or other related degree.

Candidate must provide his/her own vehicle, vehicle insurance and have a cur-

rent Florida drivers’ license.

Experience (minimum one year) in children’s and/ or family counseling and computer literacy is an asset. Candidate must be organized, detail-oriented and excellent with people.

Position requires flexibility, availability and self-assurance in working with youth, families and interagency.

Salary based on degree.

Contact Patti Murray pmurray@fkcs.org or call (305) 852-4246 ext. 236. All candidates must submit to a background screening, drug testing and driver’s license check. The Florida Keys Children’s Shelter is a drug-free workplace.

The Community Foundation of the Florida Keys seeks an energetic, detailoriented administrative assistant with exceptional organizational and communication skills to help keep our small, busy office running efficiently. Qualified applicants should be skilled in Microsoft Office, Excel, database management

and event coordination.

Office hours are 9 a.m.

- 5p.m. Monday - Friday.

Salary is commensurate with experience. Please send resumes with salary requirements to CFFK, 300 Southard Street, Suite 201 or cffk@cffk.org.

NAS KEY WEST CLASSIFIEDS are free for activeduty and retired personnel, their families and civilian base employees only.

Deadline for submissions is noon the Tuesday prior

to that Friday’s issue.

Make submissions to the NAS Key West Public Affairs Office by email, jolene.scholl@navy.mil; mail, P.O. Box 9001, Key West, FL 33040-9001; or fax submissions to (305) 293-2627. Unless otherwise directed, ads will run for four issues. Name and phone number must accompany all requests in order for them to be considered for publication.

For more information, call (305) 293-2425.