be severely limited. Fuel, propane, groceries and medical services outside the resort may not be available. Each month the Safety and Security committee will share with you important ways that each of us individually can and should do.
While life here at ORPS is almost like living in paradise, natural disasters do and will happen. The Safety and Security Committee Team Members along with ORPS management, staff and volunteers held the Annual Emergency Preparedness Drill on February 6. The purpose of the drill is to enhance and refresh the knowledge of team members in critical areas that would be required in an actual emergency. The Drill simulated a likely scenario and how each member works in a coordinated and systematic way to respond and act. Volunteers simulated “ victims ” with varying types of injuries. Additionally, the drill allowed all the team members to review Triage decision making, the use of emergency equipment and the finer points of incident command. As ORPS owners you are fortunate to have a team with over 100 years of collective experience in emergency preparedness who will respond quickly if or when there is a natural disaster. More than likely in a large-scale event, communities and individuals might need to be self-sufficient for days before local, state and federal agencies step in to help. You might think you and your RV are “ Self-Contained ” but the Coachella Valley could be without power, water, cable, and Cell Phone service. Access to local roads and transportation could
This month: how to Build an Emergency Kit:
1. Water - (Most Important) Plan on 1 gallon per person per day. Plan for at least 3 days. Include water for your pets. It would be wise not to store in the rig. Your dock box, away from a rig that could be damaged might be a better place to store this water supply. 2. Food 3-7 days of non-perishable food. Canned goods (vegetables, beans, tuna, soup) Protein bars, peanut butter, Dried fruit, nuts, shelf stable milk, manual can opener, paper plates & utensils. 3. Lighting and Power – flashlights, headlamps, extra batteries, battery banks, car charger. Avoid candles (fire risk) 4. First Aid & Health – first aid kit, 7-day supply of medications, copies of prescriptions, spare glasses/ contacts, hand sanitizer, wet wipes, pain relievers.
5. Important Documents – ID copies, Insurance policy information, a printed list of Emergency contacts.
Does the above seem like overkill? Having grown up on the West Coast and survived major earthquakes and fires. Then moving to the East Coast and Gulf Coast, we have also survived hurricanes, electrical brownouts, floods and one tornado. Yes, it is important to have an Emergency Kit, even if you live in an RV seasonally or permanently. Do you know where the nearest AED (Automated External Defibrillator) is? Check out this App for your phone. It will show you here in the resort or anywhere you are traveling, the location of nearby devices. https://www.pulsepoint.org/download
Next month: How to prepare a family emergency plan.
Preparedness isn ’ t about fear—it ’ s about readiness. By taking small steps now, we strengthen our community ’ s ability to respond, recover, and support one another when it matters most. For more information, visit the Outdoor Resorts HOA website: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/369655346/
Jeff Buchman - Safety & Security Secretary
ORACLE
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MARCH 2026
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