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The Esperanza or Cabazon Fire in southern California has claimed the lives of five firefighters making it the deadliest fire in the history of Riverside County. It has burned over 40,000 acres, and destroyed 54 structures displacing may of the residents.
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Mankind ONE responded to this event before we were scheduled to launch our organization because our friends and neighbors needed us.
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We have been successful in fulfilling the scope of our mission during the first response. We assisted with humanitarian needs of the victims, helped evacuate animals, and were directly involved with the restoration of water service to the High Valley Water District.
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Now that the immediate needs have been met our true work begins, the purpose of our organization, helping our community help its own with the clean up and rebuilding.
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I have met with several of the people who lost their homes, some are young families, some are elderly, many are uninsured.
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After making a quick damage assessment we estimate the costs for the remediation of this disaster to be quite substantial, approximately $2.5 to 3.0 million.
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We are calling on our construction industry friends and volunteers asking them to take action.
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The bottom line is we cannot do it alone, we need your help too. Please help us help them.
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If you are in the construction industry, or can assist with the temporary needs of the displaced victims and want to help please register with us by emailing your contact information to [email protected].
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We are also asking for monetary donations, any amount will be greatly appreciated by us and the people who will be receiving this aid.
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Please mail checks or money orders to:
Mankind ONE
PO Box CF
Beaumont, CA 92223
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Please do not hesitate to contact us directly if you have any questions.
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Sincerely,
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Mac Brey
President
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Thanks for the tremendous support!!!
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WE ARE HAVE A FUNDRAISER... THE DECEMBER MEMBERSHIP DRIVE PENNY PLEDGE!!!
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I'd like to meet:
.The bottom line is we can't do any of these things unless you help us... YOU are what makes this work.
.If you really want to make a difference you can do so by helping us make contacts with your local and state politicians and construction industry professionals.
.We do need your help so we can be prepared to respond quickly and efficiently to catastrophes like hurricane Katrina. We need more than just construction related professionals as volunteers.
.You can become a founding member of this cause by pledging today. Together we can make this world a better place!
.To schedule a speaking engagement/presentation contact us directly at [email protected] or at 951-922-8801.
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.Mac Brey is a construction industry professional with over 15 years experience. He is an alumni of the University of Southern California where he attended the School of Accounting and also the Entrepreneur Program. Currently he is enrolled in a Masters Program for Disaster Management at the American Public University.
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He has a wide range of experience ranging from emergency services; custom housing, commercial, agricultural, industrial, and institutional construction; underground utilities/ electrical engineering and architectural design.
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Mr. Brey has spent the better part of his life serving his community by being actively involved with Lion's Club and youth sports. Currently he is the boys' JV soccer coach at Beaumont High School and also is a member of the football coaching staff.
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10 WAYS YOU CAN BE DISASTER PREPARED
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1) IDENTIFY YOUR RISK:
What are the hazzards where you live and work? Find out what natural or human caused disasters pose a risk for you. Do you live or work in a flood plain, near a major earthquake fault or in a high fire danger area? Are you prepared for an unexpected human-made disaster that can strike at any time? Does your neighborhood or community have a disaster plan?
* Get the number of your local Office of Emergency Services (OES) or contact your local chapter of the American Red Cross and get informed.
* Check with your insurance company to see if your home is in a high risk area for fire, flood, earthquakes or any other natural disaster. Make sure your insurance coverage is up-to-date on an annual basis.
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2) CREATE A FAMILY DISASTER PLAN
Your family needs a plan that tells everyone:
Where to meet if you have to evacuate.
Designate a meeting place outside your home where family members can go. Have a backup meeting place in your neighborhood in case your first rendezvous point is inaccessible. Make sure your cildren's schools and day-care providers or caregivers have a disaster plan and that they schedule annual "disaster drills" with parents to ensure your children's safety. Call your local OES office to learn of suggested meeting places in your community.
Who you've identified as the out-of-state friend t be your "family contact" for everyone to check-in with... it's often easier to call long-distance following a disaster.
How to get important information in your community and how to talk to family members should you become separated. To be fully informed:
*Know what your area's emergency alerting radio station is. Make sure to have a portable radio with extra batteries so your family has access to important information about emergency response efforts in your community.
* Keep atouch-tone phone that does not require plugging into an electrical outlet. Include the proper chord that can plug te phone into a home phone jack. After a disaster, cell phones and wireless phones may not be working. If you are able, use your touch-tone phone to call your out-of-town family contact. Try to be brief and to the point when contacting family members or your out-of-state contact. Phone lines are valuable communications channels for emergency response teams.
* If you are in your car, find a safe place to pull over and stay in your car. Turn on the car radio to hear important information about where to go and what to do.
How to take care of your family pets: Store food and water for them in your disaster supply kit, keep their tags up-to-date and call your local OES office for information on how and where you can temporarily shelter your pets during and after a disaster.
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3) PRACTICE YOUR DISASTER PLAN
After you have sat down with your family and written your plan - practice it. Start by having family members meet at a designated spot outside your home - like you would after a fire or another emergency. Know how to respond in the event of any disaster - whether to stay put indoors, or whether to evacuate your neighborhood by car. If your family needs to evacuate, know the proper evacuation procedures and routes as determined by your local OES office.
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4) BUILD DISASTER SUPPLY KITS FOR YOUR HOUSE AND CAR
If you are stranded in your car or have to be self sufficient at home until help arrives, you need to have a disaster kit with you. Your home disaster kit should have at least the following items and be kept in containers that can be easily carried or moved such as backpacks, plastic totes or wheeled trash cans. Carry a smaller kit in your car:
* Have at least a 3-day supply of non-perishable and canned food, and water for all family members. Replace water every 6 months. Don't forget to restock food items.
* First Aid Kit.
* Battery-powered flashlight and portable radio with extra batteries. Replace batteries on a regular basis.
* Change of clothing and footwear, and a blanket or sleeping bag for each family member.
* Extra set of car keys, a credit card, and cash.
* Extra medications.
* Sanitation supplies (such as soap, cleaning supplies, shampoo, toilet tissue, etc.)
* An extra set of prescription glasses.
* Keep important family documents in a waterproof safe container.
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5) PREPARE YOUR CHILDREN
Talk to your kids about what the risks are and what your family will do if disaster strikes. Practice your family disaster plan every six months. Empower your children to help write the family plan, build the disaster supply, and lead the drills. The more informed and involved children are in disaster planning, the more prepared they will be.
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6) DON'T FORGET THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Infants, seniors and those with special needs must not be forgotten. Make sure that supplies for your infant are in your kit and that you have items such as medications, oxygen tank or other medical supplies that seniors or persons with disabilities may need. Be sure that you have enough special needs supplies for at least 3 days. Be sure that the assisted living facility where a family member resides has a disaster plan and that you know what it is.
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7) LEARN CPR AND FIRST AID
Contact your local chapter of the American Red Cross today and get trained on basic first aid and CPR. Your training could save the life of a loved one or neighbor following a disaster.
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8) ELIMINATE HAZARDS IN YOUR HOME AND THE WORKPLACE
You must secure the contents of your home or office to rduce hazards, especially during shaking from ah earthquake or an explosion. Strap down large electronics, secure cabinet doors, anchor tall furniture, and secure overhead objects such as ceiling fans and pictures.
If you live in a high fire danger area, also take the necessary steps to protect your home against wildfires. Find out how you can make your home fire safe by contacting your local Fire Department or Fire Protection Facility.
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9) UNDERSTAND POST 9/11 RISKS
In the event of chemical or toxic exposure - or explosives - DO NOT PANIC.
* If you hear an explosion, take cover under a sturdy table or desk, away from falling items. Then exit as quickly as possible.
* If there is a fire, stay low, cover your nose and mouth with a wet cloth, and seek a safe escape route, away from heat or flames.
* If you are trapped in debris, cover your mouth with a handkerchief or clothing to avoid breathing dust. Whistle to alert rescuers or tap on a pipe or wall. Don't shout and conserve your energy.
* If you think you have been exposed to any chemical or biological substance, contact a physician or medical clinic as soon as possible.
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10) GET INVOLVED, VOLUNTEER, BEAR RESPONSIBILITY
Donate blood, join a local Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) by contacting the California Service Corps or similar organization in your state, volunteer by joining your local American Red Cross, Fire Safe Council or other volunteer organizations in your area. Whatever you do to take part, get involved and bear some of the responsibility for your community....
Movies:
Individual volunteers will be able to register at www.mankindone.org in the near future... thanks for all the support and positive feedback.peace.
Television:
Coming soon to our website www.MankindONE.ORG:You can register as a volunteer and keep informed about activities in your community...
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Heroes:
The Construction Relief Project was founded by Mac Brey in memory of Robert K. Cox, his life long best friend who helped him develop the concept of the Construction Relief Project…
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THE ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Gabriel Salinas, Parks and Recreation Director
Clint Henry, Communications Executive
Albert Chatigny, Water District Director
Karen Motz, Insurance Industry
Ken Wagner, Education Administrator
Fred King, IT
Robert Peters, Finance
John Tennis, Military, Navy/Marine Corps
Randy Dopp, Law Enforcement
John O'Neil, Logistics and Transportation
Matt Shanley, Dept. of Fish and Game
Russ Bogh, California State Legislature
Tom Enochs, Building Materials Wholesale and Distribution
John Magness, Architect
Kevin May, Building Contractor
