Palisades Neighborhood Association

Emergency Preparedness B2WR – Part 7: First-Aid Plan

Published January 5, 2025

PNA has been following the City of Lake Oswego’s adoption of the Be 2 Weeks Ready (B2WR) Program. Oregon has faced a series of emergencies, including floods, droughts, wildfires, ice storms, heatwaves, and a pandemic. These events show the critical importance of being prepared. The Oregon Office of Emergency Management (OEM) aims to empower people to prepare effectively because once a disaster occurs, preparation time is over. This is why individuals, families, and communities should strive to “Be 2 Weeks Ready.”

“I found many helpful points that everyone should be familiar with like the familiarization of utility shutoffs at the home which is really critical,” says Rob Heape, Board Member, Area 11 Representative and member of the Emergency Prep Committee.

For information regarding Oregon’s overall efforts and to read more in depth about Part 7: First-Aid Plan, click here.


Summary of Part 7: First-Aid Plan

In the aftermath of a disaster, emergency medical services may be delayed, making it essential to know basic first aid to assist others until help arrives.

Quick Start Steps:

  1. The Three Ps of First Aid: Preserve Life, Prevent Deterioration, Promote Recovery.
  2. Build a First-Aid Kit: Assemble essential medical supplies tailored to your household’s needs.
  3. Oregon’s Good Samaritan Law: Provides legal protection when offering emergency assistance.

The Three Ps of First Aid:

  • Preserve Life: Ensure proper circulation, airway, and breathing (C-A-B).
  • Prevent Deterioration: Stabilize the person and prevent further harm.
  • Promote Recovery: Offer comfort and encouragement.

Building a First-Aid Kit:

Having a well-stocked first-aid kit is key to being prepared. While pre-made kits are available, assembling your own can be cost-effective. Essentials recommended by the Red Cross include bandages, antiseptics, gloves, medications, and emergency instructions. Keep kits in your home, vehicle, and go bag.

Oregon’s Good Samaritan Law:

This law protects individuals from liability when providing emergency medical aid. If a person is unable to give consent due to their condition, you can assume “implied consent” and proceed with assistance.

Being prepared with first aid knowledge and supplies can make a life-saving difference in emergencies.

For assistance, explore this activity in the Be 2 Weeks Ready Program Toolkit. 

B2WR-Complete- First Aid ActivityDownload
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Neighborhood Enhancement Program (NEP) Project Coordinator

Primary Role:

  • Handles NEP grant applications, grant approvals, reviews receipts for reimbursement and is the single point of contact between the entire Palisades Neighborhood Association (PNA) and the City.
  • To be successfull in this role you should be organized, communicative.
  • Time commitment: From 8-12 hrs. throughout the year

Process:

  • Accepting NEP proposals: Anyone living in the Palisades Neighborhood Association can submit proposal(s) to the NEP Coordinator along with estimated costs throughout the year. They should follow the application guidelines and answer the questions related to their proposal.
  • PNA Board will Vote on Which Items To Include in our NEP Proposal: During the month of March PNA board meeting the NEP Coordinator asks the board to vote on the proposed item(s). NEP Coordinator encourages person(s) proposing the item(s) to attend the meeting to answer questions that might come up. The PNA board then votes on which items should be included in the NEP grant proposal.
  • Developing and Submitting the NEP Grant Proposalt: During the NEP grant proposal period (usually the month of May) the NEP Project Coordinator:
    • Fills out the NEP grant proposal application based on items approved by the PNA Board;
    • Gets sign offs from the PNA Chair
    • Submits the proposal form to the city in early May for the initial review process
    • Provides additional information requested by the city
    • Revises and submits the final application to the City by the deadline (typically May 31).

What Happens Next:

  • Iris McCaleb from the City forwards the NEP grant proposals to the grant review committee and then to the City Council who review it and awards certain grants.The NEP Coordinator will receive a letter of award from the City and will share it with the PNA Leadership Team.
  • As items are purchased from the approved grant list, the project close-out form is filled out by the person requesting reimbursement. They will attach digital copies of receipts and photos and then submit all to both the NEP Project Coordinator and the PNA Chair. The NEP Project Coordinator submits the reimbursement request to Iris at the City for reimbursement.
  • Reimbursement checks are then sent directly to the person who purchased the item(s).