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Spring 2010 Highlights!
Here's what's happening with CARES... 

13-June.  Independence Day 2010 is right around the corner!  and with it comes Cupertino's Annual Fire Works Display!  As in previous years, city volunteers have been asked to take to the field to provide communications, first aid, and general logistical support for Cupertino Parks and Rec, and the Santa Clara County Sheriffs Office.  Here's the event plan for this years event.  Interested in participating?  Then read up on the After Action Reports filed for 2009, 2008, 2006, 2005, and 2004 and contact your CARES, CERT, or MRC lead. 

4-Mar. Getting Serious about SUVs. This CARES meeting reviewed general Resource Management procedures, and followed with a discussion on handling Spontaneous Unaffiliated Volunteers (SUVs). See the presentation here.

5-Nov. CARES held its Debrief for the October City-wide Earthquake Drill on 5-Nov, with a review of feedback from the membership. See the Debrief Material for a summary of the feedback, and watch for the After Action Report coming soon.

9-Oct. ATTENTION: MAC Responders (17-Oct-09):  See the note below for Event Details.  MAC responders will be deployed to City ARK sites for the drill.  All  Please download a copy of these driving directions prior to responding.  Responders should proceed to City Hall, Page 1 of the instructions.

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  updated:  June 13, 2010