Last week’s program was presented by Rotarian Reggie Holt. Reggie’s guest speaker was Ryan Thomas with Hillsborough County Sheriff Department Community Outreach Division. Ryan spoke to us about “Workplace Violence and Safety” and “Active Shooter” program. Ryan informed us of what we could expect from law enforcement for active shooter response. Active shooter situations usually only last about 10-15 minutes but can be quite deadly in that short amount of time. The situation is usually over before law enforcement arrives. Individuals need to be prepared both mentally and physically to deal with and active shooter. Always look around for exits in buildings and for possible weapons you could use against an active shooter. Quickly determine the most reasonable way to protect your life. Others will follow a manager/leader in these situations so be prepared to lead others and above all remain calm. Law enforcement suggests three possible reactions: Run (escape the situation and get out of the building), Hide (hide behind a solid, locked door that you can barricade), Fight (take action against the active shooter with whatever “weapon” you can find…fire extinguisher, chair, etc.). Of course, you should call 911 immediately. Information you need to provide 911 with include; the location of the active shooter, the number of shooters, a description of the shooter, number and types of weapons, number of potential victims. It is important that you keep your phone on and a connection to 911. Even without talking the 911 operator can at least hear what is going on to better inform the responding officers. All this information is important for when law enforcement arrives because the situation will be chaotic and the officers want to be sure they apprehend the shooter and not a citizen. Officers will arrive in teams of 4. They will be wearing uniforms and external bulletproof vests, helmets and tactical gear. They are in a “search” mode and will walk over injured people if necessary to ensure the threat is contained first, and then, when the threat is clear, they will move to “rescue” mode. It is important to remain calm, put down items in your hands and raise your hands to ensure you don’t get mistaken for the shooter. Law Enforcement train extensively for these situations and are ready for every scenario. Remain calm and follow instructions. Be patient after the situation is controlled as it will take several hours to investigate the incident and to ensure all the facts are gathered. Situational awareness is important and can save your life during this terrible event. -submitted by Mike Arndt
Dancing With The Locals will be Friday, November 11th. Tickets are available for purchase and sale. It's also still not too late to sponsor this event. We need everyone's help to make this a successful event. For tickets or more information, please see Jodi.
Program Chairman John Haney is our program chairman. Please notify him regarding upcoming speakers and programs. Call 813-716-5108 or email John at jhaney@acebid.com
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Rotary clubs in District 7020 (Caribbean) and the Disaster Network of Assistance Rotarian Action Group are collecting donations to replace the roofs of 1,000 homes in Haiti and the Bahamas after Hurricane Matthew devastated the Caribbean on 4 October. The funds will also provide 1,000 water filtration systems to combat the cholera outbreak.
To use a wire transfer to donate to the disaster fund, please use the following bank account information:
Correspondent bank: Wells Fargo, N.A., New York, USA Swift code: PNBPUS3NNYC ABA code: 026005092
Beneficiary bank: First Caribbean International...
While the fight to eradicate polio suffered a blow this year when the virus re-emerged in Nigeria, Rotary leaders and top health experts focused Monday on the big picture: the global presence of the paralyzing disease has never been smaller.
The headquarters of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, served as the site of Rotary’s fourth annual World Polio Day event. Some of the biggest names in the polio eradication campaign were there to reflect on the year’s progress and discuss what’s needed to end the disease for good.
More than 200 people...
At this year’s World Polio Day celebration in Atlanta, Rotary is harnessing the power of virtual reality technology to build empathy and inspire action in our fight to eradicate polio.
Rotary, with support from the U.S. Fund for UNICEF, produced a virtual reality film that tells the story of Alokita, a young adult who suffered paralysis from polio as a child growing up in India, which has been polio-free since 2011.
“When you open your eyes and see a different environment around you, you relate to the subject on a visceral, personal level,” says Vincent Vernet, direct of digital and...
From the United Nations’ earliest days in the aftermath of World War II, the organization’s humanitarian mission has always dovetailed with Rotary’s efforts to administer aid and build peace. This year’s Rotary Day at the United Nations, 12 November, will highlight the role businesses can play in that collaboration as we work toward a more just and equitable world.
The theme of this year’s gathering at UN headquarters in New York City, “Responsible Business, Resilient Societies,” recognizes Rotary’s role at the intersection of commerce and cause. As leaders in their professions and...
Today marked the start of the battle to take control of Mosul back from the Islamic State group, also known as ISIS. The city is the group's last major stronghold in Iraq. But humanitarian aid agencies have known about the military offensive, giving them an unusual opportunity to prepare for the crisis.
"It is rare for the world to get early warning of a vast human catastrophe," says Chris Warham, chief executive of ShelterBox. "The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees issued a paper in July saying this would likely be the biggest humanitarian crisis of the year — and we better get...
