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Emergency Services Support Volunteers

minimize injuries, maximize recovery efforts

by Robert Kaschak efforts as soon as it feasible. Therefore, as part of a photo from earthquake.usgs.gov
452 Emergency Management concerted effort to minimize injuries and maximize
recovery efforts, taking a page from the civilian sec- Your support and commitment are what makes this
When we are looking outside at blue skies and en- tor and the Civilian Emergency Management Team installation special and viable. Please consider becom-
joying perfect weather, it may be difficult to imagine, (CERT) program, March has its own version of this ing a part of the recovery process and helping your
but we are sitting on a potential powder keg of de- program called the Emergency Services Support first responders and fellow Airmen. All of us working
struction. Yet, that is the reality all Californians face Team (ESST) to assist command and control and re- together can provide the synergism necessary to save
as our state continues to lead the nation in earthquake sponders during this crucial time. lives and protect vital assets. Join us in forming an
activity surpassed only by Alaska. alliance dedicated to helping our fellow Team March
There is no limit to the amount of volunteers we members and recovering our installation. “The Big
While the shaking is no stranger to us, the con- may have. Given the unpredictability of an earth- One” will come. It’s only a matter of when, not if.
cern, the analysis, and all historical data points to a quake, the number of volunteers available to assist
catastrophic event occurring somewhere on the San will vary depending on time of day, day of the week If you interested in being a volunteer, contact me
Andreas Fault. Its fault line is huge, dormant for 300 as well as work schedules, TDYs, vacations, etc. at the Emergency Management office at 951-655-
plus years, and could erupt at anytime, anywhere 3024 or email me at Robert.Kaschak@us.af.mil.
across the fault line. We are asking for anyone who is willing to assist
our responders during this crucial time to please con-
As planners and responders, we work diligently to tact us and become part of the March ESST. Assis-
do all we can to prepare our base for such a disastrous tance may be needed in a variety of ways. All volun-
event. Given the predictions, an incident of this mag- teers are welcome.
nitude occurring on the installation would have major
ramifications for Team March members. Responders We will have meetings and training for our volun-
will be quickly overwhelmed as they attempt to miti- teers and ensure that every participant knows what is
gate damage and recover the installation. Assistance expected and how the response process works.
from outside resources may not be forthcoming for
days as rescue and recovery efforts will be focused We are looking for people who work on the base
on the local area outside the base. and are physically able to assist without injury to
themselves. There are no mandatory requirements,
Initially, March Air Reserve Base will be its own no CBTs to complete and no recurring requirements
island and will need to initiate rescue and recovery other than caring for your fellow wingman and the
infrastructure of our historic March Field.

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