Committee organizes neighborhood safety classes, boater safety and self‑defense demos; volunteer named as point person

The committee reviewed a package of community safety trainings and outreach programs and discussed who would organize them.

Elena told the committee the city has been contacted by organizations offering free classes: a two‑week "2 Weeks Ready" emergency preparedness course, a free CPR class, and a boater safety course offered by the Oregon State Marine Board. The county is also preparing wildfire evacuation education materials that could be paired with local programming.

A committee member volunteered to serve as the contact person to coordinate instructors, reserve meeting space and collect RSVPs for the classes; that volunteer role will include outreach and scheduling. Committee members also discussed staging a self‑defense demonstration and having volunteers assist at events.

On neighborhood safety signs (campaign signage encouraging 20‑mph awareness), Elena reminded the group that purchases should occur after July 1; the committee discussed having a single delivery coordinator rather than forming a large subcommittee for that task. Committee members noted they have a point of contact at the sheriff’s department for neighborhood watch training (Sarah McClurg).

Why it matters: Organized classes and neighborhood signage can increase resident preparedness and help reduce preventable injuries and crime through training and community coordination.

What’s next: The volunteer point person will coordinate with Elena to confirm available classes and submit room reservations and RSVP lists; staff will circulate the sign design and ordering details for members to respond.