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Depoe Bay emergency committee flags water shortages, moldy barrels and plans to consolidate caches
Summary
The Emergency Preparedness Committee found gaps in its caches — notably no bottled water and mold-coated water barrels — and agreed to consolidate supplies, move bins to Anchor Storage, order prioritized items (water then sanitation) and tighten check-in procedures.
The Emergency Preparedness Committee in Depoe Bay agreed on steps to address gaps in its emergency caches after members reported missing and degraded supplies at two cache sites.
Speaker 1 opened discussion of storage and emergency barrel audits and Speaker 5 reported: "So we have 9 barrels. 8 of them are due inspections." Members said some barrels appear mold-coated; Speaker 5 said, "They're black covered with mold." The committee discussed whether the barrels should be cleaned, bleached or retired and whether the water is still safe to use.
The committee decided to prioritize water and sanitation purchases for the main storage unit. "Let's get water" and "water is at the top of the list," according to multiple members, who recommended buying in smaller batches and assigning Gina to check in deliveries so supplies can be tracked. Speaker 1 said she will "talk to Patrick" about removing an old, deteriorated cache container and then present a recommendation to city council.
Members proposed consolidating supplies into a single Connex or moving six bins now at a hodgepodge location into Anchor Storage so volunteers are not storing materials in private garages. Speaker 5 noted Anchor Storage gives more staging area and space for triage and shelter operations during an event.
The committee also agreed on process improvements: use packing slips tied to invoices, have Gina mark received items, and notify team members so they can move and sort supplies. Members discussed donating items unlikely to be used in a short-term disaster and keeping only items that would be immediately helpful for a four-week response.
Next steps: Speaker 1 will (a) compile a prioritized mini-list for the main cache, (b) coordinate with Gina on check-in procedures, (c) talk to Patrick about the problematic container, and (d) arrange moving selected bins to Anchor Storage. The committee aims to complete the outstanding cache audits and order water before the January meeting.
