Get CERTified in October!

Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) are about readiness, people helping people, rescuer safety, and doing the greatest good for the greatest number. CERT is a positive and realistic approach to emergency and disaster situations where citizens will be initially on their own and their actions can make a difference. Through training, citizens can manage utilities and put out small fires; treat the three killers by opening airways, controlling bleeding, and treating for shock; provide basic medical aid; search for and rescue victims safely; and organize themselves and spontaneous volunteers to be effective during an emergency.

Do you think you have what it takes? 

Do you want to learn ways to protect you and your family during a disaster?

If so, plan now to attend the next CERT training scheduled for October.  Training is free to Chatham County residents and requires both classroom instruction and hands on fieldwork. 

You must attend all days!

Time and location of next training:

October 20 - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

October 21 - 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

October 27 - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

October 28 - 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Southside Fire Department Station #3

2009 Grove Point Road

Savannah, GA 31419

Register Now or you can contact the CEMA office at 912-201-4500for more information. 

CERT training will teach participants to:

• Take steps to prepare themselves for a disaster

• Identify and reduce potential fire hazards in their homes and workplaces

• Apply basic fire suppression strategies, resources and safety measures

• Apply techniques for opening airways, controlling bleeding and treating shock

• Conduct triage under simulated conditions

• Select and set up treatment areas

• Employ basic treatments for various wounds

• Identify planning and size-up requirements for potential search and rescue situations

• Use safe techniques for debris removal and victim extraction

Rivers Alive 2012! Let's keep our waters clean and healthy

The City of Savannah, MPC, Ogeechee Riverkeepers and Clean Coast are hosting its annual Rivers Alive clean-up event on Saturday, October 27th at 8 am on Hayner’s Creek at the  River's End Boat Ramp (down Hurst Avenue on Montgomery Crossroads near Waters Avenue). You can bring your own kayak or one will be provided as well as free t-shirts and lunch after the event.

Please see the attached poster for a map and more details. 

For more info please call Margosia Jadkowski at 651-6943.

Crime Report for September 16 - 22

Here's the latest crime numbers for Fairway Oaks and select surrounding neighborhoods.

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Crime Report for September 9-15 and Prevention Tips

From Cpl. Simmons of Savannah's Finest: 

The thieves that like to steal lawn equipment have returned to the Oakdale Subdivision.  I can only assume they will branch out into Kensington Park, Habersham Woods and Fairway Oaks soon.

In the last two weeks there has been :

   A false alarm in the 700 block of Lee Blvd.

   An enclosed trailer containing “lawn equipment” was stolen (last night) from the 600 block of Wheeler Street.

   In the 500 block of Stuart Court someone unscrewed the outside light bulb and then tried to break into an   enclosed trailer but the dog scared them.  However they did break into another enclosed trailer at the home but didn’t take anything.  Angered, they stole the trailer receiver from the truck so the owner could not tow the trailers anywhere. (last night)

We have a problem, residents!  Summer is not officially over but someone has started shopping for Christmas.

We need to begin aggressively monitoring our streets, lanes and yards for strangers while we are walking, bicycling, exercising or pet walking.   Prune shrubs from the ground upward so we can see their legs if they hide.  Install motion detection flood lamps but put them at least 8 feet above the ground so they can’t unscrew the bulbs.  When our dogs begin barking at something outside – TURN ON ALL OUTSIDE LIGHTS WHILE SOMEONE LOOKS OUT THE WINDOWS!!!  

Report everything to police dispatch 652-6500 option 1.  Tell them what you see or what caused you to call.  Insist someone drive thru to help Captain Ramey and Cpl. Simmons stop the thefts!!!!

If you think your street is too dark then call 311 to request brighter lights and give them the location.  If that is not working come to the next Kensington Park/ Groveland/ Oakdale Community Association meeting and voice the concerns to Alderwoman Mary Ellen Sprague.

Here's the latest crime numbers for Fairway Oaks and select surrounding neighborhoods.

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Crime Report for August 19 - 25

Here's the latest crime numbers for Fairway Oaks and select surrounding neighborhoods.

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Crime Report for August 12 - 18

Here's the latest crime numbers for Fairway Oaks and select surrounding neighborhoods.

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Crime Report for August 5 - 11

Here's the latest crime numbers for Fairway Oaks and select surrounding neighborhoods. Click to enlarge.

Yes, we've lost a good neighbor, and yes, you can help

One of our neighbors, Gayle Leary lost her husband last week. Many of you knew her husband, Martin, who installed the Historic Plaque for us back in May.  Mr. Leary also did a lot of handyman work in our neighborhood. 
It has come to Association's attention that they have had no A/C all summer. Mrs Leary is also not in the greatest of health. Gerry Grimes  has found a system and is going to install the unit for Gayle and is requesting that if anyone in the neighborhood would like to make a contribution to please do so with a check as follows:

 

Make check payable to :  Bill Bozeman Ministries

Memo on check : Donation to Gayle Leary for A/C unit

 

Please send your checks to:  Gerald Grimes

                                     102 Margatha Drive

                                     Savannah, Ga. 3l406

 

Let's step up, Fairway Oaks!

Crime Report for 7/1 - 7/7

Here's the latest crime numbers for Fairway Oaks and select surrounding neighborhoods. Click to enlarge.

Like Father, Like Son, Like, Bad News

UPDATE! Terry Jamal Rucker, the son, has been arrested.  He is currently in jail.  Terry Jerome Rucker, the father, is still at large.

Remember - if you see something, say something!  Call the police immediately.