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We are participating very actively in the city's EOC (Emergency Operations Center) during this fire emergency. Originally the mayor tried to discouraged us from attending because it was a "tedious and tactical meeting that not every citizen can understand" (can you imagine?). Well we are very active and supportive of the needs of the community, so the fire chief called me on Sunday because they needed to evacuate a disabled couple from their home. Of course our doors are open and they know that. During the first meeting the Fire Chief was so relieved to know that we had our facilities under control, residents were taken care of, and air filters being changed daily that he openly said "it is so good to know you guys are taking good care of the patients so we don't have to worry about you guys, I know that you will call me if you need anything, so we will move these resources to other areas" it did feel good to have such recognition.

Right now we have "oxygen stations" at Fillmore Convalescent and Orange Blossom for community members, especially the elderly that are at home but need some fresh air, so they don't have to go the ER.

IT CAN BE DONE and DOES work very well. Thank you for your teaching, help and support.

Eduardo Gonzales

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