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Na Lokomaika'i O Waikiki ....The Warm
Outreach of Waikiki.
Waikiki Community Center's Monthly
Newsletter
Disaster
Preparedness - learn more, click
here
WCC WISH
LIST. Please keep WCC in mind should you
encounter any of these special requests. These are the
"wishes" of our staff and teachers.
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Carpenter or
Handy Man to build bookshelves for our classrooms,
shelves in the office, repair door entry areas, and minor repair
projects around the facility.
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New tables and
chairs for our Senior Programs.
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Sound and PA
Systems for our Auditorium and community
classes.
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Curtains for our
Main Stage in the Auditorium
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Canned
Goods, especially meat products for our Emergency Food
Pantry. Items such as Rice, Pasta, Spam, tuna, corned beef,
Vienna Sausage, soups, with 'pop-off' covers work well, canned
vegetables and fruits, saimin, Cup of Noodles, etc.
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Store Helpers
to assist in WCC Thrift Shop, Monday to Fridays,
9am-1pm. Sort clothes, assist customers, label
merchandise.
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Office Help -
to assist in the busy WCC Admin. office. Answer
phones, assist members, perform general office/clerical
work.
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Small laminator
and supplies always needed for WCC office. Paper
plates, zip locs (gallon and pint size), tin foil, napkins, forks,
etc.
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Age appropriate
books for our preschoolers, infant to 5 years
old.
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New office
supplies - cases of copier paper (letter, legal and
ledger size, all colors), manila folders, Avery #5164 white
labels, HP 96 and HP 97 printer ink cartridges, pens, #10
envelopes, white out. etc.
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Used truck or
van to pick up supplies, food donations and run WCC
errands.
.ARE YOU PREPARED FOR A
DISASTER?
Waikiki and
Jefferson Schools are the closest shelters in the Waikiki
area. You may decide on a different shelter on higher grounds
if you have transportation. (Kaimuki High, Neal Blaisdell
Center or Roosevelt High School.)
Here's a
suggested Disaster Supply Kit every home should have. Please
plan ahead and prepare in the event of an emergency.
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Water, at least 1 gallon
daily per person for 3 to 7 days.
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Food - enough for 3 to 7
days to include non perishable packaged or canned food and/or
juices; snack foods; non electric can opener; cooking tools,
cooking fuel, paper plates, plastic utensils.
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Blankets and Pillows,
etc.
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Clothing - seasonal,
rainy gear, sturdy shoes.
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First Aid Kit, Medicines
and Prescription drugs.
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Special Items for family
members, children and elderly.
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Toiletries, hygiene
items, antibacterial soap and moisture wipes.
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Flashlight,
batteries
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Radio - battery operated
and NOAA weather radio.
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Cash - ATMs and banks
may not be open or available for extended periods.
Traveler's checks are also good to carry.
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Take pictures of
everything you own of value and send a 2nd set to a distant
relative or friend.
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Keys - make duplicates
of all keys, keep a 2nd and 3rd set with a friend or safe
place.
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Toys, books,
games.
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Important documents in a
waterproof container to include insurance, medical records, bank
account numbers, Social Security card, etc. Send copies to a
distant relative, lawyer for safe keeping, yet easily
accessible in time of need.
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Tools - keep a set with
you during the storm.
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Vehicle fuel tanks
filled.
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Pet care items.
Proper ID, immunization records, medications, ample food and
water, carrier or cage,muzzle and leash. (return to top)
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The WCC newsletter is sent each month to our
members. An email version is available, contact denice@waikikicommunitycenter.org
to register for your issue.
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