Ambergris Caye Emergency Response

Think Emergency Response isn't important?

2011-12-12T15:56:00.000-08:00

ACER has worked with Bandage International for years. Think Emergency Response isn't important? Read below:

http://www.ambergristoday.com/content/stories/2011/december/12/sacnw-patrol-officer-saves-drowned-child

Great job!

The iRescU CPR/AED App system

2011-12-11T07:36:00.000-08:00

Below was in-part what my huge project from a couple of years ago...

The iRescU CPR/AED App system:
A bridge between saving lives and social media,designed to put the skills of CPR and AED location and use easily into our hands.

Also **HOT OFF the PRESS**If you missed out on the "iRescU AED Location Challenge" during AHAthe next "iRescU AED geoLocation Challenge"is NOW underway from December 5th 2011,until December 19th at Midnight First Prize will be an AED, second prize an iPad 2.0, 10 runners up will receive eTagged AED Upload T-ShirtsParticipants can be from anywhere in the world!!

A ten AED minimum is required to win any prize, and all geploacated AEDs MUST have a photo.Announcement of this "iRescU AED Location Challenge" winners will be midday December 20th

So get out your cameras and phones and upload those AED locations to http://www.irescu.info/AEDupload.htm

It is as easy as 1- 2 - 3 !

1. Find an AED - ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD -
2. Take a pic with your camera or phone and
3. Upload the pic and location info at -

http://www.irescu.info/AEDupload.htm

It's been a while

2011-12-11T07:01:00.000-08:00

Wow, it seems like it has been a few months since I posted, but I just saw it has been a couple of years.

A lot of things have been happening since my last post... which I never did follow up on, like many great projects, it fell short of funding and support.

It was going to be the next step in improving life on Ambergris, just trying to make a difference, ease the pain and suffering. The project isn't dead, if we run into some funding and support, we can bring it back to life. Funny that I use those words in this project, because bringing life back to this project, could bring life back to many.

I won't bore you with all the details over the last couple of years, but the founder of ACER sold off the supporting company, they new company that said they were going to continue it didn't, the volunteer staff has disappeared.

So here we are today... did we make a difference in the past? I think so, the medical supplies, the training, the support all had some impact.

I bet, if you could find where some of the equipment we brought to the island ended up, that it is still in use today, so that's a good thing.

So, where do we go from here? No-one every said establishing a Emergency rescue team would be easy.

Is there a need? Look at the number of people on the island. Look at the tourists that visit with medical issues. Look at the number of accidents, the trauma, the robberies, all without an Emergency Response team.

You do the math...

Happy New Year! Stay tuned....

2009-12-31T15:01:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year! Stay tuned....

We have a HUGE announcemnet in the next few days!

We're Famous!

2009-12-20T06:57:00.000-08:00

One of my favorite movie scenes comes from the film, The Jerk, with Steve Martin.

Script excerpt:

Navin R. Johnson: The new phone book's here! The new phone book's here!

Harry Hartounian: Boy, I wish I could get that excited about nothing.

Navin R. Johnson: Nothing? Are you kidding? Page 73 - Johnson, Navin R.! I'm somebody now! Millions of people look at this book everyday! This is the kind of spontaneous publicity - your name in print - that makes people. I'm in print! Things are going to start happening to me now.

----

Ok, this really isn't a phone book, nor is it in print, but we have secured the domain name of ACERBELIZE.COM (did you know that caps don't matter in the top level of a domain name, i.e. acerbelize.com takes you to the same place as AcErBelIZe.com?)

Anyway, stay tuned, and look for us on our new web site www.acerbelize.com

Oh, if you forget, this link ( acerbelize.blogspot.com ) will take you to the correct place.

On a day for giving thanks

2009-11-26T05:49:00.000-08:00

Yesterday, I received the card below. While it was addresses to me, I was only a part of the equation.

MANY from this group helped (and are still helping) with donations to secure and deliver medical supplies to the island.

(Click on any picture to see a larger image)

This is from one of the nurses that works with the Poly Clinic

We GREATLY appreciate your assistance, Donate if you can, please!

Paypal acerbelize@gmail.com

or hit the donate button at the right side of our blog:

http://acerbelize.blogspot.com/ (It may take a few seconds to respond)

Happy Thanksgiving!

Where are we today?

2009-11-16T17:30:00.000-08:00

So, where are we at today:

Still trying to increase awareness of the team (for ANY Medical related Emergency call ACER at Island Ferry (226-3231) Island Ferry is the command center and they will send help, but someone has to call them.

Increase the number of active team members call ACER @ at Island Ferry (226-3231) or acerbelize@gmail.com

Collect additional funds, supplies and purchase equipment (Donate via paypal acerbelize@gmail.com

Questions, PM me, or email me acerbelize@gmail.com

Please!

2009-11-16T08:03:00.001-08:00

It's my understanding that the Ambergris Caye Emergency Rescue (ACER) Team wasn't called. We have a member that lives about 1/2 mile away with life support equipment on board, that could have responded, along with others in the area that could also respond.

If we aren't notified, we can't help...

Please Support ACER and get involved!
_________________________
Support Ambergris Caye Emergency Rescue
The life we are trying to save may be a loved one of yours

Sueno Del Mar and Costal Express Boat Crash

2009-11-15T19:12:00.000-08:00

The Sueno del Mar and Costal Express boat has crashed and at least has died, one being flown to BZE with a 900pm departure

ACER Mentions in the press

2009-11-06T06:21:00.000-08:00

http://ambergrisdaily.com/ambergris-caye-stories/cpr-and-first-aid-classes-well-recieved/

Ida

2009-11-06T06:04:00.000-08:00

As of Nov 6th, 2009

First Aid and CPR Classes

2009-11-06T05:13:00.000-08:00

Class Photos

2009-11-06T05:09:00.000-08:00

CPR, First Aid Classes

2009-11-06T05:07:00.000-08:00

Class

2009-11-06T04:49:00.000-08:00

CPR Pics

2009-11-06T04:43:00.000-08:00

Pictures from CPR and First Aid classes

2009-11-06T04:04:00.000-08:00

CPR and First Aid classes

2009-11-06T04:00:00.000-08:00

Bandage International in conjunction with Ambergris Caye Emergency Rescue Team (ACER) and the Belize Red Cross presented CPR and First Aid classes on November 3, 4 2009 at The Sandbar. Photos by Charlie Fair of ACER.

If you have an emergency, please call ACER +501-226-3231

ACER is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all at no cost to the individual.

If you would like to become a ACER Team member, please call ACER or email acerbelize@gmail.com

Thanks to these donors . . .

2009-10-25T18:35:00.000-07:00

Thanks to these donors and a few additional anonymous donors.

I'd love to put your name here, but won't without your permission.

Amanda Syme
catdance62
jaxjags64109
Your name here

Thanks again!

We GREATLY appreciate your assistance!

Donate if you can, please!

Paypal: acerbelize at gmail.com (darn spam bots, got do things to help keep them at bay)

or hit the donate button at the right side of our blog:

http://acerbelize.blogspot.com/

Donations are still trickling in, it's not to late,

2009-10-25T11:38:00.000-07:00

Wow!

The donations are still trickling in, it's not to late, YOU can make a difference! Keep an eye on the blog once we land to see pics of the stuff that you are helping with.

I was blown away by a very nice donation , and all the smaller ones also. It all adds up and helps the cause.

I hope this will be the first of many loads of medical items and with your support it will be!

Thanks again!

We GREATLY appreciate your assistance!

Donate if you can, please!

Paypal acerbelize at gmail.com

or hit the donate button at the right side of our blog:

http://acerbelize.blogspot.com/

Medical Supplies

2009-10-24T11:23:00.000-07:00

We have collected a large number of medical supplies for Belize.

ACER always has a need for more medical supplies.

Our current collection will arrive Oct 31st, and will be donated to Ambergris Caye Emergency Rescue (ACER), The Poly Clinic and SAGA.

Some may ask why such a broad mix of places? Good question!

As we collect supplies for ACER, we have also been offered medical supplies that may not fit in the ACER mix, but would be very well received by one of the other two organizations. (Example: home nebulizer really won't do the team much good, but for a local family with someone that has asthma, this could be a life and death device!)

We also may have some access to some meds that are recently expired, that the clinic couldn't use but SAGA may be able to.

Make sense? Cool... have questions, drop us an email or a PM, we're here to help!

We GREATLY appreciate your assistance!

Donate if you can, please! Paypal acerbelize at gmail.com or hit the donate button at the right side of our blog: http://acerbelize.blogspot.com/

ACER Donations

2009-10-24T11:11:00.000-07:00

We have added a donation button. This will allow us to collect funds for equipment, supplies, shipping for ACER, and also the POLY Clinic and SAGA.

Flu - Including H1N1

2009-09-27T12:57:00.000-07:00

Great Resource!

http://flu.gov/

ACER Meeting - New volunteers, Donations, Community Involvement

2008-11-19T06:04:00.000-08:00

ACER had a business meeting on Tuesday 18 Nov 2008.

We discussed applications for new members
Goals of the team
Future training schedules
Community Involvement - We need YOUR help!

If you feel you could donate to the team, please let us know

We need:

Additional team members - we'll supply the training!
Cash - This allows us to buy basic supplies like c-collars, bandages, even body bags.
Meeting locations - Need someplace for our training sessions and special meetings
Lodging - we have a number of outside expert training staff that arrive from time to time and need a place to for them to stay.
Meals - see above
Awareness - Please help spread the word about ACER, after all, we're in it for YOU

If you have items to donate, want to become a part of the team, or have general questions:

e-mail: acerbelize@gmail.com or call +501-226-3231

ACER, We're in it for YOU!

New links and information added

2008-11-18T05:29:00.000-08:00

We have added a few new links and information sections to the blog, check them out on the left.

Take a look and let us know what you think.

See something missing? Drop us a note and we will investigate.

Thanks for your support of ACER

ACER Web Site Live!

2008-10-29T10:55:00.000-07:00

We have removed the wraps, and our blog is open to the public!

Thanks for all of your support.

Bookmark us now, or add to your RSS or other news feeders Today!

ACER

Search and Rescue for Missing Fisherman

2008-10-28T17:41:00.000-07:00

26 October

On Sunday 26 October 2008 ACER responds to report of missing fisherman Manual Perot. Saturday Manual Perot left San Pedro fishing on a makeshift craft. Vessel was taken seaward by strong currents and later and when Manual determined that he could not maneuver the craft back to shore he abandoned the craft and swam for shore. His craft was found by a jet skiier Sunday morning and the find was reported to authorities. ACER was contacted and initiated a search and rescue operation which located the missing fisherman thirty minutes into the operation. Having spent the Saturday night in the mangroves Manual Perot was dehydrated and insect bitten but other wise in good condition.

Team members on rescue included Francis Pinnock, Jacob Santos and Luis Alamilla.

Jason - chairperson for NEMO Dispatched to the inland village of Crooked Tree

2008-10-24T14:33:00.000-07:00

Jason has been dispatched as chairperson for NEMO to the inland village of Crooked Tree where flood waters are six feet over the causeway, the only road that leads into the village.

Jason was part of the NEMO assessment operation and he visited the towns of Maypen, Rancho, Lemonal and Burrel Boom.

Residents who have been stranded are currently evacuating the town.

ACER has sent life saving equiptment to Jason to assist with the evacuation and ACER is on standby to assist with this disaster.

Jason has extensive training and experience in swift water rescue and these are the conditions he is facing as the water continues to rise at Crooked Tree.

Predictions are for more rain through next Wednesday.

Just signing on

2008-10-24T11:47:00.000-07:00

This is a test

Jason Dispatched to Belize Mainland - NEMO

2008-10-24T10:16:00.000-07:00

Jason has been dispatched as part of a team NEMO is sending into the flooded regions of the mainland to assist with relief efforts.

Look for an update soon!

Basic Emergency Responder Course - Oct 30, 31 2008

2008-10-23T19:15:00.000-07:00

Basic Emergency Responder Course

Come learn First Aid, CPR, and more!

Help make San Pedro Healthier and Safer!

San Pedro Lions Den

Thursday Oct 30th & Friday Oct 31st, 2008

900am - 400pm each day

$10 BZ to register including a certificate from the Red Cross!

Presented by Bandage International and the Belize Red Cross.

To register please contact:

Darryl Chicknessat darryl@bandageinternational.org

or me...

John Gillis.... johnmgillis@hotmail.com

or post here...

Cheers...John Gillis, MD, Halifax, Canada...

see you next week!

Welcome to ACER

2008-10-23T18:47:00.000-07:00

Just a short note to let you know that we are in process of setting up ACER!

Stay Tuned!