2. SAFER Program, Mario Cortolezzis
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
7700 Market Boulevard
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Administration
Phone: 952,227,1100
Fax: 952,227.1110
Building Inspections
Phone: 952,227,1180
Fax: 952,227.1190
Engineering
Phone: 952,227.1160
Fax: 952,227,1170
Finance
Phone: 952,227,1140
Fax: 952,227.1110
Park & Recreation
Phone: 952,227,1120
Fax: 952,227,1110
Recreation Center
2310 Coulter Boulevard
Phone: 952,227,1400
Fax: 952,227,1404
Planning &
Natural Resources
Phone: 952,227.1130
Fax: 952,227.1110
Public Works
1591 Park Road
Phone: 952,227,1300
Fax: 952,227,1310
Senior Center
Phone: 952,227.1125
Fax: 952,227.1110
Web Site
www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us
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Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
Laurie Hokkanen, Assistant City Manager ~
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SAFER presentation
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March 4, 2009
BACKGROUND
Mario Cortolezzis will be present at the City Council meeting to explain the Search and
Find Emergency Responders (SAFER) program and their involvement in our community.
SAFER currently has 4 participants in Chanhassen, and both the Carver County Sheriff's
Department and the Chanhassen Fire Department have received education/training
from SAFER.
RECOMMENDATION
No action is requested.
Chanhassen is a Community for Life - Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow
SEARCH AND FIND EMERGENCY RESPONDERS
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S.A.F.E.R
MISSION STATEMENT
To assist and locate people who have wandered, and return them to their care giver.
WHO IS S.A.F.E.R?
Our team is made up of Police, Fire, EMS, Search & Rescue and trained telemetry responders.
HOW DOES S.A.F.E.R WORK
When a SAFER member is missing, their care giver will call 911, and our team will be dispatched
along with all other responders to locate them. We will have the appropriate tools to track anyone
wearing the SAFER unit.
HOW DO WE SIGN UP?
Simply go to www.safermn.net and fill out the online form. Someone from the SAFER group will
contact you within 24hrs.
IS IT EXPENSIVE?
Most families could easily afford our tracking package and low monthly fee. For families who cannot
afford it, the SAFER group will do everything they can to assist families.
HOW CAN I HELP?
SAFER needs to stay in our county, and we need as much financial support as possible. To make
a donation contact us today. ( 952) 486-3852
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Who We Help?
Autism
Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life
and affects a person's ability to communicate and interact with others.
Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a slowly progressive disease of the brain that is characterized by
impairment of memory and eventually by disturbances in reasoning, planning, language, and
perception.
Down syndrome
Down syndrome affects kids' ability to learn in different ways, but most have mild to moderate
intellectual impairment. Kids with DS can and do learn, and are capable of developing skills
throughout their lives. They simply reach goals at a different pace - which is why it's important not to
compare a child with OS against typically developing siblings or even other children with the
condition.
Williams Svndrome
Williams syndrome is a rare genetic condition (estimated to occur in 1/7,500 births) which causes
medical and developmental problems.
Soto Syndrome
Soto Syndrome, also known as cerebral gigantism because of the distinctive head shape and size, is
a genetic condition causing physical overgrowth during the first years of life, Ironically, this rapid
physical development is often accompanied by delayed motor, cognitive and social development.
Muscle tone is low, and speech is markedly impaired.
A.D.H.D
Kids with ADHD act without thinking, are hyperactive, and have trouble focusing. They may
understand what's expected of them but have trouble following through because they can't
sit still, pay attention. or attend to details.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Program Director Principal Executive Officer: Mario Cortolezzis
Board Chair: Ben Karnes
Vice Chair: Derek Lee
Vice Chair: Randy Sorensen
Advisory Board Director: Paul Zunker
Community Relations Director/Secretary: Lisa Inman
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Volunteer Responders
Anyone that is to assist us in a search must
complete an 8 hour training class where we teach
volunteers to use the telemetry equipment, and
teach them how to interact with people of special needs.
More than Search and Rescue
In 2009, SAF.E.R is reaching out to the community once
again. Here are a few of the new programs we will offer.
1) Individualized safety plan
2) Swimming Lessons for special needs children
3) Free indoor pool time at local hotels
4) Support groups for families
5) Support groups for Dads of special needs children
6) Friendship Circle
7) Gluten & Dairy free cooking classes
WE NEED YOUR HELPI
SAF.E.R was started with no help from government or county funds. It was funded by regular hard
working residents of our County whom needed the program to get off the ground. and prove to
organizations that it is a great cause, and there was a need for the program to exist. With your help,
we can assure that SAF.E.R will be around for many years to come, and that any person that has a
special need. will be protected if they happen to wander away.
BECOME A SPONSOR TODAY; HELP US SAVE A LIFE
TOMORROW!
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