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 The Facts About Drunk Driving

 Woodbridge The Facts About Drunk Driving Campus Kicks Off Round Two of Summer is a time for friends, sporting events, barbeques, parties and vacations. During these happy Campus times, remember: alcohol is a dangerous and powerful drug that affects millions of lives every day. Even if Administration you are not drinking, alcohol may affect you. Consider the following unsettling statistics: Workshops  Alcohol is involved in 60% of all auto fatalities, with 75% occurring from midnight to 3 a.m.  One alcohol-impaired fatality occurs every 45-50 minutes and someone is injured in an alcohol-related  NOVA Police accident every 90 seconds. Attends National  The average drunk driver operates a vehicle under the influence 80 times before his or her first arrest. Police Week  One of three people will be involved in an alcohol-related crash in their lifetime.  The 21-24 age group (75% males) is most often involved in fatal crashes.  Hurricane Season  72% of sexual assaults and 83% of murders were committed by people under the influence of alcohol. Preparedness  One out of every 6 teens binge drinks, and over 7 million teens are problem drinkers.  More teens are killed under the influence of alcohol than all other drugs combined.  Alcohol is involved in 60% of reported child abuse cases.  Alcohol costs over $100 billion annually in lost productivity and health care costs.

S E L E C T E D An understanding of the following myths can help ensure your responsible enjoyment of alcohol is P O L I C E safe and trouble-free.

 Alcohol makes me more outgoing. Actually, alcohol is a depressant. It affects the central nervous SERVICES system, impairing vision, coordination, judgment and reaction time.  One can sober up with black coffee, a cold shower, fresh air or exercise. Only time can sober up a drinker. While factors such as a drinker’s height and weight and how much food is in his or her  Escorts to Vehicles stomach affect how quickly one becomes impaired, the body needs an hour to process each ounce of liquor. So, if you have five drinks in two hours, your body will only burn off two of these drinks, so you’ll need another three hours of non-drinking time to become sober.  Motorist Assists  Beer or wine is not as intoxicating as hard liquor. In fact, a 12 ounce beer, a 5 ounce glass of wine, and a one ounce shot of hard liquor all contain about the same amount of alcohol.  Crime  A DUI conviction is the same as any other traffic violation, except it carries more points. A DUI Prevention and conviction is not the same as a conviction of a traffic violation, even a serious one such as reckless Response Training driving. A DUI conviction will give you a criminal record that will likely affect your employment options, insurance premiums and salary over your lifetime.

 Security Assessments In the event you become intoxicated, do not drive impaired. A DUI conviction can carry up to a $2,500 fine and one year in jail. When one includes fines, higher insurance rates, lawyer fees, and remedial programs, estimates of the total costs of a conviction range up to $10,000! If a friend is not available to give  Child Safety Seat you a ride, call a taxi. During the December/January holiday season, St. Patrick’s Day, Independence Day Installation and Assessment and Halloween, the Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) SoberRide program will provide a FREE cab ride home, up to a $30 fare. Since 1993, WRAP has provided more than 60,000 free rides during high-risk holidays to residents of the Greater Washington, DC area. Call 1-800-20TAXI for this service.

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Woodbridge Campus Kicks Off Round Two of Campus Administration Workshops

On May 21, the Office of Emergency Management and Planning (OEMP), which is responsible for providing emergency management guidance, direction and training to the College, kicked off the second round of its Campus Administration Workshop series at the Woodbridge Campus. The purpose of these Workshops is to provide campus leadership with emergency management training through instruction and simulated emergencies.

“This exercise was an excellent This round’s workshops are based on NOVA’s Continuity of Operations opportunity to demonstrate the (COOP) plan, which is required by the Commonwealth of Virginia. The need for a coordinated and COOP plan helps ensure NOVA can continue to perform its critical tasks collaborative response to during various emergencies, including severe weather, accidents, and emergencies. It also helped the technological or attack-related emergencies. The Woodbridge Campus participants understand the leadership experienced a simulated, realistic emergency scenario that importance of having and being tested both how they would resume the College’s mission and their personal preparedness at home. Participation included representation involved in the development of from the Provost Staff, leadership within Academic Divisions, Learning the campus COOP.” - Dr. Sam Technology Resources, Facilities, College Police, IT, Purchasing, Hill - Provost, Woodbridge Student Services, Business Office, and College Crisis Communications Campus Specialists.

The OEMP is working with each Provost and their respective staffs to schedule this next round of Campus Administration Workshop training over the summer. Will Flagler, Director of OEMP, said he looks forward to continuing working with our campuses and providing realistic emergency management training. Flagler also noted the College has come a long way since OEMP was created in 2007.

For information, please visit www.nvcc.edu/emergency. P A G E 3

NOVA Police Attend National Police Week

Names of fallen officers with remembrances on memorial wall

(L-R) Lt. Randall Carlock and Sgt. Billy Spaulding

On May 15, 2014, NOVA Police attended the National Police Week wreath-laying ceremony at the Capitol to honor and pay respects to officers who have died in the .

Today, in the United States, about 900,000 law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day for the safety and protection of others. They serve with valor and distinction – and with great success. Federal statistics show that violent and property crime rates in the United States are at historic lows, thanks in large measure to the dedicated service of the men and women of law enforcement.

However, that protection comes at a price. Each year, there are approximately 60,000 assaults on law enforcement officers, resulting in nearly 16,000 injuries. Sadly, over the last decade, an average of 160 officers a year have been killed in the line of duty. Since the early 1960s, more than 40 campus police officers have died in the line of duty. And throughout U.S. history, more than 19,000 law enforcement officers have made the ultimate sacrifice. The names of these heroes are inscribed at the National Law Enforcement Memorial located at Judiciary Square in D.C. P A G E 4

Hurricane Season Preparedness

Preparing for Hurricanes Hurricane season is June 1 - November 30. Even though NOVA campuses are not on Virginia’s coastline, we can still experience hurricane or tropical storm conditions. Prepare your home and family before a storm arrives—or you can wait in long lines at Home Depot and confront bare grocery store shelves!

If a hurricane WATCH is issued, there is a threat of hurricane/tropical storm conditions within 36 hours. Monitor local radio or TV stations for emergency information and instructions, and follow these tips:

BEFORE Interior Preparations:  Inventory hurricane emergency supplies and restock if necessary.  Disconnect all electrical appliances and equipment.  Secure adequate cash to operate for several days.  Verify that vital records are in a safe storage area. Files, records, and storage cabinets might be wrapped in plastic for moisture protection.  Secure first floor doorways with sandbags, duct tape or heavy plastic to protect interior from possible flooding. Exterior Preparations:  Tie down or bring indoors any objects that might be blown around by hurricane winds (outdoor furniture, decorations, garbage cans, display racks, signs and any other loose objects).  Remove antennas and loose objects from the roof.  Keep trees and shrubs well-trimmed.  Service and fuel all vehicles, and determine where they can be stored during the storm. DURING  During a hurricane/tropical storm WARNING (storm conditions are expected in 24 hours), listen to your battery- operated and/or hand crank radio or NOAA Weather Radio for instructions.  If you are not advised to evacuate, stay inside, away from windows, skylights and doors, even if they are covered.  Have a flashlight and extra batteries. Flashlights provide the safest emergency lighting source.  If power is lost, turn off major equipment to reduce the power surge when power is restored.  Stay out of flood waters, which might be contaminated or electrically charged. If you become trapped in your vehicle in rising water, get out immediately and seek higher ground. AFTER  After a hurricane or tropical storm, stay alert for extended rainfall and flooding.  Avoid floodwaters. Drive only if necessary. Avoid flooded roads and washed-out bridges.  Ensure building exteriors and walls, floors, doors, staircases and windows are safe.  Begin clean-up, document damages, and contact your insurance agent.  Check for gas leaks. If you smell gas or hear a blowing or hissing noise, open a window and get everyone outside quickly. Turn off the gas, using the outside main valve if you can, and call the gas company. If you turn off the gas, it must be turned back on by a professional.  Stay away from loose or downed power lines, and report them to the power company, police, or fire department.  Check refrigerated food for spoilage. If in doubt, throw it out.

 Open doors and windows to ventilate and dry the building.

For more information about how to prepare for hurricanes or tropical storms, visit: http://www.vaemergency.gov/ readyvirginia/stayinformed/hurricanes.

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