Agenda - Item 4-c - Recognition of Community Heroes

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Saturday, May 19, 2018. The pool had not yet opened for the season. Picard heard someone shout: “Help, I can’t breathe!” Jastram and Picard ran to the pool and scaled the fence. Picard jumped into the pool and retrieved the young girl while Jastram dialed 911. The girl was unconscious and not breathing. Jastram administered CPR until the girl regained consciousness and began breathing on her own. The Chapel Hill Police and Fire departments and Orange County Emergency Services responded to the scene within minutes, and the young girl was transported to UNC Hospitals where she was treated and made a full recovery. Both of these incidents could have ended up in tragedy were it not for the quick thinking and selfless responses of these Orange County residents. Orange County Emergency Services joins with the Board to present certificates to all the residents involved in both events proclaiming each of them as a “Community Hero”. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to this item: • GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang activity, substance abuse and domestic violence. It is the County’s goal to ensure a community network of basic human services and infrastructure that maintains, protects, and promotes the well-being of all County residents. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board join with Orange County Emergency Services to present certificates to all the residents involved in helping with both events, proclaiming each of them as a “Community Hero”, and recognizing their quick actions and the assistance of the public safety professionals, all which led to two life-saving outcomes. 2