area as follows: Sept. 21, four volunteers, 8 a.m. - noon or 5 p.m.; Sept. 22, seven volunteers, 8 a.m. - noon or 5 p.m. Volunteers must be registered prior to the work day, so please contact Leah as soon as possible at LLadner@bbcgrp.com or 228-326-5643
---WEST HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL - West Harrison High School needs five volunteers to assist proctoring of State tests Sept. 17 - 21. Volunteers would report to the school at 6:30 a.m. and finish by noon. Please contact Julie Hadley at jhadley@harrison.k12.ms.us if you are interested.West Harrison High School needs five volunteers to assist proctoring of State tests Sept. 17 - 21. Volunteers would report to the school at 6:30 a.m. and finish by noon. Please contact Julie Hadley at jhadley@harrison.k12.ms.us if you are interested.
---GULF COAST HEART WALK - The 2012 Gulf Coast Heart Walk is scheduled for Sept. 29 at Jones Park in Gulfport and is the primary fundraising event for the American Heart Association. This non-competitive 5k walk/run begins at 7:30 a.m. and includes family friendly activities, health screenings, cooking demonstrations, and a whole lot of fun. Money raised at the Heart Walk is used to fund critical research, education, and interventions used to build healthier lives free of cardiovascular disease and stroke. Volunteers can help by forming a walk/run team by registering at www.gulfcoastheartwalk.org or consider volunteering for set up (9/28/12) and tear down (9/29/12) of the Heart Walk event. Fund raising is the ultimate goal of the event, but is not required to participate in the walk/run. You can also register your team at the NCBC's group page http://gulfcoastheartwalk. kintera.org/ncbc. Click "create new team" under the "Action" column at the bottom of the page. For more information, contact Lt. Kevin Westbrook, 228-871-2906 or kevin.westbrook@navy.mil.
---RED CROSS SOUTH MISSISSIPPI CHAPTER - Red Cross in Biloxi has an immediate need for volunteers to work in the front office assisting visitors and directing incoming phone calls and generally assisting staff. Call 228-896-4511 for more information on this volunteer request.
---HARRISON COUNTY YOUTH COURT - HCYC is looking for volunteers to make a difference in the life of a child. Volunteers who are bilingual in Spanish or Vietnamese are needed. You can help by becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate (C.A.S.A.) or volunteer to become a mentor for C.H.A.N.G.E. (Cultivating Healthy Achievements in the Next Generation of Excellence). Contact Beth Casey at 228-865-7000 for details.
---COAST SALVATION ARMY NEEDS VOLUNTEERS - Volunteers are need for various projects throughout the year. The Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in Biloxi is always in need of assistance in the Athletic Department, Fitness Center, Arts and Music Department, Aquatic Center, and marketing. There are many other opportunities available with this organization. To find out more, contact Shawna Tatge at Shawna_Tatge@uss.salvationarmy.org (rcm)

be on a walk in basis and clients will be seen first come, first serve. Emergency Travel assistance due to death or critical illness will take precedence over all cases. The office, located on NCBC Gulfport, Bldg 30, Suite 103, will operate under normal hours, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Regular appointments will be scheduled for office hours beginning Sept. 4, after the Labor Day Weekend.

Call 228-871-2610 and speak to a NMCRS Gulfport representative for any additional information. (rcm)

personnel will muster on station. No PT, but Friday will be a normal duty day.
• Regular Days Off (RDO) scheduled for Friday are rescheduled for Tuesday.
• Entry is still limited to Pass Rd. gate, Aug. 30, but all gates will return to normal hours Aug. 31.
• Some areas off base still have curfews in effect.
• Several schools are closed until Sept. 4.
• Pool at fitness center will not reopen until chemical balance is verified.
• The grill will not open for breakfast on Aug. 31, but will open at 10 a.m. for lunch, normal operation starting Sept. 4
• The Child Development Center will be open as normal Aug. 31. (rcm)

Water is among the most important resource and should be carefully monitored. Do not use water from the tap if you had any interruption of service during the event which may indicate breaks in the lines or a foul smell or unusual color. If you must use tap water you should boil it first. While this event created no concern for contaminated water supplies, during larger events, you may receive warnings afterward to boil water or refrain from using tap water and should comply with these warnings.
Food is the next item of importance which is often affected by weather events. Power outages typically cause many food items to thaw unintentionally. If items in your freezer have partially thawed, do not refreeze them. Use them immediately or discard them. Items that thaw and are refrozen may carry bacteria that can cause disease. Do not use any item that you suspect has been stored above 40 degree F for more than 4 hours. Food borne illness is a major concern after weather events and is easily prevented by simple precautions such as these.
Flooding often causes sewage to back up in drains within our dwellings. If you noticed this during a weather event, you should sanitize your sinks and floor drains with bleach and water mixed in a container of 1 part household bleach and 10 parts water. This should kill off any disease causing bacteria that may contaminate your food during preparation.
Disease carrying insects such as mosquitoes often reproduce to large numbers after flooding occurs. The most effective method of control is the eliminations of the sites where mosquitoes lay their eggs. This commonly occurs in containers within you yard such as cups, cans, old tires, buckets, etc. After weather events, all containers which hold water should be dumped to eliminate the mosquito breeding sites. This reduces numbers of new mosquitoes and decreases risk to you and your family. Other control methods that reduce risk are keeping lawn and vegetation trimmed back. Mosquitoes choose sites with thick vegetation or high grass to rest prior to and after feeding. By reducing breeding and resting sites in your area you reduce the amount of pesticides needed to control mosquitoes around your home.
Mold is another concern after storms. Loss of power and ventilation is a common occurrence. The increased humidity in our environment and possible leaks in roofs and walls creates a prime area for mold to grow within our homes. While mold does not cause disease, many people are sensitive to it through allergies. If you are concerned with mold within your home, the best method for controlling it is to dry the area out by repairing leaks and ventilating the area.
The health of our personnel and their families is our top concern. We ask for your assistance in decreasing risk after weather events by exercising some of the simple methods above. For questions or concerns for health related items on CBC Gulfport feel free to call Preventive Medicine at 228-822-5729. (rcm)

time.

All personnel residing on base are still in duty status.

The base is secure. There was some minor damage, power outages and some flooding.

No base housing has been reported to have any water breaches.

Some areas off base still have curfews enforced.
Although the curfew around the installation is lifted, there are dozens of road closures and lots of debris on the roads. If you don’t have to be on the road today, please don’t travel.

The Colmer Dining Facility will open at 11:30 Aug. 30 for on base residents and mission essential personnel only.

The Mini Mart Gas Station will open Aug. 30 at noon for normal operating hours for on base residents and mission essential personnel only.

The NEX and Commissary will open Aug. 31 for normal operating hours.

All personnel are instructed to return to work Friday for a normal duty day. All military personnel will muster on station. Friday will be a normal duty day.

Regular Days Off (RDO) scheduled for Friday are rescheduled for Tuesday.

Entry is still limited to Pass Rd. gate, Aug. 30, but all gates will return to normal hours Aug. 31. (rcm)

onnel Claims Act. A
proper claimant is an active duty member, a reservist on active duty, or a civilian employee of the Department of Navy.
2. Claims packets for filing your claim with the Navy can be found on-line at http://www.jag.navy.mil/. Click on “claims” under “For Sailors and families” then select “packets and forms” on the right side of the screen. You may also obtain packages from the Office of the OJAG Personnel Claims Unit Norfolk (PCUN). PCUN information:
- The phone number are toll free (888) 897-8217, commercial (757) 440-6315 or DSN 564-3310.
- The fax numbers are toll free (866) 782-7297, commercial (757) 440-6316 or DSN 564-3337
- The email address is norfolkclaims@navy.mil.
3. If you have private insurance covering your loss, you must make a demand against your private insurance carrier and include a copy of the insurance settlement and submit it with your claim package. If the damages total an amount less than your deductible, you simply need to attach a current copy of your declaration page showing the deductible. You can request an emergency advance in the amount of your insurance policy deductible. You must provide a copy of the claim you filed with your private insurance carrier.
Questions? Claims Help Line: (888)897-8217
The help line is manned from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Eastern Time.
CLAIMS PACKET can be found at http://www.cnic.navy.mil/navycni/groups/public/documents/document/cnicp_a294812.pdf
Emergency DD1842 can be found at http://www.cnic.navy.mil/navycni/groups/public/documents/document/cnicp_a294813.pdf (rcm)

or people who do not live on board the installation.

All personnel will report to work as normal Aug. 31. Civilian personnel’s Regular Day Off (RDO) for Friday have been cancelled to be rescheduled with individual supervisor.

All military personnel will muster on station Aug. 31.

Entry is still limited to Pass Rd. gate, Aug. 30, but all gates will return to normal hours Aug. 31.

Additionally, all activities on board the installation are closed until Aug. 31, when all activities will return to normal hours.