CAMPOSOL RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION

PRESS RELEASE

Camposol residents without water meters.

The recent action by the Council in removing Masa as the developer of Camposol has highlighted the problem of houses without water meters.

The council have taken over the responsibility for water and sewage.

Once the Council have finalised arrangements with the water company the owners of houses without meters will need to register for a meter and water supply.

Details on how and exactly when to do this have not been finalised but the Camposol Residents Association have been asked to help to keep residents informed of developments.

From Monday 2^nd May residents without water meters can register their interest with the CRA who will undertake to contact them directly by phone or email as soon as information is available. This should ensure that no one is cut off.

To register, please attend the CRA cabin, on the car park opposite Sector B Commercial Centre, Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays, between 11am and 1pm.

If you are in the UK, you can register by email to info@cracamposol.com

By post to CRA, A.P.1528, Camposol, Mazarron, Murcia 30875

Or by phone to the Duty Committee Person on 634 364 739

Bob Owen

Chairman,  Camposol Residents Association, Central Liaison Committee

FAST (First Aid Support Team) Camposol

UPDATE APRIL 2011


In the past few weeks the FAST committee have been busy recruiting volunteers and training them ready for service. In addition to that setting up operational protocols, the training package and safety rules that will ensure that all within fast work within guidelines that will protect them and the community. All laborious work but highly necessary in order to ensure FAST do the best they can for everyone in Camposol. We are pleased to report that work is going well and that in the near future we will be able to confirm a start date.


SURVIVAL!

The statistics in survival rates make powerful reading and show the size of the problem we face. For example survival rates of people suffering a cardiac arrest with no help are between 3% & 5% which is worryingly low.

Even more of a concern is in the first 10 minutes following the heart stopping the chances of survival diminish at a rate of 7% – 10% per minute which is why we are working hard for you to provide the FAST service to bridge the gap between calling 112 and an ambulance arriving

.

The task we face is a tough one as the statistics above show as in many cases the patient may not be able to be helped.

We must underline the fact that we are FAST (First Aid Support Team) and whilst we will do our very best to reach the patient within 8 minutes and give the best support we can to help until the ambulance arrives, we are not professionals and we will have limits in both skills & equipment.


It is likely for example that we will have to commence the service without defibrillators or Oxygen therapy (the two things that give the greatest impact on helping victims of cardiac arrest) due to the complexities of securing and delivering the training but be assured we are working very hard to ensure this is achieved as soon as is possible. Nevertheless, good old basic CPR (Chest compressions and mouth to mouth) does ensure that circulation continues and life giving oxygen still gets to the brain and tissues.


However that said, having such a service in Britain has proven to be invaluable and lives are being saved every day, despite the fact that many cannot be helped. Almost as important are the needs of the relatives or partner as it can be a very traumatic time for them and part of our goal is to ensure that they receive support when it is most needed.

So between now and the start date we will be working with the volunteer responders to build the team and they will be doing homework to learn all the protocols, rules and disciplines of being a responder.


What can you do to help yourself in the meantime??

Well, you can look after yourself by taking regular exercise as recommended by your Doctor, eating your five a day fruit and vegetables, reducing bad saturated fats and excessive salt in your diet.

With the hot season coming drink plenty of water and reduce alcohol volumes (very important in the hot weather!!). See your doctor for a check-up and follow their advice taking your medications exactly as prescribed!



And finally help us to help you! 

Funding is becoming a necessity despite the fact that all responders and committee are unpaid volunteers and that PALS have given us immeasurable support in funding the trauma packs and similar equipment. The cost of printing training materials and other associated items can be quite costly, so if you can help us please either support us at the Camposol Fiesta, or donate at the The Tea Pot in the Port or contact us at the points below, remember every little helps us to help you or your loved one!


Remember to look out for further communications in the key media points such as http://www.simplynetworking.com , Sol Times, Costa Calida Chronicle, Costa Calida Radio who have all helped us immensely

So, keep safe and look after yourself, have an emergency plan with your neighbours – yes talk to them! We all may need help sometime!


Don´t forget FAST as you never know when you will need help!



Your “FAST” (First Aid Support Team)

Making Camposol A Safer Place To Live & Holiday!

Contact us on Email fastcamposol@hotmail.com or WEB http://www.fast.sm4.biz/ Or visit us on FACEBOOK at ´FAST Camposol´ 

Supported by PALS http://www.pals.sm4.biz/

F.A.S.T. Non Emergency Telephone 626 823 081 or 634 313 572

The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the security issues of Camposol.

Those present :-
Luis Canova
2 Guardia Civil Officers
Bob Owen
Les Crook
Bernard Holland
Adrian Denner
Brian Jermyn

Luis translated for the meeting.

The Guarda Civil officers one lieutenant and one sergeant were not identified for security reasons.

The Guarda Civil officers said that firstly “Security begins at home”. Keep your home as secure as possible by fitting bars to windows and doors, using good, strong locks, having sufficient external lighting around your house and grounds and fitting an alarm system.

Bob asked if it was possible to have an English speaking liaison officer. This was refused as none of the current detachment of officers speaks English

GC then spoke about collaboration with the police. Report to them anything suspicious or out of the ordinary. Be aware of strangers, especially in the hours of darkness. Give as much information as possible. Make and colour of suspicious cars, take note of the registration number and a description of the occupants.
If you have to report an incident ring 112 and say “Habla Ingles”, there is a good chance that someone will speak some English and be able to help. If not use simple Spanish words to say what has happened and where. The GC said they will provide these words that operators receiving the message will understand and be able to get help to you as soon as possible. The downside of using 112 is that local police will be sent first, much to the GC´S annoyance, as the delay often hampers their investigations. If you can speak basic Spanish it is far quicker to ring the GC direct on 968 594 103.

Brian raised the subject of roads on B sector not having name boards. Luis undertook to provide the GC with maps showing street names.

It was emphasised that unless all incidents were reported it was difficult to plan patrols or get additional officers allocated to the area.

GC went on to explain that the area they have to cover is 541 sq kilometers, stretching from the Port to the whole of the Mazarron area and surrounding villages and reaches as far as Ramonette in Lorca. They have less than 50 officers to cover this very large area and therefore there may be delays in getting someone to the incident.

The question was asked that if there were 2 burglaries, for instance, one in Camposol and the other in Mazarron Town, which one would take preference. The GC assured us that each incident is judged on it’s merits, e.g physical violence, danger to life, etc.

Bob asked if a patrol car could be put on the roundabout on Sector B from say 2am to 5 am to stop all cars and ask, if they are not resident, why they are on Camposol. The GC said that there are at least 15 other ways on to Camposol from fields, hills and woods. When asked if these could be blocked GC said this is not possible as they are on private land and blocking them would be illegal without the owner’s consent.

Luis said that he is responsible for the Security company which operates on Camposol and it is a good deterrent to would be burglars. They patrol Camposol looking after their customer’s homes. He said he wasn’t touting for business but pointed out that the more members he had the better service he could offer and he could reduce his prices if enough people joined. Bob Owen agreed to speak to Luis to see if a good deal could be negotiated for the benefit of the owners on Camposol.

All those present agreed that at this point that further discussion was not necessary and we thanked Luis and the GC officers for attending the meeting.

At the point of publishing these notes we are still waiting for the GC to provide us with the recognised terminology when reporting incidents.