​Upcoming Events, Action or Information

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HURRICANE HELENE RECOVERY
HELP OUR MOUNTAIN TOWNS!

Support long term recovery in our mountain communities. Several Southern Division patrols of the National Ski Patrol System Inc have identified local organizations that financial support will equate to long term recovery support.
​Our patrollers help out their community every day!
We thank you for your support.
If you feel inclined to share we would appreciate it.
Mary Lou Legg Director, Southern Division 

Appalachian Mountain - Samaritan's Purse www.samaritanspurse.org
Beech Mountain - High Country Foundation https://highcountryfoundation.org
Cataloochee - United Way of Haywood County. www.uwhaywood.org
Hatley Pointe - Asheville Buncombe CCM www.abccm.org
Ober Mountain - Mountain Ways of TN https://mtnways.org

NSP Board of Directors - Meet the Candidates Zoom Forum Meeting
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***LAST Session: Oct 16th, 5pm Pacific.***

Go to NSP.ORG,  Click "About Us";  Select 2024 Board Election for more information/ previous recordings.

1: SafetyCulture4All -Series Oct 15th, Tuesday 6:30pm-8pm. Patroller Variations

• Welcome to our 4th year!! New and exciting plans are planned, stay tuned for more.
• Join us and learn more.  Have requests, ideas, questions, please email them.
• Go to SafetyCulture4All Page for more & zoom link.​​

2: Upcoming Safety Events: Snowvana 

• October 18 &19th, Seattle, WA 
• November 1-3rd, Portland OR - NEED VOLUNTEERS to help operate the Safety Booth. 
  • ​Represent your patrol. Join us for brief assignment, then go enjoy the event free for the day.
  • More information, questions, contact Jodie Jeffers @ email. 

4:  PWND SafetyTeam- Ambassador for NOAA's WEATHER-READY NATION!

• What is your patrol doing to promote Summer/Fall Safety?  
• Let's work together and share resources with patrols, areas, public!!
• Click on links below or go to the Safety Information Page for more tips.​

​5:  HISTORY:  So important for everyone.  Patrols, Members, & Areas.

• Check out examples on the History Page to use in tracking. 

• Questions?  Contact your awards person or Division Awards &/or Division Historian- Shirley

​6:  PHOTOS!  Let's showcase your area & patrol!

• We want to share to the website, social media, materials for recruitment/retention/awards....
• Let us know when, who, where.
• Remember not to include patient faces and any questions please contact us.
• NSP Social Media Policy for more information. ​

​​7: ​Latest Norwester is HERE!

• Go to the Norwester Page for lastest and archive links.

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8: SafetyCulture4All -Series  *DEDICATED Workshop* for Patroller Wellness 
      Nov 19th, Tuesday 6:30pm-8pm (PT). Beginning Steps on How to Start

• First of several dedicated workshops! Click For Zoom link Pre-Register!
• PLEASE Help us to Help YOU! To do the pre-survey questions Click Here.
• Join us and learn more.  Have requests, ideas, questions, please email them.
• Go to SafetyCulture4All Page for more.​​

​​9: ​NSP Task Force on Patroller Wellness, ALSO hosting workshop on Patroller Wellness

• Nov 18th, Monday 5-6pm (PT). To get zoom link, NEED to pre-register for zoom link 
• Use the QR code when registering or click for link to do the pre-survey so we can help you the best.

 

2023 Snowvana

2023 Snowvana

Dedicated Workshop. Pre-Register Patroller Wellness & How to Start

Go to the Safety Information Page
​for more information, links, tips on Summer/ Winter Weather Safety & Road Conditions

Safety Culture 4 All - Workshop Series  

Held on the 3rd Tuesday of the Month, 6:30-8:00pm (PT)

SafetyCulture4All -Series: How do we build & sustain a culture of safety in our patrols, regions & division?
This is a Skill Set for us all....New = Practice,  Review = Practice

• Every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm(pt), the Safety Team will be holding short, high interest topics by video calls on Zoom.
• These video calls are designed to bring you actionable programs and information that you can use at your own patrol meetings and individual benefit. We encourage you to attend, bring a friend or designee.
• Most workshops will last 30+ minutes per topic.  Topics of high interest may include a follow up (2nd workshop) that goes more in-depth.​​
• Recordings from last 3 seasons have been archived: Click Here to view.

Click here : for more information....
Regular Zoom Link, Workshop Series Monthly information, Recordings, etc.  
​OR Try using your phone camera to scan QR code over to the right---->

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Some photo's are linked to their PNWD website page / or associated website by clicking on photo.

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Safety / Emergent - ​Stress Awareness Resources 
​
If experiencing a lifethreatening need for assistance, please DIAL 911 immediately.

• ​​Text "HOME" to 741741 - Crisis Text Line FREE
• National Helpline Dial:   800-662-HELP(4357)
• Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988, (then press 1)  OR text 838255
• Dial or Text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)
• National Suicide Prevention Hotline Dial:   800-273-8255

• CREWCARE Safe Call Now @ (206) 459-3020 

         Serving Emergency Personnel & their families nationwide 24/7

• First Responders Support Team @ (402) 218-1234 

         National non-emergency line - leave a message for a return call

• International Critical Incident Stress Foundation @ (410) 313-2473 

        Referrals to a CISM team for emergency workers  24/7

AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE!
Available 24hrs a day,
7 days a week.
24/7

*NonEmergent Information: (Click Here)

The PNWD & NSP does not endorse any specific organization or content, the intent is to assist others of knowing there are many avenues to seek out and use what works best for them.  Please know there are additional groups and agencies available for help as well.  PNWD Wellness team, are not counselors, but wanting to encourage information be available to all and have a quick access to professionals when needed.  Please be familiar with your area's programs that might be available to you as well, such as EAPl.  Your patrol may have counselors as patrollers that have agreed to assist as well.  This page will remain a work in progress, we welcome suggestions, corrections which are always appreciated.