RIPTIDE MONITORING SERVICES
Here at Riptide Monitoring Services (RMS), we are Non-Profit Organization, recognized by the State of Nebraska and filed with the "IRS" as a Charitable organization. We are committed to lending a helping hand, and are constantly observing our surroundings, ready to help, if needed. RMS also possess the ability to physically help in many situations. Our vehicles are setup to help in many emergency situations, and our employees have a passion for helping those in need.
Mission Statement: WE GO WHERE WE ARE NEEDED
We will donate our knowledge and abilities to helping our community, but will do so, as we see fit. We will not assist, if we do not possess the ability, knowledge, or resources, to be able to help in a situation, nor will we represent, indorse, or be influenced by Marketing, Advertising, Religion, or any other influence.
These are the supplies, services, and abilities our organization is willing to supply, but we retain the choice as to where, when, and how to disperse, use, and donate any and all resources associated with RIPTIDE MONITORING SERVICES. (RMS)
Assistance our organization offers:
-Something to drink (bottled water, soft drinks, tea, sports drinks, milk, formula, pedialite)
-Something to eat (nutrition/protein snack bars, warm meal, frozen meal, quick snack food, pet food)
-Something to wear (shirts, pants, socks, gloves, stocking caps, underwear, shoes)
-Something for hygiene (soap, tooth brushes & paste, hand sanitizer, deodorant, sunblock, hair brushes, sanitizing wipes, hygiene wipes, baby wipes, diapers)
-Random supplies for convivence (napkins, ice, plates, plasticware, cups, lids, baby bottles, straws)
-First aid supplies (hopefully the best first aid supplies available for "Civilians")
-Gasoline with "Stabil" (15 gallons of basic gasoline that is available at most reputable retailers)(distributed by approximately 2 gallons per assist)
-Diesel with "DEF" (15 gallons of basic diesel that is available at most reputable retailers)(distributed by approximately 2 gallons per assist)
-Fire suppression equipment (fire extinguishers, fire blankets, 30 gallon water bladder with 50+ psi pump and 100' hose equipped with an adjustable pressure nozzle)
-Roadside Assist Equipment (flat tire, dead battery, ran out of fuel, broke down and need a ride to seek further help, stuck vehicle in ditch/offroad, warm water bags and blankets to prevent frost bite)
-Vehicle retrieval or personal transport service (please take me to get my vehicle at the mechanics) (please take me to my Dr's appt) (please take me to the grocery store)
-Well check visits or property check visits (family member with limited or no social interaction needs a visit to make sure every thing is okay) (storm damage reported to owner of a property, and they just want to make sure their property is okay)
-Water assist equipment (vessel issues, water rescue or assist) (I have a Boat)
IDEAS for expansion:
-Possibility of nighty meal pickup or delivery
(setup in different spots, 1 - 7 nights a weeks - school parking lots, church parking lots)
- Charitable donation drives for different times of the year
(wrapping supplies at Christmas, school supplies, Easter supplies, anything that would make anyone's life easier during stressful times throughout the year)
- Shed construction for storage of supplies for community bundles, but can be used for temporary habitation of displaced disaster victims
-10,000 watt dual fuel generators with 30# propane tank (During a power outage, power generators are available to be picked up or dropped off, along with extension cords)
Distribution events:
-Community bundles
(Hygiene supplies, Meal/snack/drink, car emergency bundles)
-Make your own t-shirt event
(use vinyl cut machine for vinyl prints or heat transfer ink printer for white shirts)
-Community Gathering Ideas
(BBQs, Dances, Food Drives, Clothing Drives)
*Distribution events are not only for those in need, but also for those accepting community bundles that like to help others, when they can.
(maybe they know of someone that could use a community bundle, but are unable to attend the event.)
1st responder association:
Somehow become associated with the first responder service, kind of like a (maybe we are closer, and can begin to assist as US Citizens {under the protection of the "Good Samaritan Law"}, but always willing to step aside once first responders have arrived {or another person with better knowledge and/or ability}) OR (First responders are attending to a situation, currently in progress, and we have tools or supplies that can be of use, when needed.
{humanitarian supplies for disaster victims - food, water, clothing}
{roadside assistance - stuck in ditch, needs a ride, out of fuel, diverting traffic, illumination for many situations, pressurized water for many situations, release an official to further assist others in need, while we stay with the current situation}