The newly formed Orcas CARES Coalition includes representative from Orcas Island Fire and Rescue, Orcas Senior Center, Hearts and Hands, San Juan County Sheriff’s Office, Orcas Medical Foundation and Lahari.

These representatives are joining forces on June 27 at the senior center to help make sure island residents are prepared for medical emergencies.

In an emergency, having information available to first responders is critical for quality care and treatment, say organizers.

Members of the coalition will be on-hand to help residents complete “Life Forms Packets.”  Volunteers will assist with completing the forms, providing “baseline” EKG’s, blood pressure checks and basic vital signs.

There will also be information available on completing POLST forms and Power of Attorney needs.

Once finished, participants will also be treated to either a free breakfast or lunch. Breakfast is served from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Lunch is served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.