Congressman Calls To Pause O shore Wind Projects Over Whale Death Concerns

From The Desk Of Congressman Jefferson Van Drew

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Van Drew (R-NJ) and Congressman Harris (R-MD) renewed their calls for the immediate halt of all offshore wind activity until proper investigations are held. It must be discovered if windmill construction is a contributing factor to the whales that have washed ashore along the east coast since December 1st.

“From the beginning, I have expressed my concerns and opposition with offshore windfarms moving forward without substantial evidence to show how it will affect our environment, our industries, and marine life,” said Congressman Van Drew. “And now, attention is finally being drawn to the industrialization of our coastline because of these tragic whale deaths. Not a single concern has been raised by our president

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American Heart Association (AHA), 88 percent of cardiac arrests happen at home.

Hamlin’s miraculous recovery continues to serve as an inspiration. Reports are that CPR training will be offered at the Super Bowl. And, Hamlin also plans to join recruiting efforts on behalf of the AHA to promote CPR training.

“There’s been more interest in people searching for trainings,” acknowledged Brian Lippai, Chief of Administrative Services/Public Information for the Ocean County Health Department. “We do them regularly at the Health Department and the number of participants continues to grow each year.”

Humans aren’t the ones who stand to benefit from CPR administration. According to Lippai, the health department has also seen an increase in residents wanting pet CPR classes as well. Lippai said the training benefited him on a personal level.

“I’ve taken the classes and found them to be fantastic,” Lippai said. “I was so fortunate to save one of my pet’s lives after a choking incident.”

CPR training classes are offered regularly throughout many area hospitals. Medical facilities, fire departments and EMTs also provide instruction on the life-saving techniques.

Many of Barnegat’s senior communities also use their clubhouses as training centers with classes provided by the local first aid squad. Schools have also increased the availability of CPR training.

… after another whale washed ashore this week, amounting to fourteen on the east coast in less than two months. Why has there not been an investigation? Why have Democrats been silent on the issue? We must investigate these deaths and get to the bottom if offshore wind activity is the cause; all offshore wind activity must end immediately until proper examinations and investigations are conducted.”

“Over the weekend, the nation watched as two more whales washed up along the East Coast,” said Congressman Harris. “While (the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration) insists that they have no scientific evidence pointing to offshore wind energy projects as the proximate cause of death, they offer no scientific evidence proving that these projects are not contributory causes of death. I am renewing my call for a windmill project moratorium until it can be definitively proven that windmill projects are not contributing to the repeated whale deaths that we are now witnessing on almost a weekly basis.”

Bruno Iamonte, who volunteers for the Barnegat First Aid Squad provides regular instruction to members of the local community. Recently, he led a class of seniors at the Mirage in the most up to date methods of delivering CPR and the Heimlich maneuver.

“It’s not one of those things you see in the movies where all of a sudden somebody jumps on it and starts pushing on the chest without doing anything,” began Iamonte. “There’s a whole process and by the time we’re done, I have to feel comfortable that when I put my name on your card – you know what to do if you’re placed in the situation.”

Iamonte distributed a couple of sheets of outlines for further reference. Participants dropped to their knees in front of dummies waiting to be worked on.

The hours of instruction included understanding the difference between a heart attack and a stroke. Iamonte stressed that CPR should be reserved for times when a person stops breathing, is unresponsive or has no pulse.

While many of those who took the class had learned CPR previously, Iamonte reminded the guidelines had changed. And, while techniques are similar, it’s critical to know the difference between administering CPR to adults, children and babies.

The first rule to follow? Call 911 on speaker mode and get help on the way, said Iamonte. Going through the motions of delivering CPR might seem exhaustive even in instructional mode. While many people may never need the lessons they learned – one fact remains.

CPR saves lives – Just ask Damar Hamlin.