CERT
We had the pleasure of hearing from Valerie and Dave Seeley on April 29. The Seeley’s came to tell us about CERT – The Community Emergency Response Team. CERT is designed to be all hazard training for the general public. It is training for local citizens to be ready to help victims of a disaster AND to be better prepared themselves in times of disaster. Because Emergency Services are overwhelmed in times of disaster, CERT seeks to train local residents to be first responders and to put emergency preparedness in the hands of individuals.
Dave reminded us that all disasters are local. FEMA assistance takes 11 days to arrive and the effects of any event are felt where the disaster occurs – locally! CERT brings varied groups together to prepare for the unexpected. It bridges churches, school, clubs and citizens. With the current class there will 519 trained CERT volunteers in our community. The training is extensive and provides hands-on and practical experience to prepare volunteers. Training includes not just what to do but also what not to do in a disaster.
To learn more visit: http://www.bereadyutah.org/.
Dave and Valerie, thanks for coming!
Ironman NEXT:
We had the pleasure of hearing from Valerie and Dave Seeley on April 29. The Seeley’s came to tell us about CERT – The Community Emergency Response Team. CERT is designed to be all hazard training for the general public. It is training for local citizens to be ready to help victims of a disaster AND to be better prepared themselves in times of disaster. Because Emergency Services are overwhelmed in times of disaster, CERT seeks to train local residents to be first responders and to put emergency preparedness in the hands of individuals.
Dave reminded us that all disasters are local. FEMA assistance takes 11 days to arrive and the effects of any event are felt where the disaster occurs – locally! CERT brings varied groups together to prepare for the unexpected. It bridges churches, school, clubs and citizens. With the current class there will 519 trained CERT volunteers in our community. The training is extensive and provides hands-on and practical experience to prepare volunteers. Training includes not just what to do but also what not to do in a disaster.
To learn more visit: http://www.bereadyutah.org/.
Dave and Valerie, thanks for coming!
Ironman NEXT:
And as a preview, we had a Rotarian visitor from Scotland who came all the way over to watch his son participate in the Ironman! Best of luck!
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