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Community Emergency Response Volunteer

Community Emergency Response Volunteer. The Community Emergency Response Volunteers ( CERV ) program prepares everyday people to help themselves, their family, their neighbours and their communities in the event of an emergency or disaster.

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Community Emergency Response Volunteer

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  1. Community Emergency Response Volunteer

  2. The Community Emergency Response Volunteers (CERV) program prepares everyday people to help themselves, their family, their neighbours and their communities in the event of an emergency or disaster.

  3. Whether it’s just learning or volunteering, CERV is for everyone!

  4. When an emergency strikes… CERV is ready! • Community Emergency Response Volunteers • Community partners in response – • When disaster strikes out part includes: • Basic search and rescue • Community emergency management • Emergency management and response skills • Emergency exercise training • Emergency first aid and CPR certification • Fire safety and prevention • Pandemic planning and infection control • Personal emergency preparedness • Public awareness and education • Reception centre assistance • Registration and inquiry • Volunteer health and safety • 50 King St., London, ON N6A 5L7 • 519-663-5317

  5. By volunteering, CERV members take an active approach that helps to create a more resilient community. Their life’s experience and knowledge of their community, plus CERV training help our staff prepare for and respond to disasters and emergencies.

  6. Why should I join CERV-MLHU? • Educate yourself, your family, friends & neighbours about the all important tasks of preparing for emergencies. • Help others in times of disaster. • Strengthen the bond in your community.

  7. CERV is a community preparedness course that includes both academic and hands-on instruction.

  8. CERV training includes: • Basic search and rescue • Community emergency management • Emergency and disaster response skills • Emergency exercise training • Emergency first aid and CPR certification • Fire safety and prevention • Pandemic planning and infection control • Personal and family emergency preparedness • Public awareness and education • Reception centre assistance • Registration and inquiry • Volunteer health and safety

  9. CERV classes run every Thursday from 1:00 pm-3:00 pm. from September until December, and monthly from January to June. • No fees. • Registrants are required to possess a valid drivers license, have access to the internet and have the ability to pass a criminal reference check with vulnerable sector screening.

  10. CERV supports the community year-round by participating in hands-on exercises, drills, and disaster preparedness outreach activities.

  11. The benefits of the CERV program are numerous. It will increase our overall level of disaster readiness, provide emergency skills that people may use in day-to-day emergencies, enhance the bond between government and community, increase community spirit and improve the quality of life for the people of our city.

  12. When an emergency strikes… CERV is ready!

  13. Sean BertleffManager, Emergency Management50 King Street (at Ridout)London, OntarioN6A 5L7519-663-5317 ext. 2371Blackberry 519-617-0571email: emergency@mlhu.on.ca

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