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Neighbors helping their Community during emergencies

Neighbors helping their Community during emergencies. National Program sponsored by Homeland Security and FEMA Local training by Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Classes and equipment provided at no charge.

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Neighbors helping their Community during emergencies

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  1. Neighbors helping their Community during emergencies

  2. National Program sponsored by Homeland Security and FEMA • Local training by Hillsborough County Fire Rescue • Classes and equipment provided at no charge

  3. Started in 1985 to help train resident volunteers to take care of themselves, their families, their neighbors • Now in 28 States and Puerto Rico • 11 CERT teams in Hillsborough County Sun City Center CERT started in 1995 – has about 120+ members

  4. Training: • Disaster Preparedness • Fire Safety • Disaster Medical Operations • Light Search and Rescue • CERT Organization • Disaster Psychology • Terrorism and CERT • Course Review and Exercise 32 hours of instruction – in SCC compressed ->two Saturday sessions

  5. CERT In Action: • Support uniformed responders • Man POD @ Home Depot • Special Needs individuals • Community events • Silver Alert program

  6. CERT @ SCC: Both at KP and SCC • 501(c) corporation; No dues, fees • 2 store-rooms and HQ building Monthly refresher training Meet 4th Wed monthly; 6:30pm; FL room

  7. Training in March and November • Contact: Bill Barron 642-9079 • More information: www.w1wab.com • Page 9 of your phone book!

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