CERT Groups in the US are refreshing and enhancing their Incident Command System (ICS) training by taking FEMA courses IS100, 700 and 800. They are available...
There is a lot of good feedback from Hurricane Katrina disaster operations. Here are some comments from a CERT Group near the affected area: "To me, one of the...
A new file has been posted to the Files - Disaster Prep section. In spite of the billions spent on "Homeland Security", we are still on our own for natural...
From Maricopa County - Regards, Carl Group Page Moderator.... Just like government plans for emergencies so should our business community, civic and volunteer...
Some thoughts on using 2-way FRS radios from a CERT instructor in Anaheim, CA: Imagine you are a CERT member responding to a disaster in your "local"...
During power outages, the landline telephone system will usually remain operational (they have large backup batteries). However, without power, most cordless...
March is only 3 months away - time to think SPRING! Along with spring comes the possibility of Severe Weather. Are you prepared????? Here is a list of Storm...
Hello - Lately, have you noticed the news articles about the number of avian influenza (bird flu) outbreaks in Europe, the Middle East and Africa? In my humble...
Last week I posted information about what Pandemic Flu is. Today I have some common-sense steps that we can all take to limit the spread of germs. According to...
Not surprisingly, most people think of California when they think of earthquakes, but only one of the ten strongest earthquakes in North America occurred in...
I attended the 4th Severe Weather Awareness Program at Greenfield High School in Milwaukee County on Saturday (3/18/06). One of the topics was Lightning Safety...
Information about Amateur Radio can be found right on this Group Page. Look at Files -> Communications for the AmateurRadioIntro.pdf file. This brochure...
If you live in Pleasant Prairie, we have started to put together some information on Channel 25 (Pleasant Prairie info channel) about Tornado awareness. It is...
Hello everyone. I just came across an article about wildfires on CNN.COM. What caught my attention is a series of slides on the "Science of "Fire" that might...
Here is another opportunity for friends and family members to take the training - Carl (Group Page Moderator) ... KENOSHA, WI Residents in Kenosha County and...
Hi everyone! Remember that CERT pack you got during class? Have you pulled it out and checked the contents lately? Does that flashlight still work? Have you...
A great tip if you are working in the field. http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/handhygienefacts.asp Does your CERT kit have a bottle of hand cleanser? Carl...
I just came across a safety issue that you should be aware of. The ability to pick a house lock has never been easier. And, this technique is all over the...
Greetings Everyone! It was great to meet a lot of you at Saturday's CERT Workshop. To close out the Severe Weather Presentation, here's a link that has a lot...
During the CERT Workshop, several people asked for more information about the Racine Fire Bells. Linda Botts sent out this contact information for you: ...
Hello Everyone - The CDC (Centers for Disease Control & Prevention) has a very comprehensive website for winter weather tips: - Winter Storm Facts - Extreme...
Hello Everyone, I started a new photo album for winter weather pictures. Click on "Photos" on the left-hand side. The first entry shows the ice storm in...
Hello Everyone! The Citizen Corps December Newsletter has just been posted. Some topics include: Pandemic Flu & Flu Tips Helpful Links Pet Safety You can find...
From the Chicago Tribune - Neighbors Helping Neighbors (Like CERT).... Carl (Group Page Moderator) Small town bands together - Neighbors look out for each...
We have the Field Operating Guide (fog.pdf) available to download. Its a condensed version of the full manual.... Take a look in Files > Operations >...
During Saturday's Workshop, Joel mentioned Belle City Fire Extinguisher for safety equipment. Here's the address & phone number: Belle City Fire Extinguisher &...
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