Hello Everyone! I thought it would be good to publish a list of CERT activities that have taken place and thank the volunteers for all their time & effort! -...
Thanks Carl, I appreciate it!! Linda ... Hello Everyone! I thought it would be good to publish a list of CERT activities that have taken place and thank the...
Hi everyone, I just wanted to give you a heads up on a couple of activities to put on your calendar: Kenosha County Fair August 15th - 19th Volunteers needed...
Racine (July 10, 2007) - Racine County Emergency Management is teaming up with Southeast Wisconsin Citizen Corps, the Wisconsin Office of Justice Assistance...
Hello Everyone! Check out the pictures from a couple of CERT events. Click on Photos and then "Summer 2007 Events". We have a couple of shots from the Pleasant...
FREE COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) TRAINING OFFERED Residents in Kenosha and Racine Counties and surrounding areas who would like to learn how to be...
In recent years, the American people have been urged to "get ready" and to prepare for emergencies—from natural disasters to terrorist attacks.By answering a...
In NYC on Wednesday an underground steam pipe burst causing dirt and debris to raindown in a small area. This was not a particularly widespread emergency. But...
Very nice; simple, practical, and right to the point. Thanks for your thoughts on this and for putting it out there on the GP!! IT would be fun to see what...
Everyone, The NWS (National Weather Service) has prepared a great list of severe weather safety tips. Click on FILES and then WEATHER AWARENESS for ...
Meet The ExpertsCarl, This comes from the Disaster-Resource.com Guide. This is a great article about the ability of CERT in the event of a major disaster....
The bridge collapse in Minneapolis is a type of disaster that is not something we anticipate, but could have occurred in our state. As CERT members we need to...
Did you know that Minneapolis is rated #1 in volunteerism? Here is a link to some special stories about why that is and some volunteer involvement in the...
September is National Preparedness Month. This is a nationwide effort meant to encourage Americans to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their...
From the Virginia Dept of Emergency Management - The Community Emergency Response Team in Pittsylvania County has started a new program called "Adopt a...
As you know, September is National Preparedness Month. In anticipation of it, I am starting the SE Wisconsin "CERT Concerned Neighbor" program. This idea is...
Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the Keno_CERT group: Do you know how to use a compass for finding directions? o Yes o No o I am...
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Hello & thanks to everyone who has answered the poll on using a compass! For your information, Ted Wycka of the Randall FD is working on a Search Class for...
Yahoo Carl!! I've also recommended this idea to the Aging and Disability Resouce Center, as I'm involved with a preparedness committee there... I did intend...
Hello Everyone - I came across a very well written emergency preparedness manual published by the Los Angeles Fire Department. I uploaded it to the Files...
Hello Everyone! Linda Botts has asked everyone to complete a Volunteer Skills Checklist. If you already completed one for this year, kindly disregard this...
Hello - if you have one of these, please read on (Carl, Group Page Moderator) Weather Radios Recalled by Oregon Scientific Due to Failure to Receive National...
If any of you are interested in fire fighting articles, pictures and equipment, Larry Jones suggests you try this web site: www.firehouse.com Thanks Larry! ...
Rainfall here could surge 1-2 weeks after warm Labor Day weekend from Tom Skilling August 30, 2007 Computer rainfall projections for Chicago generated...
Joel Dodge has an interesting idea for pets. Can anyone help him out with names of any other animal rescue groups? Carl (Group Page Moderator) Im trying to...
Electrical Shut-Off First locate all of your home's electrical panels. Usually there is 1, but sometimes there might be more. Your house may be equipped with...
Southeast Wisconsin Citizen Corps A Partnership between Racine & Kenosha County Emergency Management Agencies FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: August 31, 2007 ...
FYI, this might be a good opportunity to make sure your pets are "READY." (see below) - Linda Botts In recognition of World Rabies Day, the Wisconsin Humane...
Great info and a good safety reminder about not standing in water while operating electrical equipment of any kind. Thanks again Carl!! Linda ... Electrical...