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LWR CERT News & Updates
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Capacity crowd expected at LWR CERT Hurricane Preparedness session;
Additional public Hurricane session planned for May 18
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Reservations for the first ever Lakewood Ranch CERT public Hurricane Preparedness session, scheduled for March 7, were closed almost a month before it was scheduled, due to high demand.
To accommodate more LWR residents, we've scheduled an additional public Hurricane Preparedness session for Saturday, May 18 from 9-10:30 AM. Reservations for the May 18 session are now open. This session is also expected to fill quickly.
Lakewood Ranch community leaders and residents are invited to attend the May 18th event which will cover hurricane preparation basics including tried and true preparation tips, disaster supplies to have on hand, and how to decide whether to stay or evacuate. We will also be sharing information on the role of CERT and how attendees can join our organization.
Registration is required and seating is limited.
Please feel free to share the above website address with your neighbors and encourage them to register early if they plan to attend. If you'd prefer to share the event flyer, just click on the image above and print it from your computer. We appreciate your help in promoting this important session.
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Team Captains share camaraderie, tips, ideas
A majority of the 23 active teams in LWR CERT Phase I were represented Saturday, Feb. 9 at the Team Captain workshop and are now better prepared for the upcoming hurricane season. Seven teams had two TCs present, and one TC,
Barb Davey,
represented two teams.
Team Captain Liaison
Marilyn Kline
led the discussion. "It was an interactive meeting," said Marilyn. "with good give and take." In addition to learning about TC responsibilities and suggested topics for team meetings, participants shared their tips for best methods of contacting and engaging with team members.
After hearing about pre-activation and activiation guidlines,Team Captains also provided their feedback on a new communications system currently being studied and presented by
Ken Bertram
and
Jim Emanuelson
and a new team deployment model presented by
Phil Johnson
which is in the planning stages.
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News You Can Use and Other Interesting Tidbits
Curfew:
CERT members will not be restricted from performing their disaster duties during a curfew as long as they have their County CERT ID badges, wear their CERT vests, are operating during daylight hours in our neighborhoods, and are conducting themselves in accordance with their training and policies.
Backyard Meteorology: The Science of Weather:
Harvard University is offering a free, online course that includes topics such as how to estimate local wind speed and how to describe the attributes of thunderstorms and tornadoes.
Learn more and register by clicking here.
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LWR CERT Member Updates
The prize for the
Team With The Most Members
goes to
Team 25
with 21 team members, followed closely by
Team 20
with 20 members. Team 25 covers the Silverwood, Stone Ridge and Greystone neighborhoods in the Country Club. Its Team Captains are
Connie Thompkins
and
Barb and Larry Clemons
. Team 20 covers the Watercrest area of Edgewater. Its Team Captains are
Ken Bertram
,
Pat Poyle
and
Carole Bernard
. Congrats to both teams!
We send our best wishes for a speedy recovery to
Paul Jackowski
, Team 8 co-Team Captain,
Bob Swiatek,
Team 9 TC, and founding member J
ack Kerber
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Congratulations to
Laura Adcock
, Team 16 Team Captain, on the birth of her baby in November.
Mike and Pat Staley
and
Mark and Kay Marcus
have generously, and repeatedly, donated breakfast and refreshments for attendees of the LWR CERT BASIC training sessions. From all those who recently completed their BASIC training, we say "Thank You!"
ABC-TV 7 Chief Meteorologist
Bob Harrigan
gave LWR CERT a shout out during his evening weather report on Feb. 20. Bob has been a supporter of our organization for many years. Thanks, Bob!
Board members
Deb Diven
and
Victor Kline
attended the quarterly meeting of Manatee County CERT teams at the Emergency Operations Center and provided an update on LWR CERT activities.
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Upcoming LWR CERT Meetings and Training
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First Aid Refresher
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OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS
Saturday, March 2 at 9 AM
First Aid Refresher
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OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS
Saturday, March 2 at 1 PM
General Membership Meeting
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OPEN TO ALL
MEMBERS
Wednesday, March 13 at 7 PM
Radio Committee
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OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS
Wednesday, March 20 at 7 PM
Incident Commander Training
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OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS
Saturday, March 23 at 9 AM
CERT Basic Training Session #1
- Thursday, April 4 at 6:30 PM
CERT Basic Training Session #2 -
Saturday, April 6 at 8:30 AM
CERT Basic Training Session #3
- Thursday, April 11 at 6:30 PM
CERT Basic Training Session #4
- Saturday, April 13 at 8:30 AM at East Manatee Fire-Rescue
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