From the top
Hurricane Ian started impacting our area last week; the impacts will be felt for a long time. Many people in other areas were impacted more than we were. There are many unmet needs in Florida. If you are interested in helping with donations or time, check out volunteerflorida.org.
In the days surrounding the storm, our Facebook page was filled with the latest hurricane news, preparation tips and recovery resources. We also received a number of inquiries through Facebook, which were quickly answered. I encourage you to "Like" and "Follow" our Facebook page.
Thank you so much to our LWR CERT volunteers who were out in force to help our neighbors after the storm; it was the largest Activation in our history. On Thursday morning, all of our ham radio hubs were active. Twenty-one teams, comprised of more than 100 LWR CERT members and spontaneous volunteers, were out on the streets of LWR Phase 1 providing help and support to our neighbors. Numerous teams interacted with EMFR, who had trucks in our neighborhoods quickly. Miraculously, we found no injuries. The downed trees, broken windows, ripped screens and pool cages can be replaced. It will just take some time. Thank you to all who submitted photos, which are shared below.
LWR CERT will provide important emergency first aid information to our neighbors at our next public event, “When Bad Things Happen to Good People” on Saturday, October 8. Please invite your neighbors. They can register at www.lwrcert.org/events.
Jim Emanuelson (KN4VMK)
President, LWR CERT
850.396.2695
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Thank you to all who activated and to all our amazing LWR neighbors who came out and volunteered to assist us as we performed our damage assessments throughout Phase 1. Thank you to Mike Defferding, Karen Emanuelson, Roger Grossel, Alex Lane (resident), Bill Martin, Rich Raymond, Jeff Siegel (resident), Mike Staley, and Sheila White for submitting the above photos. |
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When Bad Things Happen to Good People:
Emergency First Aid You Need to Know
Free public education session
Saturday, October 8
9 - 10:30 AM
LWR Town Hall
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What starts out as a typical day in Lakewood Ranch can quickly turn to tragedy – due to an accident or medical emergency. Knowing how to react in those first few minutes is critical. This free 90-minute session focuses on Emergency First Aid for the general public.
This could be a life-saving event. In addition to learning important emergency first aid, those who attend will also learn more about LWR CERT and why our organization is so important to the LWR community. Attendees will also learn about AEDs - when to use one, where to find one, plus usage tips shared by Landes Emergency Training Services.
If you are available, please consider attending this free event. We also encourage you to share this event with your neighbors and bring them along. Register below or visit www.lwrcert.org/events for more information.
Due to the popularity of this topic, advance registration is recommended.
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RECAP: LWR CERT attends 9-11 Tribute to Heroes Event |
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Brunch photo by Robert Markow |
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Register now
Join a CERT team in your area
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Lakewood Ranch is always seeking new CERT members. LWR CERT, which covers the CDD area of LWR known as Phase 1, offers Basic Training for everyone in the LWR area.
We encourage residents to attend an upcoming Basic Training course. There is a place for everyone in CERT.
The LWR CERT October 2022 Basic Training course is full. The next course is being planned for February 2023. Residents are encouraged to register now to be one of the first to be notified of our 2023 course schedule. Registration and details at lwrcert.org/join. |
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East County Observer - Sept. 29, 2022
The volunteer Community Emergency Response Team is ready to take action in the wake of Hurricane Ian
For years, members of the Lakewood Ranch Community Emergency Response Team have been training for a natural disaster they hoped would never come.
Sometimes, they might even have questioned whether all the work was necessary. On Monday, they were about to get their answer.
Click here or on the accompanying graphic to read the rest of the article including quotes from several LWR CERT members.
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Free Weather Webinars
The Community Collaborative Rain, Hail & Snow Network (CoCoRaHS) has a series of free weather webinars on their YouTube Channel. Topics include lightning, derechos, and carbon in the atmosphere. You can find them at https://www.youtube.com/user/cocorahs/videos. |
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Member News and Things to Know |
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Happy October birthday to members Janis Ballard, Ken Bertram, Ann Bohlander, Jerry Buhr, Kathy Combs, Kay Culliton, Mark Holmes, George Jenckes, Abdiel Lorente, Mark Marcus, William Martin, Brenda Nusbaum, Mike Resetarits, Julie Russell, Ryan Shipp, Jennifer Smith, Mark Smith, Art Taber, and Connie Thompkins.
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New Team Captain
Congratulations to our newest Team Captain Robert Dapper, who will serve as Team Captain for Team #1. Robert lives in Riverwalk Ridge. Thanks, Robert, we appreciate you stepping up!
Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 9 -15 with the theme "Fire Won't Wait. Plan Your Escape." Learn more at www.nfpa.org/fpw.
Neighborhood Newsletter - Does your neighborhood have a newsletter? Want more neighbors on your team? LWR CERT sends special preview information to Neighborhood Newsletter editors each month, which they can include in their publications. Send your editor's name and email address to cert@lwrcert.org to have them added to our special distribution list.
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Upcoming LWR CERT Meetings and Training |
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Executive Board Meeting - Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 11:30 AM - Location TBD
Communications Committee Meeting - Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 4 PM
FREE PUBLIC EVENT: When Bad Things Happen to Good People: Emergency First Aid You Need to Know - Saturday, Oct. 8 at 9 AM Advance Registration Requested
Board Meeting - Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 7 PM
Training Committee - Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 4 PM - Virtual option available
Radio Communications Committee Meeting - Thursday, Oct. 20 at 7 PM
SAVE THE DATE: Annual Member Meeting and Election - Thursday, Nov. 17 at 7 PM
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LWR CERT 2022 Executive Committee
LWR CERT 941.404.8606
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Proofreader - Diane Anderson
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