tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57174912471803734882024-03-08T03:18:51.013-08:00June GoalsLinda Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12787974051010341108noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717491247180373488.post-70744913352883642452009-04-17T12:31:00.000-07:002009-04-17T14:36:05.163-07:00The Skills: Plans and TrainingCommunity Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training Information<br /><br />Take a look at the article <a href="http://www.meridianmagazine.com/emergency/080220cert.html">"Take CERT Training to be Truly Prepared"</a> if you are on the fence about signing up. No matter what month it happens to be that you are looking at this, there are always CERT classes being held. <a href="http://www.unifiedfire.org/comm_asst/cert.html">The Unified Fire Authority</a> has a site with class schedules, a sign up form and good information about CERT. If you are not in the Salt Lake Valley, check into your city's website for local training.<br /><br />As information becomes available, you will find information here about any local mock disasters in which you may participate.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.meridianmagazine.com/emergency/080220cert.html">"If CERT training is not for you, then consider taking a class to learn to cook for a crowd, or get your ham radio license or take that CPR class. You could volunteer to organize a school or workplace phone tree, or volunteer to help with a ward emergency plan. Whatever you choose to do, learn a new skill and do<em> something</em>."</a><br /><br />This month's goals include reviewing your individual family plans-- or making them. Make sure everyone knows where you will meet in the case of a fire, earthquake, flood, etc-- and household evacuation plans. Make sure your child care givers are aware of your plans for meeting if such a disasster should happen while you are working or away. Consider alternative modes for communication, such as; long distance calling cards, mobile radios and band radios. To learn more about these options read the article <a href="http://www.meridianmagazine.com/emergency/080305prepare.html">"Prepare to Communicate"</a>.Linda Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12787974051010341108noreply@blogger.com0