They say, "A picture says a thousand words."
The above "shots" show our VeronaWalk CERT Team in various activities during 2010. As the pictures show Our Volunteers had a very productive year.
The TEAM looks forward to an even better 2011.
Thursday, December 30, 2010
2010 YEAR IN REVIEW
They say, "A picture says a thousand words."
The above "shots" show our VeronaWalk CERT Team in various activities during 2010. As the pictures show Our Volunteers had a very productive year.
The TEAM looks forward to an even better 2011.
Monday, December 20, 2010
TEAM HAS SECOND ANNUAL PIZZA NIGHT
Our VeronaWalk CERT team celebrated its' second anniversary with a Pizza Party. The event was held on December 16 during the monthly meeting.
Family members also attended this milestone meeting. It was at which was at Town Center, and ran from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM.
Our members celebrated a year with no disasters while enjoying some great pizza. The Pizza's were purchased by the team from Rick's Place, which is our community's new restaurant.
Gregg Speers, of the East Naples Fire Dept, took time from his busy schedule to meet with us, and share some of the fine pie. The pictures tell the rest of the story.
Monday, December 13, 2010
CAPTAIN'S MESSAGE
A reminder to all team members. To remain protected by the Florida State Good Samaritan Law training must be current. please try to attend all meetings and drills. Another CPR/AED course will be offered to team members in the near future. Please watch this blog, and check your emails frequently.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
TIME TO JOIN C.E.R.T.
LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD RESIDENTS
THE FIRST 72 ARE UP TO YOU WE NEED YOU!
Our Community Emergency Response Team needs you!
Our team of volunteers constantly trains to better serve the community. CERT serves VeronaWalk in time of disaster, and in emergency situations. We are trained in triage, first aid, search and rescue and more. This team, made up of your neighbors makes a difference. We’re ready to serve the community when the professionals cannot reach you. After a hurricane, or natural disaster 911 as you know it may not function for up to 72 hours. CERT will be there to help when the professionals cant. Join our team, serve your community and help make a difference.
FOR INFORMATION SEND AN EMAIL TO:
PLACE “CERT” IN THE SUBJECT BOX
THE CERT NATIONAL WEB SITE IS:
Saturday, December 4, 2010
CAPTAINS MESSAGE
All team members are requested to check their e-mail often. If you haven't already done so please respond to the e-mail regarding our December 16th event, and the Firewise program.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
MONTHLY MEETING: NOV 18TH
The VeronaWalk CERT teams monthly meeting was held on November 18, 2010 at our Town Center. Topics discussed included equipment , and various first aid dressings for team use. Recently a few of our team members assisted Marco Island CERT in a final drill. Those members offered insight, and a critique of a sister teams good work. All members are reminded to frequently check their email, and respond to the notice of our annual holiday party as soon as possible.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
CAPTAIN'S MESSAGE: MEETING NOV. 18, 2010
The next meeting of the VeronaWalk Community Emergency Response Team will be held in our Town Center on November 18, 2010 at 7:00 P.M.
All team members, and anyone interested in information, or joining our team are urged to attend.
The team wishes everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.
All team members, and anyone interested in information, or joining our team are urged to attend.
The team wishes everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.
Saturday, October 30, 2010
MONTHLY MEETING - OCT. 28, 2010
There was a good turnout for our Oct. 28. 2010 CERT Meeting at Town center. The focus of the meeting was our radio. Two experienced radio men on our team provided a thirty minute refresher course.
The pictures above show: Our members, an Instructor, and the Radio type used here in Veronwalk.
In addition we have pictured a tool used for removing "wing nuts" that hold storm shutters in place. They were donated by a local vendor.
Saturday, October 23, 2010
CAPTAINS MESSAGE NEXT MEETING OCT. 28, 2010
Our next team meeting will be held on October 28, 2010 at 7:00 P.M. in our Town Center.
Please bring your CERT 2 way radios to the meeting. We'll have a radio check and refresher on one of our most vital pieces of equipment.
Friday, October 8, 2010
CERT NEEDS YOU
THE FIRST 72 ARE UP TO YOU WE NEED YOU!
Our Community Emergency Response Team needs you!
Our team of volunteers constantly trains to better serve the community. CERT serves VeronaWalk in time of disaster, and in emergency situations. We are trained in triage, first aid, search and rescue and more. This team, made up of your neighbors makes a difference. We’re ready to serve the community when the professionals cannot reach you. After a hurricane, or natural disaster 911 as you know it may not function for up to 72 hours. CERT will be there to help when the professionals can't. Join our team, serve your community and help make a difference.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
CPR & AED TRAINING
Our team held its' regular monthly meeting on Thursday, Sep.23.
The meeting started earlier than usual as special training was on the agenda. The night was devoted to getting our Verona Walk Volunteers re-certified in C.P.R. and the operation of our A.E.D. kits.
As the pictures reveal this was a well organized session with a hands on approach. Team members were observed during several trial practices, and ultimately demonstrated the skill level required for certification.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
CAPTAINS MESSAGE: SEPTEMBER 23 MEETING
Our next team meeting will be held on September 23 ,2010 at 6:30 P.M. A CPR/AED re-certification course will be offered that evening.
Please check your email and respond as soon as possible. This will be a team members only meeting.
Please check your email and respond as soon as possible. This will be a team members only meeting.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
MONTHLY MEETING - AUGUST 26, 2010
Our volunteers assembled on Aug. 26, 2010 for our regular monthly meeting. The group used a room at Town Center, and the session started at 7:00PM.
Attendance was quite good considering the fact that this is off season.
Several topics were discussed including on going training and supplies that need to be purchased. Of particular note is the CPR re certification course to be offered next month.
Saturday, August 14, 2010
CAPTAINS MESSAGE
Team members are requested to check their email, and the Post Office for information in regard to our August team meeting. Any resident interested in joining our team is welcome to attend this meeting. The date will be announced shortly.
Friday, August 6, 2010
TIME TO JOIN C.E.R.T.
THE FIRST 72 ARE UP TO YOU WE NEED YOU!
Our Community Emergency Response Team needs you!
Our team of volunteers constantly trains to better serve the community. CERT serves VeronaWalk in time of disaster, and in emergency situations. We are trained in triage, first aid, search and rescue and more. This team, made up of your neighbors makes a difference. We’re ready to serve the community when the professionals cannot reach you. After a hurricane, or natural disaster 911 as you know it may not function for up to 72 hours. CERT will be there to help when the professionals cant. Join our team, serve your community and help make a difference.
FOR INFORMATION SEND AN EMAIL TO:
PLACE “CERT” IN THE SUBJECT BOX
THE CERT NATIONAL WEB SITE IS:
Friday, July 23, 2010
MONTHLY MEETING: JULY 22, 2010
Town Center was the location of our July Monthly Meeting. The Team was present and ready to go at 7:00 PM.
The focus of the meeting was future training such as CPR and use of Chain Saws.
We also devoted time to discuss a Tropical Storm (Bonnie) which is headed in our direction.
Meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM
Thursday, July 22, 2010
WE NEED A FEW GOOD VOLUNTEERS
THE FIRST 72 ARE UP TO YOU WE NEED YOU!
Our Community Emergency Response Team needs you!
Our team of volunteers constantly trains to better serve the community. CERT serves VeronaWalk in time of disaster, and in emergency situations. We are trained in triage, first aid, search and rescue and more. This team, made up of your neighbors makes a difference. We’re ready to serve the community when the professionals cannot reach you. After a hurricane, or natural disaster 911 as you know it may not function for up to 72 hours. CERT will be there to help when the professionals cant. Join our team, serve your community and help make a difference.
FOR INFORMATION SEND AN EMAIL TO:
PLACE “CERT” IN THE SUBJECT BOX
THE CERT NATIONAL WEB SITE IS:
Saturday, July 17, 2010
MONTHLY MEETING
Our next meeting will be held on July 22nd at 7:00 P.M. in our Town Center.
Please take a minute and look through your CERT pack and try to think about what additional equipment you would like to have. Remember were in hurricane season now, have bottled water, medications you may need and extra food on hand that doesn't require cooking, flashlights, or lanterns and extra batteries. Nothing is more important then our team members safety. After a hurricane, once local officials give the "All Clear" be certain your family and home are safe first, then join the team at the Town Center, or if it's not assessable our alternate location, the Tennis Pavilion.
Please take a minute and look through your CERT pack and try to think about what additional equipment you would like to have. Remember were in hurricane season now, have bottled water, medications you may need and extra food on hand that doesn't require cooking, flashlights, or lanterns and extra batteries. Nothing is more important then our team members safety. After a hurricane, once local officials give the "All Clear" be certain your family and home are safe first, then join the team at the Town Center, or if it's not assessable our alternate location, the Tennis Pavilion.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
CAPTAINS MESSAGE: JULY MEETING
All team members please check your email frequently. Training for Cooling Tower shut down will be announced shortly.
Our next meeting date will be announced via email, and on the Post Office bulletin board as always.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
MONTHLY MEETING: JUNE 24, 2010
On June 24Th our team met in the Town Center and received a refresher in bandaging to include the numerous uses of triangular bandages.
The hurricane season, and plans for upcoming training and equipment needs were discussed.
We also introduced three new team members. Welcome Noemi, Eileen and Anthony
Friday, June 18, 2010
CAPTAIN'S MESSAGE: JUNE MEETING
Members should check email regarding date, time and location of next meet. Town Center may not be available to us.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD RESIDENTS
RECRUITMENT DRIVE CONTINUES
THE FIRST 72 ARE UP TO YOU WE NEED YOU!
Our Community Emergency Response Team needs you!
Our team of volunteers constantly trains to better serve the community. CERT serves VeronaWalk in time of disaster, and in emergency situations. We are trained in triage, first aid, search and rescue and more. This team, made up of your neighbors makes a difference. We’re ready to serve the community when the professionals cannot reach you. After a hurricane, or natural disaster 911 as you know it may not function for up to 72 hours. CERT will be there to help when the professionals cant. Join our team, serve your community and help make a difference.
FOR INFORMATION SEND AN EMAIL TO:
PLACE “CERT” IN THE SUBJECT BOX
THE CERT NATIONAL WEB SITE IS:
Friday, May 28, 2010
MONTHLY MEETING: MAY 27, 2010
Our team had a unique meeting on May 27Th.
Since our Town Center was not available due to water damage, we held our meeting outside at 4:00 PM. The Team met inside the Gazebo by the Tennis Courts.
We greeted three new members and had a brief discussion on the subjects of: The Fire Wise Program, Radio Protocol, Our documentation of the Pipe Break at Town Center, Our need for re- certification in CPR and AED, and Scheduling our next meeting.
Below are pictures of our new members and candid pictures of team members at meeting.
Monday, May 24, 2010
CAPTAIN'S MESSAGE: MEETING CHANGES
Our May 27 meeting will now be at 4:00 PM It will be located outside and to the rear of Town Center in the Gazebo.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
CERT TEAM DOCUMENTS FLOOD AT TOWN CENTER
When Town Center had the misfortune of a water leak Monday Night (May 17) a Team Member was on the scene and gave a helping hand by documenting the damage. This work has been shared with management and the private business owners for insurance purposes.
CERT also secured valuable photos on the next two days after the incident to show the restoration process. These pictures were included in the documentation given to our Manager, and business owners.
The pictures above are exterior views only. The interior shots are being reserved for Town Center Management and the private vendors.
The First three are of the East Naples Fire Equipment that responded; the Fourth is the "Day After" and reflects the "Town Center Closed Notice" on the door, and the last two pictures are on Wednesday. They reveal part of the restoration equipment. Enjoy them.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
CAPTAIN'S MESSAGE: MEETING UPDATE
As many of you already know our Town Center experienced a broken air conditioning line on the roof last night creating a flooded building. Our Town Manager came in last night, and has a vendor is working on water extraction, structural drying, dehumidification, & mold prevention.
If we cannot utilize the building for next weeks meeting (5/27) we will have an alternate location available. At this time we are not certain if our team lost any of its limited equipment. Please check your email frequently.
If we cannot utilize the building for next weeks meeting (5/27) we will have an alternate location available. At this time we are not certain if our team lost any of its limited equipment. Please check your email frequently.
Friday, May 14, 2010
CAPTAIN'S MESSAGE
The next meeting of the VeronaWalk CERT team will be held on May 27th at 7:00 P.M. in our Town Center. All team members are requested to attend.
Any resident interested in becoming a team member in the best CERT team in America is invited to join us.
VeronaWalk's CERT team there when 911 isn't
Any resident interested in becoming a team member in the best CERT team in America is invited to join us.
VeronaWalk's CERT team there when 911 isn't
Thursday, May 6, 2010
COUNTY DRILL MAY 1ST
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
SPECIAL MEETING - APRIL 23, 2010
On the day after the regular meeting our Team participated in a Special Training Session on April 23,2010.
Greg Speers, of the East Naples Fire Department, attended and assisted in a Triage Refresher course with a focus on using bandages, splints and taping. This was a fun experience but also quit valuable. When there is a real need our volunteers will be ready.
Team members were reminded of County Drill May 1.
Monday, April 26, 2010
TEAM MEETING - APRIL 22, 2010
The Team assembled for its' monthly meeting on April 22.
Our meeting was at Town Center. The focus of this session was Radio Training. This is a subject that is a high priority with our team.
Members were reminded that a "special training session" would be held on the 23rd.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
IT'S TIME TO JOIN CERT
THE FIRST 72 ARE UP TO YOU WE NEED YOU!
Our Community Emergency Response Team needs you!
Our team of volunteers constantly trains to better serve the community. CERT serves VeronaWalk in time of disaster, and in emergency situations. We are trained in triage, first aid, search and rescue and more. This team, made up of your neighbors makes a difference. We’re ready to serve the community when the professionals cannot reach you. After a hurricane, or natural disaster 911 as you know it may not function for up to 72 hours. CERT will be there to help when the professionals cant. Join our team, serve your community and help make a difference.
FOR INFORMATION SEND AN EMAIL TO:
PLACE “CERT” IN THE SUBJECT BOX
THE CERT NATIONAL WEB SITE IS:
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
CAPTAINS MESSAGES (2)
FIRST AID/TRIAGE REFRESHER COURSE
COUNTY DRILL - NAPLES AIRPORT
The drill will be held on May 1st. Our team will start at 11:15 AM, please be there approximately 45 minutes prior for a briefing ( 10:30 AM). Bring your equipment, helmets and vests. I'll arrange to have our radios there. This drill will be evaluated, not graded. This is not a test, its a tool for us to hone our skills should an emergency arise within our community. Cribbing will be optional, most teams have no training in this area.
The 60-90 minute first aid/triage refresher most of you wanted will be held on Friday,
April 23rd at 1:00 PM in our Town Center. Please bring a piece of cardboard that you can make a split out of if possible. You do not need to bring any of your equipment.
April 23rd at 1:00 PM in our Town Center. Please bring a piece of cardboard that you can make a split out of if possible. You do not need to bring any of your equipment.
COUNTY DRILL - NAPLES AIRPORT
The drill will be held on May 1st. Our team will start at 11:15 AM, please be there approximately 45 minutes prior for a briefing ( 10:30 AM). Bring your equipment, helmets and vests. I'll arrange to have our radios there. This drill will be evaluated, not graded. This is not a test, its a tool for us to hone our skills should an emergency arise within our community. Cribbing will be optional, most teams have no training in this area.
Please be certain to sign a VeronaWalk CERT sign in sheet that day. Wear appropriate clothing and shoes, use sun block. Your safety is paramount.
The drill will be held at the Naples Municipal Air Port Mosquito Control Center.
The drill will be held at the Naples Municipal Air Port Mosquito Control Center.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
ENLISTMENT DRIVE CONTINUES
THE FIRST 72 ARE UP TO YOU WE NEED YOU!
Our Community Emergency Response Team needs you!
Our team of volunteers constantly trains to better serve the community. CERT serves VeronaWalk in time of disaster, and in emergency situations. We are trained in triage, first aid, search and rescue and more. This team, made up of your neighbors makes a difference. We’re ready to serve the community when the professionals cannot reach you. After a hurricane, or natural disaster 911 as you know it may not function for up to 72 hours. CERT will be there to help when the professionals cant. Join our team, serve your community and help make a difference.
FOR INFORMATION SEND AN EMAIL TO:
PLACE “CERT” IN THE SUBJECT BOX
THE CERT NATIONAL WEB SITE IS:
Saturday, April 3, 2010
CAPTAINS MESSAGE
Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, April 22nd at 7:00 PM in our Town Center.
This meeting will prepare our team for the upcoming County Wide CERT drill on May 1st. This drill will be held at the Naples Air Port.
Full information will be provided at our meeting.
This meeting will prepare our team for the upcoming County Wide CERT drill on May 1st. This drill will be held at the Naples Air Port.
Full information will be provided at our meeting.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
SPRING TRAINING FOR OUR CERT TEAM
March 27 marked the day when the VeronaWalk C.E.R.T. left our community to attend a County wide training program. This was a beautiful Saturday morning which was a test in itself for the volunteers who gave up their time to participate in this session.Three classes were offered and our team shinned in each one.
Classes were devoted to: Radios, Triage, and Urban Rescue. All members reported that they picked up quite a bit of new information thus believing the training was beneficial.
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