CAPTAIN'S MESSAGE

All team members are urged to attend our radio training session on Saturday, July 11 at 8:30 A.M. in the Town Centers Napoli Room.

We'll go over basics in the Napoli Room, then move outdoors to use the radios, get familiar with them, and learn a few techniques such as relaying messages. Not only will this session be informative, I think it will also be fun.

You do not need to bring all your CERT gear, but Id suggest wearing your shirt and vest, wear a hat not a visor, bring bottled water, and use sun block. Shorts, sandals are OK, just be comfortable and protect yourself from the strong Florida sun.

Our next scheduled meeting will be on Thursday July 16, at 7:00 P.M. in the Town Center. We will discuss and practice bandaging, splits and basic first aid.

SAVING A LIFE

Special training was the focus of the June 11 meeting our Verona Walk CERT Team. We fortunate to have members of the Fire Department present to not only lecture but demonstrate proper technique in implementing CPR and using our AED equipment.

The pictures show our team working on a training mannequin. Note how the electrical leads are placed on the body, and then how team members get "clear" before the shock is administered.

Having knowledge of how to use these techniques and equipment could someday save a life. That's why we are there. Hopefully we won't be needed, but if we are, we will be prepared.

CAPTAINS MESSAGE

Team members, our next meeting will be held on June 11, 2009 at 7:00 P.M. in the Town Center. Basic first aid will be the topic and will include a hands on training session. We will have an expert on hand to help, and answer our questions. Please make an effort to attend as hurricane season starts on June 1^st. Lets be prepared to serve our community

NEW CAPTAIN

At the May 21, 2009 Meeting there was a change at the helm.

Paul Prasek was introduced as the Team's new Co-Captain. Paul, a full time resident, is to be congratulated on taking on this new role.

Jerry Kowalewski is our outgoing Co-Captain. He will continue to serve the TEAM while balancing time between Family, CERT, and Hunting.

The best of luck and health is offered to both team members.

OUR FIRST DRILL

On Saturday, May 9, our team reported to Town Center to test themselves in a hurricane emergency.

Following coffee the team was advised that they would soon be notified by a "neighbor" that there was an accident on the Lake Trail involving a golf cart. There were two victims. Phone service was out of commission, so there was no call to 9-11.

Our Incident Commander sent out Search and Rescue members to locate the victims, and clear the area of dangers. Safety was on everyone's mind.

It was quickly determined that the driver of a golf cart lost control of the vehicle due to a heart attack. The second victim fell breaking a leg and sustaining a severe chest wound.

The team comforted the victims, allowed heart patient to take his own medicine, and put the second victim's leg in a splint. The chest wound was also addressed quickly and efficiently.

The next step was to wait for the professionals. Exercise concluded. Good job everyone.

A REASON TO BE CONCERNED

On May 8Th residents observed some dark clouds to the rear of Verona Walk. It was soon learned that the smoke was from another brush fire.

This one got fairly close to us. Several neighbors were able to observe the water being dropped by the fire helicopter on the blaze, and then refill in the water bag in our waterways.

Here are a few pictures taken from inside Verona Walk of the fire and the response.

THIS MONTH'S MEETING DATE

Members of the VeronaWalk C.E.R.T. Team be advised that the next monthly meeting will be on May 21, 2009

The meeting will be at Town Center at 7:00 P.M.

This meeting is an open meeting and members of our community are encouraged to attend and learn more about our program.