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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.