CAPTAINS MESSAGE DEC. 15TH MEETING

On December 15, 2011 the VeronaWalk CERT team held its annual holiday party. We enjoyed good pizza, drink and great camaraderie.

Our team has a lot planned for 2012 to include training refreshers, and preparation for the County Wide Drill that will take place on March 10, 2012.

Our next meeting will be on January 26, 2012 at 7:00 P.M. in our Town Center.

My thanks to all of you for being a part of the greatest CERT team in America.

Have a wonderful, safe, healthy and happy holiday season.

2011 - THE YEAR IN PHOTO REVIEW

2011 was a great year for The VeronaWalk CERT TEAM. During the last year we documented various activities through pictures. They have been posted each month on our blog.

The pictures that follow highlight some of our bright spots during the year.

NOVEMBER TEAM MEETING - NEW SUPPLIES DISTRIBUTED

On November 17, 2011 our team met and discussed the upcoming County Wide drill next year, training for the early part of 2012, and the teams annual December party. 

Thanks to the generosity of the VeronaWalk Bingo Committee each team member received a high quality L.E.D. flashlight. Eight long handled cultivators were also distributed to team members (2 in each division). These are used to safely clear debris from storm drains after a hurricane or tropical storm and prevent residential flooding.

The pictures above are from the TEAM Meeting held at Town Center.

OCTOBER TEAM MEETING

The October 20, 2011 meeting of VeronaWalk’s CERT team included a discussion on future purchases of equipment, and a refresher on our meeting policy after a storm or disaster. 

Our next scheduled meeting will be held on November 17, 2011 at 7:00 P.M. in our Town Center.

SEPTEMBER MEETING

On September 22, 2011 members of the VeronaWalk CERT team participated in a First Aid refresher. Our friend from the East Napes Fire Control & Rescue District, Greg Speers, was our special guest.  Numerous topics were covered to include bandaging, burns, proper use of surgical gloves, sanitation,etc. Our team constantly trains to better serve our community. We know the first 72 will be up to us.

CAPTAINS MESSAGE: NEXT MEETING SEP. 22, 2011

The next scheduled meeting of the VeronaWalk CERT team will take place on Sep. 22, 2011 at 7:00 P.M. in our Town Center. A first aid refresher will be the topic. All team members are urged to attend. Your training must be current for you to be within the protections of the Good Samaritan law.

CERT DRILL Operation “Where’s Johnny”

On the morning of Saturday July 23, 2011 our team conducted a drill utilizing training learned in various disciplines to include search and rescue, incident command, radio communications, first aid and working in concert with the Sheriffs Office. The scenario was to locate and treat a lost 7-year-old diabetic child and perform any aid that may be required. The team located, and documented various articles that might be considered evidence and in short order found the child, and treated him for a knee injury and the early stages of diabetic shock. Once found the CCSO Incident Commander was notified, and the child was transported to a hospital for a complete medical evaluation and care.

A debriefing and critique followed the exercise. The team performed extremely well. Our team trains constantly to better serve our community.