TEAM MEETING JUNE 20

This evenings meeting focused on hurricane preparedness and how and when our team would converge after a disaster. 

Every team member received a fresh set of batteries for their 2 way radios. 

Two new members received equipment, and radios and instruction on use of said items.

TEAM MEETING: MAY 23, 2013

The VeronaWalk CERT teams May 23, 2013 meeting reviewed our after disaster  and call out procedures, and an equipment check prior to hurricane season. We also discussed the proclamation the B.C.C. will be presenting Collier County teams with on May 28th.

COLLIER COUNTY DECLARES "CERT WEEK"

Today (May 28, 2013) the Collier County B.C.C. issued a proclamation declaring June 2-8, 2013  as CERT Week in Collier County.

VeronaWalk CERT was one of the teams singled out for their own robust efforts despite financial and personnel decreases from the sanctioning bodies to keep a team alive and well. The B.C.C. has recognized that CERT is a vital part of community preparedness, and response capability.

TEAM MEETING - APRIL 25, 2013

The April 25, 2013 VeronaWalk CERT meeting offered a refresher in basic first aid. 

The team practiced bandaging and discussed first aid techniques to cover all emergencies. 

Our team constantly trains to better serve our community in time of need.

TEAM MEETING

The next team meeting will be held on April 25, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. in our Town Center.

TEAM DRILL - MARCH 9, 2013

 On March 9, 2013 the VeronaWalk CERT Team held an in house drill. The scheduled County wide drill was canceled due to lack of participation by other teams. Our drill placed emphasis on  triage,  communications,  team member safety and Incident Command.

TEAM MEETING - FEBRUARY 28

One new team member was introduced at the February 28^th team meeting. Two residents currently in training were also introduced. 

The up coming March 9^th in house drill was discussed as was storage of equipment. One team 2-way radio was rendered un serviceable by storing it in a zip lock bag in a humid garage. Radios should be stored without batteries in them inside the home to keep them dry and serviceable. 

Our team will assemble in the Town Center at 8:00 A.M. on March 9^th to participate in our annual drill.