VERONAWALK CERT WINS "TEAM OF THE YEAR" AWARD

At the annual CERT conference in Daytona Beach Florida The VeronaWalk Community Emergency Response Team was recognized as team of the year. This prestigious award is a tribute to the men and woman of our team. We have a dedicated team that truly cares about their community. They exemplify the premise of CERT, neighbor helping neighbor in time of need, and doing it with training, and organization in a safe manner.

See our award below with our Captain.

                

MEETING NOTICE

The next meeting of the
VeronaWalk CERT Team will be held on September 26, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. in our Town Center. 

The meeting will include a training session on search & and rescue. The experts from the Collier County Sheriffs Office will conduct this training. 

All team members, and any resident wishing information regarding joining our team are requested to attend.

TEAM MEETING - JULY 25, 2013

The July 25, 2013 meeting of the VeronaWalk CERT team included a training session on what to do if a team member must enter a residence. Notification to the Incident Commander, and documentation is imperative.  

An Officer of the East Naples Fire Control And Rescue District provided training on moving a victim, with an emergency transport blanket, a backboard, and hand carries.

No team member ever works alone at any time, safety is paramount.

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.