GUEST LECTURER AT MONTHLY MEETING

Members were given a treat at the monthly meeting on September 24th. Bob Coffeen gave a one hour presentation on Search and Rescue procedures. He also shared some of his experiences in the military focusing on how it blends into his current preparedness to help in an emergency. There were many questions from our CERT Team, and from guests from the Lely Resort who are interested in establishing their own Cert Team.

CATAINS MESSAGE

The next CERT meeting will be held on September 24, at 7:00 P.M. in the Town Center. An urban search and rescue training session has been specifically designed for VeronaWalk. This is training our team has previously not undergone. Our team continually trains, and works hard to ensure a safer community in time of need. All team members are urged to attend this new training session. Any resident wishing to learn about our program is welcome to join us.

The first 72 are up to you, join C.E.R.T. and help make a difference

SUPPLIES DISTRIBUTED AT MEETING

At the Aug.13 meeting our C.E.R.T. received some supplies to add to the emergency kits, and also received training regarding the use of gas operated generators.

The pictures, worth thousands of words, tell the story.

Additional news to note: Two new members have signed on with our team.

CAPTAIN'S MESSAGE

Our next meeting will be next Thursday, Aug.13th at 7:00 P.M. in the Town Center. All team members, associate members and anyone interested in joining our team are urged to attend.

We're in the middle of hurricane season and we will review our plans should a storm, or disaster target VeronaWalk. Please make every effort to attend.

Our supply order, from the grant, has arrived and we'll distribute the materials at that meeting.

MEETING - JULY 16

The regular meeting on July 16 was held at Town Center. Those present participated in training to reinforce their skills with various types of bandages, dressings, slings and splints.

This was a one hour session that addressed various injury scenarios. We had a good deal of fun during the training, while also making ourselves ready, in the event of an emergency, to help our neighbors.

The pictures reflect part of the training session.

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.