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.

MEETING NOTICE

Our next team meeting will be at Town Center on Thursday, February 28, 2013. The meeting time is 6:00 PM.

VW CERT TEAM TRAINS AT COLLIER COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT CENTER

On Saturday, January 12, 2013 VeronaWalk Cert as well as CERT Teams County wide were trained in Incident Command, and Damage Assessment at the Collier County Emergency Management Center. 

Our next team meeting will be held on February 28^that 6:00 P.M. We will prepare for the annual County Wide drill at this meeting.