CERT Training Graduation on 10-27-09

Hello all again - Next Tuesday 10/27 is the next graduation of the newest CERT team members. It will be 6:30 pm at the Town Hall at the beginning of the Town Council meeting. For past members please join us that night to show your support and some refreshments afterwards at station #1.

Also, this is IMPORTANT for anyone who has not yet gotten their CERT Id badge. From 5:30 to 6 that same night 10/27, Jay Seuss is making himself available to take your individual pictures and will try and make the badges immediately afterwards so you can have them that night before we leave Town Hall.

2009 Chainsaw Operation and Safety Training Signup

Mike McKinney
mjmnc@nc.rr.com
919-845-9709

Fee: $15.00 to cover lunch and supplies.

Classroom Instructor: Chris Frey - North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

Classroom Location: Hope Chapel
6175 Old Jenks Road
Apex, NC 27523

Field Instructors and Safety Officers:
Bill Martin, others, NC Baptist Men

Field Location: Forestry area at Jordan Lake. Maps will be distributed at the classroom.

Rain Date: June 13.

Enrollment is limited to the first 40 registrants.

Overview: This class is intended for novices as well as experienced operators who wish to have a safety refresher.

Participant Objectives

1. Learn/review the basics of using chainsaw equipment safely and effectively.
2. Learn to recognize and avoid dangerous situations.
3. Learn techniques for clearing trees and associated debris resulting from severe weather.
4. Improve understanding of Wake Interfaith Disaster Team, CERTs, NC Baptist Men, and Forestry Resources.
5. Team building for operators, draggers, and safety officers.
6. Provide safety inspection for student-owned equipment.

Participant requirements

1. Participants must be at least 18 years of age.
2. Participants must wear long pants and long-sleeve shirt.
3. Participants must wear boots. No tennis shoes.
4. Participants should bring a hard-hat, eye protection, and leather gloves. Hearing protection will be available.
5. Participants should bring chaps if they have them.
6. Participants must sign a waiver of liability.
7. Participants may bring their own chain saws. Chain saws may not be operated unless equipped with chain brake.

Adopt a Road Program Video Link

CERT Members,

You can now watch the video we saw at our last meeting here. It is in 3 parts and once done let Stefanie Reed know so she an get your name, address and signature to participate.

Adopt-A-Highway Safety Video Link

The AAH program is administered by the NCDOT Office of Beautification Programs, and is a joint effort between community volunteers and the NCDOT.

The Adopt-A-Highway Program Web Site

Its purpose is to decrease the amount of litter on North Carolina’s roadsides and improve the beauty and quality of the environment.

Here is a link to the PDF:

Litter Sweep Safety Procedures

2009 Live Exercise Saturday March 14

Live Training postponed due to weather

COLD RAIN is predicted for Saturday, February 28th.
Chief Todd called Gary & there has been a decision to postpone the outdoor training & reschedule for Saturday March 14th.
Please arrive between 8:30 & 9:00 AM at Firehouse #1 dressed for the weather & CERT activity.
Please bring your packs & any items/supplies you think will be useful. We should be finished by noon. We will provide lunch & will discuss what happened over the course of the morning - identifying successes, obstacles & what we could have done differently.