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(907)373-8822
badler@matsugov.us
Contact for class scheduling and availability.
If a widespread disaster were to occur, emergency personnel would likely be overwhelmed and, based upon the severity of the disaster, could be delayed - possibly for days- in responding to your needs.
Would you know what to do?
CERT is a free 20 hour course that teaches people how to take care of themselves, their family and their neighbors in the event of a disaster. The course covers Disaster Preparedness, Fire Safety, Search and Rescue Techniques, Medical Triage, Medical Operations, Disaster Psychology, and ends with a simulation drill where trainees utilize the skills learned in a realistic hands-on disaster setting.
Read more in the Mat-Su CERT brochure.
The Mat-Su Citizen Corps Program is responsible for bringing the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training to residents and businesses throughout the Borough. Our Citizen Corps Program has consistently grown and is now the most productive in the State, in number of persons trained and in outreach to the general population. Read more about CERT at www.citizencorps.gov/cert.
Classes Open to the Public
Please call Bea Adler, 373-8822, to confirm your seat. Class size is limited to 35 people.
- MARCH 9 & 10, 2013 TALKEETNA. Location TBA. OPEN TO ALL.
Class will be 8am - 5pm Saturday, with the drill from 9pm - 3pm Sunday. Lunch will be working, so please bring a sack lunch. Wear comfortable clothes as much of the class will be hands on skills practice. This shortened CERT class requires the online "Introduction to Community Emergency Response Teams", IS-317, independent study course be taken first. To become a CERT volunteer, one must complete the both the online study and theclassroom training offered due to the condensed version for this community. The course may be found here: http://www.citizencorps.gov/cert/IS317/
- MARCH 23, 30, APRIL 13, 2013 at Fire Station 6-1, Lucille & Swanson, Wasilla. OPEN TO ALL.
Class will be 8am - 5pm Saturdays, with the drill from 1pm - 5pm Saturday 4/13. Lunch will be working, so please bring a sack lunch. Wear comfortable clothes as much of the class will be hands on skills practice. This 20 hour class will be eligible for 1.0 TEACHER CEUs. All are welcome.
"Introduction to Community Emergency Response Teams", IS-317, is an independent study course that serves as an introduction to CERT. While not required for the class, you are encouraged to take it before the class. To become a CERT volunteer, one must complete the classroom training offered. The course may be found here: http://www.citizencorps.gov/cert/IS317/
- APRIL 7 (Saturday) at Fire Station 6-5, Seward Merdian & Palmer Wasilla Highway, Wasilla. REQUIRED FOR TEACHERS REQUESTING 2.0 CEUs
Class will be 8am - 1pm on Saturday FOR TEACHERS who seek 2.0 CEUs. This addition to the basic CERT class will include School Emergency Operations Plans, and other disaster preparedness topics.
- APRIL 14, 21, 28, 2013 at Fire Station 6-1, Lucille & Swanson, Wasilla. OPEN TO ALL.
Class will be 8am - 5pm Saturdays, with the drill from 9am - Noon Sunday 4/28. Lunch will be working, so please bring a sack lunch. Wear comfortable clothes as much of the class will be hands on skills practice. All are welcome.
"Introduction to Community Emergency Response Teams", IS-317, is an independent study course that serves as an introduction to CERT. While not required for the class, you are encouraged to take it before the class. To become a CERT volunteer, one must complete the classroom training offered. The course may be found here: http://www.citizencorps.gov/cert/IS317/
- JULY 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, August 1, 2013 at Mat-Su Community College. Summer Semester Tuesday & Thursday evenings from 6:30-9pm. FREE Class, however, you must register with the college to attend.
Class will be 6:30pm - 9pm Tuesday & Thursdays. Wear comfortable clothes as much of the class will be hands on skills practice.
"Introduction to Community Emergency Response Teams", IS-317, is an independent study course that serves as an introduction to CERT. While not required for the class, you are encouraged to take it before the class. To become a CERT volunteer, one must complete the classroom training offered. The course may be found here: http://www.citizencorps.gov/cert/IS317/
SPECIAL GROUP CERT - Classes by special arrangement
- APRIL 22 - 26, 2013 at The alaska Family Centered Services offices, 301 E. Danna Avenue, (across from Iditarod Elementary School) Wasilla. OPEN TO ALL.
Class will be 1pm - 5pm Monday through Thursday, with the drill from 1pm - 4:30pm Friday. Wear comfortable clothes as much of the class will be hands on skills practice. All are welcome.
"Introduction to Community Emergency Response Teams", IS-317, is an independent study course that serves as an introduction to CERT. While not required for the class, you are encouraged to take it before the class. To become a CERT volunteer, one must complete the classroom training offered. The course may be found here: http://www.citizencorps.gov/cert/IS317/
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Last Updated on Monday, 25 February 2013 11:49 |
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Disaster Preparedness Kit 1 |
Disaster Preparedness Kits
Emergencies and disasters can result in one of two broad options: evacuate or shelter in place. Planning ahead for either choice will help you get by or even survive. The supplies you gather and bag or kit you build will depend on how you will use it later.
It is important to have a battery operated radio so you can make an informed decision on what to do. For more information see the Emergency Preparedness page.
Grab-and-Go kits usually hold enough supplies for one person, and may be contained in a backpack. These should be set up to grab in the event of immediate evacuation in the face of flood, wildfire, earthquake or other immediate evcauation causing event.
A short list might contain:
Flash light, spare batteries, battery/solar/wind up radio, matches, gloves, utility knife or Leatheman tool, duct tape, cordage or rope, hand sanitizer, small first aid kit, spare glasses, spare medication, cash money, spare clothes set, tooth brush, toilet paper, zip lock baggies, freeze dry food, bowl and spoon, non-powered can opener, deck of cards.
Plan on one gallon of water per person per day. Plan for three days for the short term. Dryed camping food is lighter than canned food.
That is a short, and by no means complete list! Check multiple sources and go with what will work for you. Remember this should all fit in a small backpack, one per person. School age children should also have their own packs so they feel included and that they have some control in what can be a chaotic situation.
Disaster Kits or Survival Kits which one may need when sheltering in place due to volcanic ash fall, bad winter weather, flood, chemical release or other disaster when a person must stay put because it is more safe to stay where you are. It should be built with the intent to stay in place for a longer period of time. Plan for at least seven days. In Alaska, due to the distance from food warehouses and shipping considerations, planning on two weeks is not considered unreasonable.
A short list might include:
Food, canned or packeaged, non-powered can opener, water: 1 gallon per person per day. Don't forget the pets! Battery/solar/crank radio, flashlights, spare batteries, medication, spare glasses, plastic buckets (for all sorts of uses including temporary toilets), toilet paper, garbage bags, waterproof matches, candles, diapers, baby food, big first aid kit, tarps, duct tape, assorted tools, tent, sleeping bag, utility knife or Leatherman tool, non-powered entertainment: deck of cards, games, books.
It is important to remember that many natural gas furnaces are electronically started. If the power goes out, a back up heat source such as a properly installed wood stove in necessary. Do NOT use propane cook stoves or heaters in an enclosed building due to risk of death by carbon monoxide poisoning.
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