October 2017 CERT eBrief

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) sent this bulletin at 10/26/2017 04:43 PM EDT

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CERT eBrief

Share Your CERT’s Disaster Response with FEMA

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) encourages Community Emergency Response Teams throughout the Nation to share its response stories. Whether your team responded during any of the recent hurricanes, wildfires, or other disasters, FEMA wants to hear about your efforts.

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CERT IN ACTION
Youth Preparedness Council Member Participates in Teen CERT Training

Big Bend CERT Jumps into Action to Help Neighbors

The Big Bend region of Tampa, FL, is growing rapidly. It attracts both young families and retirees. However, the community is subject to storm surge. As residents watched people move into the area, they grew concerned about how their new neighbors could handle storm surge and other emergencies.

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Goffstown CERT Provides Shelter for the Community and Specialized Training for Volunteers

Responding to disasters is dangerous. Recovering from an emergency can also be risky. To get prepared, Goffstown CERT members completed 16 hours of Disaster Site Worker Training from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

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Otoe-Missouria Tribe Leads the Way in Tribal Youth Preparedness

One tribe established two youth preparedness firsts in the past five years, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) works to ensure other tribes follow their lead.

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