CERT
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Dallas CERT
The Dallas CERT programme is comprehensive to say the least and is led by a committed experienced team whose mission is to change the lives of those who volunteer. They undertake around 7 classes a year training between 280-450 citizens.… Continue reading
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Dallas, Texas
The City of Dallas Emergency Management Team hosted a multi agency briefing for me involving lots of their partners including Rowlett Citizen Corps, Parker County, the Lions Club and the Dallas CERT. In Rowlett they experienced a tornado which ripped… Continue reading
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Harris County, Houston
Harris County looks after 4.5 million residents covering most of the city of Houston. I met with the County Emergency Management Team (38 staff) in their spacious EOC (see picture below). The team are responsible for the management and response… Continue reading
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Student leaders – Clark Atlanta University
“Four students were shot near the campus of Clark Atlanta University late Tuesday night. The shooting happened during a block party around 10:30 p.m. at the intersection of James P. Brawley Drive Southwest and Beckwith Street Southwest, police said. Instagram video shows students running for cover… Continue reading
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ATLANTA CERT
A great session to start off my project meeting the team and volunteers from the City of Atlanta Fire Department CERT (Community Emergency Response Team). The CERT programme is a national one part of the Citizens Corps. https://www.ready.gov/citizen-corps-partner-programs We talked… Continue reading
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My programme – week 1
I arrive in Atlanta on the 31st August and start my visits after the weekend. I am delighted to be able to meet with colleagues from the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department (CERT – Community Emergency Response Team), Points of Light,… Continue reading
Volunteers at disasters 