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CERT Membership
Dates: October 25, 26, 27, 2007
The
Volunteer Center needs volunteers to sort tee shirts, Whole Foods bags and a
small item of two – all of which will be given to participants on Community
Service Day – and distribute these items to the Community Service Day project
locations. The project locations include most Montgomery County Regional
Service Centers and a variety of nonprofits around the county. Presently, there
are 50 projects listed for Community Service Day. We will need the volunteers
to sort and deliver on Thursday, October 25th
and the early part of Friday, October
26, and Saturday, October 27, 2007.
We estimate that we will need 6-7 volunteers
for each day. However, if more answer the call, let us know. We might have
other tasks just prior to CSD that could use volunteers.
Thank you in advance for your help!
To volunteer or for additional info,
contact Marci Greenstein
or Capt. Ty DeMent
PSTA Open House
Date:
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Time:
From 1200-1700.
Location:
PSTA
9710 Great Seneca Highway,
Rockville, MD 20850.
Google Map link
The Fire Chief has invited the CERT members to attend
the Public safety Open House scheduled for this Sunday, October 21st from
1200-1700hrs, at the PSTA I apologize for the short notice however
this is how Fire Rescue operates. This is a first for the Fire Chief and I
am certain that he wants to show all of his programs.
Please bring your go-bag and vest.Responsibilities would
include:
* Assisting with parking needs
* Assisting physically challenged
* Representing the CERT Program
* Answering questions pertaining to CERT
* Staffing a table of emergency preparedness information
* Networking with other Public Safety Departments
Chief Graham will be following up with me on Thursday to get a head count of
participating CERT members. Here is a perfect opportunity to show Fire and
Rescue who you are, don't let this huge opportunity go unanswered.
To confirm your attendance, please reply to this email, or send a request to
mail@montgomerycert.org.
Thanks in advance for your participation.
Capt. Ty DeMent
Hispanic Heritage Health Festival: (September 22nd)
As part of our continued efforts during National Preparedness Month,
We need Volunteers for the Wheaton Hispanic Heritage Health Festival
Date:
Saturday 9/22/07
Time:
1000 to 1600
Location:
Wheaton Regional Park
Wheaton, MD
Google Map
Full time or part time volunteers needed to man a CERT table. Non-Spanish and
Spanish speaking volunteers needed.
If
you have any questions and to sign up please contact Tom Smith (see related
membership email), or
use the
feedback
form.
Bring your new CERT tshirt!
Takoma Park Folk Festival
Full time or part time
volunteers needed to man a CERT table.
Date:
Sunday 9/16/07
Time:
1000 to 1600
Location:
Takoma Park Middle School, 7611 Piney Branch Road.
Google Map link
The CERT booth will be near
the main entrance of the school. Bring your new CERT tshirt!
To
volunteer please contact Montgomery CERT President Tom Smith
(Check recent membership email for his contact. You can also use the
feedback page as an
alternative).
July 28, 2007 Montgomery
CERT Picnic
CELEBRATE DAMASCUS DAYS
2007-07-14 Saturday: Celebrate
Damascus Day. CERT members encouraged to participate at the Damascus Fire
Station. The theme for the preparedness groups will be kids and activities
for kids. Contact
PIO@montgomeryCERT.org.
Event name: Celebrate Damascus Days, 3-5 volunteers
needed to pass out literature, answer questions and talk up disaster
preparation and CERT at a table located inside the fire station.
Event type: A fair-type activity which will cover most of downtown Damascus
Address of Event: Damascus Volunteer Fire Station (Station 13)
26334
Ridge Road, Damascus, MD 20872. Located between Lewis
Drive and Main Street next to 7-11 Store
Report to: Julie Sain at the Fire Station
Parking: Across Rte. 27 in the Safeway parking lot
Bus line: Ride On bus stops 1 block from fire station on Rte. 27. No subway.
Report time: Between 9:30 and 10:00, event ends at 4:00pm
Volunteers can leave any time, but event is over at 4:00
Clothing: Casual—dress for the temperature.
Food: Food may be free at Community Bank down the street or may be purchased
in front of Methodist Church (trolley will be available for transportation)
Equipment: Vests would be good to identify CERT. CERT tee shirts if we have
them.
Registration: Just call or email—Julie Sain—email
Julie Sain 301-253-4016 (h), 301-335-4257 (c)
Montgomery Amateur Radio Club's FIELD DAY
CERT members are invited to visit the Montgomery Amateur Radio Club's FIELD
DAY site at Montgomery College/Germantown Campus on Saturday through Sunday June
23 - 24, 2007.
Event starts at 2:00 PM local time Sat until 2:00 PM local time Sunday
Montgomery Amateur Radio Club will be participating in Amateur Radio's nation
wide FIELD DAY exercise on Saturday and Sunday from 2:00 PM through 2:00 PM
Sunday. Setup will begin Saturday morning several hours prior to the actual
2:00 PM start of the event.
Non-Hams could "Get On the Air" (GOTA) with the club call under the supervision
of a GENERAL or EXTRA class control operator at the site. This would allow them
to make a contest contact or speak with another station who was not solely
interested in making contacts. This is Amateur Radio's way of introducing
itself to the general public.
This is an excellent opportunity to see, discuss and actually operate amateur
radio equipment.
See the url below for a PDF file with a map and exact directions to the site.
http://www.marcclub.org/mweb/fd2007/MARCFDAY.pdf
Joint Montgomery County/Prince George's County CERT Disaster Simulation
Drill
If you were
there, please try our after action survey here.
2007-06-02 Saturday: Time:
0800-1300. Location: Montgomery County PSTA 9710 Great Seneca Highway,
Rockville, MD 20850
There will be Six Exercise Stations. Each
session will be 20 minutes with a ten-minute break for rehab, etc.
1. Fire Suppression
2. Light Search and Rescue (Searching
Wooded Area)
3. Light Search and Rescue (Searching a
Building)
A decontamination station will be set
up. The building will present a scenario where the CERT and the
victims will be exposed to decontamination.
4. Collapse Area for Search and Rescue,
Cribbing and Mass Movement
5. Victim Recovery for Triage and
Sheltering (Disaster Medical Operations II)
6. Communications (HAM Radio)
Additionally, we will have an area for
displays...Vehicles, Ham Equipment, CERT Displays, etc.
Fox 5 and News Channel 8 along with the FRS
PIO will be attending. You are more than welcome to join in at our next
meeting this Friday at 1100.
I would like to see at least 50 members we
have at this event.
registration
is closed, the event was great.
Photo gallery is here
Taste of Wheaton -
outreach event 2007-05-20
Sunday: The 12th Annual Taste of Wheaton.
CERTs needed to staff a tent at this Community Outreach Event and have a great
time and great food. Shifts needed 1000 to 1330 pm and 1330 pm to 1700 pm.
Contact pio@montgomerycert.org. On the Web:
http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/News/press/PR_details.asp?PrID=3496
For more than 10 years this event has been a must
attend for anyone loving diverse and eclectic dining opportunities. Held in May
on the first Sunday after
 Mother's
Day, this event features samples from dozens of Wheaton's restaurants. With free
admission and $1 samples, Taste of Wheaton is a great family outing or perfect
for the adventuresome diner. Festivities take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in
Downtown Wheaton at the intersection of Grandview and Ennalls Avenues including
free children's rides, live music and entertainment.
Musical performances will be provided
by the Latin Soul Band and Melanie Mason.
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