Citizens Emergency Response team responds to drill - Whitman, MA - Whitman Times

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Citizens Emergency Response team responds to drill - Whitman, MA - Whitman Times: "Of the 16 CERT volunteers who responded, 10 were licensed Amateur Radio operators. This radio training was in addition to the professional CERT training that qualified them for situations like this.

The 16 CERT volunteer participants were; Bob Schmitt KB1MTY WEMA Director, Bill Hayden N1FRE EOC-Radio Control operator, Mike Supple KB1OEP, Susan Supple, Stacey Supple, Paul Moss KB1MTW, Ron Stundze KB1OEQ, Gloria Chiaramonte KB1OAV, Skip O’Malley KB1MTZ, Cathy Costello KB1MTX, Erika LaFlamme KB1MTV, Rick Peterson KB1OEU, Joan Peterson, Mark Huska, Ted Petersen and Don Taylor.

The EOC radio control center was activated by radio operator Mike Supple KB1OEP and later manned by the Whitman Radio Amateur Civilian Emergency Service and RACES Radio Officer Bill Hayden N1FRE. During the day, radio contact was available between the EOC and CERT participants, Fire and Police at the drill scene. As many as 30 VHF and UHF radio frequencies were constantly being monitored at the EOC radio center during the exercise. Skip O’Malley KB1OEZ was assigned to drive one of the busses during activities. Although the CERT members played a small back-ground type support role in this exercise, such as bus driving and delivering food and drinks to the others at the town hall, all were ready willing and able to perform what ever task was assigned."

Newport News-Times: Neighborhood tsunami education program planned in Lincoln City

Newport News-Times: Neighborhood tsunami education program planned in Lincoln City: "For those have wondered how they can help their neighborhood be more prepared in case of a tsunami, or who wonder about the different types of tsunamis, or who simply want to be more involved in their community, the City of Lincoln City is hosting a series of community education programs about neighborhood tsunami preparedness.

People are invited to come and learn more about how to be more prepared in the event of a tsunami. These one-hour sessions will be held on Feb. 5 and March 18. Althea Turner, the tsunami preparedness coordinator in Lincoln City, will explain ways for people to share their enthusiasm with others. Those unable to attend one of these meetings may contact Turner and make alternative arrangements. She is also available speak to groups about tsunami preparedness."

Emergency response plans restore local authority -- Newsday.com

Emergency response plans restore local authority -- Newsday.com: "WASHINGTON - In the first overhaul of emergency response planning since the botched response to Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff unveiled a blueprint yesterday that restores authority to state and local officials, emphasizes preparedness and strengthens the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

He described the new plan as 'a simple, straightforward guide' to respond to crises of all sorts, whether a hurricane in Long Island, a wildfire in California or a terror attack on New York City."

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