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Community Emergency Response Team
Michelle Argent
CERT Program Coordinator
argentm~ashland.or.us
541.482.2770
Ashland Fire & Rescue
Brief Overview
· CERT was started in 1985 by LAFD
· We are not immune:
- 2001 and 2002 Fires
- 1997 Ashland Flood
- 1993 Klamath Falls Earthquake
· CERT formed in Ashland in 1999
- currently 122 residents have completed Basic Training
- 33 residents need only 1-2 classes to graduate
- Basic Training -- 8 week class + Final Exercise
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The President's "call to service"
-every person to volunteer 4,000 hours over remainder of lifetime
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Currently 200,000 CERT trained citizens nationwide
President's Goal: additional 400,000 CERT graduates in next 2 years
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Ashland CERT Goals
*Would you believe that conducting the Basic
Training is only about 30% of the whole deal?)
1. Retention of Volunteers
2. Team Readiness
3. Recruitment
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Goal #1: Retention
Monthly Meetings: Training/Knowledge Based
Ownership of CERT by volunteers
Uncover needs where CERT can contribute NOW - Flagging
- Hosler Dam
Fire Evacuation and Home Prep
- Staffing Medical Booths during Special Events
- CERT members are a potential volunteer pool for the
community.., our graduates want to help
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Goal #2: Team Readiness
· New Team Divisions - 5 Teams
· Geographic Names
· Bases and Meet Sites Set
· Team Leader Meetings/Assistance
· Quarterly Training/Special Events
· Development of Communication Plan
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Goal #3: Recruitment
· Goal: 20 Citizens per class (3 sessions/yr.)
- Develop Name Recognition
- Develop Informal "Speakers Bureau"
- Media Coverage
*Specific Plan needs to be Developed*
· Furore:
- Newsletter/Website
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What Can City Council Do to Help?
· Funding
· Support CERT when City property is involved
· Spread the word
· Join! Take the training!
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER
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