Disaster
Preparedness Exercise
December 11, 2007
The exercise will begin with an accident at the corner of Lake Avenue and Brazel Street. All levels of Disaster/Emergency Preparedness will be involved including CERT Members, Students and Faculty, as well as, the Burt Township Board.
Citizen Guidance on the Homeland Security Advisory System (PDF - 1 page, 132 KB) Download this one-page guide with recommended actions for each level. Developed with input from the American Red Cross. (links to an external site)
We Are One ~ a video in response to the tsunami, includes a list relief agencies at the end of the video
Copied from the Citizen Corps Web Site ~
"Everyone can do something to help make our families and our communities safer through:
Personal responsibility: Developing a household preparedness plan and disaster supplies kits, observing home health and safety practices, implementing disaster mitigation measures, and participating in crime prevention and reporting.
Training: Taking classes in emergency preparedness, response capabilities, first aid, CPR, fire suppression, and search and rescue procedures.
Volunteer service: Engaging individuals in volunteer activities that support first responders, disaster relief groups, and community safety organizations. Everyone can do something to support local law enforcement, fire, emergency medical services, community public health efforts, and the four stages of emergency management: prevention, mitigation, response and recovery efforts.
Local Citizen Corps Councils will:
* promote and strengthen the Citizen Corps programs at the community level, such as Volunteers in Police Service programs, CERT teams, Medical Reserve Corps units, and Neighborhood Watch groups;
* provide opportunities for special skills and interests;
* develop targeted outreach for the community, including special needs groups;
* provide opportunities of training in first aid and emergency preparedness;
* organize special projects and community events;
* encourage cooperation and collaboration among community leaders; and
* capture smart practices and report accomplishments; and
* create opportunities for all residents to participate."
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