Take a look at the Ventura County Fire Department web-site. It's displaying a loop of the "People Like You" CERT DVD.
http://fire.countyofventura.org/Default.aspx?TabId=67
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Sunday, July 12, 2009
CERT Supplies - Online Store
At the recent July 4th Ojai Parade, one of our CERT members was sporting a CERT ballcap and t-shirt.
Checkout http://www.cert-kits.com/ for more details.
Checkout http://www.cert-kits.com/ for more details.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Ojai Valley CERT marches in Ojai July 4th Parade -- and wins a prize!
(Photo Courtesy of Steve Adams)
The Ojai Valley CERT marched in Ojai's July 4th Parade, in series with Ojai Valley Amateur Radio Club and American Red Cross. Everybody had a great time and the numbers were a noticeable increase from last year. We found that twirling the Neighborhood banners was a crowd pleaser, so will continue efforts next year with CERT pom poms. Along with an increase in marchers, we also proudly towed the City of Ojai's Mass Casualty Unit Trailer.
I had placed our entry this year for judging, and... WE WON!!! First Place Category Winners Section (Marching/Walking).
Thank you to all who participated and cheered us on.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
President Obama message about Personal Responsibility
Interesting comments from our President on personal responsibility needed in preparation for any disaster.
McClatchy Washington Bureau
Posted on Fri, May. 29, 2009
Obama: Hurricane readiness is residents' responsibility
Steven Thomma | McClatchy Newspapers
WASHINGTON — Ahead of Monday's official start of the hurricane season, President Barack Obama urged Americans in vulnerable areas to take responsibility for their own safety and to get ready now.
He said all Americans should make plans now for how they'd handle an emergency, and to have a ready stock of non-perishable food, water, first aid kits and radios.
Obama said during a visit to the Federal Emergency Management Agency that the federal government is determined to be ready for an emergency. However, he stressed that the first responsibility falls with individuals, and then with the state governments.
"We just saw some statistics coming out of Florida indicating that a huge percentage of people in hurricane areas simply don't make plans. They don't have a plan, they don't have a set of contingencies that will allow them to respond in an effective way," Obama said.
He said those who can prepare themselves should do so now, lest they burden the government during an emergency and distract it from helping those who can't help themselves.
"I hope that message of personal responsibility sinks in," he said.
Obama was among the many Democrats who criticized the response of the federal government to Hurricane Katrina in 2005, particularly the response by FEMA and its former administrator, Michael Brown, who had little disaster management experience. President George W. Bush at first praised Brown with his now famous comment, "Brownie, you're doing a heck of a job," then later fired him.
After a briefing at the National Response Coordination Center, Obama praised newly installed FEMA chief Craig Fugate, a Florida emergency response veteran.
"We've welcomed Craig Fugate, who has hit the ground running and is already doing an outstanding job not just leading this briefing but leading this excellent agency," Obama said.
At the White House, officials stressed that Americans who've moved since the last hurricanes into areas such as Florida probably don't know how to get ready or what to expect.
"Areas that have been hit recently actually tend to be more responsive to this," said Louis Uccellini, director of the National Centers for Environmental Prediction.
"We are particularly concerned for areas where there's been a tremendous population growth and have not experienced a hurricane, where these people do not really fully comprehend or understand the types of dangers that face them."
Thanks to steady migration to cities in Florida and up the East Coast, he said, nearly 50 percent of the population hasn't experienced a hurricane.
He urged all Americans to check a government Web site, www.ready.gov, that is tailored to local areas for tips on how to prepare.
"Waiting 24 hours before a landfall is too late. It's too late for making plans and in many cases it's too late to even evacuate," he said.
McClatchy Washington Bureau
Posted on Fri, May. 29, 2009
Obama: Hurricane readiness is residents' responsibility
Steven Thomma | McClatchy Newspapers
WASHINGTON — Ahead of Monday's official start of the hurricane season, President Barack Obama urged Americans in vulnerable areas to take responsibility for their own safety and to get ready now.
He said all Americans should make plans now for how they'd handle an emergency, and to have a ready stock of non-perishable food, water, first aid kits and radios.
Obama said during a visit to the Federal Emergency Management Agency that the federal government is determined to be ready for an emergency. However, he stressed that the first responsibility falls with individuals, and then with the state governments.
"We just saw some statistics coming out of Florida indicating that a huge percentage of people in hurricane areas simply don't make plans. They don't have a plan, they don't have a set of contingencies that will allow them to respond in an effective way," Obama said.
He said those who can prepare themselves should do so now, lest they burden the government during an emergency and distract it from helping those who can't help themselves.
"I hope that message of personal responsibility sinks in," he said.
Obama was among the many Democrats who criticized the response of the federal government to Hurricane Katrina in 2005, particularly the response by FEMA and its former administrator, Michael Brown, who had little disaster management experience. President George W. Bush at first praised Brown with his now famous comment, "Brownie, you're doing a heck of a job," then later fired him.
After a briefing at the National Response Coordination Center, Obama praised newly installed FEMA chief Craig Fugate, a Florida emergency response veteran.
"We've welcomed Craig Fugate, who has hit the ground running and is already doing an outstanding job not just leading this briefing but leading this excellent agency," Obama said.
At the White House, officials stressed that Americans who've moved since the last hurricanes into areas such as Florida probably don't know how to get ready or what to expect.
"Areas that have been hit recently actually tend to be more responsive to this," said Louis Uccellini, director of the National Centers for Environmental Prediction.
"We are particularly concerned for areas where there's been a tremendous population growth and have not experienced a hurricane, where these people do not really fully comprehend or understand the types of dangers that face them."
Thanks to steady migration to cities in Florida and up the East Coast, he said, nearly 50 percent of the population hasn't experienced a hurricane.
He urged all Americans to check a government Web site, www.ready.gov, that is tailored to local areas for tips on how to prepare.
"Waiting 24 hours before a landfall is too late. It's too late for making plans and in many cases it's too late to even evacuate," he said.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
CERT Class -- Starts June 17th (Register Now!!)
Ojai Valley CERT is extremely pleased to announce an upcoming CERT class
Next Training Class Starts
June 17th, 2009
Supervisor Steve Bennett’s office is registering Ojai Valley residents for Community Emergency Response Training (CERT). The 7-week course, sponsored by the Ventura County Fire Department, covers basic skills that are important to know in a disaster when emergency services are not available. CERT participants receive training, practice and learn how to work as a team in their neighborhoods. No prior experience or training is necessary, and there is no fee for the program.
Classes will begin on Wednesday, June 17th, 2009 from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM and will run the following 5 Wednesdays. The last (7th) class will be held Saturday July 25th from 10 AM- Noon where drills associated with CERT training will take place
Classes will be held in the multi-purpose room at the Oak View Park and Resource Center, 555 Mahoney, Oak View.
To register call Supervisor Bennett’s office at 654-2703.
Next Training Class Starts
June 17th, 2009
Supervisor Steve Bennett’s office is registering Ojai Valley residents for Community Emergency Response Training (CERT). The 7-week course, sponsored by the Ventura County Fire Department, covers basic skills that are important to know in a disaster when emergency services are not available. CERT participants receive training, practice and learn how to work as a team in their neighborhoods. No prior experience or training is necessary, and there is no fee for the program.
Classes will begin on Wednesday, June 17th, 2009 from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM and will run the following 5 Wednesdays. The last (7th) class will be held Saturday July 25th from 10 AM- Noon where drills associated with CERT training will take place
Classes will be held in the multi-purpose room at the Oak View Park and Resource Center, 555 Mahoney, Oak View.
To register call Supervisor Bennett’s office at 654-2703.
Ham Licensing Opportunity - June 6th (Santa Paula)
Get your FCC Amateur Radio Operator’s Technician License in ONE day using our proven System
When: Saturday June 6th 2009
9:00 am – 3:00 pm (Sign in, Study & Snacks)
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Exam)
Where: The Santa Paula Community Center
540 Main Street
Santa Paula CA 93060
Sponsors: Santa Paula CERT Group
Ojai Valley Amateur Radio Club
Ojai Valley CERT
Contact: Sean Kellythorne KI6MGI@yahoo.com
Cost: $21.00 covers snack and expenses.
Bring $4.00 cash for Exam fee.
Pre-registration required!!!
Registration is limited. Reserve your space now!
Mail a $21.00 check to:
Sean Kellythorne
133 Don Felipe Way
Ojai CA 93023
Study materials and directions will be emailed on receipt of your check.
When: Saturday June 6th 2009
9:00 am – 3:00 pm (Sign in, Study & Snacks)
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Exam)
Where: The Santa Paula Community Center
540 Main Street
Santa Paula CA 93060
Sponsors: Santa Paula CERT Group
Ojai Valley Amateur Radio Club
Ojai Valley CERT
Contact: Sean Kellythorne KI6MGI@yahoo.com
Cost: $21.00 covers snack and expenses.
Bring $4.00 cash for Exam fee.
Pre-registration required!!!
Registration is limited. Reserve your space now!
Mail a $21.00 check to:
Sean Kellythorne
133 Don Felipe Way
Ojai CA 93023
Study materials and directions will be emailed on receipt of your check.
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