On January 28th, members of the Wedgefield CERT will join other CERT groups from various sections of Orange County for an all day training session.
Mr. John Knott, Emergency Coordinator – Orange County Amateur Radio Emergency Services will explain how Amateur Ham Operators will assist CERT in times of a disaster. Dan Niederman, the Logistic Section Chief, Region 5, State Medical Response Team will also speak.
The teams will participate in The Incident Command System training followed by a drill to insure that all members are ready to take command in the event of a hurricane or other disasters. CERT members need continuous training to insure their readiness.
The Wedgefield CERT needs a volunteer or volunteers to take on the task of scheduling training for the team.
Any member interested please contact Helen Unser punser@cfl.rr.com or (407) 568-9659.
