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[Oakwood-CERT] Central Raleigh CERT meets on Thurs 1/19 at 6p

by Kim Gazella

Central Raleigh CERT is scheduled to meet on Thurs 1/19 at 6p at Trinity United Methodist Church, 824 N. Bloodworth St. We had originally agreed to meet at 6, and then have a community meeting at 7. I don't think we've done any publicity on a community meeting, so let me know what you want to do: 1) Keep our meeting at 6 and invite community members to come? And if so, what to do during that time? Or 2) do you want to have our meeting at 7? I'm open! Thanks, Kim

8 years, 10 months

[Oakwood-CERT] reminder of meeting on Thurs 11/17 at 6p

by Kim Gazella

Just a reminder that we will have our regular CERT business meeting on Thurs 11/17 at 6p, followed by our open house at 7. I think I sent these draft meeting notes out earlier but here they are again. We will be on the 2nd floor. Thanks, Kim

9 years

[Oakwood-CERT] note about our Nov 17 open house

by Kim Gazella

I plan to post this to Nextdoor, and would welcome any thoughts, suggestions, edits, etc. Thanks, Kim *Neighborhood Emergency Response Open House on Nov 17* In times of natural or manmade disaster, communities need to band together to help each other. Learn how to respond during a disaster, or more about how to prepare yourself and your family in case of one. Please join us at an open house on Thursday, Nov 17, from 7-8 pm to learn about CERT, which stands for Community Emergency Response Team. We'll meet at Trinity United Methodist Church, 824 N. Bloodworth St. (at Bloodworth and Sasser, across from the Salvation Army). We'll give you a glimpse of our own training and preparedness measures so you can decide if you'd like to attend a future training and join our team! Refreshments will be provided. We hope you'll stop by!

9 years, 1 month

Re: [Oakwood-CERT] note about our Nov 17 open house

by Hugh Stohler

Shirley, I'll find a place for them. Do you know my house at 528 n. Bloodworth? Leave them on my porch--they'll be ok--and I'll take care of them.Hugh Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Tab®4 -------- Original message -------- From: Shirley Stanley via Oakwood-CERT <oakwood-cert(a)eastraleigh.org> Date: 10/25/2016 4:47 PM (GMT-05:00) To: dcwiesner <dcwiesner(a)nc.rr.com> Cc: Oakwood CERT <oakwood-cert(a)eastraleigh.org> Subject: Re: [Oakwood-CERT] note about our Nov 17 open house Just asking... I live in a one bedroom condo and am squished to pieces. I currently have those 48 bottle of water in the back seat of my car. They CAN stay there is necessary until the event, but I am afraid they might take on the taste of the plastic in which they are contained. Does anyone have room to store these until November 17? Shirley On Tue, Oct 25, 2016 at 3:16 PM, dcwiesner via Oakwood-CERT <oakwood-cert(a)eastraleigh.org> wrote: Looks good. Sent from Samsung Mobile -------- Original message -------- From: Kim Gazella via Oakwood-CERT <oakwood-cert(a)eastraleigh.org> Date: 25/10/2016 2:02 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Oakwood CERT <oakwood-cert(a)eastraleigh.org> Subject: [Oakwood-CERT] note about our Nov 17 open house I plan to post this to Nextdoor, and would welcome any thoughts, suggestions, edits, etc. Thanks, Kim Neighborhood Emergency Response Open House on Nov 17 In times of natural or manmade disaster, communities need to band together to help each other. Learn how to respond during a disaster, or more about how to prepare yourself and your family in case of one. Please join us at an open house on Thursday, Nov 17, from 7-8 pm to learn about CERT, which stands for Community Emergency Response Team. We'll meet at Trinity United Methodist Church, 824 N. Bloodworth St. (at Bloodworth and Sasser, across from the Salvation Army). We'll give you a glimpse of our own training and preparedness measures so you can decide if you'd like to attend a future training and join our team! Refreshments will be provided. We hope you'll stop by! _______________________________________________ Oakwood-CERT mailing list Oakwood-CERT(a)eastraleigh.org http://www.eastraleigh.org/mailman/listinfo/oakwood-cert

9 years, 1 month

Re: [Oakwood-CERT] note about our Nov 17 open house

by dcwiesner

Looks good. Sent from Samsung Mobile -------- Original message -------- From: Kim Gazella via Oakwood-CERT <oakwood-cert(a)eastraleigh.org> Date: 25/10/2016 2:02 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Oakwood CERT <oakwood-cert(a)eastraleigh.org> Subject: [Oakwood-CERT] note about our Nov 17 open house I plan to post this to Nextdoor, and would welcome any thoughts, suggestions, edits, etc. Thanks, Kim Neighborhood Emergency Response Open House on Nov 17 In times of natural or manmade disaster, communities need to band together to help each other. Learn how to respond during a disaster, or more about how to prepare yourself and your family in case of one. Please join us at an open house on Thursday, Nov 17, from 7-8 pm to learn about CERT, which stands for Community Emergency Response Team. We'll meet at Trinity United Methodist Church, 824 N. Bloodworth St. (at Bloodworth and Sasser, across from the Salvation Army). We'll give you a glimpse of our own training and preparedness measures so you can decide if you'd like to attend a future training and join our team! Refreshments will be provided. We hope you'll stop by!

9 years, 1 month

[Oakwood-CERT] Disaster Mental Health Resourses

by Dave Wiesner

Disaster Psychology resources from the North Carolina Psychological Association cid:3925EF9E-48BA-42C1-B4EC-6F9F10877FAD Below are Apps and Helpline Numbers providing assistance & resources in the aftermath of a disaster. Helplines · SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 The Disaster Distress Helpline provides immediate counseling to anyone who may need help in dealing with the challenges associated with Hurricane Matthew along the East Coast of the United States. The Helpline is a 24 hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week resource that responds to people who need crisis counseling after experiencing a natural or man-made disaster or tragedy. Sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the Helpline immediately connects callers to trained and caring professionals from the closest crisis-counseling center in the nationwide network of centers. The Helpline staff will provide confidential counseling, referrals, and other needed support services. For more information: <http://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/press-announcements/201610051030> www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/press-announcements/201610051030 Local Mental Health Crisis Lines for NC counties most affected: · Eastpointe LME Crisis Line: 800-913-6109 - Serves the following counties: Bladen, Columbus, Duplin, Edgecombe, Greene, Lenoir, Nash, Robeson, Sampson, Scotland, Wayne & Wilson · Trillium LME Crisis Line: 877-685-2415 - Serves the following counties: Brunswick, Carteret, New Hanover, Onslow, Pender, Beaufort, Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Craven, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Hertford, Hyde, Jones, Martin, Northampton, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Pitt, Tyrrell, & Washington · Alliance LME Crisis Line: 800-510-9132 - Serves the following counties: Cumberland, Johnston, Wake & Durham Apps for Smartphones and/or Tablets (Download in the App Store or Google Play) ReadyNC - Provides information for disaster response in North Carolina. Includes locations of open shelters, flood levels in many locations, power outages, and other important information. SAMHSA Behavioral Health Disaster Response App - For mental health professionals serving in disaster response. Provides access to evidence-based mental health and substance abuse information, tools for clinicians and resources for use in the field. Includes information specific to areas impacted by disaster. PFA Mobile - A guide to providing Psychological First Aid in disaster response. Psychological First Aid is the strongest evidenced-supported approach to mental health intervention in the acute phases of disaster. Dave Wiesner

9 years, 1 month

Re: [Oakwood-CERT] Our Governor's Statement on Preparedness

by Hugh Stohler

Thanks for sending this, Dave. Should this be sent to our neighborhood listserves? I think it should be. What do others think? Hugh Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Tab®4 -------- Original message -------- From: Dave Wiesner via Oakwood-CERT <oakwood-cert(a)eastraleigh.org> Date: 10/4/2016 8:06 PM (GMT-05:00) To: 'Kim Gazella' <kgazella(a)gmail.com> Cc: 'Oakwood CERT' <oakwood-cert(a)eastraleigh.org> Subject: [Oakwood-CERT] Our Governor's Statement on Preparedness Press ReleaseGovernor McCrory Urges Residents to Plan Now as the State Prepares for Major Impacts from Hurricane Matthew FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (919) 814-2100 Tuesday, October 4, 2016 govpress(a)nc.gov Raleigh, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory is urging North Carolinians throughout the central and eastern part of the state to gather emergency supplies, discuss emergency plans and carefully monitor local news stations to prepare for Hurricane Matthew. The latest forecast calls for Hurricane Matthew to skim along the Atlantic coastline before making landfall near the North and South Carolina border early Saturday morning. “With each subsequent forecast, the impacts to our state appear to be more substantial,” cautioned Governor McCrory. “I cannot stress enough how critical it is that all of our residents in central and eastern North Carolina begin preparations for their families and homes. For those residents in the eastern parts of the state, it is especially critical that you update your emergency supply kits in case you need to evacuate and always follow the directions of your local emergency officials.” Currently a Category 4 hurricane, Matthew made landfall along eastern Cuba this morning and is predicted to move northwest through the Bahamas and along Florida’s Atlantic coast during the next few days. From there, the large and powerful storm is expected to shift toward the northeast, hugging the Georgia and South Carolina coast before making landfall in North Carolina sometime Saturday. While the storm is a still a few days away, the major hurricane continues to shift westward, increasing the potential for significant impacts to the state. Emergency officials are preparing for 4 to 8 more inches of rain over the weekend across eastern and central North Carolina along with heavy winds of up to 73 miles per hour beginning Friday. “Many of our central and eastern counties are already saturated from storms during the past few weeks,” said state Emergency Management Director Mike Sprayberry. “With additional rain and heavy winds in the forecast, we are preparing for additional flooding, downed trees and widespread power outages in the coming days.” Yesterday, Governor McCrory declared a State of Emergency for 66 eastern and central North Carolina counties to expedite the movement and activation of any resources to help with storm response. He also waived restrictions for truckers on hours of service and weight limits to help farmers harvest their crops, quickly restore power and expedite any debris removal. The North Carolina Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activated yesterday with staffing support from key state agencies as well as the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The EOC will begin 24-hour operations Thursday morning with additional personnel. State emergency managers and FEMA representatives are coordinating with North Carolina counties and neighboring states on sheltering and evacuation plans should they be needed. “The North Carolina National Guard (NCNG) will have soldiers on standby ready to provide direct assistance to state and local emergency managers, the highway patrol and first responders,” said Public Safety Secretary Frank L. Perry. “The Guard has high water vehicles and helicopters, and can provide power generation, medical, communication and shelter support, and is capable of transporting supplies if needed.” The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is also preparing its troopers and equipment. Troopers will be monitoring all major highways and will be assisting the Department of Transportation, county Emergency Management officials and local partners. Additionally, the Department of Transportation continues to monitor conditions and prepare equipment and crews to respond to Hurricane Matthew. The Department is prepositioning equipment and personnel along the coast and preparing ferry operations to expedite the transportation of residents and visitors off Ocracoke Island and the Outer Banks. Governor McCrory urges residents to take the following steps to prepare for the storm: 1. Determine if you are in a storm surge zone: Residents living in storm surge zones may be ordered to evacuate. Evacuation zones will be identified by local emergency managers through the news media. You also should know if your home is located in a flood plain. These areas suffer from heavy rains associated with hurricanes. Visit ncfloodmaps.com to determine if you are in a flood zone. 2. Gather supplies and prepare an emergency kit: To prepare for a hurricane or any disaster, it is best to have an emergency kit available. This kit should contain nonperishable food, water (one gallon/person/day) and clothing to sustain each family member for three to seven days. The kit should include a flashlight, radio and spare batteries. Blankets, rain gear and appropriate footwear also are recommended. Special considerations must be made for the young or disabled. Remember to include baby food and medicines as appropriate. In addition, the kit should include photo copies of important family documents, such as birth certificates and insurance policies. A complete checklist of items for your emergency kit can be found here. 3. Fuel cars, obtain cash and secure important documents: Residents should fill their cars with gasoline and have enough cash on hand to last a week in case they are ordered to evacuate. During power-outages, gas stations and ATM machines do not work. It is also important to secure original copies of documents in a waterproof container in case of flooding. 4. Obtain supplies to protect the home: If residents are ordered to evacuate, there will be little time to protect their homes from the storm. Supplies, such as lumber and shutters, should be purchased now, and window casing pre-drilled. Homeowners should clear their property of all debris that could damage buildings in strong winds. Cars should be stored in the garage. For more information about how to get ready for a hurricane and what to do during or after a storm, go to ReadyNC.org. You can also get real-time traffic and weather on the ReadyNC mobile app. Follow N.C. Emergency Management on Twitter and Facebook for the latest on Hurricane Matthew. Be safe. Dave Wiesner

9 years, 2 months

[Oakwood-CERT] Our Governor's Statement on Preparedness

by Dave Wiesner

Press Release Governor McCrory Urges Residents to Plan Now as the State Prepares for Major Impacts from Hurricane Matthew FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (919) 814-2100 <tel:%28919%29%20814-2100> Tuesday, October 4, 2016 govpress(a)nc.gov Raleigh, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory is urging North Carolinians throughout the central and eastern part of the state to gather emergency supplies, discuss emergency plans and carefully monitor local news stations to prepare for Hurricane Matthew. The latest forecast calls for Hurricane Matthew to skim along the Atlantic coastline before making landfall near the North and South Carolina border early Saturday morning. “With each subsequent forecast, the impacts to our state appear to be more substantial,” cautioned Governor McCrory. “I cannot stress enough how critical it is that all of our residents in central and eastern North Carolina begin preparations for their families and homes. For those residents in the eastern parts of the state, it is especially critical that you update your emergency supply kits in case you need to evacuate and always follow the directions of your local emergency officials.” Currently a Category 4 hurricane, Matthew made landfall along eastern Cuba this morning and is predicted to move northwest through the Bahamas and along Florida’s Atlantic coast during the next few days. >From there, the large and powerful storm is expected to shift toward the northeast, hugging the Georgia and South Carolina coast before making landfall in North Carolina sometime Saturday. While the storm is a still a few days away, the major hurricane continues to shift westward, increasing the potential for significant impacts to the state. Emergency officials are preparing for 4 to 8 more inches of rain over the weekend across eastern and central North Carolina along with heavy winds of up to 73 miles per hour beginning Friday. “Many of our central and eastern counties are already saturated from storms during the past few weeks,” said state Emergency Management Director Mike Sprayberry. “With additional rain and heavy winds in the forecast, we are preparing for additional flooding, downed trees and widespread power outages in the coming days.” Yesterday, Governor McCrory declared a State of Emergency for 66 eastern and central North Carolina counties to expedite the movement and activation of any resources to help with storm response. He also waived restrictions for truckers on hours of service and weight limits to help farmers harvest their crops, quickly restore power and expedite any debris removal. The North Carolina Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activated yesterday with staffing support from key state agencies as well as the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The EOC will begin 24-hour operations Thursday morning with additional personnel. State emergency managers and FEMA representatives are coordinating with North Carolina counties and neighboring states on sheltering and evacuation plans should they be needed. “The North Carolina National Guard (NCNG) will have soldiers on standby ready to provide direct assistance to state and local emergency managers, the highway patrol and first responders,” said Public Safety Secretary Frank L. Perry. “The Guard has high water vehicles and helicopters, and can provide power generation, medical, communication and shelter support, and is capable of transporting supplies if needed.” The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is also preparing its troopers and equipment. Troopers will be monitoring all major highways and will be assisting the Department of Transportation, county Emergency Management officials and local partners. Additionally, the Department of Transportation continues to monitor conditions and prepare equipment and crews to respond to Hurricane Matthew. The Department is prepositioning equipment and personnel along the coast and preparing ferry operations to expedite the transportation of residents and visitors off Ocracoke Island and the Outer Banks. Governor McCrory urges residents to take the following steps to prepare for the storm: 1. Determine if you are in a storm surge zone: Residents living in storm surge zones may be ordered to evacuate. Evacuation zones will be identified by local emergency managers through the news media. You also should know if your home is located in a flood plain. These areas suffer from heavy rains associated with hurricanes. Visit <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=14298111&msgid=385274&act=TSDD&c=…> ncfloodmaps.com to determine if you are in a flood zone. 2. Gather supplies and prepare an emergency kit: To prepare for a hurricane or any disaster, it is best to have an emergency kit available. This kit should contain nonperishable food, water (one gallon/person/day) and clothing to sustain each family member for three to seven days. The kit should include a flashlight, radio and spare batteries. Blankets, rain gear and appropriate footwear also are recommended. Special considerations must be made for the young or disabled. Remember to include baby food and medicines as appropriate. In addition, the kit should include photo copies of important family documents, such as birth certificates and insurance policies. A complete checklist of items for your emergency kit can be found <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=14298111&msgid=385274&act=TSDD&c=…> here. 3. Fuel cars, obtain cash and secure important documents: Residents should fill their cars with gasoline and have enough cash on hand to last a week in case they are ordered to evacuate. During power-outages, gas stations and ATM machines do not work. It is also important to secure original copies of documents in a waterproof container in case of flooding. 4. Obtain supplies to protect the home: If residents are ordered to evacuate, there will be little time to protect their homes from the storm. Supplies, such as lumber and shutters, should be purchased now, and window casing pre-drilled. Homeowners should clear their property of all debris that could damage buildings in strong winds. Cars should be stored in the garage. For more information about how to get ready for a hurricane and what to do during or after a storm, go to <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=14298111&msgid=385274&act=TSDD&c=…> ReadyNC.org. You can also get real-time traffic and weather on the ReadyNC mobile app. Follow N.C. Emergency Management on <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=14298111&msgid=385274&act=TSDD&c=…> Twitter and <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=14298111&msgid=385274&act=TSDD&c=…> Facebook for the latest on Hurricane Matthew. Be safe. Dave Wiesner

9 years, 2 months

[Oakwood-CERT] Another Opportunity

by Dave Wiesner

Hello Central Raleigh CERT members. We have another opportunity for a public education event. Oakwood's Society for the Preservation for Historic Oakwood is having a National Night Out, Tuesday August 2 in the evening at Oakwood Commons (corner of East St and Boundary St). We have been asked to participate. The event is happening nationwide. It is for communities to get together with law enforcement and talk about safety. The SPHO event is for kids and families. I know they are planning for about 75 children to attend (don't know how many adults). They will have a bounchy-house and games for kids. Raleigh police will be there, and there will be giveaways for all. I will be out of town Aug 2, but wanted to spearhead us getting 3-4 volunteers to have a booth, and oversee and talk about safety. Please respond if you are willing to volunteer for the night. Dave Wiesner, Central Raleigh Vice Chair

9 years, 4 months

[Oakwood-CERT] Central Raleigh CERT meets Thurs July 21; draft minutes from 5.19 attached

by Kim Gazella

Hi, all! Our next meeting is Thurs July 21 at 7p at Trinity UMC (corner Bloodworth and Sasser). Attached are draft minutes from the May 19 meeting. Thanks, Kim P.S. I don't know Ryan's last name. Sorry, Ryan!! I need to get a full contact list, obviously!

9 years, 4 months

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