Thanks for doing our meeting minutes, Pam. They look fine. And thanks for
this better email list. I couldn't find one and I think the one I sent the
other day is still awaiting moderator approval to go out! Must be the
Oakwood CERT group list. Anyway, I'd like to have an updated email list to
use.
Thanks, Kim
On Sat, Apr 7, 2018 at 10:50 PM, NC Preparedness Co-Op <
pamkellyrtpnc(a)gmail.com> wrote:
Attendees: Kim Gazella, Pam Kelly, Ryan Massie
o Ryan shared notes from RARSfest. Our table at RARSfest was staffed by
Ryan , Pam and Wade and well attended. We obtained several new contacts
of folks interested in learning more about Central Raleigh CERT. Pam sent
invites to them to upcoming CERT meetings.
o Ryan showed the proposed official Central Raleigh CERT vest. Cost
approximately $30. It looks great!
o Various ways of paying for the vests were discussed, either from the
organization budget, and to be distributed only to those who completed CERT
basic training or to be paid out of pocket by the CERT member. Further
discussion is needed with more members present at meeting before a purchase
decision is made.
o Ryan suggested that we all endeavor to increase our disaster
preparedness training regularly, and share the information in upcoming CERT
Meetings
o Ryan also recommended that CERT members take the following trainings
from the FEMA Independent Study site <https://training.fema.gov/is/>:
ICS-100,200, 700, 800
o Ryan still has FRS radios available for CERT members. These come in
handy to facilitate our communications at public events
o Pam did not get a chance to connect with Mark regarding the website,
and will do so by next CERT meeting in May , in order to restore the group
website presence.
· Pam attended the Wake Interfaith Disaster Team or March 5th to
learn more about their purpose and goals. The WIDT discussed:
o Engagement of more individuals to serve on WIDT as representatives
for their churches. To be a member on WIDT you need to obtain a letter from
your pastor to establish you are approved to serve as your church’s liaison
on the Team.
o Outreach to encourage more churches to serve as Point of Distribution
Site. (I have attached the form for anyone with a home church that you
might want to present this to)
o Wake Interfaith Disaster Team Meeting dates at 4:30 pm: 5/7, 6/4,
7/2, 8/6, 9/10, 10/1, 11/5, 12/3. This is quite early for most people to
attend a meeting. Pam will check with Larry to make sure I have this time
correct.
o Pam attended the 2 -hour training March 27th training at the Wake EOC
at 336 Fayetteville St.
o Kim was surprised to learn that “citizen volunteers”, such as CERT
members, are able to receive training to serve in the WAKE EOC during an
at-risk event. In her past role as public information officer, only
those in official emergency operations capacity were allowed to be trained
to work in this center. (It was only through Larry Marks, who attended the
February CERT meeting, that CERT members were invited to attend the WAKE
EOC training.)
· Ryan, Kim, Pam discussed outreach to increase membership in Central
Raleigh CERT
- Kim showed a list of the most current roster. It appeared to be less
than 20 people. Many people do not wish to come to every meeting
but are still part of Central Raleigh CERT, and come when a “training” is
available.
- Ryan, Kim, Pam agreed that some type of “training” activity will
help retain members and increase membership. These could be trainings
relating to practical skills, such as best practices for when the power
goes out, how to use a generator, how to use solar power devices, FRS/HAM
Radio communications, etc.
- June is Pet Preparedness Month. Kim will reach out to Pet
Supplies Plus to see if we can set up a table in June.
Action items
o Pam will work on website, and social media presence, Twitter/Instagram
o Kim will follow up on getting a table at Pet Supplies Plus
o Ryan will identify possible trainings for upcoming CERT meetings.
Next Central Raleigh CERT meeting , Thursday, May 3rd.
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If there's anything I mis-stated in the minutes, please clarify and copy
all.
Thanks!
Pam Kelly
KM4WRN
919.998.9349