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Please call the office for free training opportunities: NIMS/CERT/ First Aid/ CPR
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Flooding/ From the Director’s Desk
If a flood is likely in your area, you should:
- Listen to the radio or television for information.
- Be aware that flash flooding can occur. If there is any possibility of a flash flood, move immediately to higher ground. Do not wait for instructions to move.
- Be aware of streams, drainage channels, canyons, and other areas known to flood suddenly. Flash floods can occur in these areas with or without such typical warnings as rain clouds or heavy rain.
If you must prepare to evacuate, you should do the following:
- Secure your home. If you have time, bring in outdoor furniture. Move essential items to an upper floor.
- Turn off utilities at the main switches or valves if instructed to do so. Disconnect electrical appliances. Do not touch electrical equipment if you are wet or standing in water.
If you have to leave your home, remember these evacuation tips:
- Do not walk through moving water. Six inches of moving water can make you fall. If you have to walk in water, walk where the water is not moving. Use a stick to check the firmness of the ground in front of you.
- Do not drive into flooded areas. If floodwaters rise around your car, abandon the car and move to higher ground if you can do so safely. You and the vehicle can be quickly swept away.
Driving Flood Facts
The following are important points to remember when driving in flood conditions:
- Six inches of water will reach the bottom of most passenger cars causing loss of control and possible stalling.
- A foot of water will float many vehicles.
- Two feet of rushing water can carry away most vehicles including sport utility vehicles (SUV’s) and pick-ups.
Contact your Local Emergency Management Office for more information 304 304 358-3889 or visit FEMA.gov
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As the largest humanitarian organization in the United States, the American Red Cross depends on volunteers to accomplish the organization's mission: providing relief to victims of disasters and helping people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. In general, the Red Cross provides disaster relief and preparedness, international tracing, messaging to members of the Armed Forces and their families, health and safety classes, blood donations and much more. For more information on the American Red Cross Eastern Panhandle Chapter call 358-3889.
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Drive Carefully!
Pendleton County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security
335 Mill Run Rd
PO Box 187
Franklin, WV 26807
304-358-3889 Phone
304-358-2809 Fax
tact1200@yahoo.com
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Franklin Citizen Corps/Pendleton County Community Emergency Response Team meets every 3rd Thursday of the month at the Community Building in Franklin @ 7:00 p.m. Contact Edna Mullenax for more information about CERT
304 358-3889
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HAVE YOU HEARD OF TEEN CERT?
CERT training for high school students—“Teen CERT”—
has been underway for a number of years. The basic
training for Teen CERT participants is the standard CERT
Basic Training course, but is intended to prepare students
to help respond in the event of a school emergency. Training for Teen CERT instructors was developed by Eastern Michigan University (EMU) under a grant from FEMA in 2007, and CERT in high schools has continued to expand.
From coast to coast, a growing number of schools and
emergency response agencies empower today’s youth
with the knowledge, confidence, and skills of CERT training.
Kids talked to other kids, and once they got
over the outfits and the dorky hats, as they
call them, they saw there was a lot of benefit
to it.”
– Brenda Gormley,
Denton County,
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Hiking Safety
Tips for Beginning Hikers
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Plan Ahead.
Know your hike and your terrain. Plan for the journey by researching the area on the web. Simply type the park's name into a search engine, and see what you find. Chances are, the park's site will offer loads of online information about their best season, activities, trails, and even numbers for contacting the Park Rangers. Some of these sites will even offer printable trail maps online. Be sure to talk to a local Ranger prior to the hike, and ask for information regarding safety and environmental issues. The Park Ranger knows the area well enough to steer you clear of danger and towards the best sites on the trail.
Know your environment.
Whether you are hiking the Everglades, or the back yard, you must know your environment. Any time humans interact with nature; there is a chance of injury. It's best to know which plants and animals in the area should be avoided.
It's also important to be very aware of weather. Research the weather patterns in your park before the hike. This way you can avoid the camping nightmare of waking up in a flooded tent. Although swimming may be on the adventure agenda, most hikers find they prefer to do it during the day and with prior planning.
Always start small.
The first hike of the season should be a short excursion. Those who are just learning about surviving a night in the wilderness should not be very far from their base camp (home, car, campsite). Until a hiker completes their first aid training, they should never venture very far from proper medical attention. It's also good precaution to camp close enough to home for a quick sprint away from a rummaging raccoon or a spooky snake, or even a midnight trip to the restroom.
Never hike alone.
NEVER- under any circumstances venture into the woods by yourself. Outdoor adventures are fun for the family, but hiking is only a group sport. The chances of becoming lost, sustaining injury, or losing supplies is much higher when alone, making the sport extremely dangerous. Always go with a group, tell someone where you are going and when you plan to return, and check in at the ranger station so they are aware of your location.
Know what to do in case of an emergency. By using first aid, a quick-thinking kid can save a friend's life. First aid training teaches ways to overcome stress in an emergency and react with the courage of a hero. It also gives the knowledge of how to deal with specific types of injuries.
First Aid and CPR Classes are offered through out the year.
Contact the Office of Emergency Management for more information 304 358-3889 or mullenaxed@yahoo.com
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CITIZEN CORPS COUNCILS
WHAT ARE THEY AND WHAT
DO THEY DO?
Citizen Corps taps the energy of our citizens and embraces the wealth of experience, resources, and expertise already within the community to have everyone in America take an active part in making our neighborhoods, our communities, and our nation.
Personal Responsibility: Citizen Corps Councils conduct public education and outreach efforts to inform the public about important steps we all have a responsibility to take right now, such as: developing a household disaster plan and disaster supplies kits for home, work, and card; observing home health and safety practices; implementing property damage prevention measures; and participation in crime prevention and reporting. Citizen Corps Councils tailor the materials and the message to match the threats, the needs, and the population of the community.
Training: Classes to improve individual emergency prevention, preparedness, and response capabilities are essential to develop the skills needed to be able to handle and emergency situation. Citizen Corps Councils work to provide a range of training opportunities and to make them easily accessible to all members of the community. This critical training includes first aid, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), fire safety, search and rescue procedures, and Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) training.
Volunteer Services: Volunteer activities that support public education on preparedness and prevention, emergency responders, and disaster relief groups are essential to improving community safety. Everyone can do something to support local law enforcement, fire, emergency medical services, community public health efforts, and to lend a hand in times of crisis. These services need the support of everyone in the community throughout the year. With the added support of citizens, emergency service providers have more time to fulfill their highly skilled responsibilities.
The Pendleton County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security has may opportunities for “VOLUNTEERS”
You can participate in many areas using your talent and interest in doing what you enjoy.
*Join the Franklin Citizen Corps Council
*Become a Community Emergency Response Team member “CERT”
*Take free training provided through grants
*Learn the day to day operations of the Emergency Operation Center and support during disasters and/or emergency situations.
*Volunteer to be trained to support our Disaster Trailers/ People Sheltering, Pet Shelter, and Comfort Support (for Mass Migration.)
Please contact Edna Mullenax/AmeriCorps VISTA for the Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security
304 358-3889 or mullenaxed@yahoo.com
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