The Panhandle Citizen Corps Network will be
holding a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training at WNCC in
Scottsbluff,
June 27-29. There is NO DIRECT COST for panhandle residents wishing to
participate. Meals and equipment will be provided to each participant.
Training is limited to 15 people.
CERT is about readiness, people helping people, rescuer safety, and doing the
greatest good for the greatest number. CERT is a positive and realistic approach
to emergency and disaster situations where citizens will be initially on their
own and their actions can make a difference. Through training, citizens can
manage utilities and put out small fires; treat the three killers by opening
airways, controlling bleeding, and treating for shock; provide basic medical
aid; search for and rescue victims safely; and organize themselves and
spontaneous volunteers to be effective.
Register for the Sidney CERT training
For questions, feel free to contact Jessica Davies at
jdavies@pphd.org or (308)487-3600. For more
information on the Panhandle Citizen Corps Network, please visit
www.citizencorpsnetwork.org. This training is being sponsored by the PPHHS/WNCC Training Academy.
Become a volunteer in the event of a disaster. Click here for more information.
Panhandle Regional Five-Year Planning, Education, and Training Calendar
...you could not buy food or supplies for over a
week?
...you had to take shelter
(shelter-in-place) for
several days with no means to get additional
supplies?
...you were asked to keep away
from other people
to keep germs from spreading?
Water
Bottled Water.
One gallon, per person, per day, for drinking and sanitation. Keep
the water in a cool, dark place and change to a fresh supply every six months.
Food
Nonperishable food.
A supply of 3-5 days
of food per person. Ready to eat canned meat, fruit, and
vegetables.
-Canned or boxed juices
-Powdered milk and soup
-Crackers, granola, trail mix
Clothes
Collect one change of clothes and footwear per person.
Consider packing blankets, rain gear, and outerwear in case of
inclement weather.
Medications
Collect three days worth of any prescription medicines you're
taking. Be sure to note the expiration date so you do not keep
them past their date.
Flashlight
Keep a bright flashlight in case there is no electric power.
Consider getting a lantern-style light for hands-free use. Do
not use candles! They're a fire hazard and are easy to lose
track of when the lights come back on.
Can opener
Make sure it's a manual can opener in case there's no
electric power. Consider buying items with a pull-top opening.
You won't need a can opener at all!
Radio
A battery-powered radio for listening to news and weather.
Consider purchasing a crank-operated or solar-powered radio.
Don't forget extra batteries! Buy them in advance in case
they're in short supply.
Hygiene
Items
Just the basics like soap, toilet paper, and a toothbrush.
Moist towelettes can be useful for quick sanitation.
First Aid
Basics such as antiseptic, gloves, bandages, and
non-prescription medicines. You can buy a pre-made kit at most
pharmacies or grocery stores.
