May Update: Training, Exercises, and More!

Now that spring is in full bloom, it's time for North Coast CERT to turn our attention to the many summer activities we are asked to support. Summer 2016 promises to be an active time of year for us, as it usually is. Here's a quick update on important items for May and beyond ... 

Capability Groups
Thank you to everyone who has identified their capability group preferences. As you know, this is a transition we are making throughout 2016. Our goal is to have the groups solidified by early fall. If you haven't selected your groups yet, you can do so here --> Capability Group Survey
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As of today, the following volunteers have submitted a response: Andres, Appenfelder, Bunt, Carrisalez, Dresser, Galindo, Giesler, Gill, Hunter, Irick, Koebel, C., Koebel, M., Migrant, Notestine, Reda, Sprunk, Stewart, Thompson, M., Troike, D., Walker, Wilson

May Training
Erie County - Monday, May 9 @ 7:00pm, Perkins Twp Admin Bldg, 2610 Perkins Ave, Sandusky
Topic: ICS for Volunteer Agencies

Ottawa County - Monday, May 16 @ 7:00pm, Ottawa County Resource Center, SR 163, Oak Harbor
Topic: Debris Management

Huron County - Tuesday, May 17 @ 6:00pm, Huron County Admin Bldg, 180 Milan Ave, Norwalk
***Change Alert***
Topic: Our partners at Huron County MRC are working on a very cool project to address community health needs AND prepare for disasters. They've asked North Coast CERT for help distributing the gardening materials for the class, which is essentially a POD. Please help us support MRC and practice our bulk distribution skills on the 17th!

Safety Team Needed for Walleye 5K Run in Port Clinton - Sunday, May 29
We're looking for volunteers to help with race route safety for this event on Sunday, May 29. We've helped with this activity for the last several years - it's a great reason to enjoy a few hours outdoors on a Sunday morning. It's also pretty easy! Volunteers will need to be at the Jefferson Street Pier n Port Clinton by 9:30am and should be done by 11:00am. Interested volunteers from the Norwalk area are welcome to carpool with us! If you're available to help, please let us know - volunteer@northcoastcert.com. 

June Preview: POD Exercise, First Responder Exercise Support, Community Safety Days and more! (Watch your email for details)
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That's it for our May update. We hope to see everyone at training this month. We'll have more updates for June coming your way soon. Stay safe!

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