Podcasts about community emergency response teams

And our final episode in our council series is Councilmemers Tracy Taylor and Hanan Amer, two of our newest on the council.  Councilmember Taylor was a 6-time Emmy nominated and Edward R. Murrow TV/Radio Reporter in the Seattle Market for over two decades before transitioning to government work.  She now serves as a Communications Coordinator in the City of Kent, bringing her wealth of experience and community-driven spirit to her current role.  Tracy's dedication to the community is evident as the former Vice President and current board member of the Seattle Animal Foundation, volunteer and foster family with Hearts for Doxies Dog Rescue, and former City of Auburn Arts Commissioner. In addition to her community service, Tracy is a devoted bonus mom to her 18-year-old daughter and a wife to her husband, Kyle.  Councilmember Amer was born in Oklahoma and raised in Benghazi, Libya. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from Benghazi University and works as an engineer at The Boeing Company. In 2008, Hanan married her husband, who has been a resident of Auburn since the 1990s. They raised their children in this beautiful community, both of whom graduated from Auburn High School. (Go Trojans).  Hanan graduated from the Community Emergency Response Team (or CERT) program in 2014 and is a proud lifelong member of Girl Scouts. In 2023, she was honored with her 35-year volunteer pin as a Girl Scout / Girl Guide and received the Girl Scout honor pin for outstanding service in Girl Scouts of Western Washington. She also earned the Bronze and Gold President's Service Volunteer Awards for her dedication to volunteering with the Girl Scouts and United Way of King County. 

In this episode of All Things Wildfire, the host welcomes Chin Thammasaengsri, a long-time member of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) in Los Angeles. Together, they discuss the critical role CERT plays in disaster preparedness and response, focusing on wildfires, earthquakes, and other emergencies. Chin shares insights into CERT's history, its three-fold mission of self-care, family preparedness, and community support, and practical strategies to engage with neighbors and build disaster resilience. He highlights personal stories and actionable advice, emphasizing the importance of preparation, teamwork, and communication during emergencies. Key Takeaways: CERT Overview: Established in 1985 by the Los Angeles Fire Department. Aims to train civilian volunteers to support themselves, their families, and their communities during disasters. Offers practical skills in first aid, evacuation, fire suppression, search and rescue, and communication. Three Pillars of CERT Training: Self-care: Being prepared with personal emergency supplies and knowledge. Family preparedness: Ensuring immediate family members are safe and supported. Community connection: Coordinating efforts with neighbors for collective disaster response. Lessons from Wildfire and Disaster Response: The emotional toll of disasters, such as survival guilt, underscores the value of community solidarity. Evacuation planning and multiple escape routes are critical in wildfire-prone areas. Maintaining open communication channels, such as two-way radios, ensures preparedness when traditional methods fail. First Aid and Common Injuries: Glass-related injuries, broken bones, and lacerations are common after earthquakes or wildfires. Basic disaster medical training and a well-stocked first-aid kit are essential. Community Engagement: Start small by connecting with a few committed neighbors to build awareness. Use tools like flyers, educational talks, and apps like Watch Duty for wildfire alerts to foster preparedness. Encourage a culture of mutual support and proactive planning. Practical Tools: Two-way radios (FRS/GMRS) for reliable neighborhood communication. Emergency supplies such as N95 masks, first-aid kits, and evacuation plans. Show Notes: Guest: Chin Thammasaengsri, Community Emergency Response Team member. Contact Chin: Email at cert68chin@gmail.com. Resources Mentioned: Watch Duty app for wildfire alerts. CERT training programs (local fire departments or emergency management offices). American Red Cross and American Heart Association for CPR and first-aid certifications. FRS/GMRS radios available at Walmart or Best Buy. Actionable Steps for Listeners: Take CERT Training: Find a local CERT program to learn essential disaster response skills. Prepare Emergency Kits: Stock your home with first-aid supplies, N95 masks, radios, and evacuation essentials. Engage Your Community: Start conversations about disaster planning with neighbors and join or form local preparedness groups. Download Preparedness Apps: Stay informed with apps like Watch Duty for real-time wildfire alerts. Disaster preparedness starts with individual action but thrives through community collaboration. Take the time to know your neighbors, plan together, and be ready to support one another when emergencies arise. Be sure to subscribe and follow All Things Wildfire for more expert insights on protecting your property and community. Subscribe for more wildfire updates and tips on protecting your home against disaster. Whether you're passionate about environmental sustainability, intrigued by technological advancements, or simply eager to learn about the latest developments in wildfire prevention, this episode is a must-listen.  

Are you basing your emergency preparedness plans on outdated data and models? As the pace of natural disasters and critical events speeds up, security managers will need to readjust their procedures and succession plans to succeed, says Thomas Henkey, CEM. Also in this month's episode, sponsored by Dataminr, Paul Maguire discusses how the volume of HUMINT and OSINT available today makes corporate security intelligence challenging, especially when artificial intelligence enters the scene. Then, Felix Nater outlines how security awareness training can fail… especially when users think it's boring. Additional Resources Learn more about Dataminr here: https://www.dataminr.com/ Read more from Thomas Hinkey about how to weather the growing tempo of tempests in Security Technology here: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/monthly-issues/security-technology/archive/2024/october/tempo-tempest-facing-emergency-management/ Learn more about Protective Security Advisors through CISA and the Department of Homeland Security here: https://www.cisa.gov/about/regions/security-advisors Plug into your Community Emergency Response Teams here: https://community.fema.gov/PreparednessCommunity/s/welcome-to-cert?language=en_US For more about OSINT and security intelligence, read the full issue of Security Technology: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/monthly-issues/security-technology/archive/2024/october/

  Join Melissa Carter on The Paulding County cast, which covers various news and events in Paulding County. The conversation includes updates on the Community Emergency Response Team, achievements in the school district, local weather forecasts, information about Chattahoochee Technical College, garbage service issues, marijuana business fines, upcoming events, and more. The conversation also includes advertisements for Credit Union of Georgia and New Season Church. The episode concludes with sports updates and news about a listeria outbreak.   Chapters 00:00 Community Emergency Response Team00:58 Achievements in the Paladin County School District01:57 Delta Community Credit Union's High School Apprentice Program05:03 Garbage Service Issues in Palding County06:22 Marijuana Business Fines in Ohio06:51 Upcoming Events in Palding County07:17 Advertisements for Credit Union of Georgia and New Season Church08:32 Sports Updates and Listeria OutbreakSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Austin, the Godfather of Prepping and author of Secret Survival Garden, joins us to discuss how to turn a loose-knit group of people into a community response team.

Rick Austin, Godfather of Prepping and author of Secret Survival Garden, joins us to discuss how you can turn a group of loose-knit people into a community response team.

In a large-scale emergency, like a hurricane or wildfire, first responders need all the help they can get. That's why Collier County Sheriff Kevin Rambosk is introducing the Community Emergency Response Team, or CERT. In this episode we look at how these citizen volunteers will be trained to protect themselves and their communities in the event of a disaster, and how that benefits everyone in Collier County.

Karen Kendra Holmes has been showing up and making a difference in her community not just as a member of the transgender community but most of her life. Being of service to others is just what she does! When not speaking publicly, Karen continues working with local police departments helping to bring dignity and respect to police interactions with members of the transgender community She was recognized twice as "Soldier of the Year" by the State Guard Association of the United States and the Maryland State Guard Association. This Award-Winning Public Servant and Transgender advocate shared her passion for helping others transition and to foster acceptance and support from those around them in a 2018 Tedx Talk. She has been doing volunteer work with the Maryland Defense Force; done volunteer work with the American Red Cross for the National Capital Region and has been volunteering with Community Emergency Response Team in Prince George's County, Maryland. Her latest endeavor "The Butterfly Project" housed in the Prince George's County Memorial library provides resources for Trans and Non-Binary Folks. The Butterfly Project is a dedicated workforce development project at the Fairmount Heights Branch Library specifically for young Black and brown trans women, who are among the most at-risk people in our community. Inspired by the life and work of Karen Holmes, head of the Prince George's Trans Coalition, the program seeks to ready young women for the job market and connect them with vital, affirming services. No matter your living, earning, or job skills situation, The Butterfly Project fosters a respectful, non-judgmental space to help young women blossom at their own pace in a safe environment

Our friend Ryan Lambert is on the show today from Midwest Restoration. He has more advice on avoiding fires and frozen pipes this season. He also lets up know about a charity event to supports the Community Emergency Response Team and the Victim Response Team. Then in our Small Business Spotlight, Fannie Xie tells the story of not only her business, but her journey from China to America, serving the country in combat, and working to help other minority owned small businesses. https://www.uniuni.us/ Maino and the Mayor is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 am on WGBW in Green Bay and on WISS in Oshkosh. Subscribed to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Maino and the Mayor! Guests: Ryan Lambert, Fanny Xie

Seit dem Hochwasser vor zwei Jahren an der Ahr, wissen wir, Krisenvorsorge ist wichtig. Es kann jeden treffen. Egal ob Naturkatastrophe oder Unruhen, die Einschläge kommen näher und Jedermann sollte Vorsorge und persönliche Weiterbildung betreiben. Wissen ist lebensrettend! Dieses Mal stelle ich den neuen europaweiten Verein CERT-Europe vor und spreche mit einem der Initiatoren, mit dem Krisenberater Robert Jungnischke! CERT steht für Community Emergency Response Team und ist in der Schweiz gegründet worden. In Deutschland werden zeitnah eigene regionale Gruppen gegründet.

Good morning! Here are your Morning Headlines for September 12, 2023... A health advisory is in affect for Island Park Reservoir. Plus, parts of Custer Gallatin National Forest are closed due to a bear attack. Then, Madison County is hosting Community Emergency Response Team training. Finally, Idaho Falls School District 91 has received over $100,000 in grants.

Palos Park Community Emergency Response Team's Officer Fernando “Frank” Flores joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss what a challenge coin is, their mission to educate volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may impact their area, and how you can buy a coin to support the team's efforts for essential uniforms and equipment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you'd like to learn to be better prepared for an emergency, there's a great opportunity coming up for some free training!  Our local Community Emergency Response Team is holding its basic preparedness training in two locations coming up soon, and registration is now open.

If you'd like to learn to be better prepared for an emergency, there's a great opportunity coming up for some free training!  Our local Community Emergency Response Team is holding its basic preparedness training in two locations coming up soon, and registration is now open.

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://thecitylife.org/2023/05/02/nyc-emergency-management-hosts-disaster-simulation-exercise-for-community-emergency-response-team-cert-volunteers/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/citylifeorg/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/citylifeorg/support

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Ever wonder how you can be useful during a disaster situation? Jason and Wesley talk with Anthony Escoto from New York City Emergency Management about the CERT program.CERT is a national program started by FEMA. It stands for Community Emergency Response Team. CERT recruits and trains citizens to be able to provide support to emergency responders during a crisis. Learn more about the NYC CERT program at the following link:https://www.nyc.gov/site/em/volunteer/nyc-cert.pageLearn more about CERT and find a CERT team near you at the following link:https://community.fema.gov/PreparednessCommunity/s/welcome-to-cert?language=en_USRegister for the Community Emergency Planning (CEP) class on January 30, 2023 at 6:00PM EST. Use promo code DisasterClass at the following link:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-emergency-planning-cep-tickets-489981777687Looking for a disaster kit? The QuikPack is an everyday carry survival kit that is perfect to throw in your bag, your car, or your office desk drawer. It is stocked with first-aid supplies, including bleeding control tools, such as a tourniquet, chest seal, and hemostatic dressing. When you need to be ready quick, QuikPak is there.https://instinctready.com/products/quickpakOur Sponsors:Doberman Emergency Management GroupWhen you need an emergency plan, you need Doberman Emergency Management. Their expert practitioners use best practice, data, and career experience to help you. So whether you're buying a home and want to know about your local hazards, Or you're a professional needing additional support, Doberman Emergency Management can help. Visit www.DobermanEMG.com today to learn more.Instinct ReadyDisasterClass is brought to you by Instinct Ready, whose mission is to educate, prepare, and equip the everyday person for disasters through comprehensive education and premium products. DisasterClass listeners can get 10% off sitewide at instinctready.com with promo code DisasterClass. Shop items like the U-PAK pro, the most versatile, practical, and functional 72-hour survival system available. Or learn how to plan for disasters with the Community Emergency Planning online course. Visit www.instinctready.com today, because preparedness starts at home.

Megan Mitchell is a physical therapist in the Emergency Department at Denver Health Medical Center. She is part of the emergency management team is on the front and responds to chemical, biological, nuclear, radiologic, and explosive events (CBRNE) that occur near the hospital. She also wrote the role of physical therapists involved in mass casualty events, teaches at the University of Colorado, and volunteers for the Community Emergency Response Team and Disaster REsponder with Team Rubicon USA. Episode TakeawaysThe role of physical therapists in domestic emergencies and disaster responsesIncreasing knowledge of our role and practice to emergency respondersCurrent hospital preparedness programsPhysical therapist's role in caring about CBRNE eventsWays PT/PTA can engage in hospital disaster responses Wilderness PT is a niche within a niche of Emergency Response PT

EPISODE # 793 TOXIN NATION Richard speaks with an author/researcher about the potential hazards of plastics, heavy metals, food preservatives, processed foods, genetically modified organisms, drugs, ointments, medications, electromagnetic frequencies, radiation, treated water and all manner of substances alleged to make our modern lives easier. But are the chemicals we encounter, ingest, and breathe necessarily harmless? Guest: Marie D. Jones is the best-selling author of over 25 non-fiction books, as well as several novels, short stories, anthologies, and novellas. She also has her own line of journals and an ETSY gift shop called Attitudenals. She has an extensive background in journalism, metaphysics, new science, ufology, conspiracy theories, cutting edge science, and the paranormal and has worked as a field investigator for MUFON (Mutual UFO Network) in Los Angeles and San Diego in the 1980s and 1990s and as a researcher/writer for CUFOS, the Center for UFO Studies. Marie appeared on the History Channel's “Ancient Aliens” and “Nostradamus Effect” series and served as a special UFO/abduction consultant for the 2009 Universal Pictures promotional campaign for “The Fourth Kind.” She has been interviewed on over two thousand radio shows and podcasts all over the world, including Coast To Coast AM, NPR, KPBS Radio, Whitley Strieber's Dreamland, the X-Zone, and the Shirley MacLaine Show. She has been a staff writer for Intrepid Magazine, Paranoia Magazine, FATE Magazine, Phenomenon, and Atlantis Rising. She is currently a staff writer for New Dawn Magazine. She is a screenwriter and producer, with several projects under option for film and television. She sold her romantic comedy “Mistletoe Connections” to Larry Levinson Productions in 2020 and her thriller, “House of Lies” to Peter Foldy in 2021. She recently wrote and co-produced three short films, including “GRADUATION AFTERNOON” based on the Stephen King short story for his Dollar Baby program. She blogs regularly on her “second” passion after writing, horse racing, for Sports As Told By a Girl, and is a fully-trained disaster emergency responder with CERT, Community Emergency Response Teams, and the Red Cross. She is also an amateur radio operator. website: https://www.mariedjones.com/wordpress BOOKS: 11:11 the Time Prompt PhenomenonPSIence 2013: The End of Days or a New Beginning The Resonance Key This Book is From the Future The Trinity Secret Viral Mythology The Grid The Déjà vu Enigma Mind Wars Demons, the Devil, and Fallen Angels Celebrity Ghosts and Notorious Hauntings Toxin Nation SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!! TRADE COFFEE - Start your day with the very best tasting coffee delivered fresh, when you need it! Receive $30 OFF your first order plus free shipping at drinktrade.com/strangeplanet BLINKIST - MORE KNOWLEDGE IN LESS TIME! Perfect for curious people who love to learn, busy people who don't have time to read, and even people who aren't into reading. Visit Blinkist.dot.com/RSSP to get 25% off and a 7-day free trial. And now for a limited time you can even use Blinkist Connect to share your premium account you will get 2 premium subscriptions for the price of one. COPY MY CRYPTO - Discover how over 1,300 people - many of who know nothing about crypto or how to invest - are building rapid wealth the cabal can never steal - "You don't need to know a thing about cryptocurrency if you copy someone who does" CopyMyCrypto.com/Dollar SUBSCRIBE TO STRANGE PLANET PREMIUM HERE: https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm/ Use the discount code "Planet" to receive one month off the first subscription We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. By using our website and services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm/

County Emergency Manager Sara Ruch joins us on the podcast this week to talk about National Preparedness Month and more. Check it out and let us know what you think! 2022 National Preparedness Month Show Notes Sara Ruch, Emergency Manager 757-220-0626, sara.ruch@jamescitycountyva.gov https://jccalert.org or call 757-564-2140 https://Ready.gov https://www.vaemergency.gov/ Community Emergency Response Team: https://jamescitycountyva.gov/2661/Community-Emergency-Response-Team Community Animal Response Team: https://jamescitycountyva.gov/3896/Community-Animal-Response-Team

May marks the beginning of the Atlantic Hurricane Season for 2022. This month, we take a look back at some notable storms that have impacted Gloucester. Our special guest for this episode is Jane Wenner, Gloucester's Acting Emergency Management Coordinator. Jane brings a wealth of experience to teaching others on how to prepare and mitigate damages caused by tropical weather and other storms. She also has many years of experience in rallying the community together in the aftermath of unfortunate events.To learn more about storm preparedness, visit https://www.gloucesterva.info/365/Emergency-Management. To learn more about CERT - the Community Emergency Response Team, visit https://www.gloucesterva.info/392/CERT. 

If you'd like to learn to be better prepared for an emergency, there's a great opportunity this month for some free training!  Our local Community Emergency Response Team is holding its basic preparedness training at the Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency Management. Executive Director Jim Reid is here with all the details.  

Quincy Emergency Management Director Ally Sleiman provides information about how to prepare for emergencies, how to sign up for Alert Quincy, how to participate in CERT, Community Emergency Response Team, and winter preparedness.

“Think of your household like a business. Build a balance sheet, so you know what are your assets, what are your liabilities; so that you'll know where you're starting from. Then create an income statement so you know your household income and expenses.” - Blair Wachob. In this episode, I spoke with Blair Wachob, Senior Director at CSAA Insurance Group about why the insurance industry isn't stale and what makes a good leader. We also discussed how insurance & emergency management fit together.Bio: Blair Wachob has worked in the insurance industry for over 15 years and is a Senior Director with CSAA Insurance Group.  Blair earned a Bachelors of Science in Finance from the University of Nevada at Las Vegas, a Masters of Business Administration from Frostburg State University, and is currently pursuing a Masters degree in Emergency Management from Tulane University.  Passionate about insurance education, Blair has earned the CPCU, ARM, AIC-M, ARC, and AINS insurance designations.  Blair is active within the Las Vegas community as a board member of the Las Vegas CPCU chapter as well as being a member of the Community Emergency Response Team. The Tony Steuer Podcast is presented by Paperwork

Katherine Syverson has spent 40 years in manufacturing with a variety of businesses. To say she knows and understands the risks and needs of the field would be an understatement.Now, as the Environment, Health and Safety Director at Life Fitness, the umbrella company for six fitness brands, Katherine uses the knowledge and experience from her manufacturing days to inform her policy practices. “We use a lot of lean manufacturing tools and Six Sigma concepts in safety, just like we would in quality or operations or efficiencies,” Katherine explains on this episode of the No Accident podcast, presented by TRUCE. “We use those same tools and mindsets and kind of that continuous improvement mindset to constantly get better in the workplace around working in a safe manner.” At Life Fitness, Katherine develops and integrates company-wide standardized, proactive EHSS programs and practices through collaborative leadership. In fact, she boasts about Life Fitness’s leaders’ dedication to safety.“We had a global leadership meeting this past week and talked about safety as really being a highlight of continuous improvement and performance this year,” she says. “The CEO talked about the fact that safety is in everybody's basket. It's for everybody to be participating in affecting change around safety. So I see not only my own leadership but the leadership within the organization really being authentic.”According to Katherine, it is truly in leaders’ best interests to invest in safety as a process flow because it is just as much an investment in employees as it is in the company’s future. “[Safety] is not a cost savings; it's a cost avoidance. … [That means] being able to think about it more as a business practice — like how can I make an improvement on the safety side of things that can ultimately affect business efficiencies and quality metrics?”Featured Guest

Tonight, show host, Keith Otworth discusses how seasoned Preppers handle Mandatory Evacuation Centers, Bugging Out, and Community Emergency Response Teams in an attempt to answer Nick's Q&A from Japan. Leave us a voice message at:Speak Pipe OGTXSupport us:Become a PatreonBuy Me a CoffeeOff Grid Texas WebsiteFacebook:@OffGridTexasEmail:SHTF@OffGridTX.comClick these Links to explore Our Great Products:*OGTX Fully Loaded 72hr Bug-Out Bags*Legacy Premium Food Storage Buckets*Light My Fire of Sweden*Combat Wipes Off-Grid Personal Cleansing*BioLite - Your Energy Everywhere*ARM - Atwood Rope Manufacturer*EcoFlow - Solar Power Generators*OGTX Merch - Wear it ProudOGTX Affiliate Brands...Harmony House FoodsHarvest Right Freeze DryersMy Patriot SupplySupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/OGTX)

Have you ever considered adding Moringa or Hoodia plants to your farm’s production? Joining us today is Ed Rau, founding owner and President of Sustainable Bioresources. Sustainable Bioresources is a small business primarily engaged in research and development of new cultivars of plants for organic, sustainable cultivation as crops, educational purposes, and uses in new proprietary products including drugs, nutraceuticals, foods, and biopesticides. Their capabilities also include provision of consulting services relating to environmental health practice, hazardous waste management, and sustainable purchasing systems. Ed is a Registered Hazardous Substance Professional and is licensed in Maryland as a Environmental Health Specialist. He has over 40 years of professional experience in environmental health practice, hazardous materials management, and research. With such experience, his area of expertise is quite bountiful! Be sure to check it out and absorb his 4 decades of knowledge!   You’ll hear: An overview of Sustainable Bioresources 1:12 How Ed got started with the nursery 3:28 About the uses and qualities of the Moringa plant 7:30 The best way to get started with Moringa 19:21 What to do with the Moringa stems 25:58 Where you can learn more about Ed and Sustainable Bioresources 34:47 How to ship Moringa or Hoodia seeds to the US 35:24   About the Guest:Edward Rau is the founding owner and president of our company, and Principal Investigator for its several active research projects.  Ed has an undergraduate degree in biology and a master of science degree in environmental and occupational health from California State University at Northridge.  He also completed an additional certificate program in hazardous materials management at the University of California, Davis. Ed has over 40 years of professional experience in environmental health practice, hazardous materials management and research.  Prior to leading the company on a full-time basis, he worked in various positions in the private and public sectors as a chemical technician and Registered Sanitarian.  In 1978, he joined the Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) as an officer and was assigned to various positions of increasing responsibility in the Indian Health Service and hazardous waste management at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).  After 30 years of service he retired from active duty with the USPHS as an Environmental Health Director holding the rank of Captain.  He continued working with the NIH for another five years in a civilian position as a Special Assistant to the Director of the Division of Environmental Protection.  In that capacity, he created and lead sustainability innovation projects including the Substances of Concern Reduction Initiative and development of novel methods to facilitate incorporation of diverse sustainability related requirements into electronic purchasing systems. Over his career, Ed received numerous uniformed services and civilian commendations.  He created and led the Mad as a Hatter Campaign for a Mercury-Free NIH and developed new training materials to improve awareness of the potential role of mercury contamination in promoting development of resistance to antibiotics in bacteria.  For the campaign effort, he received the American Chemical Society’s 2005 Howard Fawcett Award for outstanding contributions in chemical health and safety.  Two projects that he subsequently created and promoted while assigned to the NIH received White House GreenGov presidential awards from the Bush and Obama administrations.  In 2009, the NIH laboratory building decontamination and decommissioning process, now referred to as Sustainable High Efficiency Deconstruction (SHED) received the Closing the Circle GreenGov award for the category Seeds of Change, and in 2013 the Substances of Concern Reduction Initiative received the award for the category Sustainable Innovation. While assigned to NIH Captain Rau carried out applied research activities relating to his hazardous waste management responsibilities.  This included development of minimization and treatment methods for mixed waste (radioactive hazardous waste) and other multi hazardous waste streams generated by biomedical research activities.  Working with other NIH investigators he also devised novel apparatus and experiments to investigate the extreme resistance of prions, the agents responsible for mad cow disease, scrapie and other spongiform encephalopathies to thermal inactivation.  The apparatus simulated conditions in a medical waste incinerator and captured emissions from burning tissues containing a thermally resistant strain of scrapie.  These studies defined the extreme conditions necessary for inactivation of the agent and led Ed to propose a new theory of agent replication by means of inorganic templates.  This work was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science and co authored with Dr. Carleton Gajdusek, a Nobel Laureate and other leading prion researchers. Ed is a Registered Hazardous Substance Professional and licensed in Maryland licensed as an Environmental Health Specialist.  He holds active memberships in the American Chemical Society, National Environmental Health Association, Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals, Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council, the Cosmos Club of Washington DC, Medical Reserve Corps of the Hawaii Department of Health, and a newly formed local Community Emergency Response Team for the Discovery Harbour area of Hawaii.   Resources:Website - https://sustainablebioresources.com/

Karen Kendra Holmes has been showing up and making a difference in her community not just as a member of the transgender community but most of her life. Being of service to others is just what she does! When not speaking in person or virtually, Karen continues working with local police departments helping to bring dignity and respect to police interactions with members of the transgender community She was recognized twice as "Soldier of the Year" by the State Guard Association of the United States and the Maryland State Guard Association. This Award-Winning Public Servant and Transgender advocate shared her passion for helping others transition and to foster acceptance and support from those around them in a 2018 Tedx Talk. She has been doing volunteer work with the Maryland Defense Force under the Maryland National Guards with the Chaplain's Unit, and with the Honor Guards. She has also done volunteer work with the American Red Cross for the National Capital Region and the MASS Care for Montgomery County Chapter. For several years, she has been volunteering with Community Emergency Response Team in Prince George's County, Maryland, and also with the Medical Reserve Corps. When not speaking in person or virtually, Karen continues working with local police departments helping to bring dignity and respect to police interactions with members of the transgender community Karen was asked to give a 60-second commentary on respecting each other to be broadcast soon by the Ted Talk folks. She said, "Treat others, as you wish to be treated. It's not just a cliche. It's the golden rule in life. I have feelings, a mind and a heart to serve kids and others. I am a human being and wish to be treated as one. Like you would treat your mother, father, children, siblings, and friends, just like you treat them with respect. I want to be treated with respect."  

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Police investigate a possible arson. Legislators discuss supplemental appropriations. Little Cayman now has its own Community Emergency Response Team. Two primary classes have been selected to receive scholarships to attend the 3-day/2-night Marine Ecology Courseat the Little Cayman Research Centre this December. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rcnews/message

On this episode of The Healthcare Security Cast we are joined by up-and-coming young leader, Daniel Hunnisett of Altru Health in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Daniel shares his insights on training and his experience in volunteer leadership with IAHSS and the Community Emergency Response Team in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Daniel serves in a volunteer leadership role as Chapter Chair of the Upper Midwest Chapter of IAHSS. JOIN The Healthcare Security Cast Community by texting START to (647) 372-2042 Thank you to our sponsors: 3D Network Technology, Genetec, The Change Execution Group and 360 LIFE TRANSFORMATIONS Special Mentions: Genetec, Karise Goeltz, Tracy Meidinger, Martin Green, IAHSS Up Next: A special international guest, you don't want to miss this one

David Shaw from the Tehachapi Valley C.E.R.T. (Community Emergency Response Team) talks to the TehachaPod team about how to get your family ready for possible future disaster events. Living in Tehachapi we have recently had earthquakes, wildfires, P.S.P.S. events, snow storms, flash flooding and even civil unrest in Kern County.  Do you have a plan for the next disaster event? We talk about preparing your family and how C.E.R.T. can help you with that planning. C.E.R.T. is a FEMA sponsored national program. https://tehachapicacert.samariteam.com/ www.LiveUpTehachapi.com  

In honor of National Preparedness Month, we are rereleasing Episode 16 of City Focus, featuring Emergency Manager for the City of Salem, Greg Walsh and Salem CERT Senior Trainer and Logistics Officer, Terry Pickett. National Preparedness Month is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster and emergency planning now and throughout the year. We discuss how the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program trains volunteers to assist communities when a disastrous event overwhelms or delays the community’s professional response. Show notes: National Preparedness Month Email Greg Walsh   Emergency Preparedness PowerPoint Presentation What is Moulage training? https://www.facebook.com/SalemCERT/ https://www.cityofsalem.net/Pages/sign-up-for-cert-training.aspx https://www.fema.gov/ https://www.publicalerts.org/community-emergency-response-teams-cert-neighborhood-emergency-teams-net https://www.co.marion.or.us/PW/EmergencyManagement/CCC/Pages/cert.aspx https://www.ready.gov/community-emergency-response-team

Marie D. Jones is a bestselling author, screenwriter, producer, researcher, and public speaker. She is the author of a middle grade science fiction novel series, EKHO-Evil Kid Hunting Organization, written with her young son and a forthcoming YA thriller, J. Freak.. She is also developing the story behind the Maybelline cosmetics empire from Sharrie Williams, great-niece of Maybelline founder Tom Lyle Williams, for a television series, among other projects for film and television, and has optioned a number of screenplays for her own production company, Where’s Lucy Productions. She also has several film and television properties optioned with Bright Frontier Films, and MDR Entertainment. She is the author of over fifteen non-fiction books on cutting edge science, the paranormal, conspiracies, ancient knowledge, and unknown mysteries. Her books include: “PSIence: How New Discoveries in Quantum Physics and New Science May Explain the Existence of Paranormal Phenomena,” “2013: End of Days or a New Beginning,” “Supervolcano: The Catastrophic Event That Changed the Course of Human History,” “Destiny Vs. Choice: The Scientific and Spiritual Evidence Behind Fate and Free Will,” “The Grid: Exploring the Hidden Infrastructure of Reality; The Resonance Key: Exploring the Links Between Vibration, Consciousness and the Zero Point Grid,” and “This Book Is From the Future: A Journey through Portals, Relativity, Worm Holes and Other Adventures in Time Travel,” as well as “The Déjà vu Enigma: A Journey Through the Anomalies of Mind, Memory and Time” “The Trinity Secret: The Power of Three and the Code of Creation;” “Mind Wars: A History of Mind Control, Surveillance and Social Engineering;” “11-11: The Time Prompt Phenomenon” and “Viral Mythology: How the Truth of the Ancients Was Encoded and Passed Down Through Legend, Art and Architecture.” Her newest are “Demons, Devils and Dark Angels: A History” and “The Power of Archetypes.” She is a regular contributor to New Dawn Magazine, FATE, Paranoia Magazine, Atlantis Rising, Ancient-Origins.Net,and Phenomena Magazine and has been interviewed on over a thousand radio shows worldwide, including Coast-to-Coast AM. In addition, Jones has published hundreds of blogs/guest blogs, articles, essays, and has contributed to over 100 inspirational gift books for Publications International, and to over 7 “Chicken Soup for the Soul” anthologies. Jones is featured on History Channel’s Ancient Aliens and Nostradamus Effect series and served as a special UFO abduction consultant on the Universal Pictures film, The Fourth Kind. She is also a fully trained disaster response/preparedness member of CERT, Community Emergency Response Teams, through FEMA and the Dept. of Homeland Security, and is a licensed ham radio operator, KI6YES. In her spare time, she loves to study breeding and pedigree analyses and bloodstock, as her goal is to one day own her own race horses. She is the mom to one very brilliant, son, Max. Marie D. Jones Website http://www.mariedjones.com/wordpress/ Purchase one of Marie D. Jones' Books Online https://www.amazon.com/Marie-D.-Jones/e/B001JPA3KC   My Alien Life has a website  www.myalienlifepodcast.com and our latest downloads are always at iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher at podbean.com and everywhere else fine podcasts are found…...AND please follow me and like me on Facebook and Twitter... "My Alien Life" is written and produced for broadcast at Studio 254 in the Northern Rocky Mountains..    The music you've heard tonight is produced and created by ELEON. ELEON is changing the face of New Age with what can only be describes as "Epic Chill" on Heart Dance Record's first Electronic release. You can find all ELEON’s work online at HEART DANCE records, Facebook...   Thank YOU for listening to tonight's amazing podcast. I am Cameron Brauer and this is my alien life...!!

Cate Steane leads an organization by the name of Make It Happen Preparedness Services. She enables businesses to outsource emergency preparedness planning & training. Cate spent 12 years practicing law, representing the City of Oakland Hills Fire litigation, training in Community Emergency Response Teams, Wilderness First Aid, & project management.She spent over 20 years leadership in risk management, facilities and human resources responding to the Loma Prieta Earthquake, Oakland Hills and Wine Country Fires.Sponsor: www.SeniorCareAuthority.com

Cate Steane leads an organization by the name of Make It Happen Preparedness Services. She enables businesses to outsource emergency preparedness planning & training. Cate spent 12 years practicing law, representing the City of Oakland Hills Fire litigation, training in Community Emergency Response Teams, Wilderness First Aid, & project management. She spent over 20 years leadership in risk management, facilities and human resources responding to the Loma Prieta Earthquake, Oakland Hills and Wine Country Fires. Sponsor: www.SeniorCareAuthority.com

Bill Hanson of Hawaii County Civil Defense coordinates the Community Emergency Response Teams, and other volunteer response groups.  Suzi Bond has been working on the VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters ) and the Hawaii County Citizens Corps Council.  Island Conversations host Sherry Bracken gets an update on how these groups work to help in case of disasters (tsunami, hurricane, lava flow..etc.) Air Date:  June 16, 2019

Marty talks about a very important service that HomeLand Security claims can keep citizens safe when either a natural disaster or Act of terrorism would happen to hit!CERT, Community Emergency Response Team. This is a form of training of civilians that can lend assistance in the event of an unfortunate disaster were to hit.Listen in.https://miltontownship.net/home/citizen_corps

In this episode we chat with Doc Hines the Coordinator of Pickens C.E.R.T. and owner of Basic Life CPR & first Aid Training. We discuss what CERT is and ways to prepare for spring storms.

Join me as we talk ALL things food storage  and CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)  with Darcy Baldwin! Darcy is the founder of The Purposeful Pantry website!  Don't know how to get started with food storage?  Have questions about the best avenue to take for food preservation?  Darcy is your gal!     * Food Storage Tips            * Money Saving Tips             * Dehydrating Tips                    You can find her website at www.thepurposefulpantry.com   Then stick around as we discuss something that is a weak spot in a lot of prepper blueprints, building a plan with a like minded set of individuals ~ and the Community Emergency Response Team or CERT, might be a perfect fit for you!  How to find it in your neighborhood or how to get one started!   Preparedness for the 21st Century isn't just for the crazy crowd anymore. Join along as we review the current day’s events and put together a plan to combat the offensive We will look at hardline issues that may impact every aspect of our lives and learn, not only from those who pioneered this movement, but from the troops currently on the ground.

On this episode, I’m joined in the studio by two experts in emergency preparedness for a conversation about CERT and how it partners with cities throughout Oregon. This program was designed as a grassroots initiative and specifically structured so that local and state program managers have the flexibility to form their programs in the way that best suits their communities. My first guest is Emergency Manager for the City of Salem, Gregory Walsh and then in the second half of this episode, I am joined by Senior Trainer and Logistics Officer for Salem CERT, Terry Pickett. We discuss how the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program trains volunteers to assist communities when a disastrous event overwhelms or delays the community’s professional response. Show notes: Email Greg Walsh   Emergency Preparedness PowerPoint Presentation What is Moulage training? https://www.facebook.com/SalemCERT/ https://www.cityofsalem.net/Pages/sign-up-for-cert-training.aspx https://www.fema.gov/ https://www.publicalerts.org/community-emergency-response-teams-cert-neighborhood-emergency-teams-net https://www.co.marion.or.us/PW/EmergencyManagement/CCC/Pages/cert.aspx https://www.ready.gov/community-emergency-response-team

This time the GCP guys sit down with Josh from the Tacoma Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). The CERT Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, utility safety, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. CERT members also are encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in emergency preparedness projects in their community. 1:24 – Justin gives a shout out to Wizard's Keep Games, gives listeners information on GCP's social media, and their new Patreon Account. They give a shout out to Castle Security and Protection, Justin talks about a recent Reddit comment on Tacoma's happening scene in the early 80's, and it's downfall in the later 80's. Jeff gives an update on the ghost activity at the Union Club he found using the I Ovilus ghost hunting app, Josh tells the guys what the Community Emergency Response Team does, and the types of training they offer. 15:31 – Josh talks about using the ‘All Hazards Approach' that CERT uses, how long it's been in place, and the variety of services they offer in the community. He talks about how he got involved, how CERT would assist if a big disaster happened, and what they train community members on in order to sustain themselves if a disaster were to happen. Justin talks about the importance of getting to know your neighbors in case of an emergency, Josh explains what the program ‘Map Your Neighborhood' does, and how a little bit of training goes a long way if a major situation were to happen. 24:35 – Josh discusses the importance for local government to provide information to people on what to do if a disaster were to happen, other ways they're expanding on how they can communicate to people in other languages in a time of disaster, and looking at other countries like Japan as an example of how they can also expand on what they're doing in terms of emergency communication. Justin expands on the importance of knowing your neighbors, Josh shares where people can find them online, and classes they have coming up. 33:45 – Conversation goes to what people should carry in their cars in case of an emergency, what Josh recommends for people to keep in their home, and what people should do with their pets in an evacuation scenario. Josh gives information on how people that want to do the training can do so, Justin talks about being involved with the ‘Safe Streets' in his community, and the group talks about the challenge to get younger people involved. Josh discusses students practicing the Lahar evacuation monthly, Puyallup's high risk of a Lahar happening if the volcano went off, and how Tacoma is built on top of mood flow from Rainier in the 1500's. Thanks Josh for stopping in for a very informative episode, we look forward to hearing the rest of the episode next week! Special Guest: Josh Shelton.

We discuss the Community Emergency Response Team and public participation in safety with Robert Zucker who is researching the topic.

Tune in to the Health and Safety podcast to hear about Community Emergency Response Team, Bathtub drowning,LED light bulbs and more.

Tune in to the Health and Safety podcast to hear about Community Emergency Response Team, Bathtub drowning,LED light bulbs and more.

FEMA Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training teaches important life skills to that help individuals and communities better prepare for disasters or large events they may encounter.

In this week’s What’s Happening podcast, host Meerah Powell talks to former EW reporter Kelly Kenoyer about a story she wrote on CERT (the Community Emergency Response Team) and about disaster preparedness in general. After participating in a month-long CERT training for the story, Kenoyer shares her best tips for surviving the Cascadia earthquake and whatever other disasters may come our way. Make sure to grab a print issue of Eugene Weekly in its little red boxes every Thursday or check us out online at www.eugeneweekly.com.

Community Emergency Response Team, CERT, Fairfax County Department of Family Services, Fuel Assistance, Operation Medicine Cabinet Cleanout, Outdoor Fire Safety.

Community Emergency Response Team, CERT, Fairfax County Department of Family Services, Fuel Assistance, Operation Medicine Cabinet Cleanout, Outdoor Fire Safety.

Jones is a bestselling author, screenwriter, producer, researcher, and public speaker.She is the author of over fifteen non-fiction books on cutting edge science, the paranormal, conspiracies, ancient knowledge, and unknown mysteries. Her books include: “PSIence: How New Discoveries in Quantum Physics and New Science May Explain the Existence of Paranormal Phenomena,” “2013: End of Days or a New Beginning,” “Supervolcano: The Catastrophic Event That Changed the Course of Human History,” “Destiny Vs. Choice: The Scientific and Spiritual Evidence Behind Fate and Free Will,” “The Grid: Exploring the Hidden Infrastructure of Reality; The Resonance Key: Exploring the Links Between Vibration, Consciousness and the Zero Point Grid,” and “This Book Is From the Future: A Journey through Portals, Relativity, Worm Holes and Other Adventures in Time Travel,” as well as “The Déjà vu Enigma: A Journey Through the Anomalies of Mind, Memory and Time” “The Trinity Secret: The Power of Three and the Code of Creation;” “Mind Wars: A History of Mind Control, Surveillance and Social Engineering;” “11-11: The Time Prompt Phenomenon” and “Viral Mythology: How the Truth of the Ancients Was Encoded and Passed Down Through Legend, Art and Architecture.” Her newest are “Demons, Devils and Dark Angels: A History” and “The Power of Archetypes.”She is a regular contributor to New Dawn Magazine, FATE, Paranoia Magazine, Atlantis Rising, Ancient-Origins.Net,and Phenomena Magazine and has been interviewed on over a thousand radio shows worldwide, including Coast-to-Coast AM.In addition, Jones has published hundreds of blogs/guest blogs, articles, essays, and has contributed to over 100 inspirational gift books for Publications International, and to over 7 “Chicken Soup for the Soul” anthologies.Jones is featured on History Channel’s Ancient Aliens and Nostradamus Effect series and served as a special UFO abduction consultant on the Universal Pictures film, The Fourth Kind.She is also a fully trained disaster response/preparedness member of CERT, Community Emergency Response Teams, through FEMA and the Dept. of Homeland Security, and is a licensed ham radio operator, KI6YES. In her spare time, she loves to study breeding and pedigree analyses and bloodstock, as her goal is to one day own her own race horses. She is the mom to one very brilliant, son, Max.Her new book the power of Archetypes reveals how we can use universal symbolism to understand our behavior and reprogram our subconscious. Check out her blog atwww.mariedjones.com/wordpress/

Community Emergency Response Team, CERT, SepticSmart Week, Fairfax County Health Department, Environmental Protection Agency, National Food Safety Education Month.

Community Emergency Response Team, CERT, SepticSmart Week, Fairfax County Health Department, Environmental Protection Agency, National Food Safety Education Month.

Community Emergency Response Team, CERT, Grilling Safety, Immunizations, Fairfax County Health Department.

Community Emergency Response Team, CERT, Grilling Safety, Immunizations, Fairfax County Health Department.

Cyberbullying, Stop. Think. Connect. Campaign, Safety Seat Saturday, Community Emergency Response Team, Vaccinations, National Preparedness Month.

Cyberbullying, Stop. Think. Connect. Campaign, Safety Seat Saturday, Community Emergency Response Team, Vaccinations, National Preparedness Month.

Scott and Shane are joined by Survivopedia writer and prepper extraordinaire Cache Valley Prepper to discuss the basics of the Community Emergency Response Team, it's roles, and why it's a good idea to be involved in your community. Follow Cache on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cache.valleyprepper.50You can find us here: https://www.facebook.com/preppertalkradio/ and here, www.preppertalkradio.com

Community Emergency Response Team, CERT, High School Firefighter Program, Hand-washing, Germs, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department.

Community Emergency Response Team, CERT, High School Firefighter Program, Hand-washing, Germs, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department.

In this episode, your listener questions will be answered. We’ll discuss hiding your peppers, self-defense options for those with poor eyesight, short barrel rifle questions, and probably one of the hardest questions any of you have ever asked me. Questions Answered: * What is the most overlooked survival prep you come across? * What skills do you practice most and what skills do you practice least? * What one survival skill do you feel you need the most but have the least experience? * What barrel length is best for 300 Blackout SBRs? * If you live in an apartment or small home, how do you store your preps and keep them secret from prying eyes? And how do you keep them organized in a concise space? * How can we get CERT (Fema’s Community Emergency Response Team) certified? * After the November 8 presidential election, what will run out quicker canned goods or bullets? * What home self-defense options are best for the legally blind? * What are your thoughts on James Wesley Rawles recent post on strategies for buying guns and ammo after the election? ~ Become a supporting member here: http://www.itrh.net ~ Resources from this episode can be found at: http://www.intherabbithole.com/e194

In this episode we review Howard the Duck, talk Kickstarter and its pros & cons, Emoji as art, NASA getting in on the exploding battery action, fire extinguisher codes, CERT training, a video game that is really not worth your time, more on the Mars lander crash, Samsung Note 7 costumes, and Membean.  Whatever that is.Link to download this episode:Links from this episode:- Howard the Duck- Conserve Dorothy's RUBY SLIPPERS- Glyph: A Mobile Personal Theater With Built In Premium Audio- CST-01: The World's Thinnest Watch- LIL KIKR - The Perfect Speakerphone Charger- New Matter MOD-t: a 3D printer for everyone - goTenna- Look Who’s Smiley Now: MoMA Acquires Original Emoji- Unicode® Emoji Charts v3.0- The architect of Apple iconography- Battery Blows Up and Destroys NASA Robot- What do the A B C ratings mean on Fire Extinguishers?- Community Emergency Response Teams- Gas Guzzlers Extreme- New images resolve finer details of Mars lander’s crash site - 10 of the hottest Samsung Note7 costumes this Halloween- Samsung Electronics' Q3 profit falls 30% after Note 7 controversy- Membean

Join Nicky Dare's "Tips on Decompress and Reduce Holiday Stress". Published Author of "The Audacity of Veracity" (2014) shares some useful tips on how to decompress and reduce stress during holiday season. Simplicity and going "Back to Basics". Nicky Dare, a certified CERT, is offering FREE SEMINAR on "Disaster Preparedness" open to Public: January 27, February 18, and March 27. CERT is Community Emergency Response Team. To register: CLICK HERE.      

We continue our earthquake podcast conversation with Cameron Barrett, Education Director, and Mark Benthien, the Director of Communications, Education and Outreach at the Southern California Earthquake Center. Mark's team are part of the core group or organizers behind the ShakeOut drill every year. In this podcast he discusses the need for earthquake knowledge and preparedness throughout Southern California, and how easy it is to sign up for this year's ShakeOut.Support the show (https://www.mysafela.org/donate/)

Margaret Vinci is the Manager of the Office of Earthquake Programs at CalTech. She's been busy lately, what with the 5.1 La Habra Earthquake, the 4.4 Encino Earthquake, and the monster 8.2 Chilean Earthquake. All in the last few weeks. Cameron Barrett chats with Margaret about the earthquake tools available online that she, the scientists at CalTech, and others around the world, have developed to help save lives, and educate the general public.Support the show (https://www.mysafela.org/donate/)

In the wake of the March 28th La Habra Earthquake, Todd Leitz, MySafe:LA's public information officer, speaks with Dr. Jill Barnes, the Coordinator for Disaster Services and Emergency Preparedness for the Los Angeles School District. If you have kids in the LAUSD, here's some details about the district's earthquake preparedness that should ease your mind.Support the show (https://www.mysafela.org/donate/)

Cameron Barrett speaks about the latest string of earthquakes to strike Southern California with Kate Long, the Earthquake Deputy for the Governor's Office of Emergency Services. The 5.1 magnitude La Habra earthquake that struck March 28 did $10.5 million in damage to Orange County. Long says the La Habra Quake, like all temblors, is a wake up call for Southern Californians to prepare.Support the show (https://www.mysafela.org/donate/)

Do you know what to do in the event of a community emergency? Would you like to? Join us as we listen and learn while Hawt Flash walks us through Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.) basics, training, stories and the reasons why everyone should get C.E.R.T. trained.  Hawt Flash is a former C.E.R.T. lead and current member of the California Hero Initiative Outreach team.   

February is American Heart Disease Awareness Month. In celebration, let's review cardio pulmonary resuscitation, or CPR. When was the last time you took a CPR class? A year ago? 5? 10? Do you remember all the things you needed to do? All the compressions-to-rescue-breath numbers? No? You'll be happy to know, there's a new method. This ain't your Dad's CPR. It's called Hands Only CPR and it's effective and easy to learn. So easy that MySafe:LA's two resident EMTs, Todd Leitz and Cameron Barrett, are going to teach you right in this podcast.Support the show (https://www.mysafela.org/donate/)

Did you know that you don't have to be hard of hearing to NOT hear your smoke alarm go off in the middle of the night? Education Director Cameron Barrett discusses smoke alarms with Nancy Trench, the Assistant Director of Fire Protection Publications at Oklahoma State University. Trench is a smoke alarm expert and speaks about the latest research into smoke alarm awareness and usage. Who's most likely to die in a fire because smoke alarms were not present or were disabled? Do children wake to an alarm with a warning beep or an adult's voice? If you have mobility issues, is it time to retrofit your home with sprinklers? These questions and more get answered in this fire and life safety podcast.Support the show (https://www.mysafela.org/donate/)

How many smoke alarms are in your home? Are they all working? Are they in the right locations? If you don't know the answer to any of these questions, this podcast is for you! MySafe:LA Public Information Officer Todd Leitz chats with Deborah Hanson, the Director of External Affairs for First Alert, the smoke alarm manufacturer. First Alert and Debbie are great friends of MySafe:LA and have donated thousands of smoke alarms to MySafe:LA safety initiatives. Debbie is a smoke alarm expert, and she'll answer those burning questions you have about your alarms.Support the show (https://www.mysafela.org/donate/)

MySafe:LA Executive Officer David Barrett chats with one of the most respected voices in fire prevention, Jim Crawford, the former Fire Marshal for Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington. Crawford has more than 37 years of firefighting experience and is currently the Project Manager for Vision 20/20. Crawford and Barrett discuss smoke alarms, why people are still living without them and what can be done to convince those who are that the risks they're taking are life threatening.Support the show (https://www.mysafela.org/donate/)

In our first fire and life safety podcast of the month, David Barrett speaks with Meri-K Appy, an internationally recognized fire and life safety expert. Meri-K has spent her professional life in public safety education. She was a consultant to MySafe:LA and part of the Vision 20/20 Coalition. She and David speak about the recent rash of fire fatalities in the city of Los Angeles. All these recent tragic fires have one thing in common - not one working smoke alarm was found in any of the residences.Support the show (https://www.mysafela.org/donate/)

Executive Officer David Barrett speaks with retired Los Angeles Fire Department Battalion Chief Mike Greenup, who on January 17, 1994 was three stories below Los Angeles City Hall in the LAFD's dispatch center when the Northridge Earthquake struck. Greenup spent the day (and many after that) sending LAFD resources to the devastated areas of Los Angeles where people not only struggled when the ground started shaking but weeks and months after it had stopped.Support the show (https://www.mysafela.org/donate/)

In our continuing series on the 20th Anniversary of the Northridge Earthquake, MySafe:LA Public Information Officer Todd Leitz speaks with retired LAFD Battalion Chief Steve Ruda. In 1994, Chief Ruda lived one mile from the Northridge Meadows Apartments and not much farther from the epicenter of the quake. He describes the preparations he had made, only a few weeks before, that created a sense of calm amidst the unbelievable chaos and destruction of that day.Support the show (https://www.mysafela.org/donate/)

Executive Officer David Barrett sits down with the former Fire Marshal for the city of Los Angeles for our continuing special series on the 20th Anniversary of the Northridge Earthquake. Assistant Chief Donald Frazeur was a Captain II on January 17, 1994. He was at home when the earthquake struck, and some of his most vivid memories of that day came during what he calls his "surreal" drive into work, as he traveled from Ventura County across the San Fernando Valley. Support the show (https://www.mysafela.org/donate/)

Todd Leitz, MySafe:LA's Public Information Officer brings us the next installment of our special podcast series on the 20th Anniversary of the Northridge Earthquake. Todd sits down with Jayson Johnson, an LAFD firefighter/paramedic and father of four. Jayson had just finished fighting a fire and was on his way back to the station when his fire engine got one heck of a jolt.Support the show (https://www.mysafela.org/donate/)

MySafe:LA Public Information Officer Todd Leitz talks with retired LAFD Captain Steve Owens who was a station commander at fire station 76 in the Cahuenga Pass of Hollywood 20 years ago. When the Northridge Earthquake shook him out of bed, Owens was immediately in earthquake mode, reviewing his escape options and preparing for the possibility of fire after earthquake.Support the show (https://www.mysafela.org/donate/)

Our podcast series on the 20th Anniversary of the Northridge Earthquake continues with MySafe:LA Education Director Cameron Barrett's conversation with LAFD Battalion Chief Greg Gibson. 20 years ago, Gibson was a station commander in South Los Angeles, but less than an hour after the quake hit, he and his crew were on their way to the devastation in the San Fernando Valley.Support the show (https://www.mysafela.org/donate/)

MySafe:LA's Executive Officer David Barrett talks with one of the most instrumental figures in the Los Angeles Fire Department's response to the Northridge Earthquake 20 years ago. Assistant Chief Frank Borden (retired) was in charge of much of the department's resources that day, but he had also spent the decade prior to the Northridge Quake creating a new citizen volunteer responder corps he named CERT. On January 17, 1994, Borden watched his CERT volunteers serve a critical function in the shaken city.Support the show (https://www.mysafela.org/donate/)

Education Director Cameron Barrett continues MySafe:LA's recognition of the 20th anniversary of the Northridge Earthquake in this episode when she interviews retired LAFD Chief Deputy Joseph Castro. In 1994 Castro was a station commander in Hollywood, where destruction was widespread following the temblor. He remembers he and his crew having to fight their way out of their station house when their apparatus bay doors jammed.Support the show (https://www.mysafela.org/donate/)

In our continuing series on the 20th Anniversary of the Northridge Earthquake, MySafe:LA's Education Director Cameron Barrett talks with retired LAFD Assistant Chief Robert DeFeo, the man in charge of the harrowing rescues and recoveries at perhaps the most iconic disaster site that day in Los Angeles, the Northridge Meadows apartment complex.Support the show (https://www.mysafela.org/donate/)

MySafe:LA Executive Officer David Barrett interviews LAFD Captain Stacy Gerlich, who was a firefighter/paramedic 20 years ago when the Northridge Earthquaked rocked Southern California. She remembers traveling through the San Fernando Valley that day, trying to help Los Angelenos devastated after the quake. 20 years later, Captain Gerlich's passion and commitment for the CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) program remains steadfast, thanks in no small part to her experiences during the Northridge EarthquakeSupport the show (https://www.mysafela.org/donate/)

Community Emergency Response Teams

Community Emergency Response Teams

A single thread dancing on the quantum field of reality. What is time? Marie Jones, author of This Book is From the Future explores portals, UFOs and time shifts. Marie spent fifteen years as a field investigator for the Mutual UFO Network in Los Angeles and San Diego. She currently serves as Director of Special Projects to ARPAST, the Arkansas Paranormal and Anomalous Studies Team. She is also active in local and regional disaster preparedness, and is a trained CERT member (Community Emergency Response Team).

A wonderful CERT "tarp drill" (Community Emergency Response Team) was held in Bill's local area recenty, and sponsored by the Arroyo Seco Neighborhood Council. Sandy joins Martha Benedict, Roy Payan and event co-ordinator Mark Legassie to learn it was a huge success. The event took place in the beautiful LA community of Hermon. Don't forget to take a look at the fabulous work of Martha Benedict (LA Community Policing's resident photojournalist) who documented the day and got some terrific pictures!