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Lakes Region Community Emergency Response Team (LR-CERT) is part of a Citizen Corps program. The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program helps train people to be better prepared to respond to emergency situations in their communities. When emergencies happen, CERT members can give critical support to first responders, provide immediate assistance to victims, and organize spontaneous volunteers at a disaster site. CERT members can also help with non-emergency projects that help improve the safety of the community.
The CERT course is taught in the community by a trained team of |
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LR-CERT Leaders stand in front of renovated 1989 Ambulance donated by Laconia Fire Dept. This Emergency Response Vehicle contains supplies to help respond to various emergencies when activated by Emergency Management Directors (EMD's).
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Course particpants may apply to become a member of the Lakes Region Community Emergency Response Team (LR-CERT) if they meet other criteria.
The LR-CERT members assist and support local fire and police departments in the event of an emergency, regional flu clinics, emergency shelters, at events such as Timberman Ironman, and in regional emergency planning. |
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During the aftermath of the tornado of 2008, LR-CERT provided hours of volunteer time supporting the clean-up efforts of towns and utility workers.
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Monthly meetings provide additional training and drills to enhance both personal and team emergency preparedness. Such trainings may include:
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During the ice storm, December 2008, LR_CERT opened and managed a shelter at Gilford Middle-High School and later in Belmont -shown here preparing meals.
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There are currently six specialties that support first responders:
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Team members participate in advanced training to be able to better assist responders and community members in the event of an emergency.
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| In December 2008, the LR CERT team was awarded the prestigious Spirit of New Hampshire award for their work helping Alton, Deerfield and other communities deal with the aftermath of the tornado that devasted so many towns. The team is joined by Senator Jeanne Shaheen and Executive Councilor Ray Burton. | |||||
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first responders who have completed a CERT Train-the-Trainer course conducted by their state training office for emergency management, or FEMA's Emergency Management Institute (EMI), located in Emmitsburg, Maryland. CERT training includes disaster preparedness, disaster fire suppression, basic disaster medical operations, and light search and rescue operations.