Caught your attention, huh? We’re not looking for dummies – live or otherwise. What we need are 5 or 6 more people to sign up for the CERT training course taking place in less than a month’s time. The 18-hour training is split over two consecutive Saturdays – October 1...
Why install waterside numbers? IF we had to carry out a water rescue, or needed to remove people from the waterside, the Marine Patrol could more easily find the home. IF we had a fire on a dock, we might find we’d need to remove people by water. And...
Gabe Woods of FireMaster is back to service & supply our fire extinguishers. The recharge fee is $15, or you can buy new fire extinguishers for $50. Saturday July 30—from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.—at the foot of Issaquah. Fire extinguishers require routine care and maintenance. When used properly, a...
Flo Hoylman: Short Lecture, Do the Maneuver, Switch Roles, Repeat, Q & A. This format worked great. You got to try the techniques with your own hands, feel what it was like to have someone do it to you, and got to watch with a check list. Joan Sheahan, FHA treasurer:...
WHEN: Saturday June 25 WHERE: Marin City Senior Center, 630 Drake Ave WHAT: One-half Day Training 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. CONTACT: Flo Hoylman – flohoy@gmail.com We need a minimum of 15 people, but we can take up to 30—so far, 14 people are signed up WE WILL COVER WHAT ANYONE...
WHAT: First Aid for Disaster Response (FADR) WHEN: Saturday June 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: at the Marin City Senior Center CONTACT: Flo Hoylman — flohoy@gmail.com Organized in conjunction with the Marin County Medical Reserve Corps (MMRC) this is for the Board, emergency prep people, and anyone in the FHA who wants...
I am pleased to announce we have the opportunity to have a CERT Training for the FHA, this June 4th and 11th, in Marin City. This Community Emergency Response Team course is 18 hours: 9 hours each Saturday. The cost of $45 is refundable from the FHA upon completion of the training. We need 15 people to...
When a disaster strikes, will you be able to say you’re prepared? Find out now by taking this Red Cross Preparedness Quiz. Just five questions, you’ll find answers that could help you stay safe in the event of a disaster.
THE TWIN-BUCKET EMERGENCY TOILET PHLUSH (Public Hygiene Lets Us Stay Human), a Portland, OR volunteer advocacy group, has designed a system for creating emergency toilets from 5 or 6-gallon plastic buckets, which are often available free from markets, restaurants and bakeries. Buckets and lids may also be purchased...
You Can Help After a Disaster! Community Emergency Response Team ( C – E – R – T ) Be prepared! No experience required. Learn how to care for your family and neighbors following a disaster through interactive hands-on activities. CERT in Mill Valley April 2 & 9, 2016 Saturdays 8:30 am –...