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Thank you too all who turned out for the Damage Assessment class that was held at the NRPD Mayor's Court on Wednesday May 16th. Also, a big thank you to Brecksville Fire Chief Ed Egut for presenting the damage assessment training.
The knowledge of how to conduct damage assessments is a valuable tool that NRCERT can use in the event of a disaster or emergency.
The exercise that was planned for this Saturday May 12th has been canceled.
This time last year there were more than 300 tornadoes in the central and southern parts of the USA which created the largest tornado outbreak in the history of the United States. The outbreak took place last year in April between the 22nd and the 28th. Now, in partnership with various organizations such as FEMA and NOAA we ask that people across the country be a “Force of Nature”. This means, know your risks, take action, and be an example.
“Build a Weather Ready Nation”, is a campaign by NOAA that asks people to take a stand against severe weather. In order to be a "Force of Nature" you must take appropriate action before, during, and after extreme weather. You can accomplish this by: knowing your risks, having a plan, building a kit and staying informed.
When disaster strikes whether it be from a tornado or a plane crash, a damage assessment may have to be conducted. The skills to be able to administer a damage assessment of an area can provide vital information for safety forces. What structures appear weak? Which areas were most damaged? What is the building operational status; red (heavy damage, no entrance), yellow (moderate damage, limited entrance), or green (slight damage, structure ok). Want to learn what is necessary to conduct damage assessments? Please join us on Wednesday May 16th from 7pm to 9pm for Damage Assessment Training. Training will take place at the NR Police Department in the Mayor's Court.
64 North Royalton CERT members responded within one hour to the call-out drill that occurred on April 11th at approximately 9pm. North Royalton CERT had the highest member response to the call-out drill of any other CERT. Thank you all for responding.
At approximately 8:57pm on Wednesday April 11th CERT was activated through the WARN system for a call-out drill. This drill was issued by the Cuyahoga County Office of Emergency Management. All members in the North Royalton CERT should have received a call notifying them to report to the Mayor's Court at the North Royalton Police Station. Once at the station you should have signed in as well as reported what time you received the call, the time you departed, and the time you arrived at the police station. This activation was a drill to test response time from the CERT volunteers. Thank you to all who responded.
CERT VOLUNTEER CALL-OUT DRILL. There will be an unannounced time in April that the Cuyahoga County Office of Emergency Management will request the activation of CERTs through the WARN system. The call will come from the county EMA to the North Royalton Emergency Coordinator. The activation of this drill will result in calls going out to all NR CERT members on the reverse 911 call system. The 911 call will give your specific instructions. This drill is to assess the North Royalton and other CERTs in Cuyahoga county in their ability to respond to an emergency.
When you receive the call, note the time and date that you received the call. If you are able, respond to the North Royalton Police Department on Royalton Road within one (1) hour of receiving the call. Respond with two forms of identification, your NR CERT ID Card and your Ohio Drivers license or some other form of government photo ID. Members are required by FEMA standards to have 2 forms of ID. When you arrive at the police station, sign in at the Mayor's Court Room, then you may return home. Do not bring any non CERT members with you. Only qualified CERT members are to respond. (Do not bring other adults, children or pets.)
Before a Flood
What would you do if your property were flooded? Are you prepared?
Even if you feel you live in a community with a low risk of flooding, remember that anywhere it rains, it can flood. Just because you haven't experienced a flood in the past, doesn't mean you won't in the future. Flood risk isn't just based on history; it's also based on a number of factors including rainfall , topography, flood-control measures, river-flow and tidal-surge data, and changes due to new construction and development.
Flood-hazard maps have been created to show the flood risk for your community, which helps determine the type offlood insurance coverage you will need since standard homeowners insurance doesn't cover flooding. The lower the degree of risk, the lower the flood insurance premium.
In addition to having flood insurance, knowing following flood hazard terms will help you recognize and prepare for a flood.
To prepare for a flood, you should:
- Build an emergency kit and make a family communications plan.
- Avoid building in a floodplain unless you elevate and reinforce your home.
- Elevate the furnace, water heater and electric panel in your home if you live in an area that has a high flood risk.
- Consider installing "check valves" to prevent flood water from backing up into the drains of your home.
- If feasible, construct barriers to stop floodwater from entering the building and seal walls in basements with waterproofing compounds.
Learn more at Ready.gov/floods