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Attention: See photos album of the Drill May 26,2006 Hernando Beach Community Emergency
Response Team Hernando County provides citizens, businesses, industries, civic organizations and local governments education and the necessary support to reduce loss of life, human suffering and to minimize property damage while recovering from all types of disasters through a comprehensive, risk-based, all-hazard Emergency Management program. Hernando Beach CERT team is headed by John Golden. Make sure to check out their website. Join the group for fun and education if you care for your community: 232-6387. The team recently met at the fire Station to establish communication
Learn The types of hazards most likely to affect homes and communities. The function of CERT and their roles in immediate response. Steps to prepare for a disaster. How to identify and reduce potential fire hazards in homes and workplaces. How to work as a team to apply basic fire suppression strategies, resources, and safety measures to extinguish a burning liquid. Techniques for opening airways, controlling bleeding, and treating shock. How to conduct triage under simulated conditions. How to perform head-to-toe assessments. Selection and set up of a treatment area. Basic treatments for various wounds. Identify planning and size-up requirements for potential search and rescue situations. Describe the most common techniques for searching a structure. Use of safe techniques for debris removal and victim extrication. Ways to protect rescuers during search and rescue.
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