We are glad to announce Community Emergency Response Team Training that will be held at 5601 New York Avenue at the Rodgers Building. This is in cooperation with St. Luke's Community House and New Beginnings Apostolic Ministries. The dates and times are listed below. Please contact Metro Davidson County Office of Emergency Management if interested in this training. OEM 862-8530 ask for Hedi. Or contact Dwayne Ethridge Director of Richland CERT at 275-8042 (615)
If you are 16 years or older you may be in this training with parents permission. Waver slip needs to be signed or parent present with them.
April 16, 2011 9am-5:00 pm
April 30, 2011 9am-5:00 pm
You will be taught disaster First Aid
You will be taught light rescue skills You will be taught how to
fight small fires and the use of
fire extinguishers.
OEM Encourages Personal Preparedness
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 23, 2009
CONTACT: AMANDA SLUSS
615.880.2962 (OFFICE)
615.533.0978 (CELL)
February 23-27 is Tennessee Severe Weather Awareness Week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM), in conjunction with Tennessee Severe Weather Awareness Week, today announced upcoming opportunities for citizens to become better informed about the dangers associated with severe weather and how to prepare for natural disasters before they strike.
“Tornadoes are one of nature’s most violent acts that can cause death and destruction in seconds,” Director Laura Hokenstad said. “History has shown that tornadoes can strike at any time during any month and being prepared is crucial in severe weather.”
To help spread the word about the importance of personal preparedness, OEM is partnering with Harris Teeter in Bellevue, located at 6002 Highway 100, to provide shoppers with severe weather information and advice. OEM staff will set up outside the store tomorrow from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. handing out Ready Nashville guides, demonstrating how to prepare a disaster kit and answering preparedness questions.
OEM is also teaming up with the National Weather Service during March and April to host the SkyWarn Basicand Advanced Spotter Classes. This popular class is open to anyone interested in becoming a storm spotter and learning how to help save lives. Limited space is available and pre-registration is required.
Spotter classes are free of charge. The schedule is as follows:
•Wed., March 11 from 1-3 p.m., Hermitage Police Precinct (3701 James Kay Lane)
•Tues., March 17 from 6-8 p.m., South Police Precinct (5101 Harding Place)
•Tues., April 7 from 6-8 p.m., East Police Precinct (936 E. Trinity Lane)
•Sat., April 18 from 9-11 a.m., East Police Precinct
For more information on severe weather emergency preparedness or to register for a SkyWarn Spotter class, visit our Web site at www.nashville.gov/oem.
For more advanced training in Emergency Medical Care go to
http://www.tntech.edu/ems/firstresponder/
If interested in CERT training here is a link for introduction to CERT.
http://www.citizencorps.gov/cert/IS317/
http://training.fema.gov/IS/crslist.asp This link is for online training through FEMA
If you are 16 years or older you may be in this training with parents permission. Waver slip needs to be signed or parent present with them.
April 16, 2011 9am-5:00 pm
April 30, 2011 9am-5:00 pm
You will be taught disaster First Aid
You will be taught light rescue skills You will be taught how to
fight small fires and the use of
fire extinguishers.
OEM Encourages Personal Preparedness
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 23, 2009
CONTACT: AMANDA SLUSS
615.880.2962 (OFFICE)
615.533.0978 (CELL)
February 23-27 is Tennessee Severe Weather Awareness Week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM), in conjunction with Tennessee Severe Weather Awareness Week, today announced upcoming opportunities for citizens to become better informed about the dangers associated with severe weather and how to prepare for natural disasters before they strike.
“Tornadoes are one of nature’s most violent acts that can cause death and destruction in seconds,” Director Laura Hokenstad said. “History has shown that tornadoes can strike at any time during any month and being prepared is crucial in severe weather.”
To help spread the word about the importance of personal preparedness, OEM is partnering with Harris Teeter in Bellevue, located at 6002 Highway 100, to provide shoppers with severe weather information and advice. OEM staff will set up outside the store tomorrow from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. handing out Ready Nashville guides, demonstrating how to prepare a disaster kit and answering preparedness questions.
OEM is also teaming up with the National Weather Service during March and April to host the SkyWarn Basicand Advanced Spotter Classes. This popular class is open to anyone interested in becoming a storm spotter and learning how to help save lives. Limited space is available and pre-registration is required.
Spotter classes are free of charge. The schedule is as follows:
•Wed., March 11 from 1-3 p.m., Hermitage Police Precinct (3701 James Kay Lane)
•Tues., March 17 from 6-8 p.m., South Police Precinct (5101 Harding Place)
•Tues., April 7 from 6-8 p.m., East Police Precinct (936 E. Trinity Lane)
•Sat., April 18 from 9-11 a.m., East Police Precinct
For more information on severe weather emergency preparedness or to register for a SkyWarn Spotter class, visit our Web site at www.nashville.gov/oem.
For more advanced training in Emergency Medical Care go to
http://www.tntech.edu/ems/firstresponder/
If interested in CERT training here is a link for introduction to CERT.
http://www.citizencorps.gov/cert/IS317/
http://training.fema.gov/IS/crslist.asp This link is for online training through FEMA
Richland District Community Emergency Response Team
