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Community Emergency Response Teams
Florida
CERT Emergency Management Team Directory
Also
See: CERT Approved Emergency Preparedness Kits
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Geographic Area: |
Florida |
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Name of Program: |
Florida Division of Emergency
Management (Department
of Community Affairs) |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Florida Division of Emergency Management (Department
of Community Affairs) |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Thomas Weaver, CERT Program Analyst/Coordinator |
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Phone Numbers: |
(850) 413-9891 |
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E-mail address: |
thomas.weaver@dca.state.fl.us |
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Website address: |
www.floridadisaster.org |
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Brief Description: |
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There are 450+ CERT Teams
and Sector Units, functioning in 129 CERT Programs covering 50
counties in Florida as of May 2004 and we continue to grow. Local
fire departments, law enforcement agencies, county emergency
management offices and other groups such as some Red Cross Chapters,
schools, civic groups and businesses sponsor the CERT Program in the
State. FEMA FY02 Supplemental Grant funds are being used to start-up
programs in counties and locations without programs and to expand
current programs. At least 8 CERT Train-The-trainer courses are
planned for 2004 with information on these course being found on the
Florida Division of
Emergency Management (FDEM) Training Calendar Webpage http://floridadisaster.org/training
calendar/index.aspTraining has been conducted in high schools for
students, faculty and staff, in businesses, through churches and in
many neighborhoods. CERT trained volunteers in several areas of the
State have formed CERT associations and meet regularly to maintain
their skills and prepare themselves for disasters.
With additional training, CERT volunteers also perform community
service duties to support local emergency management & emergency
services ranging from working in emergency operations centers to
helping to feed and support workers in staging areas and assist in
manning shelters. Specially trained CERT volunteers also assist with
damage assessment, traffic control and evacuation, first responder
activities, mitigation education activities and public education
activities.
The State's Division of Emergency Management coordinates the CERT
train-the-trainer course to help local agencies start-up a program.
Some counties and municipalities also conduct train-the-trainer
courses as needed.
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Geographic Area: |
Alachua County, FL |
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Name of Program: |
CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Alachua County Fire Rescue |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
David Donnelly, FAEM |
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Phone Numbers: |
(352)-491-4626 |
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E-mail address: |
ddonnell@co.alachua.fl.us |
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Website address: |
http://www.alachua-em.org |
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Brief Description: |
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The program runs 8 weeks and includes the FEMA core
curriculum, pre and post event operations and an additional module
on woodland/urban interface. All materials are free.
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Altamonte Springs, Fl. (Seminole Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
Altamonte Springs Police Dept CERT
Program |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Altamonte Springs Police Department |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
MPO Chris Willett |
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Phone Numbers: |
(407) 263-3788 |
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E-mail address: |
willett@aspd.org |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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This is a "new" program starting up in
Spring 2004. There was a program at one time in the Altamonte
Springs Fire Department but that program ceased with the merger of
the Altamonte Springs Fire Department with the Seminole County
Fire/Rescue Service. The Altamonte Springs Police Department is now
organizing a new CERT program for the community. |
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Geographic Area: |
Baker County, Fl |
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Name of Program: |
Baker County Emergency Services CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Baker County Emergency Services |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Carolyn Hodges |
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Phone Numbers: |
(904) 259-6161 |
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E-mail address: |
bcem@setel.net |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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Program began during
summer 2003. |
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Geographic Area: |
Boca Raton, Fl (Palm Beach Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
Boca Raton Fire-Rescue Services CERT
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Boca Raton Fire-Rescue Services |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Lt. Cindy Metcalf |
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Phone Numbers: |
(561) 367-6717 |
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E-mail address: |
cmetcalf@ci.boca-raton.fl.us |
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Website address: |
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Brief
Description: |
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Established in 1998, this strong, well
organized program demonstrates strong commitment and community
support for CERT concepts with 375 trained personnel, organized in
to 15 teams with a CERT budget and personnel support for the program
within the Fire-Rescue Service.
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Geographic Area: |
Brevard County, Florida |
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Name of Program: |
Brevard County CERT Association |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Brevard County Office of Emergency Management |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Nancy A. Smith |
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Phone Numbers: |
(321) 637-6670 |
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E-mail address: |
nancy.smith@countygovt.brevard.fl.us |
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Website address: |
www.embrevard.com |
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Brief Description: |
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Brevard County recently started a CERT Association
with 65 members in attendance. This web site will promote all
classes in Brevard, show photos from class and list all special
events. |
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Geographic Area: |
Central Panhandle-Capital Area, Florida |
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Name of Program: |
Capital Area Community Response Teams |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Volunteer Leon and the Capital Area Chapter,
American Red Cross |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Chris Floyd-Emergency Services Director |
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Phone Numbers: |
(850) 878-6080
(850) 878-3441
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E-mail address: |
arc-disasterservices@tallytown.com |
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Website address: |
http://www.tallytown.com/redcross/training.html |
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Brief Description: |
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This CERT partnership
program serves the following Florida counties:: Franklin, Liberty,
Leon, Wakulla, Gadsden, Jefferson, Madison & Taylor. |
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Geographic Area: |
Charlotte County, Florida |
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Name of Program: |
NW Port Charlotte Property Owners CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Charlotte County Emergency Management |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Wayne P. Sallade |
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Phone Numbers: |
(941) 505-4620 |
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E-mail address: |
wayne.sallade@charlottefl.com |
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Website address: |
www.charlottecountyfl.com/emerg.htm |
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Brief Description: |
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10 members;
1st Charlotte County CERT Team. |
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Geographic Area: |
Citrus County, Florida (West-Central) |
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Name of Program: |
Citrus County Sheriff's Office CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Citrus County Sheriff'sOffice |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Rusty Harry |
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Phone Numbers: |
352-726-4488 |
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E-mail address: |
rharry@sheriffcitrus.org |
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Website address: |
N/A |
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Brief Description: |
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CERT held its first class
in October of 2000 and graduating 26 members. Numerous courses have
been held 2001-2004. The class is offered to all residents and
businesses on a first come, first serve basis. Local Fire Services,
EMS and Emergency Management volunteer their time to teach the
course. Guest speakers, such as Florida Power, are included in the
program. |
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Geographic Area: |
City of Cape Canaveral, Fl (Brevard Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
City of Cape Canaveral CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
City of Cape Canaveral, Public Works Dept |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Marianne Huston |
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Phone Numbers: |
(321) 868-1240
fax (321) 868-1233 |
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E-mail address: |
mahuston@bellsouth.net |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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Program began during
summer 2003. |
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Geographic Area: |
City of Coral Gables, Fl
(Miami-Dade Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
Coral Gables CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
City of Coral Gables Fire/Rescue Dept. |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Deputy Chief Tim Daniels |
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Phone Numbers: |
(305) 460-5565
fax: (305) 460-5583 |
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E-mail address: |
tdaniels@citybeautiful.net |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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Program began during
summer 2003. |
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Geographic Area: |
Clay County, Florida |
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Name of Program: |
Clay County CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Clay County Emergency Management |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Jeff Reynold |
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Phone Numbers: |
904-284-7703 |
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E-mail address: |
jeff.reynolds@co.clay.fl.us |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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The Clay County
CERT Program began in 2001, with training 150 school administrative
personnel in all 30 public schools and then adding two community teams
in 2002. Over 300 individuals have now completed the intense 18 hour
classroom/practical hands-on course as of December 2002. Refresher
training includes monthly newsletters, training modules, quarterly
meetings and a 6 hour refresher course. |
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City of Cape Coral, Fl (Lee Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Cape Coral Fire, Rescue & Emergency
Management Services |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Ellen Davis, CERT Coordinator |
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Phone Numbers: |
239-573-3022 (Office)
239-573-3001 (Fax) |
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E-mail address: |
edavis@capecoral.net |
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Website address: |
www.capecoral.net |
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Brief Description: |
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The department offers seven-week
training programs throughout
the year and refresher courses are offered on an as needed
basis.
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Geographic Area: |
City of Daytona Beach,Fl
(Volusia Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
Daytona Beach CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
City of Daytona Beach Police Dept. |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Lt. Stephen Sazabo |
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Phone Numbers: |
(386) 671-5404 |
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E-mail address: |
szabos@dbpd.us |
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Website address: |
http://www.ci.daytona-beach.fl.us/police/cert.htm |
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Brief Description: |
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New program begun in late
Fall 2003. Daytona Beach is the active "Special Events" capital of
Florida, hosting multiple large-scale national and international
events, is highly vulnerable to weather disasters, transportation
emergencies and other significant emergencies. CERT team members
have proven to be a valuable additional resource during these events
and major emergencies such as the 2004 hurricanes. |
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Geographic Area: |
City of Deland, Florida (Volusia Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
City of Deland CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Deland Fire Department |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Lt. Mark Harper |
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Phone Numbers: |
(386) 740-6822 |
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E-mail address: |
baughs@deland.org |
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Website address: |
www.deland.org |
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Brief Description: |
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Deland has
approx. 50 CERT members trained in three different communities. While
the interest in the program has been limited, the three teams that we
have are very energetic. One of the groups will be assisting the fire
department in going door-to-door in their community installing smoke
detectors where needed. Contact us at the above e-mail address attn.
Mark. |
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City of Delray Beach (Palm Beach Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
Delray Beach Fire Dept. CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Delray Beach Fire Dept. |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Lt. Trisha Dunkelmann |
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Phone Numbers: |
(561) 243-7422 |
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E-mail address: |
Dunkelmann@ci.delray-beach.fl.us |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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City of Edgewater, FL (Volusia Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Edgewater Fire Department |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Chief Tracey Barlow, Deputy Chief Joseph Daly |
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Phone Numbers: |
(904) 424-2445, (904) 427-6629 |
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E-mail address: |
TTBarlow@cityofedgewater.org,
joedaly@volusianet.net
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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We have 120 active people
trained. We meet once a month for training. Each quarter, we have a
full-scale drill that specializes in disaster operations. These
people are a tremendous asset to the Fire Department and have helped
us in times of disaster and in many other non-disaster operations.
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Geographic Area: |
City of Fernandina Beach, Fl. (Nassau Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
Fernandina Beach Community Emergency Response Team |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
City of Fernandina Beach Fire Department |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Jennifer Gooding (interim) |
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Phone Numbers: |
(904) 277-7305 |
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E-mail address: |
Jgooding@fbfl.org |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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New program begun late
Fall 2003.
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Geographic Area: |
City of Ft. Myers, Fl
(Lee Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Ft. Myers Police and Fire Departments |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Lt. Brian Phillips |
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Phone Numbers: |
(941) 338-2259 |
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E-mail address: |
bphillips@cityftmyers.com
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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The City of Ft. Myers
program is essentially in limited operation with much of the program
now operated by the North Ft. Myers Fire-Rescue District (see that
listing for information). |
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Geographic Area: |
City of Fort Walton Beach,
Fl (Okaloosa County) |
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Name of Program: |
Ft. Walton Beach CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Ft. Walton Beach Fire Dept. |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
David Messerschmidt |
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Phone Numbers: |
(850) 833-9570 |
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E-mail address: |
dmesserschmidt@fwb.org |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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New program starting up in
sumer of 2003. |
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Geographic Area: |
City of Hialeah, FL |
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Name of Program: |
Hialeah Community Emergency Response Team |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Hialeah Fire/Rescue |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Otto Drozd III, Fire Chief
(Temporary) |
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Phone Numbers: |
(305) 883-6900
fax: (305) 863-2815 |
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E-mail address: |
ordrozd@ci.hialeah.f.us |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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New program getting
underway in late fall 2004. |
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Geographic Area: |
City of Holly Hill, Fl
(Volusia County) |
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Name of Program: |
Holly Hill CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
City of Holly Hill CERT |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Ed Brown |
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Phone Numbers: |
(386) 248-9471 |
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E-mail address: |
ebrown@hollyhillfl.org |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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Program is expanding in
summer 2003. |
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Geographic Area: |
City Of Kissimmee, Fl
(Osceola Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
City Of Kissimmee CERT Program |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
City Of Kissimmee Fire Department |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Lori Ammor or Chief Robert King |
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Phone Numbers: |
407-518-2222 Work |
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E-mail address: |
lammor@kissimmee.org
or rking@kissimmee.org |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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Program began in 1997, but
was in-active for a while. In 2003-2004 it revitalized and CERT
courses are offered again.
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Geographic Area: |
City of Lake Helen, Fl
(Volusia Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
City of Lake Helen CERT Association |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
City of Lake Helen |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Keith Chester, Chief of Police |
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Phone Numbers: |
(386) 228-2145 or (386) 228-3360 |
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E-mail address: |
kcester@lakehelen.com |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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This CERT Program is
coordinated by the City of Lake Helen, the Lake Helen Police
Department and the Volunteer Fireman's/CERT Association. Extensive
refresher and continuing education training is available.
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Geographic Area: |
City of Largo,Fl (Pinellas
Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
Largo Community Emergency Response team |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Largo Fire/Rescue Services |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Dist. Chief Frank DeFrancesco |
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Phone Numbers: |
(727) 587-6718 |
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E-mail address: |
fdefranc@Largo.com |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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New program begun in late
Fall 2003, will build on a base of volunteers already
utilized in a number of city departments.
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Geographic Area: |
City of Maitland, Fl.
(Orange Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
Maitland Community Emergency Response Team |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
City of Maitland Fire/Rescue |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Assist. Chief Ken Neuhard |
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Phone Numbers: |
(407) 539-6227 |
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E-mail address: |
kneuhard@ci.maitland.fl.us |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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A goal of the City is to
have trained CERT personnel in every residential neighborhood.
Program includes refresher and advanced training to provide properly
trained CERT members opportunities to work with City safety
personnel to understand abilities and expectations.
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Geographic Area: |
City of Miami, Fl.
(Miami-Dade County) |
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Name of Program: |
CERT Miami |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
City of Miami Fire/Rescue |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Gioanna Greico, Public Education Coordinator |
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Phone Numbers: |
(305) 579-6239 |
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E-mail address: |
ggrieco@ci.miami.fl.us |
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Website address: |
http://www.certmiami.com |
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Brief Description: |
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Program began in March
2004 and has steadily grown. |
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Geographic Area: |
City of Miami Beach, Fl
(Miami-Dade County) |
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Name of Program: |
Miami Beach CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
City of Miami Beach |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Judy Hoanshelt |
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Phone Numbers: |
(305) 673-7000 x 6183 Fax
(305) 673-7073 |
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E-mail address: |
judyhoanshelt@miamibeachfl.gov |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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Program began in 2003 and
classes are offered on a regular basis.
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City of Miramar, Fl
(Broward County) |
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Name of Program: |
Miramar CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Romeo Lavarias |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
(954) 450-2445; fax: (954) 450-2448 |
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Phone Numbers: |
rblavarias@ci.miramar.fl.us |
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E-mail address: |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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New program start-up
summer 2003.
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Geographic Area: |
City of Mount Dora, Fl
(Lake Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
Mount Dora CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Mount Dora Fire Department |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
R. Snowberger (Acting) |
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Phone Numbers: |
(954) 967-4341 |
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E-mail address: |
snowbergerr@ci.mount-dora.fl.us |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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New program begun in late
Fall 2003.
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Geographic Area: |
City of Nokomis, Fl (Sarasota Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Nokomis Fire Department |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Jack Doyle |
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Phone Numbers: |
(941) 488-8855 |
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E-mail address: |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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The first CERT Class was
completed 2001 and funded by a grant from the Vince foundation. Other
classes have been taught. The program is 8 weeks long, is free of
charge, utilizes the FEMA Basic Curriculum along with an added local
unit pertaining to wildlife interface.
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Geographic Area: |
City of Ormond Beach, Fl
(Volusia Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
Ormond Beach CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Ormond Beach Fire Dept. |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Ron Chamberlain |
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Phone Numbers: |
(386) 676-3208 fax (386)
615-7029 |
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E-mail address: |
chamberlainr@ormondbeach.org |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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New start-up program
summer 2003.
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Geographic Area: |
City of Palm Bay, Fl
(Brevard Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
Palm Bay FD CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Palm Bay Fire Dept. |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Mary Schultz |
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Phone Numbers: |
(321) 952-3400 x 4663 |
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E-mail address: |
shulm@palmbayflorida.org |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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New start-up program
summer 2003.
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Geographic Area: |
City of Palm Coast, Fl
(Flagler Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
Palm Coast Fire/Rescue CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Palm Coast Fire/Rescue Dept. |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Lt. Randy Holmes |
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Phone Numbers: |
rholmes@ci.palm-coast.fl.us |
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E-mail address: |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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New start-up program
summer 2003.
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Geographic Area: |
City of Pembroke Pines, Fl
(Broward Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
Pembroke Pines CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Pembroke Pines Police Dept. |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Sgt. Michael Arnett |
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Phone Numbers: |
(954) 436-3284 |
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E-mail address: |
marnett@ppines.com |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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New start-up program
summer 2003.
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Geographic Area: |
City of Titusville, Fl
(Brevard Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
Titusville CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
City of Titusville, Community Development |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Sam Diblasio |
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Phone Numbers: |
(321) 383-3183 |
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E-mail address: |
sdiblasio@cfl.rr.com |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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Program began in mid 2003.
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Geographic Area: |
City of Wilton Manors, Fl
(Broward Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
Wilton Manors CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Wilton Manors Police Dept. |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Elizabeth Gribbon, Asst.
Chief |
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Phone Numbers: |
(954) 390-2156 |
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E-mail address: |
egribbon@wiltonmanors.com |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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Program began during fall
2003. |
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Geographic Area: |
City of West Palm Beach (Palm Beach
Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
West Palm Beach Fire Rescue |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
West Palm Beach Fire Rescue |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Rhett Turnquest, Assistant Chief |
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Phone Numbers: |
(561) 835-2928 |
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E-mail address: |
rturnque@ci.west-palm-beach.fl.us |
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Website address: |
www.wpbfr.com |
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Brief Description: |
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The CERT Program started
in March 2002. We've trained approx. 64 residents as of Nov 2002. The
class is offered throughout the year and is scheduled to meet each
communities needs. Our goal is to have CERT's in all communities for
maximum effectiveness.
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Geographic Area: |
Clearwater, Fl (Pinellas Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Clearwater Fire & Rescue |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Jeff Patterson |
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Phone Numbers: |
(727) 462-6324 fax (727)
462-6935 |
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E-mail address: |
jeffery.patterson@myclearwater.com |
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Website address: |
www.myclearwater.com (go to Fire Dept) |
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Brief Description: |
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Clearwater has held four
courses. The CERT graduates are an appreciated, valued auxiliary
group willing and dedicated to helping their community. Other CERT
courses are planned.
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Geographic Area: |
Collier County, Fl. (Naples Area) |
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Name of Program: |
Golden Gate Fire Control and Rescue District CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Golden Gate Fire Control and Rescue District |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Victor A. Hill, Christian Tobin |
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Phone Numbers: |
(239) 455-2121 |
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E-mail address: |
vhill@ggfire.com |
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Website address: |
www.ggfire.com |
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Brief Description: |
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Golden Gate Fire Control
and Rescue District's Community Emergency Response Teams began in
2002.
The district has three active teams with more coming as residents
create new teams within their neighborhoods.
CERT members receive training from in-house instructors as well
as instructors from Collier County Emergency Management and Florida
Department of Law Enforcement.
CPR and First Aid are provided by the fire district as
complimentary training to CERT.
Refresher training is held by district liaisons at team meetings.
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Geographic Area: |
Coral Springs, Fl (Broward
Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
To be decided |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
City of Coral Springs Fire Department |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Elyse Weintraub, Public Education Officer |
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Phone Numbers: |
(954) 346-1292 |
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E-mail address: |
fdeaw@ci.coral-springs.fl.us |
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Website address: |
coralsprings.org |
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Brief Description: |
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The Coral Springs Fire
Department is currently in the process of implementing the CERT
Program. Our hope is to get our citizens involved with disaster
preparedness by taking a proactive approach through education. |
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Geographic Area: |
Daytona Beach, FL(Volusia
Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
Spruce Creek Fly-In CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Volusia County Fire Dept. |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Susan and John Stratton |
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Phone Numbers: |
386 304-7044 (hm) 386
212-7044 (cell) |
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E-mail address: |
sprucecreek@netzero.net |
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Website address: |
N/A at this time |
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Brief Description: |
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We have 51 CERT volunteers
in our group. Many of our group has completed a CPR class recently.
Additional training sessions are being scheduled. Each member has
been issued a FRS radio. We have meetings each month on the 2nd
Tuesday. At the meeting we review procedures and other skills needed
to help our community if and when we are needed. |
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Geographic Area: |
DeBary, Fl (Volusia Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
DeBary Safe City |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Elaine Swanson, Project Coordinator |
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Phone Numbers: |
(386) 668-3820 |
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E-mail address: |
safecity@totcon.com |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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The CERT course is free to
DeBary residents and is taught by Volusia County Fire Services.
After the required 7-week course is completed, members are taken on
a tour of the Volusia County Emergency Operations Center. We then
offer CPR classes and training on the use of our 800 mgh radios. |
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Geographic Area: |
Deerfield Beach, FL (Broward Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
Deerfield Beach Fire-Rescue Services
CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Deerfield Beach Fire Rescue |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Ron Ruback |
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Phone Numbers: |
954-480-4249 |
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E-mail address: |
rruback@deerfield-beach.com |
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Website address: |
http://cert-db.netfirms.com/ |
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Brief Description: |
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Geographic Area: |
Deltona, Fl (Seminole Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
City of Deltona CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Deltona Fire Department |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Sue Houle |
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Phone Numbers: |
(386) 575--308 |
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E-mail address: |
shoule@ci.deltona.fl.us |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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A new program, which just
graduated it's first CERT qualified group in Oct 2002. More courses
are planned for 2002 & 2003. |
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Geographic Area: |
Desoto County, Fl. |
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Name of Program: |
Desoto County CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Primary - DeSoto Co
Fire/Rescue (Co-Sponsor - DeSoto Co EM) |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Asst Chief Glenn Prescott |
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Phone Numbers: |
863-993-4842 |
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E-mail address: |
c.albritton@co.desoto.fl.us |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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Next training session is
scheduled for April 6th, 2004. Have successfully graduated 12 CERT
Volunteers to date. |
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Geographic Area: |
Dixie County, Fl. |
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Name of Program: |
Dixie County Emergency Services CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Dixie County Emergency Services |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Scott Garner |
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Phone Numbers: |
(352) 498-1240 |
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E-mail address: |
scott.garner@dixieemergency.com |
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Website address: |
www.dixieemergency.com |
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Brief Description: |
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Our fourth training
session is scheduled to begin in August 2004. Dixie County has
trained and equipped 45 local citizens for our CERT Program. |
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Geographic Area: |
Dunedin, Fl (Pinellas Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
Dunedin Volunteer Emergency Response
Team |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Dunedin Fire/Rescue |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Chris Bengivengo, Div. Chief or Jan
Sebald |
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Phone Numbers: |
(727) 298-3092 or
(727) 298-3213 |
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E-mail address: |
firemarshal@dunedinfl.net |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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Program began originally
as part of a church organization but has now been transitioned to a
citywide program sponsored through the City Fire/Rescue Services.
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Geographic Area: |
Duval County, Fl (Jacksonville) |
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Name of Program: |
JaxCERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Jacksonville Fire & Rescue-Emergency Preparedness
Division |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Vacant |
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Phone Numbers: |
(904) 630-2472 (temporary)
Fax Number: (904) 630-2446 |
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E-mail address: |
ncover@coj.net |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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Geographic Area: |
Escambia County, Fl |
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Name of Program: |
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Escambia County Emergency Management |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
John Dosh, Training & Operations Officer |
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Phone Numbers: |
(850) 595-3314 |
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E-mail address: |
john_dosh@co.escambia.fl.us |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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The Escambia County CERT
program began in
1998. The course is offered to all residents and businesses on a
first
come,first serve basis. Local Fire Services, EMS and Emergency
Management
personnel, volunteer their time to teach the course.
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Geographic Area: |
Estero, Fl (Lee Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
Estero CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Estero Fire/ Rescue |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Jerry VanGelder |
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Phone Numbers: |
(941) 947-3473 |
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E-mail address: |
vangelder@esterofire.org |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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First class graduated in
October 2002, with additional classes in 2003 in progress or
beginning. |
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Geographic Area: |
Flagler County Florida |
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Name of Program: |
Flagler County CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Flagler County Emergency Services |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Troy Harper |
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Phone Numbers: |
(386) 437-7381 |
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E-mail address: |
tharper@flagleremergency.com |
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Website address: |
www.flagleremergency.com |
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Brief Description: |
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Flagler County CERT plans
to train over 100 members in the next 2 years. Our first team will
be in Sea Colony, an Ocean Side Gated Community. |
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Geographic Area: |
Florida Statewide |
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Name of Program: |
Florida CERT Association |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Florida CERT Association |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Jack Williams |
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Phone Numbers: |
Please use e-mail |
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E-mail address: |
jackwilliams@polk-county.net |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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Statewide CERT Association
offering training, conferencing and mutual team interaction. |
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Geographic Area: |
Florida Statewide |
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Name of Program: |
Fl. Junior Chamber of Commerce CERT Program |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Florida Junior Chamber of Commerce |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Richard Russo |
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Phone Numbers: |
e-mail messages preferred |
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E-mail address: |
roosterusso@cfl.rr.com |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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New program to train
Jaycee State Disaster Team personnel in CERT principles and
activities. |
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Geographic Area: |
Ft. Myers, Fl (Lee Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
South Trail F/R CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
South Trail Fire/Rescue District |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
William Proce, Assist. Chief or Suzanne
Springer |
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Phone Numbers: |
(239) 482-8030 or (239) 936-5281 |
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E-mail address: |
stfd2@yahoo.com |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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New start-up program
summer 2003.
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Geographic Area: |
Hallendale Beach, Fl (Broward Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
City of Hallendale Beach CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Hallendale Fire Dept. |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Alex Baird |
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Phone Numbers: |
(954) 457-1470 |
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E-mail address: |
abaird@aol.com
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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Geographic Area: |
Hamilton County, Fl |
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Name of Program: |
Hamilton County Community Emergency Response |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Hamilton County Emergency Management |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Roger Ehlert |
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Phone Numbers: |
(386) 792-6647 |
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E-mail address: |
hamcoecrt1@alltel.net |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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New program begun in late
Fall 2003. |
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Geographic Area: |
Hernando County, Florida |
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Name of Program: |
Community Emergency Response Team |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Hernando County Emergency Management |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Pamela Harris or Alan Regis |
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Phone Numbers: |
(352) 754-4083 / (352) 683-0642 |
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E-mail address: |
pamh@hernandocounty.us |
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Website address: |
http://www.co.hernando.fl.us/em |
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Brief Description: |
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We have a 7-week class
that follows the FEMA guidelines. We conduct a small disaster drill
at the end of each class to tie in all of the subjects that were
taught in the classes. |
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Geographic Area: |
Highlands County, Fl. (Avon Park) |
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Name of Program: |
South Florida Community College CERT Training
Program |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
South Florida Community College |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Jerry DeLonge |
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Phone Numbers: |
(863) 784-7280 or (863) 453-6661 |
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E-mail address: |
dejongej@sfcc.cc.fl.us |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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CERT Training Program
begun in Summer 2003 which offers CERT training
to residents of Highlands, Hardee and Desoto Counties in South
Central Florida. |
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Geographic Area: |
Hillsborough County, Fl.(Sun City) |
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Name of Program: |
Sun City Emergency Squad
CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Nancy Couch |
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Phone Numbers: |
(813)272-6600 |
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E-mail address: |
couchn@hillsboroughcounty.org |
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Website address: |
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Brief
Description: |
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Hillsborough
County's CERT Program was initiated in 1996 when the pilot CERT program
was implemented in the South Hillsborough County area of Sun City
Center. We are currently actively soliciting for participants via
Neighborhood Associations, business connections, speaking engagements,
mail outs, press and radio announcements. |
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Geographic Area: |
Highlands County, Fl |
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Name of Program: |
School Board of Highlands
County CERT Program |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
School Board of Highlands
County |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Jim Bible (Temporary) |
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Phone Numbers: |
(863) 471-5567
fax: (863) 471-5568 |
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E-mail address: |
biblejim@highlands.k12.fl.us |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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New program beginning late
fall 2004. |
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Geographic Area: |
Hillsborough County, Fl (Valrico) |
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Name of Program: |
Strawberry Ridge C.E.R.T. |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Hillsborough County Fire
Rescue |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Marty Sullivan |
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Phone Numbers: |
(813) 272-6600 |
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E-mail address: |
mrty426@aol.com |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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Started training Jan.
2003, second class has completed training. |
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Geographic Area: |
Hollywood, Fl (Broward Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
Hollywood CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
City of Hollywood Fire Rescue and Beach Safety
Department |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Joe Gambino, Hollywood F/R Training Center |
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Phone Numbers: |
(954) 967-4341 |
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E-mail address: |
jgambino@hollywoodfl.org |
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Website address: |
http://www.bh-systems.com/hlwdcert/ |
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Brief Description: |
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The CERT 7 week
course is free to residents and people who work in the City of
Hollywood. We hold monthly meetings that consist of training and then an
open discussion of the CERT program. We currently have over 200 members.
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Geographic Area: |
Jackson County, Fl. |
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Name of Program: |
Jackson County CERT Program |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
JC CTST, Inc.: A Citizen Corps Coalition |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Karen Fader |
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Phone Numbers: |
850-573-0667 |
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E-mail address: |
carerun@gtcom.net |
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Website address: |
www.emergencymanager.org |
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Brief Description: |
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Jackson County, Florida completed
their first Train-the-Trainer course with 9 graduates on 5/31/03.
A planning session was held the following week and instructors will
begin their first CERT classes the first week of August. Local
Emergency Manager, Rodney Andreasen, with the CERT Coordinator, will
begin recruitment and registration of participants during the month
of June 2003. Any persons interested in taking the 20 hour course
are encouraged to notify the CERT Coordinator at carerun@gtcom.net
or the county Emergency Manager at jcem@digitalexp.com |
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Geographic Area: |
Jupiter Farms ( Palm Beach Co.,Fl ) |
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Name of Program: |
Jupiter Farms CERT, Inc. |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Kathleen Fahey |
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Phone Numbers: |
561 744 7782 |
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E-mail address: |
somdayrnch@aol.com |
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Website address: |
www.jupiterfarmscert.org |
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Brief Description: |
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Established in
1999 membership has grown to over 72 members in the last year. We cover
15 square miles of rural un-incorporated Palm Beach. Due to the nature
of our community special emphasis is placed on communications, SAR and
livestock mangmt. in post-storm situation; as well as wildfire mitigation.
30% of members are amateur radio operators. We conduct our own CERT
training and communications training. |
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Geographic Area: |
Lady Lake, Fl (Lake Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
Water Oak CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Lady Lake Emergency Department |
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Point(s)
of Contact: |
John E. Pendleton or Ron Sherrill |
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Phone Numbers: |
(352) 750-4196 or (352) 295-0196 or
(352) 259-0919 |
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E-mail address: |
jpendl5211@aol.com
cronskip23@wateroak.cc |
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Website
address: |
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Brief
Description: |
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Program
was began in March 2004. General meetings are
usually 1000-1200 hours, every third Wednesday of
odd numbered months. Had three hurricane activations
during the August-September 2004 Florida hurricanes.
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Geographic Area: |
Lake Mary, Fl (Seminole Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Lake Mary Fire Department |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Windy Niles, Coordinator |
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Phone Numbers: |
(407) 333-8207 |
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E-mail address: |
wniles@lakemaryfl.com |
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Website address: |
www.insidecentralflorida.com |
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Brief Description: |
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Geographic Area: |
Lake County, Fl |
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Name of
Program: |
Lake County CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Lake County Emergency Management |
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Point(s) of
Contact: |
Steve LeBoutillier |
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Phone Numbers: |
Fax (352) 343-9728 |
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E-mail
address: |
sleboutillier@co.lake.fl.us
srace@co.lake.fl.us |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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Geographic Area: |
Lake
County, Clermont, Florida |
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Name of
Program: |
Clermont
CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
City of Clermont Fire
Department |
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Point(s) of
Contact: |
Inspector Kevin M. Rausch or Volunteer Support
Lieutenant Herbert Schley |
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Phone Numbers: |
352-394-7662 |
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E-mail
address: |
clkrausch@earthlink.net
or hschley@aol.com |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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This CERT program is
currently in the beginning stages of development. |
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Geographic Area: |
Lake Ridge-Falls(Palm Beach Co,Fl.) |
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Name of
Program: |
Lake Ridge-Falls CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Lake Ridge-Falls Homesowners Assoc. |
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Point(s) of
Contact: |
Stan Friedman |
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Phone Numbers: |
(561) 740-9888 |
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E-mail
address: |
stanfr35@aol.com |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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Founded in 1998,with
20 trained members who meet monthly. |
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Geographic Area: |
Lake, Sumter, Marion Counties, Fl |
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Name of Program: |
Community Emergency Response Team |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
The Villages Fire Rescue, Lake Sumter EMS, Marion
County
, Lake County , Sumter County , The Villages Home Owners Assocition |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Firefighter/Paramedic Mike Sinopoli, Chief Mike
Tucker |
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Phone Numbers: |
352 266-6817, 352 753-4508 |
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E-mail address: |
mike.sinopoli@vccdd.org |
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Website address: |
vccdd.org |
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Brief Description: |
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Combination of municipal and county
governments, fire, ems and law enforcement agencies and community
volunteers. New program 2003. The first several courses have been
completed and two teams formed.
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Geographic Area: |
Lee County, Fl |
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Name of Program: |
CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Lee County Emergency
Management Agency |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Lucy S. Keely |
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Phone Numbers: |
(239) 477-3615 |
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E-mail address: |
lkeely@leegov.com |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
The Lee County EM Office
provides coordination,
training and volunteer referals to CERT Team programs and teams in
the county.
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Geographic Area: |
Lee County, Fl ( North Fort Myers) |
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Name of Program: |
CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
North Fort Myers Fire/Rescue District |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Marie Hagan, Public Education Officer |
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Phone Numbers: |
239-731-1931 |
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E-mail address: |
mhnfmfd@yahoo.com |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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Established Nov 2001. Five teams with
88 active members.
Leaders meet with the Fire Dept on a monthly basis. On-going
training is provided to increase skill levels. |
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Geographic Area: |
Levy County, Fl |
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Name of Program: |
Levy County CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Levy County Emergency Management |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Mark Johnson |
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Phone Numbers: |
(352) 486-5213 |
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E-mail address: |
lerep@gnv.fdt.net |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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New program starting-up summer 2003.
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Geographic Area: |
Madison County, Fl |
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Name of Program: |
Capital Area Community Response Team- Madison
County Unit |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Capital Area Chapter, American Red Cross |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Joan & Delma Beck |
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Phone Numbers: |
( 850) 973-6002
if no answer call (850) 878-6080 |
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E-mail address: |
tallaha@crossnet.org |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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New CERT Unit start-up summer 2003.
This unit is a branch of the Capital Area Chapter, American Red
Cross 8 county greater Tallahassee area CERT program.
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Geographic Area: |
Manatee County, Fl. |
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Name of Program: |
Manatee County CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Manatee County Public Safety Department |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Richard E. Haynes |
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Phone Numbers: |
(941) 749-3022
or (941) 748-2241 |
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E-mail address: |
esf15@co.manatee.fl.us |
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Website address: |
n/a |
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Brief Description: |
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New program - March 2003. |
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Geographic Area: |
Marco Island, Fl (Collier Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
City of Marco Island CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Marco Island Fire/Rescue |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Capt. Gregory Pacter, FPEM |
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Phone Numbers: |
(239) 389-5040 and (fax) (239)
394-4501 |
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E-mail address: |
gpacter@cityofmarcoisland.com |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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Geographic Area: |
Marion County, FL |
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Name of Program: |
CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Marion County Sheriff's Office Div. of
Emergency Magagement |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Tom Goforth |
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Phone Numbers: |
(352) 622-3205 |
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E-mail address: |
Tgoforth@sheriff.Marioncountyfl.org |
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Website address: |
www.marionso.com |
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Brief Description: |
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Marion County,
FL, is over 1600 square miles. We have 19 communities with CERT teams.
We conduct 6 CERT courses a year with an average enrollment of 30
students. In addition, we conduct at least 1 Business Emergency Response
Team (BERT) per year. Currently, we have over 500 active team members in
our program. |
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Geographic Area: |
Martin County, Fl |
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Name of Program: |
Martin County CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Martin County Public Safety Department |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Keith Holman |
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Phone Numbers: |
561-288-5694 |
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E-mail address: |
kholman@martin.fl.us |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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An active program since 1997 based upon the concept
that public action and involvement in disaster is a key to success
in disaster preparedness, response and recovery in a coastal county
subject to many forms of disasters and major incidents. Over 200
citizens have been trained since 1997 and operate in 35 CERT teams
throughout the county. |
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Geographic Area: |
Miami-Dade County, Fl |
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Name of Program: |
Community Emergency Response Team |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Miami-Dade County/Office
of Emergency Management |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Roslyn Viterbo |
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Phone Numbers: |
(305) 468-5411 |
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E-mail address: |
Viterbo@miamidade.gov |
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Website address: |
http://www.miamidade.gov/oem/prepare_volunteering-cert.asp |
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Brief Description: |
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In late October
2003, the CERT Program was reassigned back to the Office of Emergency
Management, after approximately a year being under the County office of
Homeland Security. Classes have resumed under the Office of Emergency
Management.
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Geographic Area: |
Monroe County, Fl |
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Name of Program: |
Monroe County CERT |
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Sponsoring
Agency: |
Monroe County Emergency Management |
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Point(s) of
Contact: |
Jerry Ocathey |
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Phone Numbers: |
(305) 289-6018 |
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E-mail address: |
ocathey-jerry@monroecounty-fl.gov |
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Website
address: |
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Brief
Description: |
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New start-up program summer
2003. |
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Geographic Area: |
Naples, Fl (Collier Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
East Naples Florida CERT |
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Sponsoring
Agency: |
East Naples Fire Control & Rescue District |
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Point(s) of
Contact: |
Tara Bishop |
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Phone Numbers: |
(239) 774-711 ext 33 |
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E-mail address: |
enfdtara@hotmail.com |
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Website
address: |
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Brief
Description: |
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Formed in the year 2000 with 6
members, the program has steadily grown to about 50 members
with growth to 100 by the end of 2004 expected. Refresher
and continuing
education are being developed for 2004 activities.
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Geographic Area: |
Naples, Florida (Collier Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
North Naples Florida C.E.R.T. |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
North Naples Fire Control
& Rescue District |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Collier County Florida
Jim von Rinteln, CEM (Collier County CERT Coordinator)Collier
County Emergency Management
3301 Tamiami Trail, East
Naples, FL 34112
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Phone Numbers: |
(239) 774-8444, (239)
775-5008 (Fax) |
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E-mail address: |
JamesVonRinteln@colliergov.net |
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Website address: |
www.northnaplesfire.com |
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Brief Description: |
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Established in November 1998, the North Naples
C.E.R.T. team has over 300 trained members that make up 16 teams in
our fire district. The C.E.R.T. seven week course is free to
residents of North Naples. In addition, we hold monthly training
meetings to keep our C.E.R.T alumni abreast of changing conditions
in our area. |
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Geographic Area: |
Nassau County, Fl |
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Name of Program: |
Nassau County CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Nassau County Emergency Management |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Nancy Freeman, Deputy Director EM |
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Phone Numbers: |
(904) 491-7750 |
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E-mail address: |
nfreeman@nassaucountyfl.com |
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Website address: |
http://www.nassaufl-em.com |
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Brief Description: |
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Nassau County's CERT program is
currently being developed. The first training class is tentatively
scheduled to begin in February 2004 and is open to residents of
Nassau County.
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Geographic Area: |
NE Palm Beach County, Unincorporated |
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Name of Program: |
Caloosa CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Caloosa POA |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Richard Curtis & Bill Bishop |
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Phone Numbers: |
(561)-379-8579, (561)-627-6865 |
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E-mail address: |
dcurtis41@mac.com |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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Caloosa is a 325
home equestrian community of 5 acres or more sites. We are
unincorporated and located near Palm Beach Gardens, Fl but serviced by
the County Fire/Rescue. We currently have 23 members of whom 8 have had
FEMA training. We are waiting for the county to resume training programs
but at the time we are going forward with our own training program. All
members have Red Cross CPR & First level training. Our communications
are with GMRS owned by the Group and Ham. We have medical as well as
other professional members on our team. All team members have their
"tool Kits" and the Team has a substantial Medical supplies war chest.
We meet twice monthly for training and practice.
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Geographic Area: |
North Fort Myers, Fl (Lee Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
North Fort Myers FD CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
North Fort Myers Fire District |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Marie Hagan |
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Phone Numbers: |
(239) 731-1931 fax: (239)
731-7850 |
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E-mail address: |
mhnfmfd@yahoo.com |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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Dynamic long time CERT
program with frequent training courses. |
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Geographic Area: |
North Port,
Fl (Sarasota Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
North Port High School C.E.R.T. |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Sarasota County School Board |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Michael Jennings |
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Phone Numbers: |
(941) 423-8558 |
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E-mail address: |
Michael_Jennings@srqit.sarasota.k12.fl.us |
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Website address: |
www.NPHSCERT.com |
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Brief Description: |
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The C.E.R.T.
program is open to high school students. It is a one semester course.
Students conduct fire extinguisher practice, Search & Rescue, and triage
procedures. All students are given the opportunity to gain first-aid/CPR
certification during class time. Students also are exposed to the IFSTA
fire curriculum. |
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Geographic Area: |
Okaloosa County, Florida |
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Name of Program: |
CERT Community Emergency Response Team |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Okaloosa County Emergency Management |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Ken Wolfe |
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Phone Numbers: |
(850) 651-7560 |
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E-mail address: |
kwolfe@co.okaloosa.fl.us |
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Website address: |
www.co.okaloosa.fl.us |
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Brief Description: |
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In Okaloosa
County, Community Emergency Response Teams are designed to be
coordinated at the neighborhood level by a designated CERT leader. The
teams are trained in disaster preparedness, disaster medical, light
search and rescue operations, pre and post storm operations and are then
certified as CERT Teams. |
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Geographic Area: |
Okeechobee County, Fl |
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Name of Program: |
French-Canadian Mobil Home Park |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Okeechobee Co. Emergency Management |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Germain Charpentier-Team Leader and Alice Gaudet (e-mail
contact) |
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Phone Numbers: |
(863) 357-2292 |
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E-mail address: |
alga@okeechobee.com |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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A unique bi-lingual team (US & French
Canadian)off of US Highway 441, north of Lake Okeechobee in South
Florida with 12+ members, some of whom are French Canadians living
here only during the winter.
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Geographic Area: |
Orange Co., Fl (Greater
Orlando Area) |
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Name of Program: |
CERT Association of Greater Orlando |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Orlando Fire Department |
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Point(s) of
Contact: |
Colm Reid |
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Phone Numbers: |
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E-mail address: |
EIRECOLM2@AOL.COM |
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Website address: |
http://www.cenflacert.tripod.com/cago |
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Brief Description: |
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Orlando is the home of
the First CERT Team in Florida.
With over 300 trained citizens, a wide area of this growing city
is represented.
The CERT Association of Greater Orlando provides monthly
training opportunities for CERT Graduates. Currently 25
graduates are participating in a First Responder course
sponsored by the Orlando Fire Department. |
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Geographic
Area: |
Orange County,
Fl. (Unicorporated Orange County and all
municipalities,except City of Orlando) |
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Name of Program: |
Orange County CERT and BERT Programs |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Orange County Office of Emergency
Management |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Renzy Hanshaw, EM Director |
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Phone Numbers: |
(407) 836-9140 |
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E-mail address: |
Renzy.Hanshaw@oclf.net |
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Website address: |
www.ocoem.com |
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Brief Description: |
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The Orange County Office
of Emergency
Management delivers the 7 session Community Emergency
Response Team (CERT)
and modified Business Emergency Response Team (BERT)
training program to
community and businesses. The training covers basic
disaster survival and
recovery information plus emergency preparedness skills
important to know
in a disaster.Teams are trained to help themselves,
their neighbors and fellow employees
until emergency services arrive. Teams are also trained
to assist and work
with emergency services when there is a need.
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Geographic Area: |
City of Orlando,Fl. (Orange Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Orlando Fire Department |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Commander Vicki Robles |
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Phone Numbers: |
(407) 246-3128 |
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E-mail address: |
vicki@cityoforlando.net |
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Website address: |
www.cityoforlando.net |
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Brief Description: |
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The Orlando Fire
Department teaches citizens to SURVIVE THE STORM. No matter what the
hazard - hurricane, tornado, wildfire, or manmade, this education and
hands-on training course teaches citizens how to prepare for, respond to
and mitigate against the damages from these events. |
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Geographic Area: |
Osceola County, Fl |
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Name of Program: |
Citizen Emergency Response Team (CERT) |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Osceola County Emergencty Services |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Steven Proctor |
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Phone Numbers: |
407-343-6953 |
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E-mail address: |
spro@osceola.org |
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Website address: |
www.osceola.org |
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Brief Description: |
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This six (6) week course is taught
with FEMA materials and standards to our citizens and guests. |
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Geographic Area: |
Palm Beach County, Fl (Countywide) |
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Name of Program: |
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (COP) CERT Team |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Lt. Jeffrey Lindskoog |
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Phone Numbers: |
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E-mail address: |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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Contact with this group should be
made through Palm Beach County
Emergency Management Office. (561) 742-6333. Contact person:
Brain Hanley.
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Geographic Area: |
Palm Beach County, Fl (Lake Ridge
Greens) |
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Name of Program: |
Lakeridge Greens CERT (Palm
Beach Co.) |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Lakeridge Greens HOA |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Bob Bashe |
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Phone Numbers: |
(561) 739-9733 |
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E-mail address: |
Rmbashe@aol.com
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
Established almost 2 years ago, we're a community of
352 families with 45 CERT trained members and about 20 volunteers
with various medical, amateur radio and other skills. 120 trained
volunteers man our community AED program. We are working on
enhancing liaison and support for all CERT groups with PBC EOC and
Fire/Rescue. |
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Geographic Area: |
Palm Beach County, Fl |
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Name of Program: |
Palm Beach County CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Palm Beach County Fire/Rescue |
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Point(s) of
Contact: |
Capt. Dennis
Peek |
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Phone Numbers: |
561-616-7062 |
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E-mail address: |
dpeek@co.palm-beach.fl.us |
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Website address: |
N/A |
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Brief
Description: |
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Palm Beach County
Fire/Rescue in cooperation with Palm Beach County
Emergency Management now provides CERT Basic Training through the
Palm Beach Community College EMS/Fire School Program. |
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Geographic Area: |
Palm Beach Gardens, Fl (Palm Beach Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
Palm Beach Gardens CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Palm Beach Gardens Fire-Rescue Services |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Julie Schettenhelm, CERT Administrator |
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Phone Numbers: |
(561) 799-4306
Fax: (561-799-4399) |
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E-mail address: |
jschettenhelm@pbgfl.com |
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Website address: |
http://www.ci.palm-beach-gardens.fl.us |
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Brief Description: |
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Geographic Area: |
Palm Beach County, Fl (Villa
Boughese) |
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Name of Program: |
Villa Boughese H/O CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Villa Boughesee Home Owners Association |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Susan Hanson or Jack Cohen |
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Phone Numbers: |
(561) 865-9250 or (561) 865-2324 |
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E-mail address: |
jbcohenoct@aol.com |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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Geographic Area: |
Panama City, Fl (Bay Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Panama City Fire Department |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Amanda McDaniel & Chief Gary Wells |
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Phone Numbers: |
(850) 872-3053 |
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E-mail address: |
amanda.mcdaniel@cityofpanamacity.com |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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An EMPA grant from the State of
Florida allowed start-up and completion of our first CERT Course
in April 2001. Additional courses have
occurred, with demand high. We have had some notable trainees: a
13 year old, a 10 year old and a seeing dog in training named
Orbit.
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Geographic Area: |
Palm Harbor, Fl (Pinellas Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
Palm Harbor F/S CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Palm Harbor Special Fire Control &
Rescue District |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Kristy Patterson |
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Phone Numbers: |
(727) 787-5974 |
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E-mail address: |
kpatterson@palmharborfd.com |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
New start-up program summer 2003. |
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Geographic Area: |
Pasco County, FL |
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Name of Program: |
Pasco County CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Office of Emergency Management |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Lisa Hale or Michele Baker |
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Phone Numbers: |
(727) 847-8137 |
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E-mail address: |
lhale@pascocountyfl.net or
mbaker@pascocountyfl.net |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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Pasco County conducts a 7-week
academy consistent with FEMA guidelines. Classes meet Wednesday nights
from 630-930pm. During 2000, the inaugural year, four academies were
conducted and 110 students graduated. Funding for the first year was
provided by a competitive grant from the State of Florida Emergency
Management Preparedness and Assistance Trust Fund. The Pasco County
Board of County Commissioners is funding two academies during 2001. |
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Geographic Area: |
Pinellas County, Fl (Indian Rocks Beach
Area) |
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Name of Program: |
Pinellas Suncoast Fire/Rescue CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Pinellas Suncoast Fire & Rescue District |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
John Leahy |
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Phone Numbers: |
(727) 595-1117 |
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E-mail address: |
jr_leahy@yahoo.com |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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New program begun in late
summer 2003, serving the Indian Rocks Beach,other Pinellas Central
Beaches and Intercostal Waterway area and a small section of
mainland Largo.
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Geographic Area: |
Pinellas County, Fl (Lealman Area) |
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Name of Program: |
Lealman Fire Control District CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Lealman Special Fire Control District |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Lt. K. Larry Thompson |
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Phone Numbers: |
(727) 526-5650 or (727) 481-2787 |
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E-mail address: |
klt@lealmanfire.com |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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New program begun late
Fall 2003. |
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Geographic Area: |
Polk County, Fl (Central
Florida) |
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Name of Program: |
Polk County Community Emergency Response
Team |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Polk County,
Fl. Fire Department |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Lt. Jack Williams |
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Phone Numbers: |
(863) 413-3030 or (863)
559-7102 |
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E-mail address: |
JackWilliams@Polk-County.net |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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The Polk County,
Fl. CERT Program began in the summer of 2000 with the first team formed
in the Polo Park subdivision, in NE Polk County. As of January 2003 we
now have 5 CERT teams with over 110 graduates trained and 85 active
members. Several
CERT BasicCourses are planned for 2003.
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Geographic Area: |
Pompano Beach, Fl (Broward Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Pompano Beach Fire Rescue |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Fire Chief Harry Small, Training Officer Ted Martin |
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Phone Numbers: |
(954) 786-4510, 786-4309 |
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E-mail address: |
harry.small@copbfl.com;
theodore.martin@copbfl.com
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Website
address: |
www.ci.pompano-beach.fl.us |
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Brief Description: |
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Pompano Beach
Fire Rescue conducts a seven week program (one evening per week)
addressing the following topics:
1. Introduction to Disasters;
2/3.Disaster Medical Care I & II;
4. Fire Suppression;
5. Search & Rescue;
6. Pre-Hurricane Preparations;
7. Post Disaster Response, Psychology, and Team Organization.
Participants are schooled heavily in understanding and preparing for
hurricanes. Each class is 2 1/2 hours in length and stresses "hands-on"
training. FEMA completion certificates are issued at the end of the
program. CERT disaster equipment and bags are issued free to all
participants who successfully complete the program. The cost to all
participants, at this time, is funded by the city and is provided at no
charge.
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Geographic Area: |
Palm Beach County, Fl (Ponte Vecchio) |
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Name of Program: |
Ponte Vecchio CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Ponte Vecchio HOA & Palm Beach Co. Emergency |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Alan Moses (Team Leader) |
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Phone Numbers: |
(561) 733-4388 |
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E-mail address: |
gralamo@adelphia.net |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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Geographic Area: |
Port Orange, Fl (Volusia Co) |
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Name of Program: |
Port Orange Fire-Rescue CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
City of Port Orange Dept. of Fire-Rescue |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Lisa Saunders, Public Education and
Information |
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Phone Numbers: |
(386)506-5906 |
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E-mail address: |
lsaunders@port-orange.org |
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Website address: |
www.port-orange.org |
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Brief Description: |
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Program in
existence since 1994. To-date over 200 persons trained. New classes are
offered monthly. |
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Geographic Area: |
Port Saint John, Fl (Brevard Co) |
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Name of Program: |
Central Brevard (CB) CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Brevard County Office of Emergency
Management |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Holly and Amehed Carreras |
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Phone Numbers: |
(321) 632-8964 |
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E-mail address: |
hollynamed@aol.com |
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Website address: |
http://www.psjcert.homestead.com |
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Brief Description: |
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The Port Saint
John CERT program began in October 2000. During the summer of 2004, the
Port Saint John CERT Program and the Canaveral Groves CERT Team merged
to become the Central Brevard (CB) CERT Program. |
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Geographic Area: |
Rockledge, Fl. (Brevard Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
City of Rockledge CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
City of Rockledgfe Fire/Rescue |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Lori Hedges, Public Info. Officer |
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Phone Numbers: |
(321) 690-3968 |
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E-mail address: |
firepio@cityofrockledge.org |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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An active program, started in 2000
with now over 75 CERT graduates, operating in
3 teams in this coastal community. Monthly refresher activities are
held and several new
Basic CERT Training Courses are held yearly.
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Geographic Area: |
Safety Harbor, Fl
(Pinellas Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
Community Emergency Response Team |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Safety Harbor Fire Department |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Ed Martens |
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Phone Numbers: |
727-724-1520 |
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E-mail address: |
emartens@cityofsafetyharbor.com |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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The CERT program
consists of both classroom and hands-on training in fire suppression,
medical emergencies, disaster assessment and search and rescue using the
FEMA curriculum. This training will assist citizens in how to prepare
for a disaster and what actions to take following a disaster. |
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Geographic Area: |
Sarasota County, Fl. |
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Name of Program: |
Sarasota County CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Sarasota County Emergency Management
Department |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Anne Miller |
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Phone Numbers: |
941-861-5300 |
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E-mail address: |
ammiller@scgov.net |
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Website address: |
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Brief
Description: |
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Program was to begin
during Summer 2003. However, due to massive summer
flooding disaster is now expected to begin in late Fall 2003.
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Geographic Area: |
Satellite Beach, Fl (Brevard Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
Satellite Beach Community Response Team
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Satellite Beach Fire Department |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Richelle Owens |
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Phone Numbers: |
(321) 773-4405 (work) (321) 868-9058 (pager) |
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E-mail address: |
rowens@satellitebeach.org |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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The City of
Satellite Beach Community Emergency Response Team has 19 dedicated and
enthusiastic members. Our CERT members have a vast amount of experience
and education in the fields of medicine, psychology, hazardous
materials, firefighting, and rescue. Monthly training/business meetings
are held and attendance is regular.
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Geographic Area: |
Seminole County, Florida |
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Name of Program: |
Seminole County CERT (Community
Emergency Response Team) |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Seminole County Emergency Management |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Jacqueline Perry, CERT Coordinator |
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Phone Numbers: |
(407) 665-5132 |
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E-mail address: |
jperry@co.seminole.fl.us |
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Website address: |
http://www.seminolepublicsafety.org/em/cert.asp |
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Brief Description: |
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The Seminole
County CERT training programs are going well throughout the County. In
addition, the CERT Association has become a most valuable asset. They
have trained very hard over the past year and continue so that the
participants maintain and improve their skills. Some of the additional
training that the members have taken is CPR, SkyWarn, Amateur Radio,
Large Incident Rehab, ICS, EM2000, First Responder, Train the Trainer,
Practical Drills, and Terrorism Awareness. The volunteers within
Seminole County are what make this program a huge success. |
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Started 3 years
ago, the association provides continuing and advanced training to
graduates of the county CERT program. Additionally, training is provided
so that CERT members can obtain Amateur radio licenses and provide
Rehabilitation services to the Seminole County Fire Department. The
association meets once a month and provides CERT volunteers to Emergency
Management to assist in EOC operations, wildfire support, severe weather
events or as required or requested. |
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Geographic Area: |
South Daytona, Fl (Volusia Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
South Daytona C.E.R.T. |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
South Daytona Police Department |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
James D. Giles and Gary Wandelt - SDPD |
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Phone Numbers: |
(386) 322-3033/3050 |
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E-mail address: |
lpeer@southdaytona.org |
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Website address: |
http://www.southdaytona.org |
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Brief Description: |
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We are newly
formed and still compiling members and equipment. The Fire Department
will assist the Police Department in training and organization. |
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Geographic Area: |
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl
(Broward Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
Fort Lauderdale CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
City of Fort Lauderdale |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Lieutenant Eric Pologruto |
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Phone Numbers: |
954-828-3624 |
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E-mail address: |
EricP@cityfort.com |
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Website address: |
http://www.ci.ftlaud.fl.us/fire-rescue |
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Brief Description: |
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Since 1994 over 800 citizens have received Fort Lauderdale Fire
Rescue's CERT training. The department offers two CERT training
classes per year with each class lasting 7 consecutive weeks. Topics
of the course include: Disaster Preparedenss, Medical Operations,
Light Search & Rescue, Fire Suppression, and adult CPR. |
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Geographic Area: |
Boynton Beach, Fl (Palm
Beach Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Boynton Beach Fire Rescue |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
James Ness |
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Phone Numbers: |
561.742.6333 |
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E-mail address: |
nessj@ci.boynton-beach.fl.us |
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Website address: |
www.bbfrd.org |
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Brief Description: |
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Boynton Beach
is a 18 sq. mile municipality with a population of 62,000, located
on the east coast of Florida just south of West Palm Beach. Our CERT
program is open to citizens of Boynton Beach and is currently funded
through a state EMS grant.
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Geographic Area: |
Palm Beach Co. ( Southeast
Florida) |
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Name of Program: |
Southeast Florida CERT includes Palm
Beach County EM, Cities of Boca Raton, Delray, Palm Beach Gardens
and West Palm Beach |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Palm Beach County EM |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Brian Hanley |
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Phone Numbers: |
561-712-6329 |
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E-mail address: |
bhanley@psd.co.palm-beach.fl.us |
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Website address: |
www.co.palm-beach.fl.us/eoc |
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Brief Description: |
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Eight-week
program running in various locations throughout the county. The county
maintains a database and co-issues all identification. Unified program
combines instructors from cities of Boca Raton, Delray Beach, West Palm
Beach, Palm Beach Gardens and County Emergency Management. |
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Geographic Area: |
Palm Beach County, Fl
(River Walk) |
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Name of Program: |
RiverWalk CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
RiverWalk Homeowners Association |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Len Fintzy |
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Phone Numbers: |
561 686-6668 |
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E-mail address: |
len@fintzy.com |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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We are the
largest single HOA in the state of Florida and so 40 of us took CERT
training about a year ago. More are waiting for the local government to
offer new classes. Our HOA covers 640 acres with over 10 miles of roads
and almost 200 acres of lakes. It is our expectation to CERT-train more
residents and to train our people in CPR, Community First Aid and AEDs. |
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Geographic Area: |
Collier County, Fl |
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Name of Program: |
CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Collier County Emergency Operations
Center |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Collier County EOC or Jim
VonRiteln,FPEM,CEM |
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Phone Numbers: |
(941) 774-8444 (EOC), (800) 654-3747
Fax (941) 574-0524 |
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E-mail address: |
JamesVonRiteln@colliergov.net |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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Six district
operational groups planned expansion and implementation of North
Naples program concept to other areas of Collier County.
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Geographic Area: |
Tice, Fl (Lee Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
Tice Fire & Rescue District CERT Program
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Tice Fire & Rescue District |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Shelton R. Reynolds, Troy W. Fullon, and Gregory
Bradley |
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Phone Numbers: |
(941) 694-2380 |
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E-mail address: |
ticefd2@yahoo.com |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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Community
Emergency Response Team, comprised of 4 different neighborhood teams
with 36 members total. These are civilians that respond to local
disasters. |
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Geographic Area: |
South Pasadena, Fl (Pinellas Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
City of So. Pasadena CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
So. Pasdadena Fire Dept. |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Chief Nailer |
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Phone Numbers: |
(727) 344-1666 (please contact by e-mail first) |
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E-mail address: |
sopasfd@tampabay.rr.com |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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A program with 15-20 CERT
members, who primarily work with Fire Dept & City Services on
pre-storm preparation & special activities. They receive special
training in evacuation activities, windshield surveys, electrical
considerations, etc.
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Geographic Area: |
St. Johns County, Fl |
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Name of Program: |
Coquina Crossing CERT Team |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
St. Johns County Emergency Management |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Linda M. Stoughton |
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Phone Numbers: |
(904) 824-6964 |
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E-mail address: |
emgmgnt@co.st-johns.fl.us |
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Website address: |
www.sjcemergencymanagement.org |
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Brief Description: |
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The Coquina Crossing CERT Team is
neighborhood based and trains on a monthly basis. |
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Geographic Area: |
St. Pete Beach, Fl (Pinellas Co) |
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Name of Program: |
St. Pete Beach CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
St. Pete Beach Fire/Rescue |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Tom Malone |
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Phone Numbers: |
(727) 363-9208
(727) 360-6744 (fax) |
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E-mail address: |
None at present |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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80 person team who assists in
Fire/Rescue activities within this beach front
community.
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Geographic Area: |
Suntree. Fl (Brevard County) |
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Name of Program: |
Suntree CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Suntree Master Homeowners Association
and Brevard CO EMA |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Dick Childs |
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Phone Numbers: |
321 254-4774 |
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E-mail address: |
RECHILDSJR@WORLDNET.ATT.NET |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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We recently
completed our tenth class. This brings our strength to 124 members. We
currently have four field teams covering 4500 homes and an operations
center for control and coordination. Our operations center maintains
communications with our four team leaders and the Brevard County Office
of Emergency Management.
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Geographic Area: |
Suwannee County,Fl. |
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Name of Program: |
Suwannee County Community Emergency Response Team |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Suwannee County Emergency Management |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Bart Strang or Johnny Wooley |
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Phone Numbers: |
(386) 364-3405 |
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E-mail address: |
johnny@scco.swanneeclerkofcourt.com |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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New program begun late Fall 2003. |
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Geographic Area: |
Tamarac, Fl (Broward Co) |
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Name of Program: |
Tamarac Community Emergency Response
Team |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Tamarac Fire Rescue |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Van Schoen - Public Ed Specialist |
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Phone Numbers: |
954-724-2530 |
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E-mail address: |
Vans@Tamarac.org |
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Website address: |
http://members.aol.com/tamaraccert/index.html |
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Brief Description: |
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Tamarac
Fire/Rescue CERT is a well defined program with over 300 graduates,
including medical and professional people. Two-three CERT Basic Training
Courses courses are taught a year with First Responder Training Program
and a Rehab Support to Emergency Services Program new functions being
added
as Advanced CERT training and activities for CERT.
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Geographic Area: |
Tampa, Fl (Hillsborough
Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
Greater Tampa CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
The City of Tampa Office of Emergency
Management and the New Tampa Emergency Preparedness Committee |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Bonnie Goodwin |
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Phone Numbers: |
(813) 974-9581 |
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E-mail address: |
bgoodwin@hsc.usf.edu and Bettemac@tampabay.rr.com |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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The Greater Tampa CERT
program offers FEMA/FDEM CERT Certification for all of the current 8
training modules. This program began in 2002 and now has 70 trained
CERT members with classes ongoing on a regular basis for new
volunteers. Monthly continuing education programs are offered to
residents as well.
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Geographic Area: |
Tavares, Fl (Lake Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
Tavares Fire Department CERT Program |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Tavares Fire Department |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Lt. Wane J. Luckock III |
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Phone Numbers: |
(325) 742-6475 |
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E-mail address: |
bluckock@tavares.org |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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The program is a
little over a year old. Chief Emory Kendrick initiated the program. The
information that the program initially used came from the Orlando Fire
Department. The program has had two communities go through the program.
We've been able to instruct a total of 45 people between the two
communities. Our goal is to have at least two classes a year and to
assist the established teams in their training efforts.
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Geographic Area: |
Taylor County, Fl. |
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Name of Program: |
Capital Area Community
Response Team-Taylor County Unit |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Capital Area Chapter, American Red Cross |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Chris Floyd (Interim) |
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Phone Numbers: |
(850) 878-6080 |
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E-mail address: |
tallaha@crossnet.org |
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Website address: |
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Brief
Description: |
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New CERT Unit start-up,
late summer 2003. This unit is a branch of the Capital Area Chapter,
American Red Cross 8 county, Greater Tallahassee Area CERT program.
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Geographic Area: |
Town of Davie, Fl (Broward Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
Davie Fire/Rescue CERT Team |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Davie Fire/Rescue |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Bonnie Stasiej or
Division Chief Sid |
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Phone Numbers: |
(954) 797-1163 or
(954) 797-1858
fax (954) 797-1234 |
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E-mail address: |
sid_marchant@davie-fl.gov |
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Website address: |
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Brief
Description: |
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New program beginning
summer 2003. |
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Geographic Area: |
Town of Lady Lake, Fl (Levy Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
Lady Lake CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Town of Lady Lake |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
E. Nathanson |
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Phone Numbers: |
(352) 751-1545 |
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E-mail address: |
enathanson@ladylake.org |
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Website address: |
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Brief
Description: |
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New program starting-up
summer 2003. |
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Geographic Area: |
Treasure Island, FL (Pinellas Co.) |
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Name of Program: |
Treasure Island C.E.R.T. |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
City of Treasure Island Fire Dept. |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Charles Fant, Fire Chief |
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Phone Numbers: |
727-547-4590 |
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E-mail address: |
cfant@ci.treasure-island.fl.us |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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Treasure Island
C.E.R.T. conducts monthly training and organizational meeting. Members
also participate in the city's emergency response team to augment
limited municipal personnel due to evacuation of neighborhoods/community
during hurricane threat. |
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Geographic Area: |
Union County, Fl |
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Name of Program: |
Union County Community Emergency
Response Team |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Union County Emergency Management Agency |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Tommy Thomas |
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Phone Numbers: |
(386) 496-4330 |
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E-mail address: |
ucoem@alltel.net
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Website address: |
www.lake-butler.com/cert |
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Brief Description: |
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Our community
emergency response team is a multi-purpose team. They are trained in
Search and Rescue, Disaster Response, Wildland Fire Fighting, HAZ-MAT
and the Incident Command System. We also have started a training program
in the area of first responders to assist EMS. These are all volunteers.
We also respond to any county or city that request assistance.
Also
See: CERT Approved Emergency Preparedness Kits |
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Geographic Area: |
Volusia County, Fl. |
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Name of Program: |
Volusia County Department of Public
Protection CERT Training Program |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Volusia County Department of Public
Protection |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Suzie Darby |
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Phone Numbers: |
(321) 383-736-5640 ext 2903 |
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E-mail address: |
sdarby@co.volusia.fl.us |
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Website address: |
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Brief
Description: |
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Training program available
to county residents. |
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Geographic Area: |
West Central Florida (Tampa Bay) |
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Name of Program: |
Civil Air Patrol - Oakhurst
Composite Squadron |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Florida Wing Civil Air Patrol |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Capt. William Macfarlane |
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Phone Numbers: |
727-502-9743 |
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E-mail address: |
smacfar1@tampabay.rr.com |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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The C.E.R.T.
program is being incorporated with the Civil Air Patrol Emergency
Service Training to help better prepare the units within the Florida
Wing C.A.P. for disasters and their role in the recovery. Unit meets at
the VA Medical Center, Bay Pines, Fl. in Building 37.
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Geographic Area: |
Western Volusia County, Florida |
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Name of Program: |
Whisperwood CERT |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
Whisperwood Safety Committee |
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Point(s) of Contact: |
Don Terry, Edward Klenke, and Bob
Martin-Co-coordinators, |
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Phone Numbers: |
(386) 740-0195, 943-8930 |
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E-mail address: |
don32724@hotmail.com,
rmartin44@cfl.rr.com |
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Website address: |
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Brief Description: |
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Whisper wood is a
55+ manufactured home community of 395 homes. We have 27 trained
members, and are in an unincorporated area outside of DeLand, Florida.
We are not affiliated with any group other than the County Coordinator
from the Volusia County Fire Dept. The team meets monthly to update
information, practice our basic first aid, review radio procedures, and
revise the forms needed for record keeping. We operate 5 team-owned
and 9 privately owned hand held CB radios. We have organized our team in
three groups, Command, Search and Rescue, and Medical. We are currently
meeting Quarterly with the county coordinator and the coordinator of the
City of DeBary. We are planning to jointly organize a county CERT
association.
On January 13,2001, we sent a team of 8 members to the Orlando Fire
Department/Universal Studios "Disaster 2001" that was a great learning
experience that we shared with many others |
