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Welcome to the
New Canaan
CERT Home Page
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Were you prepared for
the storms last fall ???
| Learn to be better equipped to handle a disaster in your
home or workplace. |
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Enroll in the 20 hour program,
developed by FEMA and supported by the Dept. of Homeland
Security. |
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| Play a role in your community by
assisting the emergency responders during a major event or
disaster. |
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Once the initial training is
completed, you can join our New Canaan CERT Team.
Ongoing training is provided. CERT is used to assist
emergency services during a critical incident, as well as
helping at planned events. |
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For additional
information on classes and education, visit our supplemental website.
Click
here to check it out (This will open a new web page)
Some of the New Canaan
and Westport CERT members finishing up a great day directing traffic at the
Lacrosse Jamboree at Saxe Middle School.
CERT members from New Canaan, Westport, and
Wilton attending a class on Electrical Hazards Training, led by CL&P Safety
Administrator Peter Neary.
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“...we know that out of tragedy, strength and hope and even good can
come. One of the best ways to counter evil is through the gathering
momentum of millions of acts of service and decency and kindness ...
Since September 11, Americans have responded magnificently, with
courage and compassion, unity and purpose, resolve and fierce
determination. We have seen the true character of the American
people reveal itself in unity and generosity, patriotism and civic
pride. The deep bonds of affection that we have seen in people
helping people in need have blessed our land. Our great challenge
now is to encourage this outpouring of service and civic pride --
and to harness it to a great national purpose.”
President George W. Bush, January 2002 |
Officers of New
Canaan CERT participate in meetings and
events with the Town of New Canaan's Emergency Services and the Office of Emergency Management.
They also collaborate with the CT Chapter of the American Red Cross for training
and special programs.
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