Have a happy and safe New Year

Thanks to our many members who gave so generously of their time in 2009.  We were called out to work on 9 deployments.  In addition, we helped at 12 community events during the year.

Learn to be better equipped to handle a disaster in your home or workplace.  Enroll in the 20 hour program, developed by FEMA and supported by the Dept. of Homeland Security.     Play a role in your community by assisting the emergency responders during a major event or disaster. 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.

 

Some of the New Canaan and Westport CERT members finishing up a great day directing traffic at the Lacrosse Jamboree on June 7, 2009 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, on April 1, 2009.

“...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