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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.
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| 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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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.

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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 collaborate with the CT Regional Chapter of the American Red Cross
for training and special programs. They also participate in meetings and
events with the Town of New Canaan's Emergency Services and the Office of Emergency Management.
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