Coweta.Ga.CERT

Effective Radio Communication training class is scheduled for Thursday 2/15 @ 18:30 hrs (6:30pm) at the EOC. This is required training in order to join the Strike Team.

If you have completed Basic CERT training and are wishing to join the Strike Team, the required effective Communication Class will be held Thursday February 15 @ 6:00pm. The class will be held in the EOC at 195 Industrial Blvd. Please comment on this post if you plan to attend.

Just a reminder, the fall CERT basic class sign up is now open. Check it out at the Coweta County website coweta.ga.us .

A huge thanks to all of the CERT Strike Team Members who responded to the need to help our neighbors in Spalding County over the last two days. You all did a fantastic job operating the Volunteer Response Center. 👍

The Coweta County CERT Strike Team is being deployed to Griffin tomorrow and Monday to help them with their tornado response efforts.

Watch Coweta County social media pages for registration for the 2023-1 Basic CERT Training Class starting February 23rd.

Congratulations Nic Burgess

Coweta EMA coordinator earns certification Nic Burgess, Coweta County Emergency Management Agency coordinator, recently earned his certification for emergency management through the International Association of Emergency Managers.

Time to prepare for the new year.

Whether you've made a resolution or not, resolve to be prepared this year. Try financially preparing for the New Year by setting aside any extra funds in your savings, and update your Ready kit supplies every 3 to 6 months. Emergencies can happen at any time, so the best way to avoid any mishaps is to stay prepared. For more information, visit https://gema.georgia.gov/plan-prepare.

The next Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) basic training class will begin Feb 23, 2023. Watch Coweta County social media pages for registration information and dates.

Would you know how to deal with this injury?

2022-2 CERT Basic Training Class

I would like to thank Deputy Smith for his presentation on CERT and Terrorism to the Basic CERT training class last night. His presentation is always informative.

I would like to thank Fire Marshal Dean for his presentation at last night's Basic CERT training class. His class is always informative and engaging.

We would like to thank Chief Beckworth for his time and instruction of week 4 in our CERT class. Chief Beckworth has instructed Disaster Medical Operations Part 2 on several occasions and we are very grateful for his willingness to share his knowledge and experience

I would like to thank all the participants of Saturday's Missing Persons search and rescue drill. You all did a great job.

This Thursday 8/25 is the monthly training event for the CERT Strike Team. We will be covering radio communication and testing the SAR tracking app. See you there.

Don't forget the triage training on Thursday along with a review on traffic and crowd management in preparation for the 4th of July fireworks event.

Always maintain situational awareness. If you see something...Say SOMETHING!!!

Congratulations to those who completed the GEMA Introduction to Search and Rescue training today.

The National Hurricane Preparedness Week is coming up May 1-7! Make sure to stay tuned to our social media channels for hurricane-specific tips every day during this week.

https://times-herald.com/news/2022/04/cert-disaster-training-completed-by-coweta-residents

CERT disaster training completed by Coweta residents ​Decorated with abrasions, deep cuts and impalements, Cowetans needed rescuing at the fire training grounds on Greison Trail.

I wish everyone a great week. If you plan to attend the GEMA Search and Rescue training May 13 and 14, please make sure you have registered through the GEMA training site.

National Weather Service has issued a Tornado WATCH for our area until 10pm Wednesday April 6 EDT.

Coweta.Ga.CERT updated their website address.