To lessen the impact of disasters on our Hillsboro community through preparedness and training.

CERT Leadership Training, Know Your Neighborhood, and Volunteer Recognition.

February 10, 2010 - 11:39am — Mitch Neilson
Apr 8 2010 18:00

April 8th at starting at 6:00 we will have our annual meeting and leadership training.

Hillsboro Fire Chief Gary Seidel will present to CERT members about the benefits of the CERT program and ways that CERT has been implemented and used. If you have not had to chance to listen to Chief Seidel speak you need to make sure you attend.

Following the chief's presentation we will go through a short presentation about the Map Your Neighborhood program.

We will conclude with recognition of our volunteers.

Spring CERT Week 1

August 26, 2009 - 12:02pm — Mitch Neilson
Mar 24 2010 18:30

We will be starting our Spring CERT Series. Registration for this class will add you to all 8 sessions

The class is scheduled from 6:30 to 9:30pm on Wednesday evenings. We will be at the Ronler Acres Fire Station which is at the corner of Evergreen and 229th.

You must pre register for this class. Registration for this class registers you for all 8 sessions.

You can register through the website or email me at mitchn@ci.hillsboro.or.us

Thank you

Animals in Disasters: Mitigation and Recovery

January 7, 2010 - 10:46am — Mitch Neilson
Mar 18 2010 18:30

Janette Nachbar with Washington County will be teaching us about what to do for our pets before a disaster. She will also teach how to deal with animals during the post disaster recovery process.

This class is free and will be on March 18th from 6:30 to 8:30 at the Ronler Acres Fire Station 4455 NW 229th ave.

Please email me at mitchn@ci.hillsboro.or.us or register online.

A minimum of 10 people are needed for this class.

See you there.

Shelter Operations

January 5, 2010 - 1:59pm — Mitch Neilson
Apr 27 2010 18:30

On April 27th the Red Cross will be offering a class on Shelter Operations. This is a 3 hour class schedlued from 6:30 to 9:30pm. This is the first part of a 2 part class. Attendance at both is required.

We need a minimum of 10 people in order to offer the class.

The second portion of this class is a shelter simulation. (Think CERT Final) This will be held May 1st from 8:00am to 11:30am

Both classes will be at the Ronler Acres Fire Station 4455 NW 229th in Hillsboro.

Registration for the operations class will register you for both.

Red Cross Psychological First Aid

January 5, 2010 - 1:42pm — Mitch Neilson
May 25 2010 18:00

May 25th from 6:00pm to 9:30pm the Red Cross will be offereing a Psychological First Aid course. Attached is a fact sheet about the class.

There is a minimum of 10 people needed to offer this class. The class is free.

I had the opportunity to take this class last year and it is very valuable not only in a disaster setting but also in every day life when working with individuals who are dealing with stress in their lives.

Please email me at mitchn@ci.hillsboro.or.us

or register through the website

I look forward to seeing you there.

About Hillsboro CERT

January 27, 2009 - 2:02pm — admin

The city of Hillsboro provides you with quality emergency fire and medical services. In the wake of a disaster they may be unavailable due to debris and road damage, plus an overwhelming need for emergency response in all areas of the city. Some basic training in disaster survival and rescue skills would improve your ability to survive until assistance arrives.

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