Caldwell County

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact Caldwell County and trains them in basic disaster response skills such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exerci... ses, CERT members can assist themselves, their families, and others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. CERT members also are encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in emergency preparedness projects in Caldwell County, North Carolina. This is a free, voluntary program that encourages members of our community to be prepared in any emergency. Individuals, groups of friends and family, and organizations are all encouraged to join us! The Senior Center is for older adults age 60 and better and their spouses. For more information, call 758-2883 or email office@caldwellseniorcenter.org . Caldwell County is susceptible to many hazards including tornadoes, floods, winter storms, earthquakes, wildfires, power outages, and hazardous material spills. On June 21 at 1:00 join us at the Caldwell Senior Center to learn some basic disaster planning skills from volunteers of the Caldwell County CERT (Community Emergency Response Team). You will learn: What you need to keep you safe in an emergency, What documents are critical and how to store them, and What to take with you to an emergency shelter. You will receive items to start your emergency kit. This is a message from Lenoir Amateur Radio Club inviting you to the 2019 Field Day. Local amateur radio operators are a critical support group for Caldwell County. In addition to providing communications support for many community activities, such as cycle races and runs, these unpaid volunteers support the emergency communications needs of Caldwell County Emergency Management during disasters and other ...Read More