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Featured Articles - Spring 2009

What is the CERT role in pandemics?
An interview with Battalion Chief Scott Hansen of San Marcos California
by Dana Reed, Editor

“With CERT, there is not a lot of black and white right now as far as a pandemic goes and what role we all play in that so some of this is yet to be defined.” – Scott Hansen (read more)

University Winter Storm Preparation
by Joseph Parish

University students should keep themselves and others in the dormitory prepared for emergencies... (read more)

CERT Basic Radio Emergency Operations Handout
by Bruno Amicci, Commander of Tigard CERT

A handy example handout for basic radio emergency operations. This handout was provided by Bruno Amicci, Commander of Tigard CERT... (view and print)

2009 Western US States Fire Season - It's Going to Be a Doozie!
By Lance Winslow
Experts are worried about the 2009 Fire Season out West. Already in early May 2009 there was a huge brush fire in Santa Barbara, and due to all the fuel and dried brush it rapidly grew. (read more)

Duck, Cover & Hold Versus Triangle of Life, Which is Safer?
By Wayne Bennett
Considerable controversy revolves around whether Duck, Cover & Hold is safer than the Triangle of Life. Professional firefighter and disaster response expert discusses the realities of disaster response in schools and homes. He points out doing the right thing can save lives using a common sense approach. (read more)

The Definition of Survival Food
By Joseph Parish
Continually I stress that everyone should have a survival kit made up and ready for any sort of emergency that Mother Nature or fellow man can toss our way. I continually relate how this kit should contain certain essential emergency supplies as well as a selection of survival foods. (read more)

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