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Severe Weather Spotter Training

Free and Open to the Public

 

 

On Wednesday, April 20, 2011, a meteorologist from the National Weather Service (NWS) will conduct Severe Weather Spotter Training at the Washington County Sheriff’s Dept. located at 500 N. Schmidt Rd. in West Bend. An afternoon “basic” session will be held from 1:30–3:30 PM and an evening “advanced” session from 6:30-8:30 PM.

 

Please use the main entrance and take the lobby elevator to the 3rd floor.

 

This training is free, open to the public and does not require any pre-registration.

 

These classes include video and photos of past weather events and recognition training on weather features that are indicators of severe weather potential. The causes and dynamics of differing forms of severe weather and safety issues will also be discussed.

 

This training is recommended for members of local police, fire and EMS departments as well as amateur radio operators and anyone else with an interest in weather. There will be ample time allowed for questions.
 

This training is sponsored through the cooperation of: Washington County Sheriff’s Dept., Washington County Emergency Management, Wisconsin Emergency Management and the National Weather Service.

 

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July 31, 2010 -

 

Washington County CERT Team Competes in CERT Olympics

 

 

Four graduates of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training competed in the first-ever Southeast Wisconsin CERT Olympics on July 31 at Waukesha Area Technical College in Pewaukee. Sherry Athey of West Bend, Laurel Harmon of Jackson, Melanie Knigge of Hartford, and Candy Shoop of Jackson comprised the Washington County team.


The event, coordinated by Wisconsin Citizens and Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD), featured six teams from southeastern Wisconsin competing in four major events –team building, fire suppression, light search and rescue, and disaster first aid.


“The CERT Olympics was far more than just a friendly competition. It was also a great opportunity for CERT students to practice their skills and connect with other CERT-trained individuals in the region” said Deborah Knepler, outreach coordinator for Citizen Corps of Washington County. “CERT training is highly recommended for anyone serious about emergency preparedness. CERT teaches important survival skills in how to take care of yourself and those around you in case a catastrophic emergency delays professional first responders”.


CERT has been teaching people how to respond to emergencies in Washington County since 2005. CERT training includes disaster preparedness, fire suppression, basic disaster medical operations, light search and rescue operations, terrorism awareness and disaster psychology. Classes are currently being scheduled for the fall.

 

 

Washington County residents (l-r) Melanie Knigge, Sherry Athey, Candy Shoop, and Laurel Harmon work together to complete the team building event of the CERT Olympics in Pewaukee on Saturday, July 31.

 

 

 

 

Results are in for the 2009 Wisconsin Preparedness Survey!

 

Check out the new READY WISCONSIN website!

 

 

  
     

Volunteer Center of Washington County
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West Bend, WI 53095
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