Upper West Side CERT

Trained and certified citizen volunteers providing auxiliary support to the emergency response efforts of the NYPD & FDNY of Manhattan's Upper West Side

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2 of 2 - Your Upper West Side CERT team thanks you for your support and participation over the past 10+ years. You can continue to stay abreast of preparedness news at https://t.co/wYrNwBFUE4. This UWSCERT feed will no longer be updated.

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1 of 2 - Dear Twitter Friends: New York City CERT teams are being reorganized by the New York City Office of Emergency Management. Effective immediately, Upper West Side CERT (M7), along with another CERT team, M4/5, will become part of a new entity called Manhattan District 2.

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We're recruiting! https://t.co/O2F4ccgJ5A

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Bronx CERT members supported the Co-op City Community Fair by directing traffic, distributing preparedness material, and recruiting new members. Assemblyman Michael Benedetto (left w/yellow bag) stopped by the table to pick up preparedness materials for his family.

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NYC Emergency Management National Preparedness Month Event tomorrow, 9/28: Staten Island Children’s Museum Preparedness Event - Free Admission - 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, 12:00 - 5:00 PM #PrepareNow

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Manhattan Division 5 CERT members attended a New York State Preparedness event to help distribute material and recruit for the upcoming basic training cycle. #PrepareNow #JoinCERT

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Sept 28, 9am-12pm, East Harlem COAD Emergency Preparedness Community Event. There will be lots of life-saving information and a limited supply of free Go Bags. Location: DREAM Charter Elementary School Gymnasium, 1991 2nd Avenue, NYC. Register: https://t.co/1CWNAXSQQl #PrepareNow

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Queens Division 3 CERT members greeted passersby and offered Ready New York information at the Forest Hills Street Fair. #PrepareNow

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E-waste Recycling Event: Wednesday, September 25, 11am-2pm, Fall E-Waste Drive, Duffy Square, 46th Street between 7th Avenue and Broadway. Info: Broadway GreenAlliance, https://t.co/TLGCgrZ0U9 or 646-454-5722

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CERT members joined NYCEM staff, FEMACorps, and NYC Service at the annual Senior Readyfest in Queens, New York last Thursday. #PrepareNow

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Mayor de Blasio, Health Officials Declares End of Measles Outbreak in New York City. Read the press release: https://t.co/4PRasmQmy4

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New York Disaster Interfaith Services is hosting the following training:
9/25 - Mental Health First Aid & Opioid Overdose Training for Faith Community Leaders https://t.co/ka9vzZKZ4N

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A new PSA from NYC Emergency Management, "Communicate When It Counts" https://t.co/XCYKJwfJ5U #PrepareNow

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HOW TO HELP
- CASH IS BEST. The community's infrastructure may not support food, clothing donations.
- BE SMART. Send money to trusted organizations.
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9/25, 9am-5:30pm, Mental Health First Aid and Opioid Overdose Training for Faith Community Leaders. NYDIS and Salvation Army offering certification for clergy, staff and volunteers from congregations and faith-based organizations. To register: https://t.co/bYSkxbRnqy #PrepareNow

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NYC CERT was honored with a plaque for outstanding service following a day of traffic management and distributing material at the Annual Run for Richie event on September 8.

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Brooklyn District 10, 11, 13, and 14 CERT members attended 9/11 memorial Services at the 69th Street Pier in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.

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DSNY Safe Disposal Event: Sunday, September 22, 10am-4pm, (electronic goods and batteries also accepted), Union Square, North Plaza, 17th Street bet Park Avenue South & Broadway; cars enter at Park Avenue South & 20th Street. Info: https://t.co/4pJgJ0mV78

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Brooklyn District 15 and 18 CERT members attended 9/11 memorial services in Marine Park, Brooklyn.

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Coastal Storm Webinar for Community Leaders: Thursday, September 19, 12:00-1:00pm. Atlantic Hurricane Season is still upon us. learn about how to plan and prepare for a coastal storm, including sheltering and evacuation. Register here: https://t.co/OzvUb2VEev