SouthCounty CERT MD

We are a CERT team in PGC, MD, providing disaster preparedness info and training. Follows & RTs ≠ endorsements. #AreYouReady #DifferentVestsSameVisions

[SouthCounty CERT MD @s_countycertmd]

Free Virtual Presentation: Financial Emergency First Aid Kit, Sat., Aug 14, 2021, 10am - 12 noon, EDT, by Zoom.
https://t.co/iRrpaplj5f

FEMA's Emergency Financial First Aid Kit (EFFAK) ToolKit will be sent to all registered participants.

Register soon!

#AreYouReady?

[SouthCounty CERT MD @s_countycertmd]

... embarrassed to admit I didn't even think of sanitizing my phone before covid.

#StopTheSpread

#AreYouReady
#DoOneThing
#DoingTheMostGood

[Daisy Mountain Citizen Corps @DMFDCC]

Back to School can lead to germs...5 tips to help you and your family sanitize your phones.
https://t.co/HEVQysj4E4

[SouthCounty CERT MD @s_countycertmd]

@PGFDNews wants to know if you're storing the gasoline that powers your mower, portable generators, or any other gas powered equipment properly. Follow these tips for the right can & the right location.
#FiftyDaysofSafety
#DoingTheMostGood
#AreYouReady?

[Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department @PGFDNews]

The #PGFD wants to know if you are storing the gasoline that powers your lawn mower, portable generators or any other gas powered equipment properly. Follow these tips to ensure your gas is stored in the right can & in the right location. #FiftyDaysofSafety

[SouthCounty CERT MD @s_countycertmd]

Great webinar today - Reasonable Accommodation: Best Practices for Return to Work During Covid-19. Excellent, informative presenation by Linda Batiste.

Can't wait for the next @JANatJAN presentation.

Some resources below!

#AreYouReady

[SouthCounty CERT MD @s_countycertmd]

A little show & tell on how much damage fireworks can do. ALL #fireworks are illegal in Prince George's County. #EvenSparklers

To turn in fireworks without facing any penalties, call the #PGFD Watch Office at 301-583-2200. #FireworksAmnestyProgram

#AreYouReady

[Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department @PGFDNews]

A little show & tell on how much damage fireworks can do. ALL #fireworks are illegal in Prince George's County. If you want to turn in fireworks without facing any penalties, please call our #PGFD Watch Office at 301-583-2200. #FireworksAmnestyProgram

[SouthCounty CERT MD @s_countycertmd]

It's #NationalGoFishingDay. Please help us tackle the current blood shortage. Type O donors are reel-y needed! Come to give blood or platelets by June 30 & get a $5 Gift Card by email, thanks to Amazon.

Line up your appt today: https://t.co/SJ7jY19ImH

[Lori Thompson @ARCfanHQ]

It's #NationalGoFishingDay. 🎣 Please help us tackle the current blood shortage. Type O donors are reel-y needed! Come to give blood or platelets by June 30 & get a $5 Gift Card by email, thanks to our partners at Amazon.

Line up your appt today: https://t.co/Kx4rkQ1Km8 🐟

[SouthCounty CERT MD @s_countycertmd]

Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED & First Aid Class, Saturday, June 26, 2021. $60. In Suitland, MD. 830am - 1230pm.
AHA instructor.
Message for details.
Come join us!
Just in time for summer!!
Come learn how to save a life!!!
Only $60!!!

#AreYouReady?

[SouthCounty CERT MD @s_countycertmd]

NEXT AARC Member Mtg, 7:30pm Thur., June 17, 2021 via ZOOM.
Discussion will focus on Field Day setup and operation.

[Anne Arundel Radio Club @W3VPR]

NEXT AARC Member Mtg, 7:30pm Thur.June 17, 2021 via ZOOM.
Discussion will focus on Field Day setup and operation.

[SouthCounty CERT MD @s_countycertmd]

Fortunate to have joined #KahootEDUSummit for the second day with @GetKahoot! Excellent information on digital resources for instruction!!
Check out @clever!!! SSO anyone?!?

#AreYouReady!!!

[SouthCounty CERT MD @s_countycertmd]

Continuing with the #KahootEDUSummit this afternoon with @GetKahoot.
Many interesting topics!
Can't wait to design a @Kahoot class for a mass casualty disaster response!!

#AreYouReady

[SouthCounty CERT MD @s_countycertmd]

Watching the #KahootEDUSummit with @GetKahoot. Making education fun for all, both online and inperson.

#AreYouReady

[SouthCounty CERT MD @s_countycertmd]

With 3 quick actions, you can be trained to save a life. The #1 cause of preventable death after injury is bleeding. That’s why we want to train you how to STOP THE BLEED®.
https://t.co/b24UiWjb0F
See something. Do something. Improving survival.

[SouthCounty CERT MD @s_countycertmd]

For volunteer week, our new @s_countycertmd t-shirts.
Nice, huh?

(Huge grin behind that mask!!!)

[SouthCounty CERT MD @s_countycertmd]

REMINDER:
Virtual SkyWarn Spotter Class -- Wed, Feb.10, 2021
Anne Arundel County SkyWarn is partnering with the National Weather Service for a FREE SKYWARN® Basics Course.

Registration is required to attend. If you have not signed up yet, go to: https://t.co/jc7q7QxrnV

[Anne Arundel Radio Club @W3VPR]

REMINDER: Virtual SkyWarn Spotter Class -- Wed, Feb.10, 2021
Anne Arundel County SkyWarn is partnering with the National Weather Service for a FREE SKYWARN® Basics Course.

Registration is required to attend. If you have not signed up yet, go to: https://t.co/aqGr39GOqx

[SouthCounty CERT MD @s_countycertmd]

Plasma from whole blood donations made through
@RedCross that test positive for #COVID19 antibodies may help coronavirus patients in need of convalescent plasma transfusions.
Schedule your next blood donation & you may help overcome a plasma shortage: https://t.co/icDICAaYyy

[Lori Thompson @ARCfanHQ]

Plasma from whole blood donations made through @RedCross that test positive for #COVID19 antibodies may help coronavirus patients in need of convalescent plasma transfusions. Schedule your next blood donation & you may help overcome a plasma shortage: https://t.co/u7lu1KO3RX

[SouthCounty CERT MD @s_countycertmd]

What @ARCfanHQ said.
Stay informed. Have an emergency kit.
Pack. Plan. Practice
#DifferentVestsSameVision
#DoingTheMostGood
#AreYouReady

[Lori Thompson @ARCfanHQ]

First few days of disasters are hard: lots of confusion, information changes quickly, can easily become a scary situation. Stay informed by tuning in to local news and weather updates, have an emergency kit ready to go, have a plan to evacuate immediately if needed. Stay safe!

[SouthCounty CERT MD @s_countycertmd]

The AARC will be holding Tech classes starting 2/20 from 1-5PM via ZOOM. You do NOT have to be local, anyone can attend.
See https://t.co/56HDpgUd7I for more details.

#TheAirwaysAreAlwaysOpen
#DoingTheMostGood

[Anne Arundel Radio Club @W3VPR]

The AARC will be holding Tech classes starting 2/20 from 1-5PM via ZOOM. You do NOT have to be local, anyone can attend. See https://t.co/hWRjucwX7c for more details.

[SouthCounty CERT MD @s_countycertmd]

Volunteer Hours: Are you capturing volunteer hours for possible Federal reimbursement?
Those hours add up, decreasing state/local cost share.
#DifferentVestSameVision
#DoingTheMostGood
#TrackandTrace

#CERTstrong

[SouthCounty CERT MD @s_countycertmd]

There's still time to make a life-changing difference in 2020.
#BeAHero and schedule your appointment to donate blood or platelets and #BeTheLifeline patients need this holiday season: https://t.co/icDICAaYyy
#DonateLife
#DonateBlood

[Lori Thompson @ARCfanHQ]

There's still time to make a life-changing difference in 2020. #BeAHero and schedule your appointment to donate blood or platelets and #BeTheLifeline patients need this holiday season: https://t.co/u7lu1KO3RX #DonateLife #DonateBlood

[SouthCounty CERT MD @s_countycertmd]

With winter comes holiday cheer and celebrations but winter can also bring snow, ice, and other inclement weather. Be sure to prepare early by updating your preparedness kit!
#winterpreparedness

[Prince George's County Office of Homeland Security @PGCountyOHS]

With winter comes holiday cheer and celebrations but winter can also bring snow, ice, and other inclement weather. Be sure to prepare early by updating your preparedness kit!
#winterpreparedness #PGOEM #PreparePrinceGeorges