LW Community Emergency Response Team

Members of LW Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) opened the last meeting to residents who were interested in learning about emergency preparedness and how to become a CERT member. President Catherine O’Brien made a presentation about how people can create a family emergency plan. O’Brien covered topics like creating a paper copy of the contact information for your family and other important people including information such as medical facilities, doctors and service providers. She encouraged those at the meeting to carry a copy or post a copy of the plan in a central location in their home such as a refrigerator,or a bulletin board.

The second half of meeting was presented by Peggy Lynch who gave a presentation about the effective ways that LW CERT members can stop bleeding in an emergency by using multiple options available.

— Janice Friedland