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CERT BOARD ATTENDEES
Kelvin.Oberlies CERT Coordinator
Ralph Villasenor - Planning and Outreach
Joe Ramos Training
Hanni Bennett Logistics
Haide Aguirre Acting as secretary/treasurer (until fulfilled)
Item 1: The meeting was called to order by the CERT Coordinator, Kelvin Oberlies.at
6:03 p.m.
Item 2a: The meeting Agenda was approved.
Item 2b: The minutes for the meetings of from May 7, 2019 were approved and signed.
Item 2c: CERT Coordinator and Training Coordinator
• The group selected a topic and date to conduct a 15-minute training activity
during the CERT meetings. The schedule is the following:
• July 2, 2019 — Ralph Villasenor (Light Search and Rescue Operations)
• August 6, 2019 — Paul Tickner (TBD)
• September 3, 2019 — James Mejia (Hazmat Information)
• October 1, 2019 — Kevin Oberlies (Conducting Head to Toe Assessments)
• November 5, 2019 — Bill Fenn (Working with Survivors/Trauma)
• December 3, 201.9 —TBD (This meeting might be cancelled)
Item 2d: Training and Planning and Outreach.
• The CERT Basic Training scheduled for June 8, 15, & 22 was cancelled.
• The group will coordinate the CERT Basic Training scheduled for October 12,19,
& 26 from 8:00-5:oopm.
• The group still working on the following areas:
• With the assistance of San Bernardino County, coordinate trainers
• Contact interested residents from the multiple community Outreach
events
• Update the CERT flyer to be posted in all City media outlets and in the
City's radio station.
• Possible banner flyer signs to be posted at the City's monument sign and
a newspaper ad for public outreach.
• A CERT booth for Grand Terrace Community Day, Saturday, June 1, 2019 from
3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. will be attended by Ralph Villasenor, Joe Ramos, and
Haide Aguirre to distribute fireworks safety information.
• On July 4, 2019, a CERT booth will be set up next to the fireworks stand at Stater
Bros from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to distribute a fireworks safety pamphlet. The
CERT booth will be attended by Kelvin Oberlies and Joe Ramos.
Item 2f: Logistics — Inventory
• The inventory for the community room closet, trailer, shed, and metal storage
units needs to be scheduled.
storage unit-and the. Fire Department).
Meeting Adjourned at 6:51 p.m. - -
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COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM
11..:,1. JUNE 4, 2019 MINUTES — REGULAR MEETING
• In anticipation to the CERT Basic Training class, the community room
needs to be reserved, including access to water, electricity, and blocking
the first three parking spaces closest to the building.
Item 2e: Planning and Outreach and Logistics
CERT Cooling Center coordination continued, including the following
• Cooling Center standard: The Grand Terrace Senior Center and it is open
when temperatures reach 110° F or more, or when the City experiences a
long-term power.outage.
• Cooling Center: items needed to assist residents, include water, ice, ice
packs and emergency safety kits.
• Coordinator Oberlies will monitor the weather and alert volunteers
• Silver Lining bus services available: call list for seniors interested
• Outreach: newspaper ad, radio spot, and prepare guidelines, including
hours of operation.
• Radio Spot: to be prepared and posted by radio volunteers (Paul Tickner
and Connie Parsons)
• Flyer to be posted at the City Website.
The Great Shake Out
• Shake out information for radio ad and for public outreach
CERT Volunteer Events
• On July 4, 2019, a CERT booth will be set up next to the fireworks stand
at Stater Bros from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to distribute a fireworks safety
pamphlet. ,The CERT booth will be attended by Kelvin Oberlies and Joe
Ramos.
Item 2f: Logistics — Inventory
• The inventory for the trailer, shed, and metal storage units was scheduled for
June 20, 2019, at 4:00 p.m.. S
Item 3: Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 2, 2019
Meeting Adjourned at 7:00p.m.
Possible banner flyer signs to be posted at the City's monument sign and
a newspaper ad for public outreach.
• A CERT booth for Grand Terrace Community Day, Saturday, June 1, 2019 from
3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. will be attended by Ralph Villasenor, Joe Ramos, and
Haide Aguirre to distribute fireworks safety information.
• On July 4, 2019, a CERT booth will be set up next to the fireworks stand at Stater
Bros from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to distribute a fireworks safety pamphlet. The
CERT booth will be attended by Kelvin Oberlies and Joe Ramos.
Item 2f: Logistics — Inventory
• The inventory for the community room closet, trailer, shed, and metal storage
units needs to be scheduled.
storage unit-and the. Fire Department).
Meeting Adjourned at 6:51 p.m. - -
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