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With all the recent tragedies and anthrax scares, people have been looking for ways to help and volunteer. This is a great way for you to learn how to take care of yourself, your family and your neighbors in the event of an emergency. C.E.R. T. is a group of concerned citizens that is organized and receives seven weeks of training that enhances their ability to recognize, respond to, and recover from a major emergency or disaster. Previous emergency experience is not required. The seven-week course is free with all books and materials provided.

The North Naples, Golden Gate, Isle of Capri, Marco Island and East Naples Fire Departments all have Community Emergency Response Teams. For more information please contact the following CER T Coordinators.

North Naples Fire Dept.................... Chief James Webb, 597-3222

Golden Gate Fire Dept............ Firefighter Christian Tobin, 455-2121

Isle of Capri Fire Dept.................Chief Emilio Rodriquez, 394-8770

Marco Island Fire Dept.................. Captain Greg Pacter, 389-5040

East Naples Fire Dept................... Firefighter Mike Leal, 774- 7111

For more information contact Collier County Emergency Management at (239) 774 8444.

Marco Island 'Eage' article on Isles of Capri CERT Drill

Community Emergency Response Teams are being developed across the country and overseas in hopes of preparing the general public to help themselves, their families, their neighbors and their community before, during and after an emergency or disaster.

Multidisciplined training teams are available to provide comprehensive certified 21 hour FEMA training to volunteers in the techniques that may save lives, money, and heartache. For more information, contact your local Emergency Management office, or FEMA's CERT Coordinator.

Several Southern Florida trainers have completed their training, and several local teams are already in place, including Isles of Capri and North Naples. Active teams are already at work in Orange, Broward, and
Seminole Counties. Additional Collier County
CERT training will be available soon. Please check
this page often for updated training information.

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***For additional hurricane information, write or call:***
	*COLLIER COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT* *3301 East Tamiami Trail* *Naples, Florida 34112* *(239) 774-8444* *Board of County Commissioners* *Emergency Services Division* *Collier County, Florida*

. . . or call your local Emergency Management office

Last updated 11 March 2002 by Rick Zyvoloski, RichardZyvoloski@colliergov.net