[sudo-discuss] Fwd: bringing CORE trainings to our 'hood

Hey all, in case you misses CORE I or CORE II trainings, we can jump into this one being put in in ny neighborhood // Matt ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Tue, Feb 4, 2014 at 8:14 PM Subject: bringing CORE trainings to our 'hood Hi Adams Point friends and neighbors, I think many of you know that Andrew and I have been participating in the Fire Dept's free community disaster preparation training over the last few months.  With the threat of fire looming over us (in addition to earthquakes), we feel some increased urgency in making sure we, as neighbors are prepared.  We've been working with some other neighbors to bring CORE I and II trainings right here to Adams Point on Sat, March 1st at the Bellevue Club. In the event of a disaster, like a fire or earthquake, we will be on our own for 7-10 days.... So this is a great opportunity for us to prepare as neighbors. We must register - follow the link here or below: http://gatheringadamspoint.wordpress.com.. Also, if you are interested, but can't make the date, the FD has additional trainings scheduled at other locations: http://www2.oaklandnet.com/oakca1/groups/fire/documents/webcontent/oak04420…  I hope you'll think about joining for at least CORE I - the morning training.   Please forward to others who you think may be interested. Take care, Miriam More details below: Join your neighbors on Saturday, March 1st for the Oakland Fire Department’s CORE training for disaster preparedness. CORE (Communities of Oakland Respond to Emergencies) is a free training program for individuals, neighborhood groups and community-based organizations in Oakland. • Develop self-confidence as you learn practical information and hands-on life-saving skills, • Build community as you develop and share your skills and resources to protect yourself, your family and home, and your neighborhood, and • Increase the safety and wellbeing of your family and neighborhood. Gathering Adams Point seeks to increase the number of CORE trained residents and to create a network of engaged neighbors. 9:30 – 12 CORE I • Reduce common household hazards • Create family emergency and evacuation plans • Prepare emergency supply kits • Respond to earthquakes, fires, chemical accidents, floods and terrorist threats 12 – 1 Lunch, all are welcome – picnic or local restaurant 1 – 3:30 CORE II • Utilize basic community organizing principles to involve neighbors • Organize a neighborhood emergency response system • Set up an Neighborhood Command Center • Create response teams including communications and first aid. • Conduct tabletop exercises and neighborhood drills You may register for CORE I only or CORE I and II. Saturday, March 1 The Bellevue Club at 525 Bellevue Ave, by the lake. We’ll meet in the Terrace Room on the 4th floor. Register at: http://svy.mk/1iZ34Y9 Questions? Email gatheringadamspoint(a)gmail.com or visit www.gatheringadamspoint.wordpress.com.