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

[Jenny Ryan]

Awesome! Thanks for the heads up.

We did a CORE I training last year, and I've been meaning to inquire about
doing CORE II at sudo - this session is more tailored toward community
preparedness, while CORE I focuses on individual households.

Jenny
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On Wed, Feb 5, 2014 at 5:14 PM, mattsenate at gmail.com
<mattsenate at gmail.com>wrote:

> 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/oak044205.pdf
>
>
> 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 at gmail.com or visit
> www.gatheringadamspoint.wordpress.com.
>
>
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