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Register for a CERT course in your community

STEP 1:

·       FEMA IS-317: Introduction to CERT (Online)

"Introduction to Community Emergency Response Teams," IS-317, is an independent study course that serves as an introduction to CERT for those wanting to complete training or as a refresher for current team members. It takes between six and eight hours to complete the course. Those who successfully finish it will receive a certificate of completion. It has six modules.

·       U.S. CERT Basic Training & Material (Online and Classroom)

https://www.blackemergmanagersassociation.org/p/cert-basic-training-material-online-and.html

STEP 2:

Take a hands-on course in your community.

·       Locate a CERT Team in your community ()enter zip code)

https://community.fema.gov/Register/Register_Search_Programs

LA County CERT training classes.  Upcoming

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/lafd-cert-program-7803155391 The Community Emergency Response Team Program's concept was developed and implemented by the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) in 1985.  The 1987 Whittier Narrows earthquake underscored the area-wide threat of a major disaster in California. Further, it confirmed the need for training civilians to meet their immediate needs.  As a result, the LAFD created this program to train citizens and private and government employees………………………….

Atlanta CERT training classes.  Upcoming

https://www.atlfrf.org/acert UPCOMING CLASS DATES WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON. The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program helps train people to be better prepared to respond to emergency situations in their communities. When emergencies happen, CERT members can give critical support to first responders, provide immediate assistance to victims, and organize spontaneous volunteers at a disaster site. CERT members can also help with non-emergency projects that help improve the safety of the community

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“We are now faced with the fact that tomorrow is today.  We are confronted with the fierce urgency of now.  In this unfolding conundrum of life and history there is such a thing as being too late.  Procrastination is still the thief of time.  Life often leaves us standing bare, naked and dejected with a lost opportunity.  This may well be mankind’s last change to choose between chaos or community.”

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., ‘Where Are We Going From Here:  Chaos or Community’.

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November 20–21, Climate Reality is presenting 24 Hours of Reality: Truth in Action, a global conversation on the truth of the climate crisis and how we solve it.

Are you interested in changing the climate conversation in your community? I wanted to share a story with you. My life profoundly changed after training with the Climate Reality Leadership Corps. I was trained in 2012 in San Francisco, and at that time I had a career firmly in  place as a newspaper editor. I was looking for the training to augment my understanding of current  climate science. Instead, the training became a turbo boost to change my life so I could focus solely on climate solutions. Within a year, I had transitioned to run a statewide non-profit, Earth Charter Indiana,  formed to support and promote the principles of the Earth Charter.    Fast forward to February 2015, when I presented to two-dozen high school students in  North Manchester, Indiana. That day, I remember how engaged these students were, and how many insightful questions  they had. They were especially interested in farming's impact on the environment, both harm  and help, and our conversation after the presentation lasted quite a while.    Coming out of this session, the students — led by their science teacher, Jabin, with assistance  from me — decided to create a public event to teach their community about food and climate  impacts. In all, over 60 community members attended, a mixture of conservatives and progressives, including some local farmers.    I marveled at the presentations: good-looking PowerPoints, excellent graphics, and sound  science on farming, climate change, and animal health – but the aftermath was pure beauty.    After the presentations, the audience formed small group discussion circles.  Breaking up into smaller groups was the key in getting actual conversations going.    Only rarely do you get to see how a presentation you've given reverberates later. This event,  staged by high school students, was one of the most ambitious and meaningful I've seen.  That I had a small part in inspiring it further motivates me to continue giving presentations. You might have heard this already, but on November 20–21, Climate Reality is presenting   24 Hours of Reality: Truth in Action, a global conversation on the truth of the climate  crisis and how we solve it.    If you can find a place and time to host a presentation – whether it’s a classroom, community  center, place of worship, or even just your own living room – you can take part in this day of  global climate action by requesting  a presentation from a trained Climate Reality Leader like me.    I can’t wait to see the impact of thousands of these conversations around the world.  Will you join me?    Jim Poyser Climate Reality Leader

Disaster Ready's Ready to Go Mobile Guides. October 2019.

DisasterReady’s Ready to Go Mobile Guides are designed specifically for mobile devices (smartphones and tablets) to support learners on the go. They are created by experts from across the humanitarian and nonprofit sectors and cover essential topics such as leadership, security, protection, emergency response, health, and much more. Explore the entire collection here.

Office of International Disability Rights Act.. October 2019

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CALL TO ACTION!!   In 2017, then US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson eliminated the Special Advisor for International Disability Rights, a position established under the Obama Administration and held by long-time disability activist, Judith Heumann. USICD wrote to both Secretary Tillerson and Secretary Pompeo with our concerns and no acknowledgment or response was ever received. The Trump administration has not appointed a Special Advisor. Letters can be found on our website. USICD is asking our members, the US disability community and our allies, to respond by communicating your support for the bipartisan Office of International Disability Rights Act (HR 3373). The Bill was introduced on 20 June 2019 by Congresswoman Dina TItus (D-NV) and has six co-sponsors as of today. We have one Republican co-sponsor (Representative Don Young R-AK) and need more to show strong bipartisan support for the bill. The Office of International Disability Act establishes a permanent office at the US Department of State. The bill also requires the appointment of a Special Advisor and mandatory disability inclusion training for all civil service, foreign service personnel, and chiefs of mission. Read the Office of International Disability Rights Act. Please visit the USICD Call to Action web page to learn more and to download the Call to Action Packet. The packet contains a letter from USICD's President, Dr. Patricia Morrissey and a sample letter to send to members of the House of Representatives. The last page of the packet contains a list of Representatives we would like you to contact as soon as possible. Please share this important announcement with your friends, family and colleagues!  Establishing a permanent Office of International Disability Rights has been a key advocacy priority for USICD.

Washington, DC Puerto Rico/Puerto Ricans Diaspora Summit, 11.16.19

Puerto Rico, Puerto Ricans Washington, D.C. Diaspora Summit 2019 Saturday, November 16, 2019, 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM George Washington University, Elliott School of International Affairs 1957 E Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052 RSVP: http://centropr.nationbuilder.com/dcsummit_2019 The increase in emigration from Puerto Rico has created opportunities for Puerto Ricans living in the United States. Given the importance that population size and growth have in the social and political discourse in the United States, this increase in the size of the Puerto Rican population throughout the country will contribute to make Puerto Ricans more visible politically, socially, economically, and culturally. Hurricanes Irma and Maria may have brought destruction and devastation to Puerto Rico, but they also brought opportunities for the building of a stronger Puerto Rico and Diaspora.