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Originally Posted by Carl in Tampa
Two of the Marion County Sheriff's Office programs that I value highly are related to Emergency Response to severe weather situations.
The CERT (Citizen's Emergency Response Team) is comprised of volunteers who train in how to care for themselves and their immediate neighbors in the aftermath of disasters.
The MERT (Marion Emergency Radio Team) is comprised of licensed amateur (Ham) radio operators who are trained in passing emergency communications by short wave when normal communications facilities are disabled by disaster. You will find the Villages Amateur Radio Club has many members who are volunteers in this program.
More information on CERT and MERT at EM Volunteer Programs | Marion County Sheriff
More information on the Villages Amateur Radio Club at K4VRC - Villages Amateur Radio Club |
The Villages has it's own CERT Organization
CERT of The Villages Home Page
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