Community Emergency Response Volunteer

The Community Emergency Response Volunteers (CERV) program prepares everyday people to help themselves, their family, their neighbours and their communities in the event of an emergency or disaster. - 5th year (2011) - Modelled on FEMA - EMO funded once - Only Health Unit - Work with County Team

Whether it’s just learning or volunteering, CERV is for everyone! -Roster of committed volunteers -Some for experience & resume building - Mandate is “public”

CERV When an emergency strikes… is ready! 519-663-5317 Community Emergency Response Volunteers Community partners in response – When disaster strikes out part includes: Basic search and rescue Community emergency management Emergency management and response skills Emergency exercise training Emergency first aid and CPR certification Fire safety and prevention Pandemic planning and infection control Personal emergency preparedness Public awareness and education Reception centre assistance Registration and inquiry Volunteer health and safety 50 King St., London, ON N6A 5L7 519-663-5317

By volunteering, CERV members take an active approach that helps to create a more resilient community. Their life’s experience and knowledge of their community, plus CERV training help our staff prepare for and respond to disasters and emergencies. - Who best know the neighbourhood?

Emergency health communications Disease outbreak management √ Emergency health communications Disease outbreak management Immunization Monitoring of water quality Food safety Home safety Pandemic planning Hazardous materials Air quality Family preparedness Extreme weather response Fit-testing to the Public -Who us? MOH philosophy -MOHLTC – mandated EP -Support 1st responders -Integral part of CCG

Why should I join CERV-MLHU? Educate yourself, your family, friends & neighbours about the all important tasks of preparing for emergencies. Help others in times of disaster. Strengthen the bond in your community. -Create Partnerships!

CERV is a community preparedness course that includes both academic and hands-on instruction. - Visit City’s new EP operations - County fire hall - Provincial rep -2nd year BEM

CERV training includes: Basic search and rescue Community emergency management Emergency and disaster response skills Emergency exercise training Emergency first aid and CPR certification Fire safety and prevention Pandemic planning and infection control Personal and family emergency preparedness Public awareness and education Reception centre assistance Registration and inquiry Volunteer health and safety - Fit-test N95 -Other opportunities – CANWARN, Salvation Army

CERV classes run every Thursday from 1:00 pm-3:00 pm. from September until December, and monthly from January to June. No fees. Registrants are required to possess a valid drivers license, have access to the internet and have the ability to pass a criminal reference check with vulnerable sector screening. - Added a Tuesday class due to response 2011.

CERV supports the community year-round by participating in hands-on exercises, drills, and disaster preparedness outreach activities.

The benefits of the CERV program are numerous The benefits of the CERV program are numerous. It will increase our overall level of disaster readiness, provide emergency skills that people may use in day-to-day emergencies, enhance the bond between government and community, increase community spirit and improve the quality of life for the people of our city. Emergencies – Scales, Size - Near misses - Fair community outreach

When an emergency strikes… CERV is ready!

Sean Bertleff Manager, Emergency Management 50 King Street (at Ridout) London, Ontario N6A 5L7 519-663-5317 ext. 2371 Blackberry 519-617-0571 email: emergency@mlhu.on.ca