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May 10, 2012 - MERRAG Special Training - Electrical Safety for Responders and Volunteers
Montecito Fire Headquarters - 10:00 am
First responders and volunteers often encounter electrical hazards during wind events, and after disasters. Fallen power lines are very dangerous! It is important to understand those dangers and learn how to properly identify them and protect yourself from harm.
In this lesson, you will learn:
• About the hazards of the electrical utility systems.
• Voltage and its effects on the human body
• Assessing electrical risks in emergency situations
• Step and touch potential: keeping safe distances
• Moving people out of energized areas
• Underground hazards
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MERRAG! (pronounced Mirage) is a network of trained volunteers who work and live in the Montecito area. Members are prepared to respond to a community disaster during the critical first 72 hours following an event. Since 1987, the mutual “self-help” organization has been serving Montecito’s 13,000 residents with the guidance and support of the Montecito Fire, Water and Sanitary Districts.
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Latest News/Blog
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| Do 1 Thing: Work, School & Community |
Thursday, May 03 / 2012 (11:46:10) |
Posted by Geri Ventura -
Each Month we will list one simple thing you can do to be better prepared for Disaster. This month we'd like you to focus on Work, School and Community. The following information is provided by http://do1thing.com/ The mission of Do 1 Thing is to move individuals, families, businesses and communities to prepare for all hazards and become disaster resilient.
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Upcomming Events
June 14
CERT Unit 1 - Disaster Awareness/Kits
July 12
READY! SET! GO! Create Your Personal Wildfire Action Plan
August 9
CERT Unit 8: Terrorism and CERT
September 13
MERRAG Radio Carrier Training
October 11
CERT Unit 2: Fire Safety /Fire Extinguisher training
November 8
CERT Unit 5: Light Search and Rescue Operations
December 13
Annual MERRAG membership meeting
