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Jim Tarter, CERT Liaison Coordinator
202-7405
jtarter@charlestoncounty.org
 

Upcoming Meetings:

LCERT Quarterly Board Meeting

 

Date: October 13, 2010

Time: 6:30 p.m.,

Location: To be decided.

If you would like to host the meeting contact;

 

Tom Crosby, Board Chair Lowcountry CERT

843-345-1060

Crosby@aCharlestonHome.com

 

 

 

LCERT Annual Meeting

 

Date: February 26, 2011

Time: 10-4 pm

Location: James Island County Park at the Edisto Shelter (same as last year). Very nice location! We will pay $250 for rental. It was decided to pay the rental fee in advance to assure we secure the shelter.

Elections scheduled for 2011 are: Treasurer and Vice Chair.

 

Upcoming Events::

 

Please take advantage of the events and training to help you take these steps to get prepared:

1.   Get a kit of emergency supplies

2.   Make a plan of what you will do

3.   Be informed about what might happen

4.   Get involved in preparing your community

Having a plan and the tools in place to make it on your own for a period of time can be crucial!

Ready Lowcountry partners will continue to organize events and training throughout the year.

Be sure to check the schedule often as information is updated as soon as it becomes available.

 

Local Emergency Information

 

 


Ready Lowcountry, Emergency Awareness Expo 2010

Learn valuable skills about emergency preparedness for you and your family.

On Saturday, July 31, 2010, Lowcountry CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)  and The Charleston County Emergency Management Department is holding its 3rd Annual Ready Lowcountry, Emergency Awareness Expo.

First-responders, Volunteer organizations and local business will be offering valuable survival tips, information, and resources on preparing for any disaster. The expo is free to the public and will cover hurricane preparedness, earthquake safety, fire, evacuation, home safety and business preparedness.

This year Lowe's has generously offered to host the event in North Charleston:

 

Date:

Saturday, July 31, 2010

Time:

11:00am - 3:00pm

Location:

LOWE’S, North Charleston

Street:

7555 Northwoods Blvd.

City:

North Charleston, SC. 29405

Please join us to help our communities prepare for whatever may come our way.

The expo will include Informative as well as interactive displays from agencies from all levels of government, volunteer organizations and local business to include:

  • Information for families, businesses and children on how to prepare for any emergency
  • Interactive Kids area to demonstrate fire safety and other preventative tips
  • Displays from federal, county and municipal governments, volunteer organizations and local businesses to include rescue boats, fire trucks, etc.
  • There will also be a Silent Auction of various items. (All proceeds from the Auction will benefit Lowcountry CERT a 501(c) 3 and our Communities). EIN # 20-5630305

For more information on the event or If you would like to assist us, Become a Sponsor, Provide an Auction Donation please contact me,

 

Thank you in Advance;

 

Tom Crosby, Board Chair Lowcountry CERT

843-345-1060

Crosby@aCharlestonHome.com

 

 

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