[Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] FW: CERT Training opportunity - SKYWARN

[Don Lewis (KI4D)]

-----Original Message-----
From: Jeffrey Katz, Volunteer liaison 
Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2013 11:02 AM
To: CERT Members
Subject: CERT Training opportunity - SKYWARN

SKYWARN storm spotters are part of the ranks of citizens who form the Nation's first line of defense against severe weather. There can be no finer reward than to know that their efforts have given communities the precious gift of time?seconds and minutes that can help save lives.

Who is Eligible?

NWS encourages anyone with an interest in public service and access to communication, such HAM radio, to join the SKYWARN  program. Volunteers include police and fire personnel, dispatchers, EMS workers, public utility workers and other concerned private citizens. Individuals affiliated with hospitals, schools, churches, nursing homes or who have a responsibility for protecting others are also encouraged to become a spotter.

Classes are free and typically are about two hours long. Training is provided by NOAA.

Fairfax City CERT has extended an invitation to Fairfax County CERTs for an upcoming class - 

The Office of Emergency Management will be hosting a SKYWARN  Storm Spotter Training on Monday November 18, 2013 6:30pm - 8:30pm at the City of Fairfax Police Department in the training room. 

You are invited to attend!

Event information and registration can be found at the link below.

https://fairfaxcitystormspottertraining.eventbrite.com/