The new CERT Board held their first meeting of the year 2012 on January 19th. The room was packed as members showed up to learn about emergency apps that could be used on their Smart Phones. Thanks to CERT member Barbara Denny for the following photos.
Vice President Jim Blasy greeted everyone and brought them hot cocoa and tea.
If your cell phone doesn't work, then your land line might work. Keep a classic phone handy in case of emergency. President Jacqui Hardt and member Hal Moody show off their phones.
Board Member Gary Smith did a wonderful presentation on all the downloadable, informational guides available on your phone and through the internet—such as FEMA, iTriage, Disaster Alert, Quake Watch and 5.0 Radio Pro to name just a few.
Board Member Susan Heavilin followed up with emergency gadgets that you could get to use on your phone. She showed them a map to find their exact location, flashlight, Easy Trails app to plot a GPS trail and record photos to exact locations for a search & rescue and an application called Word Lens which can translate Spanish signage into English.
Then the participants got into four groups and tried out all the applications. Some loaded new apps on their phones right then.
It was good to see so many CERT members, including former Board Member Marv Heinze and his wife Jill Olin.
Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves and the hands-on instruction. It was a great way to kick off the new year!
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