Rowan citizens take part in CERT program, prepare for disasters

  • By Shavonne Potts

    spotts@salisburypost.com

  • Monday, March 4th, 2013
    Citizens who are part of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program tackle various emergency scenarios that give them the skills to handle a disaster if it occurred in their neighborhood. Photo by Shavonne Potts, Salisbury Post.

    Citizens who are part of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program tackle various emergency scenarios that give them the skills to handle a disaster if it occurred in their neighborhood. Photo by Shavonne Potts, Salisbury Post.

    Fire Instructor Jim Young explains the hazards of frayed electrical cords during a presentation.

    Fire Instructor Jim Young explains the hazards of frayed electrical cords during a presentation.

    Citizens who are part of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program tackle various emergency scenarios that give them the skills to handle a disaster if it occurred in their neighborhood. Photo by Shavonne Potts, Salisbury Post.

    Citizens who are part of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program tackle various emergency scenarios that give them the skills to handle a disaster if it occurred in their neighborhood. Photo by Shavonne Potts, Salisbury Post.

    Citizens who are part of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program tackle various emergency scenarios that give them the skills to handle a disaster if it occurred in their neighborhood. Photo by Shavonne Potts, Salisbury Post.

    Citizens who are part of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program tackle various emergency scenarios that give them the skills to handle a disaster if it occurred in their neighborhood. Photo by Shavonne Potts, Salisbury Post.

    Scott Edwards of Charlotte participates in a Sunday training with the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program that gives citizens the knowledge of how to respond to disasters before emergency personnel arrive. Edwards stabilizes a “victim” trapped under an object.

    Scott Edwards of Charlotte participates in a Sunday training with the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program that gives citizens the knowledge of how to respond to disasters before emergency personnel arrive. Edwards stabilizes a “victim” trapped under an object.

    Two years ago, a tornado ripped through Nadine and David Potts’ Farrington Heights neighborhood, causing considerable damage to their home. This week, emergency responders are working to bring awareness to severe weather.

    Two years ago, a tornado ripped through Nadine and David Potts’ Farrington Heights neighborhood, causing considerable damage to their home. This week, emergency responders are working to bring awareness to severe weather.

    Citizens who are part of the Community Emergency Response Team program tackle various emergency scenarios that give them the skills to handle a disaster if it occurred in their neighborhood.

    Citizens who are part of the Community Emergency Response Team program tackle various emergency scenarios that give them the skills to handle a disaster if it occurred in their neighborhood.