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2/17/08: NOAA "ALL HAZARDS" RADIO IS THE BEST WAY TO RECEIVE WARNINGS DAY OR NIGHT   -  2/17/08: KNOW WHAT HAZARDS COULD AFFECT YOUR FAMILY   -  2/17/08: EVERY HOME SHOULD HAVE AN "ALL HAZARDS" FAMILY PLAN   -  


 
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CERT Liason
Steve Hammond Cherokee County CERT Liaison

Steve Hammond is a proud citizen of Cherokee County as well as an inaugural member of Cherokee County’s CERT program. He is a licensed EMT, GEMA certified CERT instructor, member of the county's Amateur Radio Emergency Service/SKYWARN, and a member of the Georgia Baptist Disaster Relief.

In addition to that, Steve is also a GEMA certified Rescue Specialist and a trained SKYWARN Weather Spotter. He has also obtained training in several other areas including: Red Cross Introduction to Disaster Relief, Red Cross Damage Assessment, ARRL Emergency Communications EC-001 and EC-002. Steve has successfully completed classes through FEMA EMI, such as: Emergency Program Manager, Introduction to CERT, Incident Command, NIMS (National Incident Management System), and National Response Plan.

Steve will be working with the Office of Homeland Security-Emergency Management to coordinate with both existing and new CERT members to organize events, assist with classes, and brainstorm ideas for future projects.

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Preparedness Bulletins
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FEMA DENIES CHEROKEE REQUEST (6/13/08)
Recovery Bulletin 2008-05 Red Cross Assistance Center Closing (6/3/08)
RECOVERY BULLETIN 4 (5/28/08)
Recovery Bulletin - Red Cross Disaster Center (5/23/08)
Storm Recovery Bulletin - Food Safety (5/22/08)
STORM DEBRIS REMOVAL (5/22/08)
STORM RECOVERY BULLETIN (5/21/08)
Preparedness Bulletin 2008-01 NOAA Radio (2/4/08)

situation reports
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SITUATION REPORT 5 (5/29/08)
SITUATION REPORT 4 (5/27/08)
TORNADO MAP (5/23/08)
Situation Report 3 (5/23/08)
Situation Report 2 Tornado (5/21/08)
Situation Report 052108 (5/21/08)

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