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Thoughts
on disaster preparedness -
The landscape that drew many of us to Alaska also
presents us with a long list of natural disaster possibilities, from
earthquakes and tsunamis to volcanic ash, flooding, avalanches, severe
winter weather and raging wildfires. Fortunately, Alaskans as a
group tend to be hardy, resourceful and self-reliant. Having said
that, there are still many things we can each do to minimize our risks -
personally, materially, and as a community.
Are you ready for the possibility of a
natural or man-made disaster? Test your disaster preparedness with some
of the following questions:
Information that can help you be disaster ready
is available through the Kenai Peninsula Borough Office
of Emergency Management, FEMA,
and the American
Red Cross. Don't delay - start working on your
family disaster plan today!
What
is the Kenai Peninsula Citizen Corps?
The Kenai Peninsula Citizen Corps (KPCC) program
currently consists of two volunteer-based programs that provide communities with
training, resources to help identify disaster risks and develop
solutions, and opportunities to connect local leaders, volunteers
and first responders to help build stronger, safer, better prepared
communities on the Kenai Peninsula. For more information on your
local Citizen Corps programs, view
the brochure.
Questions? Call (or email)
the Kenai Peninsula Citizen Corps Coordinator at 262-4910.
To apply for a Citizen Corps program, fill out
this application form. You will be contacted regarding the program and/or
training you've indicated.

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Would
you like to learn about the risks for natural disasters or other
emergencies in your community?
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Would
you like to participate in training that will teach you to recognize
risks and respond to a disaster with life-saving skills?
View the Kenai Peninsula
CERT
brochure.
View photos of CERT
training on the Kenai Peninsula.
Link
to the online CERT course (this does not replace the initial CERT
course for volunteers, but it is a good refresher or introduction
to CERT).
CLICK HERE
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE MARCH CERT TRAINING IN SOLDOTNA

Are you interested in learning about wildfire
issues, basic fire behavior and the Fire Corps program? The Fire
Corps program will help you
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prepare and defend your home from wildfire
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create a Community Wildfire Protection Plan
to apply for resources to prevent wildfire destruction in your
community
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prepare for service as a volunteer
firefighter, if you are interested
CLICK
HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT UPCOMING FIRECORPS TRAINING.
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