Goffstown Community Emergency Response Team

Severe Weather Preparedness - Potential Storm / Hurricane Sandy COURTESY of the NEW BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT - 26 October 2012: It may be early to predict how Hurricane Sandy is going to affect our area but it is definitely not too early to be preparing for the eventuality. The storm is on track to arrive into our area early next week. Here are a few things that you can take care of over the next couple of days to be prepared.

1. Stock up on some gas.

     a. If you have stored gas now is a good time to recycle it. Carefully transfer your stored gas into the gas  tanks of your cars. Newer gas contains ethanol and really causes havoc on smaller engines (like generators!). Larger engines in our vehicles can tolerate the older much better.  .....CONTINUE READING.....

GOFFSTOWN CERT MEMBERS. Please call your team leaders by 9pm tonight with your availability from 9pm tonight to 6pm Wednesday 9/19 regarding the incoming rain and wind storm for a possible activation. 

Submitted by: Susan Jutras CERT Director

Goffstown CERT had received a request to assist the Town of Hopkinton with the Line-of-Duty Death services for Chief Rick Schaefer? Wake will be on Friday the 7th from 4pm -8pm at the Hopkinton High School. We will be assigned with traffic/parking control. CERT team members will report to the school by 3pm with appropriate gear. We will be carpooling and will meet at the Goffstown Town Hall at 2:15 for parking is minimal. Goffstown CERT members contact your team leaders if you are willing to volunteer for this.

Submitted by: Susan Jutras Goffstown CERT Director

President of the United States of America Barack Obama declares September NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH. Click on link below to read his proclamation.

http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2012/08/31/presidential-proclamation-national-preparedness-month-2012

Submitted by: Susan Jutras Goffstown CERT Director

As far as needing Hep C CERT volunteers for the clinic this weekend they have received a tremendous response, and at this point, the volunteer coordinator for this event has indicated that she has filled all the needed roles for Saturday 8/11. Thank you for your willingness to help out on such short notice!!!! Have a GREAT and restful weekend!!!

Submitted by: Susan Jutras Goffstown CERT Director

We have received a request for Non-Clinical volunteer support at the Hep C alternate testing site located at the Cooperative Middle School, 100 Academic Way, Stratham, NH (directions: http://cms.sau16.org/cms/directions.cfm ) for Friday and Saturday August 10th and 11th. Volunteers will help with greeting, registration, line flow, runners, waiting & observation, inventory management etc. Currently we need volunteers for shift (12:30 -7pm) for both days. The 12:30 report times for this shift allows for 1.5 hours of orientation and just in time training---which is very important. Please let me know ASAP if you are willing to vonunteer.

Thank you, 

Submitted by:Susan Jutras Goffstown CERT Director

GOFFSTOWN – The Fifth CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY, sponsored by the Goffstown Police Department is scheduled to begin on September 20th, 2012. Sessions will be held on Thursday evenings from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM.

The Goffstown Police Department’s CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY is a ten week program designed to inform citizens about the role of this agency in our community. The program consists of both classroom and demonstration format with some limited hands on participation, if you so choose.

Upon your acceptance into the program, you can expect an informative session examining all the duties, functions and training of the Goffstown Police Department and its officers.

Upon completion of this course it is our hope that not only will you have a better understanding of our profession, but you will have located a particular area of interest where you may wish to explore further and perhaps contribute to your community by volunteering.

Should you wish further information regarding this program, or an application, please call the Goffstown Police Department at 497-4858, and speak with Sergeant Matthew Hozeny, or Lieutenant Pierre Pouliot.

Submitted by: Susan Jutras CERT Director

Dear Volunteers,

Due to logistical considerations, the State has postponed the Hepatitis C

Clinics scheduled at Exeter High School Saturday, July 28th-Tuesday, July

31st until further notice. Thank you for your quick response. In less than

24 hours we were able to mobilize hundreds of volunteers to help cover

shifts over four days. When we clarify the plan to reschedule the clinics

we will be in touch. Again, your willingness and readiness were impressive!

Samantha Brann, Volunteer Coordinator for the clinics, was overwhelmed with

the heartfelt and generous response of volunteers.

Curtis Metzger, B.S.W, M.Div., CHEP

Hospital Preparedness, ESAR-VHP, MRC Coordinator

DHHS, Office of the Commissioner

Emergency Services Unit

As some of you may be aware, CERTs state-wide have been activated to respond to the medical screenings being conducted from Saturday, July 28th through Tuesday, July 31st in Exeter. There is a need for volunteers for the following shifts AT EXETER HIGH SCHOOL

Sorry there will be NO split shifts if you volunteer you will have to work the entire shift!

Saturday, July 28th. 8 am – 3 pm

Saturday, July 28th. 2 pm – 9 pm

Sunday, July 29th. 8 am – 3 pm

Sunday, July 29th. 2 pm – 9 pm

Monday, July 30th. 11 am – 5pm

Monday, July 30th 4pm-9 pm

Tuesday, July 31st. 11 am – 5pm

Tuesday, July 31st 4pm-9 pm

It is about 45 minutes' drive from Goffstown Police Station. Given the distance, we may want to carpool. All carpools would need to leave at least one hour before the shift starts.

PLEASE respond via email to your Team leader ASAP for we have to report to the state our #'s for Saturday by 4pm tomorrow (Thursday)!

Thank you and have a SAFE day!

Susan Jutras

Goffstown CERT Director

Goffstown CERT was invited to be actors for the Goffstown Police Department "Active Shooter Drill" this past Thursday as well as next Thursday located at the New Boston Air Force Tracking Station. CERT members took the role as victims; we let our true acting skills shine as well as seeing first hand on what goes on behind the scenes in an event like this. It was a GREAT learning experience for CERT as well as the GPD. Looking forward to next Thursday.

Submitted by: Susan Jutras Goffstown CERT Executive Director