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August 23, 2008 - On Monday, August 18, 2008 GT CERT received a request to provide backup communications support via amateur radio for four fire stations and the City EOC starting at 1PM on Tuesday, 08/19/08. The GT CERT Communications Plan was put into effect and calls went out to all Team Leaders or Alternate Team Leaders within approximately 2 hours of the initial notification.  more...

August 22, 2008 - There will be a Basic CERT Training Class offered beginning Tuesday, September 9, 2008.  The purpose of the course is to provide citizens with the basic skills needed during a major disaster. This training will allow graduates to respond to the immediate needs of their community in the aftermath of a major disaster - the time when emergency services may not be immediately available.  more...

August 22, 2008 - "Call 911" is a new Investigation Discovery show featuring the often unheralded heroes of the 9-1-1 call centers.  A Tampa Fire Rescue incident will be featured on the show at various dates and times.  more...

...more announcements

• How to Apply for Federal-State Disaster Assistance  
  8/28/2008
  
  
  
• FEMA/SERT Community Relations Specialists Visit Brevard County Neighborhoods  
  8/27/2008
  
  
  
• State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers Are Open To Help Brevard Disaster Applicants  
  8/27/2008
  
  
  
• Three More Florida Counties Designated For Public Assistance  
  8/27/2008
  
  
  
• More Florida Counties Designated for Disaster Assistance  
  8/26/2008
  
  
  
• Storm Survivors in Brevard County Can Apply for Federal Disaster Assistance  
  8/26/2008
  
  
  
• Gulf Coast Mississippi School Shelters - Designing A Safe Future  
  8/26/2008
  
  
  
• South Hancock Elementary: Two Communities, One Recovery  
  8/25/2008
  
  
  
• By The Numbers: FEMA/MEMA Mississippi Recovery Effort Aug. 2008  
  8/25/2008
  
  
  
• President Declares Major Disaster for Florida  
  8/24/2008
  
  
  

...more FEMA announcements