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Storm Camp in Gaithersburg, September 13th

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Storm Camp in Gaithersburg, September 13th

 

As I write this blog, we have a severe storm warning in Montgomery County, Maryland. We never know if the next storm may be the one that causes damage to our home. The hurricane season also presents some additional safety threats.

The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service has announced the date for a Storm Camp that will help prepare area residents for disaster situations. The kids will enjoy this event and the adults will become better prepared for disaster situations.

This is a copy of the notice on the Storm Camp:

Are you ready?

There are many natural or man-made potential threats and hazards to Montgomery County including the usual severe storms, floods or extreme heat and the unusual earthquake or chemical spill. Storm Camp is a free half day interactive educational event for adults and children designed to help you answer the question above with a resounding yes, no matter the threat. Storm Camp will show you how to:

 build a Home Disaster Kit

 safely operate a fire extinguisher

 respond to common life threatening medical emergencies

 organize your neighborhood and workplace to be ready

 prepare your home and loved ones for emergencies large and small

Kids 4-10 will enjoy a special program of fun and learning that will turn ordinary youngsters into “Ready Pirates” equipped with age appropriate emergency skills.

Storm Camp was developed by the Montgomery County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), which is part of the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services’ Division of Volunteer Services, and is taught by FEMA certified instructors that include active and retired EMT’s and Firefighters.

Our Next Storm Camp is Saturday September 13, 2014

There is no charge but registration is recommended.

Montgomery County CERT’s Storm Camp

Saturday, September 13, 2014

1PM -5PM

Montgomery County Public Safety Headquarters Building 100 Edison Park Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20878.Register:http://montgomerycert.org/storm-camp/ 

Parking is plentiful and free on the east side of the building.

If you have any questions, please email stormcamp@montgomerycert.org or call Greg St. James at 240-777-2407

 

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Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

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Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

Very useful advice Roy. Mother Nature can get heavy at times and we have to educate everyone on what to do in any situation.

Sep 02, 2014 12:56 PM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

It looks like Storm Camp covers a lot of important topics Roy.

Sep 02, 2014 03:48 PM
Sharon & Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette, IN - Lafayette, IN
West Lafayette homes for sale

Roy, severe weather is serious business and being so close to the coast that would be an extra concern with the dangers posed from hurricanes.  Hope this event is well attended!

Sep 02, 2014 04:41 PM
Anna Hatridge
R Gilliam Real Estate LLC - Farmington, MO
Missouri Realtor with R Gilliam Real Estate LLC

Roy, I have never heard of a storm camp before.  Great idea to help prepare for weather emergencies or any type of emergency. 

What type of flower is this you have today?  I am not familiar with this one.

Sep 02, 2014 05:23 PM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Sounds like a great idea Roy, getting people prepared for that next disturbance.

Sep 02, 2014 05:55 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Roy. Such an important topic, hope that many take advantage of this education, as you can never know what can happen during any storm.

Sep 02, 2014 07:15 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Roy, great idea and all that can should attend. You can always pick up a tip from the experts. Enjoy your day!

Sep 02, 2014 07:46 PM
Conrad Allen
Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA
Webster, Ma, Realtor

Hi Roy.  The Storm Camp is a great idea for everyone to attend.

Sep 02, 2014 08:36 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Our local TV weather team go place to place and do a similar event. We attended one last year and it was packed with interested people wanting to know how to sta safe during storms.

Sep 02, 2014 08:47 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

This is a good idea. You always provide good information.

Sep 02, 2014 08:53 PM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

We have an occasional tornado warning...this is an excellent idea for everyone in an area where these storms exist..hope the idea catches on nationally...a great public service.

Sep 02, 2014 09:20 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

It is smart to be prepared in case of a storm emergency.  Excellent info, Roy.

Sep 02, 2014 09:23 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks so much for your comments. It is always good to hear from you.

Anna Hatridge I think this is a Zephyr Flower. Maybe a gardening expert will help with the identification.

Sep 02, 2014 09:25 PM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

We had 2 rounds of storms yesterday and last night. The sky was swirling pretty good but nothing came down to the ground. Just a few branches down  but no real damage, we got lucky. You can never by too prepared. 

Sep 02, 2014 10:25 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

We had a storm last night and thousands of homes lost their electric power.

Sep 02, 2014 10:57 PM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

We had some rain last night too..nothing severe thank goodness, but we needed the rain!

Sep 04, 2014 01:42 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks, again, for your comments. It is always good to receive your feedback.

Sep 04, 2014 01:44 AM
Anna Hatridge
R Gilliam Real Estate LLC - Farmington, MO
Missouri Realtor with R Gilliam Real Estate LLC

It is starting to rain here now and we need it so much.  I will be back tomorrow to see what you have posted.  Time to go enjoy the shower!

Sep 04, 2014 06:57 AM
Katerina Gasset
The Gasset Group & Get It Done For Me Virtual Services - Provo, UT
Amplify Your Real Estate & Life Dreams!

Hi Roy Kelley, the residents should take advantage of the Storm Camp initiated by the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service. Everyone will benefit from this, plus there is no charge, I see no reason not to grab this opportunity.

Sep 10, 2014 04:54 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Your comments are always appreciated. Thanks for stopping by.

Sep 10, 2014 09:14 PM
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