Disaster Ready Neighborhoods
On June 19, James City County Fire Department, Neighborhood Connections, and the James City County Citizens Corps Council sponsored a Preparedness Celebration to honor those neighborhoods who have demonstrated a commitment towards being prepared for a disaster. There are currently three neighborhoods in the County who have five or more active Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) trained team members in their neighborhoods; Ford's Colony (the largest), Longhill Gate and Riverview Plantation. |
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The photo to the right is of Ford's Colony and their BOS representative & Mr. Bradshaw. From left to right, it’s Mr. Bradshaw, Richard Lizinski, Judith Davis, Alice Roth, BOS member John McGlennon, and Jack Wilson. |
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The second photo has Longhill Gate recipients; from left to right, Mr. Bradshaw, Pat Wilson, Mary Voorhess, Jack Wilson. |
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| The third photo has Riverview Plantation. receiving their award; from left to right, Mr. Bradshaw, Ed Lucas, Jane and John Nichols, Bob Houston, and Terry Rickard. Jack Wilson is the current chairperson for the Citizens Corps Council. |  |
If you would like your neighborhood to be recognized as a Disaster Ready Neighborhood, please get your friends and neighbors to consider taking CERT training. For more information on how to be prepared for a disaster, go to: www.ready.gov
During this celebration, Mrs. Alice Roth was also honored for her commitment to the CERT program; as a member of the pilot class, Alice has been active and committed to the CERT program for 3 years. |
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