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COVID Testing Sites

There is an increasing number of COVID19 testing sites across our state.  Below, We have included multiple links to assist you in finding a testing site near you.  Also,  Michigan COVID 19 Test Finder offered through Michigan.gov is a good resource to find testing sites.

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Psychology Today: What Are the Psychological Effects of a Quarantine?

Isolation can take a significant toll on a person, and new research studies the challenges and consequences of mass quarantine. In CERT, we teach that people should understand the risks the themselves, their communities, and their regions. In our training we have an entire sections on Psychological effects from a disaster. So, it’s important to know what the psychological effects you may see in yourself our others around you during this quarantine.

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HEAVY RAINFALL AND WIDESPREAD FLOODING POSSIBLE THIS WEEKEND

Hydrologic Outlook National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI (Website) National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac Mi (Facebook) 354 AM EST Thu Jan 9 2020 …HEAVY RAINFALL AND WIDESPREAD FLOODING POSSIBLE THIS WEEKEND… An extended period of rain from Friday through Saturday may produce widespread rain amounts of around 3 inches with some locally…

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Community Emergency Response Team Trailer

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. CERT offers a consistent, nationwide approach to volunteer training and organization that professional responders can rely on during disaster situations, allowing them to focus on more complex tasks.

This video is provided by FEMA via the www.ready.gov/CERT website. Please see the usage guidelines here: https://www.fema.gov/photo-video-audio-use-guidelines

 

Knowing How to Save a Life May Save Yours!

 

Knowing How to Save a Life May Save Yours!

For the second week of National Preparedness Month, we thought we would turn our attention to the skills all of us should possess, but only a few do. Knowing how to perform CPR and other emergency first-aid techniques may not only save the life of a loved one but may save your own as well. Taking CPR or first-aid classes as a family is an enjoyable experience that will bring you all closer while learning truly critically skills. There are numerous life-saving techniques you can learn…

Source: Emergency Essentials Blog