Saturday, October 8, 2016

Hazardous Material Placecards


Facilities and vehicles that store, use and/or transport hazardous materials (hazmats) will display
placards that signify the types of material contained and its hazard.

Identifying Hazmats in Fixed Facilities
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 704 Diamond is often used to warn of hazmat inside fixed facilities (e.g., workplaces).

NFPA 704 Diamonds are divided into four colored quadrants, each with a rating number inside that  indicates the degree of risk associated with the material.  The higher the number, the higher the risk.


If you see a hazmat placard, STOP and call 911 for assistance.  When necessary, evacuate people who are downwind to an uphill and upwind location.






Identifying Hazmats in Transit
When in transit, hazmat containers must be labeled with the type of substance contained and its hazard risk.  There are 3 systems for displaying and identifying the hazmat being transported:


  1. Department of Transportation (DOT) warning placards
  2. The United Nations system
  3. The North American


The DOT warning placards are the most widely used system.



Hazmat Prodedures
In the event of a hazmat release:

  1. Stay upwind.
  2. Call 911 for assistance.
  3. If authorities cannot be reached, evacuate people and isolate the area.
  4. Do not attempt to rescue any injured persons until the situation has been assessed.
  5. Do not walk into or touch any spilled material.  Avoid inhaling fumes, smoke and vapors.






Monday, August 8, 2016

CERT Refresher Courses

I am happy to announce that our free CERT refresher has moved to Anderson Foothill Library 1135 S 2100 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84108. This class will be held in the large downstairs meeting room. The information covered in these classes is from the 2011 version of the CERT manual, with some location specific material.                  

Here is the schedule for the remainder of 2016:
                                         
Sat. Aug. 13      Disaster Preparedness       10 am to noon
Sat. Sept. 10     Fire Suppression               10 am to noon
Sat. Oct. 8        Disaster Medical part 1      10 am to noon
Sat. Nov. 12      Disaster Medical part 2        2 pm to 4 pm
Sat. Dec. 10      Light Search and Rescue   10 am to noon
                                                                                     
Susan Collier
S.E. CERT Division Supervisor
Salt Lake City Emergency Management
Susan.Collier@slcgov.com
801.513.4848

Thursday, January 28, 2016

CERT Refresher Classes

CERT Refresher Classes

Come enjoy free classes that could save a life on the 4th Saturdays, January through August 2016. These classes are refreshers for CERT-trained individuals sponsored by Salt Lake City Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) and SLC Emergency Management. All CERTs are welcome. No pre-registration is required.

Place:           SLC Sprague Library (slcpl.org),
                     2131 South 1100 East, Salt Lake City, UT
                     Downstairs Meeting Room (elevator available)

Time:           10 a.m. to 12 p.m.


Dates and Topics: 

January 30                      Disaster Preparedness
February 27                     Fire Safety and Utility Controls
March 26                         Disaster Medical Part 1
April 30                            Disaster Medical Part 2
May 28                            Light Search & Rescue Operations
June 25                           CERT Organization
July 30                            Disaster Psychology / Terrorism & CERT
August 27                        Disaster Preparedness (repeat)


Do you know someone that is CERT trained? Share this with them.

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For more information about . . .

Topic Descriptions:
          http://www.bereadyslc.com/go/doc/6354/2122646/
                           Note that this page talks about the full CERT course taught in
                           Salt Lake City, which requires a fee.

Disaster Preparedness: 
           www.BeReadySLC.com

S.A.F.E. Neighborhoods Program: 
          http://www.safeutah.org/

Facebook Group, S.A.F.E. Neighborhoods Program: 
          https://www.facebook.com/SAFE-Neighborhoods-808914279139508/?fref=ts

Facebook Group, Salt Lake City Emergency Management:  
          https://www.facebook.com/SLC-Emergency-Management-1446831312218423/?fref=nf

Facebook Group, Salt Lake City CERT by Susan Collier, 
SLC Southeast Division Volunteer Supervisor:
         https://www.facebook.com/SLCCERT/