CERT

Community Emergency Response Team

Welcome to the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) page for the Timberlake Community. Here, you'll find valuable information about our dedicated team and the crucial role they play in ensuring the safety and well-being of our community during emergencies.

Our CERT members are a group of trained volunteers who are prepared to respond swiftly and effectively in times of crisis. From natural disasters like earthquakes or severe weather events to medical emergencies and other unforeseen situations, our CERT team is ready to lend a helping hand.

On this page, you'll discover details about the CERT training program, which equips volunteers with essential skills such as disaster preparedness, basic first aid, fire safety, search and rescue techniques, and more. We encourage all community members who are interested in making a difference and safeguarding our neighborhood to join the CERT team. Together, we can enhance our community's resilience and ensure a safer future for all.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to contribute to the well-being of our HOA. Stay informed, get involved, and be part of the Community Emergency Response Team today!

The CERT Committee Meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:00pm in the MPC.

A Message from CERT:

Opioids can be used to treat pain and may be prescribed by your doctor.  There are opioids that are more common in illicit or street drug use.  No matter the situation overdose can happen whether the drugs are taken intentionally or by accident, Timberlake CERT has Narcan for anyone who needs it.  

Some of the signs of an overdose: 

  • Slow, shallow or absent breathing.

  • Extreme drowsiness or unresponsiveness to stimuli.

  • Pinpoint pupils ( the dark circle in the center of the eye) may appear very small.

  • Bluish tint to the lips and nails: lack of oxygen.

  • Slow or weak pulse: The heart rate may be slow or irregular.

The Narcan will be placed in the first aid kit within the CPM for your access during office hours.  After hours, please don't hesitate to call Juanita Brown at 912-507-6799, Siro Cappelletti at 206-617-9451 or Pam Gidlund at 425-417-5118.

Contact Information

Chair:

Juanita Brown

juanita121456@msn.com

Hello Timberlake family.  These photos are from our Annual CERT Fair.  We had a wonderful turnout from our partnerships with the Central Mason Fire Department, Mason County Sheriff and Mason County CERT division.  One of the highlights of the hour was from PUD 3, Safety Susie diorama presentation.  We learned about the dangers of down power lines.  But did you know that you don't have to touch the powerline itself.  As you can see in the two photos, Susie was just in proximity of what the powerline was touching, in order to be electrocuted.  We also learned that if children are inside of the bus, stay in the bus, and keep your arms and hands close to your body.  Did you know that a down powerline on a tree with leaves can have the same result as on a car or bus?  In addition to this valuable information, your CERT Team provided hands on practice in CPR, home safety, and learning how to prepare how foods for you and your family during an emergency.  The truth about emergency preparedness is knowledge and practice.  That is what your CERT Team is bringing to you.  Until next year, be safe!

 

Thank you so much, Juanita!