February 24, 2008
The Eagle Tribune Publishes a Great Article on Salem CERT
Today's copy of the Eagle Tribune gave us great coverage of our CERT training program. There was a pointer on Page 1 to the article on page C1, which featured several of our members. Thanks!
We had a good turnout, including some from Derry. The participants felt it was really worthwhile.
Thanks to MIKE'S RED BARN, DUNKIN DONUTS at 15 S. Broadway, and THE REGIONAL CITIZEN CORPS COUNCIL for the lunches, coffee and donuts.
Dave Annicelli, Bob Dupre and Tony Lakis deserve special recognition for organizing the class. Trish Wayne and Eugene Hieghton provided very informative and motivating instruction and practice. The Salem NH Fire Department, as always, provided assistance through the use of their facilities. Well Done all!!
And a very special thanks to those who deveoted 2 of their Saturdays to CERT, by signing up and coming out, in spite of snow, to participate.
February 10, 2007
Governor Lynch Visits Citizen Corps Recruiting Table
While we were recruiting at the Salem Town Meeting Deliberative Session, Governor John Lynch stopped by our table. He was attending a gymnastics meet at Salem High. Governor Lynch praised town officials on the exceptional response by all of the town resources to the May 2006 floods and also expressed his support of Citizen Corps and our activities. Thanks Governor! We also got two new volunteers.
.Right to Left: Salem Fire Chief Kevin Breen, Governor John Lynch; Fausto Molinet , Salem Citizen Corps Council Chair.
September 16, 2006
Salem Citizen Corps Receives Award
The Salem NH Citizen Corps received an award from Volunteer NH for the work during the May flood. Governor Lynch attended the presentation at the meeting of NH Citizen Corps groups in Concord and specifically mentioned us in his remarks.
May 22, 2006
Salem Citizen Corps Volunteers Assist Flooding Victims
About 25 volunteers from the Citizen Corps assisted homeowners in the Haigh Avenue area. We helped those who could not get their debris to the town supplied dumpsters. It was a great effort in conjunction with the town.
Bob Harvey helps a disabled veteran Bob Uttley with a truckload of debris
Februrary 13, 2006
Citizen Corps Library Display
If you didn't see Sue Gregory's great display on Citizen Corps at the Kelley Library in November and December, here it is. Thanks Sue! And thanks to the library staff for their help and encouragement.
July 12, 2005
THE JULY 4TH ACTIVITIES WERE A GREAT SUCCESS
With the assistance of Boy Scout Troop 159, the Salem Fire department, The Salem Police and New Hampshire Crime Line and the Town Recreation Department, Citizen Corps was introduced to Salem.
McGruff the Crime Dog made an appearance and was an instant success with the younger crowd, while Council members recruited residents to volunteer for soon to be announced programs. The Council also made available a number of publications to help people help themselves. These are also available on our resource page. Twenty five volunteers registerd and will be contacted soon by the Council to assist with getting involved.
The fireworks were impressive, as usual, and judging by the number of out of towners in attendence, Salem is the place to see them on the 4th.
June 27, 2005
SALEM CITIZEN CORPS TO MEET RESIDENTS AT 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION
The Salem (NH) Citizen Corps Council will have a presence at the 4th of July celebration held at Salem High School. In conjunction with the Salem Police and Fire Departments, officers of the Citizen Corps Council will be on hand to introduce the new chapter to the local community. This first time introduction will offer information about council programs along with volunteer opportunities for Salem residents and local organizations.
“This event gives us an opportunity to introduce ourselves to the Salem community, let them know what we have to offer and how they can help.” said Michael Merrow, the councils PR Coordinator, “We have some exciting programs to share. We need volunteers and this event offers us a great way to speak with the citizens we serve”.
The Council will have a tent, at the event, starting at 4:00PM. Literature will be available on the Citizen Corps Council itself, as well as, some of their programs such Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS), USA On Watch (an expanded Neighborhood Watch Program), Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) and Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT).
SALEM, NH STARTS CITIZEN CORPS COUNCIL
Our world has changed since September 11, 2001. What was once unthinkable is now a reality. Preparedness is not only a term used in everyday discussion, it is a necessity. The Town of Salem, NH is actively doing something about it.
Recently, the Board of Selectmen conducted interviews and appointed a Board of Directors of Salem’s first Citizen Corps Council. As part of the USA Freedom Corps started by President Bush in 2002, Citizen Corps Council’s are emerging throughout the country as an opportunity for local residents to work together in support of our first responders.
The Salem Chapter of the National Citizen Corps Council will work to develop volunteer efforts in support of emergency and crisis plans that are already in effect within the town. In conjunction with police, fire and town officials, the Citizen Corps will create volunteer groups to supplement professional first responders in dealing with threats of crimes, terrorism and disasters of all kinds.
Some examples of volunteer efforts to expect include:
· Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT)
· Neighborhood Watch Programs
· Volunteers in Police Service
· Medical Reserve Corps
· Fire Corps
· Citizen Training Programs (i.e., CPR, First Aid)
The Board of Directors for Salem’s Citizen Corps Council includes residents of varying backgrounds and expertise. Board members include; Fausto Molinet, Chairman; Anne Mayo, Secretary;
“We are not here to rewrite the current crisis plans that have been developed by our town’s very qualified first responders.” said board chairman Fausto Molinet, “We are looking at how we can gain community support through volunteers to supplement our fire and police services. If we all work together we can create a safer, more secure community through communication, awareness and training.”
To contact the Citizen Corps Council and inquire about how you can get involved, call (603) 890-2208.
Contact Michael Merrow for more information.