Have you taken a CERT class and would like to supplement that training? The Texas Engineering Extension Service now offers a variety of awareness level courses online for CERT responders.

Here's another link for a webinar that will be covering introduction to disaster behavioral health on July 14th.

https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/schedule/display.do?udc=dc0xxykw6ak1

You must pre-register for the webinar and it will last approximatly 1 hour.

Cool News
The 2011 Summer Cooling Program Has Started &
If You Live In New Castle County Your Household MAY Qualify For A
Free Window Air Conditioner
Applications will be taken:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
{June 21th thru August 31st}
7:00am to 10:00am OR 2:00pm to 6:00pm

Interfaith Community Housing of DE, Inc.,
613 N Washington Street ~ Wilmington DE 19801

Guidelines:
Have not received an air conditioner within the last 3 ~ years
from any of the following agencies:
Catholic Charities,
Delaware State Health and Social Services / Div. of State Service Centers…
Delaware Community Foundation’s Operation Cool Air / Agencies...
First State Community Action Agency..,
Interfaith Community Housing of De, Inc..,
Neighborhood House, Inc..,

ALL HOUSEHOLDS MUST MEET THE INCOME ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS OF 200% OF POVERTY FFY’11

SIZE OF FAMILY ANNUAL INCOME MONTHLY INCOME

ONE $21,780.00$1,815.00

TWO $29,420.00 $2,451.00

THREE $37,060.00 $3,088.00
FOUR $44,700.00 $3,725.00
FIVE $52,340.00 $4,361.00
SIX $59,980.00 $4,998.00
SEVEN $67,620.00 $5,635.00
EIGHT $75,260.00 $6,271.00
FOR EACH ADDITIONAL HOUSEHOLD MEMBER ADD $636.00 PER MONTH OR $7,640.00 ANNUALLY.

EACH APPLICANT MUST BRING:
1. Copies of all income for everyone in the household…
2. Copy of current electric bill…
3. Birth certificates & social security cards for everyone in the household
4. Photo ID…

Program Funded By:
Delaware Energy Assistance Program (DEAP)
Summer Cooling Assistance Program (SCAP)
State of Delaware U. S. Department of Health and Human Services
Program Administered By:
Interfaith Community Housing of DE. Inc.,

Floods

According to FEMA, flooding is the nation's most common natural disaster and can happen in every U.S. state and terrritory. It's important to be prepared for flooding no matter where you live, particularly if you live in low-lying areas such as those found in Delawar, new water or downstream from a dam.

Three Steps To Prepare For A Flood

1. Get A Kit

• Your kit should contain essential food, water and supplies for each person in your household for at least three days, a battery-powered or hand-crank radio, extra flashlights and batteries. Include important documents, identification and proof of residency, etc. You may also want to prepare a protable kit and keep it in your car.

2. Make A Plan

• Make a Family Emergency Plan. Your family may not be together when disaster strikes so it is important toknow how you will contact one another, how you will get back together and what you will do in case of an emergency.
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  Have prearranged meeting places both within and outside of your immediate neighborhood.
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  Because local phone lines might be jammed have a out-of-town contact family members can call and check-in with who can relay the messages if you should be separated.
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  Familiarize yourself with emergency plans at places where your family spends time: work, daycare, school, etc. If no plans exist, consider volunteering to help create one or contact the NCC Citizen Corps for help or advice.
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  Tailor your plan to the specific needs of your family
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  If needed make special considerations for small children, elderly or disabled members of your family.
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  Make a plan for your pets.
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  Take a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) class such as the one being offered by the New Castle County Citizen Corps this weekend!
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  Purchase a flood insurance policy if you don't already have one or review your current insurance policy to ensure you're properly covered.

3. Be Informed

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  Familiarize yourself with these terms to help identify a flood hazard:
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  Flood Watch: Flooding is possible, Tune into NOAA Weather Radio, commercial radio, or television for infromation.
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  Flash Flood Watch: Flash flooding is possible. Be prepared to move to higher ground; listen to NOAA Weather Radio, commercial radio or television for information.
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  Flood Warning: Flooding is occuring or will occur soon; if advised to evacuate do so immediately.
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  Flash Flood Warning: A flash flood is occuring; seek higher ground on foot immediately.

Hurricane Preparedness Infromation