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Southeast Wisconsin Citizen Corps (SEWICC) consists of volunteer programs such as CERT (Community Emergency Response Training), VIPS (Volunteers In Police Service), MRC (Medical Reserve Corps), WisTAP (Wisconsin Terrorism Awareness Program), Fire Corps, Neighborhood Watch, and SERT (School Emergency Response Training).

These programs work in conjunction with each other to provide community-based disaster readiness training and awareness as well as personal empowerment and the tools citizens need to keep themselves and their families safe in the event of an emergency or disaster. They are funded by the office of Justice Assistance, administered by the Wisconsin Citizen Corps Council, and in partnership with Racine and Kenosha Counties Emergency Management.

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If you are interested in volunteering with any of these programs or are interested in training, please feel free to contact Moira Moon at the Volunteer Center of Racine County at 262-886-9612 or mmoon@volunteercenterofracine.org



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CERT Meeting TBD

Next Citizen Corps Council Meeting is TBD.

  • Time: 8:30 a.m.
  • Where: Ive’s Grove County Building , 14116 Washington Ave, Sturtevant, WI


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CERT TRAINING CLASSES OFFERED FOR RACINE COUNTY

CERT TRAINING CLASSES OFFERED FOR RACINE COUNTY.

We are taking names for FREE CERT class. Classes begin on Tuesday February 7th and will run every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The final class (mock disaster drill) will be Saturday 25th, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.. All classes will be held at the Sturtevant Village Hall, 2801 89th Street, Sturtevant, WI

  • Please plan on attending all classes to obtain your certificate of completion from the Office of Justice Assistance.

For more information please contact Moria Moon - leave your name and telephone number.

  • Phone 262-886-9612 x103
  • Fax 262-886-9632
  • Email mmoon@volunteercenterofracine.org

Rain, wind, cold, hot, tornadoes, what on earth is going on. You can not tell from one day to the next what the weather is going to be like. All these changes can cause unpredictable problems. Flooding, tree branches snapping and let’s not even contemplate tornado damage. However, maybe we should start thinking about it. Maybe we should make sure we are as prepared as possible for any man-made or natural disaster. Would you panic, take charge, go into shock.…. We never really know until it happens and then often it is too late to say “I wish I had…”

That is where CERT training comes in. It is a 20 hour course that teaches you the basics of first aid, triage, light search and rescue and fire suppressing. Basically, it teaches the things you need to know to help out in a disaster situation, whether it be man-made or natural.

We are offering these classes FREE OF CHARGE. All you have to do is email or call me and I will put your name on a list to take a class. Classes usually are Friday night, Saturday and Sunday but these can be tailored to suit if enough people who register need different times. Class sizes are 20 - 30 participants per class and once the target number is reached a training session is set up. Upon completion of the class you will be mailed a certificate of achievement from the Office of Justice Assistance.

We all want to help out in an emergency situation and this training gives us the skills to do so confidently. So please call or email me with your details and once the numbers are met, classes can be arranged.

Moira Moon CERT Coordinator Volunteer Center of Racine County 6216 Washington Ave, Suite G Racine, WI 53406 Phone 262-886-9612 x103 Fax 262-886-9632 Email mmoon@volunteercenterofracine.org http://www.volunteercenterofracine.org See upcoming events for details of CERT class being offered.

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Time to start thinking about severe Winter weather

Here is the list of what we recommend you should have to "shelter in place":

  • Water, at least one gallon of water per person per day for at least 3 days.
  • Food, at least a 3-day supply of non-perishable food items.
  • Battery powered, or preferably hand-crank radio, a NOAA Weather Radio and flashlights (extra batteries if you are using battery-powered).
  • First aid kit.
  • Whistle to signal for help.
  • Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting & duct tape for sheltering-in-place.
  • Moist towelettes, garbage bags, and plastic ties for personal sanitation.
  • Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities.
  • Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food).
  • Local maps & family emergency plan.
  • Household chlorine bleach & medicine dropper (dilute 9 parts water to 1 part chlorine or 16 drops per gallon of water, DO NOT use scented or color-safe bleach).
  • Matches in a waterproof container.
  • Books, games, activities for children.
  • Paper & pencil.
  • Fire extinguisher.


There is much more you can add if you would like. A complete list is available at the Volunteer Center or at www.ready.gov as well as the Volunteer Center’s website at http://www.volunteercenterofracine.org/index.php/SEWICC .

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Red Cross Needs CERT Trained Disaster Action Team Members ASAP!

Red Cross volunteers needed in the areas of Disaster Action Team members, Fire Surveyors, and Caseworkers. If interested contact Danielle Ferguson, DAT Coordinator at fergusond@wi-redcross.org or at 1-800-236-8680.

The worst time of year for house fires starts with the first cold snap of the year (that is already here) and goes until the end of February. DAT members assist with handing out blankets, food, etc at the scene of fires around the county and the Red Cross would like DAT members to have CERT training for safety reasons (remember, you will be on the scene of fires assisting victims) and they are already in need for the winter!


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Upcoming Events

  • CERT CLASS:

One class in February is open for enrollment. To have your name added to our list, please call Moira Moon at 262-886-9612 or email mmoon@volunteercenterofracine.org for registration details.

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Links for More Information

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