UWSCERT's profile picture. Trained and certified citizen volunteers providing auxiliary support to the emergency response efforts of the NYPD & FDNY of Manhattan's Upper West Side

Upper West Side CERT

@UWSCERT

Trained and certified citizen volunteers providing auxiliary support to the emergency response efforts of the NYPD & FDNY of Manhattan's Upper West Side

2 of 2 - Your Upper West Side CERT team thanks you for your support and participation over the past 10+ years. You can continue to stay abreast of preparedness news at . This UWSCERT feed will no longer be updated.


1 of 2 - Dear Twitter Friends: New York City CERT teams are being reorganized by the New York City Office of Emergency Management. Effective immediately, Upper West Side CERT (M7), along with another CERT team, M4/5, will become part of a new entity called Manhattan District 2.

UWSCERT's tweet image. 1 of 2 - Dear Twitter Friends: New York City CERT teams are being reorganized by the New York City Office of Emergency Management.  Effective immediately, Upper West Side CERT (M7), along with another CERT team, M4/5, will become part of a new entity called Manhattan District 2.

Bronx CERT members supported the Co-op City Community Fair by directing traffic, distributing preparedness material, and recruiting new members. Assemblyman Michael Benedetto (left w/yellow bag) stopped by the table to pick up preparedness materials for his family.

UWSCERT's tweet image. Bronx CERT members supported the Co-op City Community Fair by directing traffic, distributing preparedness material, and recruiting new members. Assemblyman Michael Benedetto (left w/yellow bag) stopped by the table to pick up preparedness materials for his family.

NYC Emergency Management National Preparedness Month Event tomorrow, 9/28: Staten Island Children’s Museum Preparedness Event - Free Admission - 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, 12:00 - 5:00 PM #PrepareNow

UWSCERT's tweet image. NYC Emergency Management National Preparedness Month Event tomorrow, 9/28: Staten Island Children’s Museum Preparedness Event - Free Admission - 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, 12:00 - 5:00 PM #PrepareNow

Manhattan Division 5 CERT members attended a New York State Preparedness event to help distribute material and recruit for the upcoming basic training cycle. #PrepareNow #JoinCERT

UWSCERT's tweet image. Manhattan Division 5 CERT members attended a New York State Preparedness event to help distribute material and recruit for the upcoming basic training cycle. #PrepareNow #JoinCERT

Sept 28, 9am-12pm, East Harlem COAD Emergency Preparedness Community Event. There will be lots of life-saving information and a limited supply of free Go Bags. Location: DREAM Charter Elementary School Gymnasium, 1991 2nd Avenue, NYC. Register: ow.ly/vkTE30psPex #PrepareNow


Queens Division 3 CERT members greeted passersby and offered Ready New York information at the Forest Hills Street Fair. #PrepareNow

UWSCERT's tweet image. Queens Division 3 CERT members greeted passersby and offered Ready New York information at the Forest Hills Street Fair. #PrepareNow

E-waste Recycling Event: Wednesday, September 25, 11am-2pm, Fall E-Waste Drive, Duffy Square, 46th Street between 7th Avenue and Broadway. Info: Broadway GreenAlliance, ow.ly/98Q430psKdW or 646-454-5722


CERT members joined NYCEM staff, FEMACorps, and NYC Service at the annual Senior Readyfest in Queens, New York last Thursday. #PrepareNow

UWSCERT's tweet image. CERT members joined NYCEM staff, FEMACorps, and NYC Service at the annual Senior Readyfest in Queens, New York last Thursday.  #PrepareNow

Mayor de Blasio, Health Officials Declares End of Measles Outbreak in New York City. Read the press release: ow.ly/DouW30puJYQ


New York Disaster Interfaith Services is hosting the following training: 9/25 - Mental Health First Aid & Opioid Overdose Training for Faith Community Leaders ow.ly/t65d30pxXvi

UWSCERT's tweet image. New York Disaster Interfaith Services is hosting the following training:
9/25 - Mental Health First Aid & Opioid Overdose Training for Faith Community Leaders ow.ly/t65d30pxXvi

A new PSA from NYC Emergency Management, "Communicate When It Counts" ow.ly/Zy3v30puJUP #PrepareNow

UWSCERT's tweet image. A new PSA from NYC Emergency Management, "Communicate When It Counts" ow.ly/Zy3v30puJUP #PrepareNow

HOW TO HELP - CASH IS BEST. The community's infrastructure may not support food, clothing donations. - BE SMART. Send money to trusted organizations. - CHECK CREDENTIALS. Use the Internal Revenue Service Website's TEOS Search Tool ow.ly/LJ3M30pxXt0

UWSCERT's tweet image. HOW TO HELP
- CASH IS BEST. The community's infrastructure may not support food, clothing donations.
- BE SMART. Send money to trusted organizations.
- CHECK CREDENTIALS. Use the Internal Revenue Service Website's TEOS Search Tool ow.ly/LJ3M30pxXt0

9/25, 9am-5:30pm, Mental Health First Aid and Opioid Overdose Training for Faith Community Leaders. NYDIS and Salvation Army offering certification for clergy, staff and volunteers from congregations and faith-based organizations. To register: ow.ly/dQ7x30psPj8 #PrepareNow


NYC CERT was honored with a plaque for outstanding service following a day of traffic management and distributing material at the Annual Run for Richie event on September 8.

UWSCERT's tweet image. NYC CERT was honored with a plaque for outstanding service following a day of traffic management and distributing material at the Annual Run for Richie event on September 8.

Brooklyn District 10, 11, 13, and 14 CERT members attended 9/11 memorial Services at the 69th Street Pier in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.

UWSCERT's tweet image. Brooklyn District 10, 11, 13, and 14 CERT members attended 9/11 memorial Services at the 69th Street Pier in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.

DSNY Safe Disposal Event: Sunday, September 22, 10am-4pm, (electronic goods and batteries also accepted), Union Square, North Plaza, 17th Street bet Park Avenue South & Broadway; cars enter at Park Avenue South & 20th Street. Info: ow.ly/EdNf30psKbs


Brooklyn District 15 and 18 CERT members attended 9/11 memorial services in Marine Park, Brooklyn.

UWSCERT's tweet image. Brooklyn District 15 and 18 CERT members attended 9/11 memorial services in Marine Park, Brooklyn.

Coastal Storm Webinar for Community Leaders: Thursday, September 19, 12:00-1:00pm. Atlantic Hurricane Season is still upon us. learn about how to plan and prepare for a coastal storm, including sheltering and evacuation. Register here: ow.ly/hRXU30psP19

UWSCERT's tweet image. Coastal Storm Webinar for Community Leaders: Thursday, September 19, 12:00-1:00pm. Atlantic Hurricane Season is still upon us. learn about how to plan and prepare for a coastal storm, including sheltering and evacuation. Register here: ow.ly/hRXU30psP19

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