36_Turning citizens into disaster responders

Ever wonder how you can be useful during a disaster situation? Jason and Wesley talk with Anthony Escoto from New York City Emergency Management about the CERT program.CERT is a national program started by FEMA. It stands for Community Emergency Response Team. CERT recruits and trains citizens to be able to provide support to emergency responders during a crisis. Learn more about the NYC CERT program at the following link:https://www.nyc.gov/site/em/volunteer/nyc-cert.pageLearn more about CERT and find a CERT team near you at the following link:https://community.fema.gov/PreparednessCommunity/s/welcome-to-cert?language=en_USLooking for a disaster kit? The QuikPack is an everyday carry survival kit that is perfect to throw in your bag, your car, or your office desk drawer. It is stocked with first-aid supplies, including bleeding control tools, such as a tourniquet, chest seal, and hemostatic dressing. When you need to be ready quick, QuikPak is there.https://instinctready.com/products/quickpak This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit irjay.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit irjay.substack.com