Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Recent Events at Bedford CERT Fall and Winter Safety Tips... 1. Service snowblower and backup generator. 2. Replace batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. 3. Have furnace serviced, filters replaced and chimney cleaned. 4. Store sand/salt for application on icy walkways and driveway 5. Restock Emergency kit and medicine cabinet -water, food, flashlights -properly discard old medications 6. Children are at school bus-stops... drive carefully 7. Check home security systems, cameras, doors, windows 8. Check home fire extinguishers 9. Create or review family emergency plans and provisions 10. Assess home areas for safety and remove clutter 11. Use appropriate safekeeping for valuables and weapons 12. Leaves and ice on roads with solar glare... drive carefully 13. Put windshield ice scrapers in autos.. find snow shovels 14. Check in on elderly during winter storms or power outages 15. Tread carefully on snow and ice. 16. GET A FLU SHOT! 17. If hiking during hunting season, wear blaze orange clothing and don't forget the dog! 
Contact Ray Lessard at info@bedfordnhcert.org to register for the next class...
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