Buccaneer CERT Disaster Drill, April 2, 2005|
Buccaneer CERT Team Holds Disaster Drill The Bucaneer CERT team planned, prepared, and hosted a disaster training drill for neighboring North Fort Myers CERT teams. The drill took place at the Buccaneer Recreation Hall on Saturday, April 2, 2005. Fire fighters from the North Fort Myers Fire District also participated in the drill. Food for the participants was provided by the Salvation Army of Lee County. A few scenes from the drill are shown below. We wish to thank everyone who participated. Without you, it could not have happened. |
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North Fort Myers Fire District Public Education Officer Marie Hagan, CERT team leader Jeanne Basak, and assistant team leader Nancy Werkman review the day's disaster activities before deciding to move the drill indoors because of bad weather. |
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| Victims take their places. Disaster victim at right suffered electrical shock when she came into contact with a live electrical wire. Other injuries suffered by victims ranged from broken bones, cuts, burns, and head injuries, to chest pains and hysteria. Visiting CERT rescue teams did not know in advance what they would find at the simulated tornado disaster scene.
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Rescuers (left) work in teams
Rescuers from other North Fort Myers parks organized themselves into teams at the disaster area. The team at left is oberved by host team member Ken Basak. |
| Victim (right) trapped under rubble. Rescuer at right is shown tending a victim who was trapped under rubble when part of a wall and ceiling collapsed on him. |
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(Left) Chest Pains Rescuers assess victim who suffered chest pains brought on by the disaster. |
| Rescuers transport victim Stretcher bearers at right transport a victim with broken leg to the triage area. |
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Triage Area Picture at left shows victims after being moved to the triage area. |
| Close up of a victim in triage. Victim of severe facial injuries awaits treatment in the triage area. |
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Meanwhile.....outside. CERT rescuers extinguish a flammable liquids fire. |
| Help Arrives Fire fighters from North Fort Myers Fire District arrive to participate in the disaster drill. |
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CERT leaders confer with fire fighters North Fort Myers Fire District personel and CERT command post leaders assess status of victims and property at the height of the disaster drill. |
| Salvation Army Helps Weary CERT rescuers gather next to the Lee County Salvation Army canteen. The Salvation Army provided food and drinks for all who participated in the disaster drill. |
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The Debriefing CERT teams listen to a review of the day's activities. |
| End of a long day. Participants relax after a long day......and prepare mentally for what they hope will never happen. |
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