Block Captain Training
Block Captain Training |
Date: Saturday, August 22, 2020
Time: 9:00-10:00 am Location: ZOOM meeting Who: Bock Captains, neighborhood Preparedness Specialists Register for training here |
To Do List for Block Captains before the drill:
GET TO KNOW YOUR BLOCK
MEET WITH YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS SPECIALIST
INFORM THE RESIDENTS ON YOUR BLOCK OF DRILL SPECIFICS
GET TO KNOW YOUR BLOCK
- Introduce yourself and the Springville Drill to any new neighbors
- Be sure to include everyone, paying particular attention to rental units and those who you may not see often
- NEW! Please tell your block residents to sign up for (or update their account in ) the city emergency notification system Click HERE to go to the Emergency Notification System registration page
MEET WITH YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS SPECIALIST
- Work together to update block information
- Review block captain responsibilities
- If you have an Assistant Block Captain, review with her/him responsibilities during the drill and during a disaster
INFORM THE RESIDENTS ON YOUR BLOCK OF DRILL SPECIFICS
- Fliers and other promotional information may be given to you or are available to be printed from this site (see the Advertising tab above)
- Deliver fliers to the houses within your block
- As you talk to the residents within your block answer any of their questions about the drill and thoughtfully consider any concerns
Ongoing Block Captains responsibilities:
KEEP IN TOUCH WITH YOUR BLOCK
KEEP IN TOUCH WITH YOUR BLOCK
- Be aware of any emergency situations in the area and keep your block updated with pertinent information
- Learn of any special/functional or access needs on your block. Keep those needs in mind during an emergency situation.
- Answer any questions from residents and encourage preparedness efforts.
- Promote attending preparedness fairs, CERT training, first aid certifications and other opportunities offered by the Stake or community
- Report any emergency needs to the Bishop/Neighborhood Commander, Ward Preparedness Specialist or the appropriate source of help. FOR LIFE THREATENING EMERGENCIES-DIAL 911