Folks,
We have arranged for Deputy Brad Smith of the County Sheriff's Department to give us a short class on traffic management and safety. This will cover basic safety issues when you have to pull off the road (on fire watch for example), set up a fixed post (fire watch or event communications), set up barricades (parades), and manage and direct traffic safely.
While it is NOT our responsibility to direct traffic or assist with traffic control, there are times when accidents happen and we are in a position to help. There are also time when we want to avoid becoming a hazard and causing an accident. This class is meant to give you basic safety information to allow you to help mitigate the danger until the professionals arrive -- not unlike first aid.
This class is for ARES members and SBARC members who participate in event communications activities. it will be held on Monday, November 17th, at 7 p.m. in the County Health Services Auditorium. If you would like to attend this class, please e-mail me to make a reservation for the class.
73,
Lou