Neat Glow Sticks with whistle

A great addition to any emergency kit, the Life Gear glow stick with whistle fits easily in a glove compartment or backpack.

LED glow stick runs up to 200 hrs on 3 AG-13 batteries (included)

Glow stick features an emergency flasher mode

Located on the back end of the stick is a standard white LED for use as a flashlight

Remove the cap on the tip of the glow stick to reveal a whistle that will certainly get everyone's attention

$5.95 at REI

Current Rules for CERT/DSW cards

Just as a quick reminder, the requirements for the CERT/DSW card state that you have to attend two team meetings and two continuing education events every year. Our drills and meetings are meant to fulfill those requirements.

The final requirement for the card is that once every two years, you must attend a refresher training put on by San Diego CERT.

San Diego CERT has stated that failing to meet these requirements means that you will not be reissued a CERT/DSW card. If your card expires, San Diego CERT has stated that you will have to take the CERT academy again before a new card can be issued.

CERT National Newsletter Digest

In this issue of the CERT newsletter, Volume 2, Issue 2, you will read about the Hamden, CONN CERT training on public safety officer rehabilitation and on-scene victim care. Another story "CERT Programs: Rural and Urban" describes the similarities CERT members receive in both locations and also the challenges both communities are faced with. The article on Teen CERT is a compilation of five individuals from across the country who conduct Teen CERT in their local communities.

Here's the link: http://www.citizencorps.gov/cert/newsletter.shtm