Tom Cooper

March 18, 2011

Training Opportunity

Homeland Security is sponsering a special CAMEO training. CAMEO is a free software package that is used in disaster related responses involving chemicals. This is a very amazing package that has been used by responders for years. The training is free and includes lunches. Call or email me if you […]
March 18, 2011

Self Defense Training

The self defense class is on!  The training is free. The class will be held next Sunday afternoon, March 27th in Sistersville. The class will start at 2pm and last around 4 hours. Grandmaster Paul A.Snider (10th degree black belt) will be the lead instructor. Check him out at http://wvfaa.20megsfree.com […]
March 18, 2011

River Search on Hold

I spoke with Bob Fowler Wed. about the possibility of searching for the missing person. He indicated that the water and river bank conditions would make searching too hazardous for the time being.
March 15, 2011

Ohio River Search

I received the following message from Homeland Security. I will check with Bob Fowler Wed. morning to get his plans. The river will still be at Action Stage. I will be very cautious about getting near it or on it under these conditions.
March 15, 2011

Wood County Civil Air Patrol CERT Training

The Wood County Civil Air Patrol has invited local volunteers to join in on a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. Each student will receive a CERT backpack with gear!
March 15, 2011

Tyler County Citizen Corps Meeting

There will be a Citizen Corps Council meeting at the Wetzel/Tyler Health Dept this Wed. the 16th at 9AM. Public input is always welcome.
March 9, 2011

Flood Watch

Many counties along the Ohio River are under a flood watch. For a detailed river crest forcast go to https://tylerwv.com/weather_links.html and click on “Adavanced Hydrologic Prediction”.
March 8, 2011

Ham Radio Class

A ham radio class will be given April 2, 2011 at 8am in the Wood County Health Dept. The technician class test will be given at the end of the day. The license fee is $14. Lunch will be provided.