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July 12, 2011

Amateur Radio Class Update

There are several folks planning to meet at Quinet’s Court Restaurant tomorrow before the radio training. The plan is to meet around 5pm. Whoever gets there first should save a large table. The restaurant is directly in front of the Courthouse, within walking distance from the college parking lot. They […]
July 12, 2011

Storm Update

As reported to WV DHS&EM; 11 electrical crews are working in the county Cow House road remains closed because of downed trees and power lines All main roads are open Several scattered areas with out power Heavy tree damage reported through out county Most city power restored Total reports of […]
July 12, 2011

Marshall County Project Lifesaver Training Update

Additional info – Class will be held at McMechen Fire Dept. Meeting room from 9 -5 Saturday and Sunday. Still have room available for more. Please RSVP me if you plan on attending. I already have names from McMechen VFD, Limestone VFD and SAR. Thanks The above is from Mike […]
July 12, 2011

Storm Passes Through Tyler County

This report was just filed with WV DHS&EM A storm passed through Tyler County between 1600 and 1700 7/11/2011. Trees were down through out the county blocking many roads As of 2300 over 50% of county is without power. No reported injuries One home had a large deck roof flip […]
July 8, 2011

Ham Radio Study Guide

Download The Ham Radio Study Guide Now! This is a PDF file, you probably all ready have a reader installed on your computer. Just double click and it will probably open in your browser. If you have any problems opening the file you can install the free “Adobe Reader”
July 8, 2011

DNR Boater’s Safety Class

The WV Dept. of Natural Resources will be presenting a Boater’s Safety Class Wed. August 10 in the gymnasium of the Tyler County Senior Center. The training will start at 9am and end at 4pm.  The training is free and manuals will be provided. The class is limited to the first 35 […]
July 5, 2011

July OEM, CERT, SAR Meeting

The July OEM, CERT, SAR meeting will be this Thursday, July 7th at the OEM office starting at 7pm. We will be covering grants, training and other projects. We have a very busy agenda. There will be homemade treats. If you’re reading this you are welcome to attend! tjc
July 5, 2011

Ham Radio Training

Tyler OEM and WV NCC will hold a Ham Radio class Wed. July 13 at the New Martinsville campus of WV Northern Community College. The class will start at 6pm and end at 9pm. This will be the first of a two part tasked based training on getting an FCC […]
June 30, 2011

“THINK INSIDE THE BOX”

“THINK INSIDE THE BOX” is an interactive workshop where participants will gain practical information on the importance of personal and family preparedness. The workshop includes game-based, hands-on activities to aid participants in starting an emergency preparedness kit and family communication plan, as well as to enhance awareness and skills for […]
June 29, 2011

Project Lifesaver Training

There will be a Project Lifesaver training in Marshall County Saturday and Sunday, July 16 and 17. Let me or Dave Byers know if you are interested and we’ll make arrangements with Tom and Mike at Marshall County OEM. tjc
June 29, 2011

Ritchie County CERT Classes

Ritchie County and the Mid Ohio Valley Health Dept will be providing free CERT classes. Students completing all classes will receive a certificate and a CERT backpack full of gear! Classes are every Thursday in August (4, 11, 18, 25th) and Sept. 1st running from 6pm to 10pm at the […]
June 29, 2011

SAR Training Went Well

There were a lot of favorable comments about Saturday’s SAR training. I think everyone enjoyed it and learned from it. We had 24 members participate. We had two new members join the team at the training. We want to welcome Angie and Daniel. The next scheduled SAR training is Saturday, […]