Department Of Emergency Preparedness

DEP Director’s Welcome Message

Daily Southtown Article About Alsip CERT

Welcome to the Village of Alsip’s Department of Emergency Preparedness (DEP) web page. It’s a privilege and an honor to serve as the DEP Director for the Village of Alsip.

In the interest of safety and preparedness, I encourage everyone to visit the Department of Emergency Preparedness (DEP) webpage on a regular basis. For your information, the webpage can be found by clicking on the Dep of Emergency Preparedness tab located under the heading “Departments” at the top of the village website. In addition, the DEP can be accessed on the Police Department webpage under the heading “Emergency Preparedness” and on the Fire Department webpage by clicking on the “ESDA” tab. You’ll find helpful informational links, messages, and alerts. Please, feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

Charles Geraci

DEP Director

cgeraci@villageofalsip.org

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CERT Training Classes

• Informational Brochure (Class #7)
• Informational Flyer (Class #7)
• CERT Application
• CERT Class #7 Schedule

For those wanting to take the FREE 20-Hour Basic CERT Class, please download the CERT Application and return to the following:

Alsip Village Hall
Attention:  Charles Geraci, Department of Emergency Preparedness Director
4500 W. 123^rd Street
Alsip, IL  60803

Email: cgeraci@villageofalsip.org
Office: (708) 385-6902 Ext. 2244

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CERT Training and Response Forms

Alsip CERT Members, feel free to download the forms that are currently being utilized during training, exercises and disaster response operations.

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Cert Training Documents

• CERT Assignment Status
• CERT Damage Assessment
• CERT Equipment Resources
• CERT Incident Briefing
• CERT Incident Status
• CERT Medical Treatment
• CERT Message
• CERT Personnel Resources
• CERT Triage Data Sheet
• CERT Victim Data

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CERT Related Links

• Community Emergency Response Team
• FEMA
• Illinois Emergency Management Agency
• Ready Illinois
• The Great Central U.S. Central Shake Out 
• Drop Cover Hold On (prepare)
• Drop Cover Hold On (survive)
• National Terrorism Advisory System 
• Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
• National Weather Service Chicago 
• NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards
• FEMA Independent Study Program
• Serve Illinois

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Informational Links

Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Resource links:

• CDC Homepage for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
• IDPH – Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
• Social Distancing

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Flood Clean up Tips

• Flood and Sewer Overflows
• Flooding Basement Guides

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General Preparedness

• www.ready.gov
• www.redcross.org/
• www.cookcountyhomelandsecurity.org/
• Medication Disaster Plan
• Steps to Access the Cook County Hazard Mitigation Plan (Alsip Annex)
• NOAA.gov
• Preparing for Disasters in Your Home: What to Buy, What to Skip
• Emergency Preparedness and Pets
• Pet Disaster Preparedness Guide
• First-Aid For Dogs: Prepare For The Unexpected
• Important Legal Document for Disaster Preparedness
• Emergency Preparedness for Seniors
• How to Organize and Prepare for Disasters

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Interactive Natural Disaster Maps

• https://www.adt.com/natural-disasters

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Other Severe Weather Preparedness

• www.state.il.us/iema/disaster/pdf/severeweatherpreparedness.pdf
• Thunderstorms, Tornadoes & Lightning
• Homeowners Guide to Lightning Safety

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Village Links

• Village Warning System

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Winter Weather

• Winter Storm Preparedness Handbook