Ansonia plans emergency response training

ANSONIA – The Ansonia Rescue Medical Services and the Ansonia Office of Emergency Management will sponsor a Community Emergency Response Team Training to begin Feb. 25.

The training is free to applicants (18 years of age and older) and preference will be given to Ansonia residents, as class size is limited; senior citizens are also encouraged to participate.

No experience in emergency services is required. The training focuses on disaster preparedness and emergency response skills, as well as special training to aid in sheltering during an emergency.

An informational meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Ansonia Rescue Medical Services headquarters, 22 W. Main St.
Class size is limited.

The CERT training is scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings from Feb. 25 to April 3 at the Ansonia Rescue Medical Service Headquarters from 6:30-9 p.m.
Graduates of the program who join the Ansonia CERT team will be issued CERT identification and a backpack with basic equipment.
After completion of training, members will be qualified to assist in operating a shelter during a major emergency as well as supporting emergency responders in various roles.
The Ansonia team members also will be eligible to participate in additional CERT training events in Connecticut.
 “We are very excited to host our second CERT class at ARMS. The initial group of CERT members are very active and will play a vital role in the leadership of new team members.  We are ready to bring Ansonia CERT to the next level with our new members,” said Jared Heon, Chief of ARMS.

The Community Emergency Response Team is a program of the Citizen Corps, a nationwide program supported by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection. 

The purpose of CERT and the Citizen Corps is to train community members in emergency preparedness to support local emergency responders as volunteers with disaster relief and community safety.

The Ansonia Citizen Corps will work with the City of Ansonia’s Office of Emergency Management. The state-approved curriculum for basic training includes Disaster Preparedness, Fire Safety, Disaster Medical Operations, Light Search and Rescue, CERT Organization, Disaster Psychology, and Terrorism.
In addition, classes will be given in sheltering, which is critical when people need to be evacuated to a local shelter.

For more information and registration forms contact Assistant Chief David Geloso, (ACERT) Coordinator, at dgeloso@ansoniarescue.com or 203-410-7372.

Applications are available at Ansonia City Hall, Town & City Clerk’s Office, ARMS headquarters, Ansonia Police Department or at www.ctacert.com or www.cityofansonia.com.



Applications should be dropped off at the Ansonia Rescue Medical Services headquarters or mailed to: ACERT, P.O. Box 149, Ansonia, 06401 no later than Feb. 21; advance registration is required.


This is a press release from Ansonia Rescue Medical Services.

Derby OEM info shared

Taken from the Derby OEM Facebook page:

Residents who feel they have a legitimate complaint should call the Town Garage at 736-1468

Public Works is working to have one lane open on each roadway by end of the day today.

Sharing Derby OEM info

From the Derby Office of Emergency Management Facebook page:

Please clear fire hydrants near your houses if you can please.

We know this is a very difficult time and Public Works is doing the best they can under the circumstances. We ask that you please be patient.

Ansonia to offer emergency response training

Informational meeting slated Feb. 18

           ANSONIA – The Ansonia Rescue Medical Service and the Ansonia Office of Emergency Management will sponsor a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training to begin March 5. 

            The training is free to applicants (14 years of age and older) and preference will be given to Ansonia residents, as class size is limited; senior citizens are also encouraged to participate.  No experience in emergency services is required. 

            The training focuses on disaster preparedness and emergency response skills, as well as special training to aid in sheltering during an emergency.

An informational meeting will take place Feb. 18 (snow date Feb. 20) at the Ansonia Rescue Medical Services headquarters, 22 West Main St., beginning at 6:30 p.m. for those interested. Class size is limited.

The CERT training is scheduled from 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays March 5-28 at the Ansonia Rescue Medical Service headquarters. 

Graduates of the program who join the Ansonia CERT team will be issued CERT identification and a backpack with basic equipment.  

After completion of training, members will be qualified to assist in operating a shelter during a major emergency as well as supporting emergency responders in various roles. The Ansonia team members will also be eligible to participate in additional CERT training events in Connecticut.

 “In times of disasters we find our City’s emergency services, namely police, fire, medical services and public works are taxed to the limit. By implementing CERT in Ansonia, we can supplement city services by training CERT members to help with vital tasks,” said Jared Heon, Chief of Ansonia Rescue Medical Services.

The Community Emergency Response Team is a program of the Citizen Corps, a nationwide program supported by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection. 

The purpose of CERT and the Citizen Corps is to train community members in emergency preparedness to support local emergency responders as volunteers with disaster relief and community safety. 

The Ansonia Citizen Corps will work with the City of Ansonia’s Office of Emergency Management.

           The state-approved curriculum for basic training includes Disaster Preparedness, Fire Safety, Disaster Medical Operations, Light Search and Rescue, CERT Organization, Disaster Psychology, and Terrorism. 

           In addition, classes will be given in sheltering, which is critical when people need to be evacuated to a local shelter.

For information and registration forms: contact Assistant Chief David Geloso, (ACERT) Coordinator, at dgeloso@ansoniarescue.com or at 203-410-7372. 

Applications are available at Ansonia City Hall, Town & City Clerk’s Office, Ansonia Rescue & Medical Service Headquarters, Ansonia Police Department or online at www.cityofansonia.com.  Applications should be dropped off at the Ansonia Rescue Medical Services Headquarters or mailed to: ACERT, PO Box 149, Ansonia, CT. 06401 no later than Feb. 28 as advance registration is required. 

This information is from a press release from the City of Ansonia.

Derby opens Center for showers, charging station

Mayor Staffieri announced today that:

“In coordination with my Emergency Management Office, we have opened the Derby Community Center specifically for those Derby residents who have lost power and are in need of a warming station and a charging station for their electronics. We are asking that you bring your own toiletries and towels for showers and a picture ID.”

The Derby Community Center is located at 35 Fifth St., Derby and will be open for Derby residents without power Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. -9 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The phone number is 203-735-4222.

“We thank you for your patience through this difficult time. As your Mayor, please be assured that I am coordinating with the utility companies, Emergency Management and all City Departments to ensure that City services are restored in a timely fashion."

This information is from the City of Derby.