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08/27/2018

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10/19/2016

The Great Central US Shake Out will include millions of people practicing how to DROP, COVER and HOLD ON at 10:20 am on Thursday, October 20, 2016.during the Great Shake Out Earthquake drills.
The Herculaneum Fire Department reminds everyone to practice DROP, COVER & HOLD ON!
PROTECT YOURSELF. SPREAD THE WORD.
You likely have never experienced the kind of strong earthquake shaking that is possible in much larger earthquakes: sudden and intense back and forth motions of several feet per second will cause the floor or the ground to jerk sideways out from under you, and every unsecured object around you could topple, fall, or become airborne, potentially causing serious injury. This is why you must learn to immediately protect yourself after the first jolt... don't wait to see if the earthquake shaking will be strong!
In MOST situations, you will reduce your chance of injury if you:
DROP where you are, onto your hands and knees. This position protects you from being knocked down and also allows you to stay low and crawl to shelter if nearby.

COVER your head and neck with one arm and hand
If a sturdy table or desk is nearby, crawl underneath it for shelter
If no shelter is nearby, crawl next to an interior wall (away from windows)
Stay on your knees; bend over to protect vital organs

HOLD ON until shaking stops
Under shelter: hold on to it with one hand; be ready to move with your shelter if it shifts.
No shelter: hold on to your head and neck with both arms and hands.
The main point is to not try to move but to immediately protect yourself as best as possible where you are. Earthquakes occur without any warning and may be so violent that you cannot run or crawl; you therefore will most likely be knocked to the ground where you happen to be. You will never know if the initial jolt will turn out to be start of the big one. You should Drop, Cover, and Hold On immediately!
In addition, studies of injuries and deaths caused by earthquakes in the U.S. over the last several decades indicate that you are much more likely to be injured by falling or flying objects (TVs, lamps, glass, bookcases, etc.) than to die in a collapsed building. Drop, Cover, and Hold On offers the best overall level of protection in most situations.

10/17/2016

The City of Herculaneum Total Solar Eclipse 2017 Task Force invites all CERT team members to the Public Meeting on Monday, October 24 at 7:00 pm. The Total Solar Eclipse Awareness meeting will be held at the Herculaneum High School Theater, #17 Blackcat Drive. Dr. Angela Speck, Professor of Astronomy & Astrophysics at the University of Missouri - Columbia, will present information related to the upcoming total solar eclipse and how the eclipse will impact the area.

There will be a need for CERT team members in Herculaneum on Monday, August 21 to assist with parking, cooling stations and providing first aid stations.

This is an excellent opportunity for Herculaneum CERT team members to learn about the eclipse and how as a CERT member you may be involved.

Please invite your family members, friends, neighbors, colleagues to join us on Monday, October 24!

10/14/2015

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2015 @ 10:15 AM!

Join the Herculaneum Fire Department and over three million participants in the Great Central United States Shakeout, the world's largest earthquake drill.

Take time to practice your response should an earthquake occur at home, at school, at work or any other location! Remember to DROP!, COVER! and HOLD ON!

02/08/2015

REMINDER! Storm Spotter & Severe Safety Training Class to be held on Tuesday, February 24 at the Herculaneum High School Theater; Training begins at 6:30 pm.

10/06/2013

The Herculaneum Fire Department will sponsor their 17th CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training class on Friday, October 18, 2013, Saturday, October 19, 2013 and Sunday, October 20, 2013. The 20-hour class begins on Friday evening at 6:00 PM and ends at 10:00 PM. The class begins at 8:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday and ends at 4:00 PM both days. The Sunday class includes a training scenario. Students will be trained in basic fire suppression, light search & rescue operations, disaster medical operations (triage, assessment and treatment), disaster psychology, team organization, disaster preparedness and terrorism. The class is open to all residents (18 years and older) of Herculaneum and the surrounding communities. All participants will receive a certificate of training and a emergency back pack. The class is free of charge and does not require any prior training. Registration is required. Registration can be completed by calling 636 475-3080 or email at: [email protected].

10/06/2013

The Herculaneum Fire Department will host a two-hour Earthquake Safety & Preparedness Class on Tuesday, October 15 at the Herculaneum Fire Department, 151 Riverview Plaza Drive, Herculaneum.The training will begin at 7:00 pm. The training will be conducted by Mike Redman of the Traveling Weather Show, LLC. Topics of discussion will include a historical perspective, the nature of Midwest earthquakes, what happens before, during and after an earthquake and how to prepare an earthquake safety kit. The class has been scheduled to coincide with the Great Central US Shake Out earthquake drill to take place on Thursday, October 17, 2013, at 10:17 am. The class is open to the public and free of charge. For more information, call 636 475-3080. Registration is suggested!

04/10/2013

Congratulations to the following graduates of the 16th Herculaneum Fire Department CERT Training Class. The class was held on April 5-7, 2013. Graduates included: Tina Cardosi, Wayne Cardosi, Spencer Grubb, Brian Henslee, Emily Herbert, Sherry Herbert, Casey Miller, Richard Miller, Cynthia Mitchell, Kevin Perry, Tracey Perry, Bonnie Ray, Larry Ray, Ethan Rosenthal, Heidi Rosenthal, Sydney Rosenthal, Tess Rosenthal and Jeffrey Stewart.

02/06/2013

REMINDER! Tomorrow is the Great Central U.S. Shake Out! At 10:15 AM, practice your earthquake drill at home and work! DROP! COVER! HOLD ON! www.shakeout.org

Great ShakeOut earthquake drills help people in homes, schools, and organizations across the U.S. and worldwide improve preparedness and practice how to be safe during earthquakes.

01/03/2013

The Herculaneum Fire Department will sponsor their 16th CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training class on Friday, April 5, 2013, Saturday, April 6, 2013 and Sunday, April 7, 2013. The 20-hour class begins on Friday evening at 6:00 PM and ends at 10:00 PM. The class begins at 8:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday and ends at 4:00 PM both days. The Sunday class includes a training scenario. Students will be trained in basic fire suppression, light search & rescue operations, disaster medical operations (triage, assessment and treatment), disaster psychology, team organization, disaster preparedness and terrorism. The class is open to all residents (18 years and older) of Herculaneum and the surrounding communities. All participants will receive a certificate of training and a emergency back pack. The class is free of charge and does not require any prior training. Registration is required. Registration can be completed by calling 636 475-3080 or email at: [email protected].

01/03/2013

The Herculaneum Fire Department will be hosting a SEVERE STORM SPOTTER TRAINING CLASS on Saturday, February 23, 2013. Level I Training (9 am-noon) and Level II Training (1 pm - 4 pm) will tentatively be held at the fire station, 151 Riverview Plaza Drive. Participants are not required to take both levels. Instruction by Mike Redman, The Traveling Weather Show. Registration required for space limitations. 636 475-3080 or 636 475-5476.

09/17/2012

The Herculaneum Fire Department will sponsor their 15th CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training class on Friday, October 26, 2012, Saturday, October 27, 2012 and Sunday, October 28, 2012. The 20-hour class begins on
Friday evening at 6:00 PM and ends at 10:00 PM. The class begins at 8:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday and ends at 4:00 PM both days. The Sunday class includes a training scenario. Students will be trained in basic fire suppression, light search & rescue operations, disaster medical operations (triage, assessment and treatment), disaster psychology, team organization, disaster preparedness and terrorism. The class is open to all residents (18 years and older) of Herculaneum and the surrounding communities. All participants will receive a certificate of training and a emergency back pack. The class is free of charge and does not require any prior training. Registration is required. Registration can be completed by calling 636 475-3080 or email at: [email protected].