Hoboken's Third CERT Class Graduates
More than 30 people completed the classes and are now official members of the city's Community Emergency Response Team.
The last time a large group of Community Emergency Response Team members all assembled in the basement of City Hall, it was mayhem. It was the midst of hurricane Sandy, the place was running on a back up generator and unifromed personnel was walking in and out. On Thursday night, the scene was very different. No sense of chaos, just cheer. And cake. On Thursday night, 55 Hobokenites graduated from the city's third CERT class. Police Chief Anthony Falco and Fire Chief Richard Blohm were on site on Thursday night, as well as Mayor Dawn Zimmer, Office of Emergency Management Director Joel Mestre and Public Safety Director Jon Tooke to present the graduates with their official certificates. "This team really is part of a resilient Hoboken," …
Scott M. Siegel
10:16 pm on Sunday, April 7, 2013
Glad to so many people truly care about helping others in need. Good luck to all!! more ›