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YMCA and CERT collaborate Monday, March 1, 2021 12:00 AM
CERT Disaster Chairman Mark Klausing, left, Van Wert County EMA Director Rick McCoy and YMCA CEO Hugh Kocab celebrate the collaboration between the local YMCA and the CERT team, which responds to house fires, provides ancillary support to the fire department and assists victims with much-needed support and direction. (Photo submitted) VAN
WERT The Van Wert County YMCA and the EMA Community Emergency
Response Team (CERT) have joined together to bridge the gap between
tragedy and recovery.
The YMCA is much more than a swim and gym
facility and has expanded its outreach over the past 15 years. New
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The Van Wert County YMCA and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) have joined together to bridge the gap between tragedy and recovery.
Shown are (from the left) CERT Disaster Chairman Mark Klausing, Van Wert County Emergency Management Director Rick McCoy, and YMCA CEO Hugh Kocab with items donated for disaster victims.
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The YMCA is much more than a swim and gym facility and has expanded its outreach over the past 15 years. New community initiatives that help the neediest and improve the quality of life fall directly into the YMCA’s mission to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all people in our community.
CERT holds annual banquet Pictured are CERT volunteers. (Photo submitted) Amy Schroeder was honored during this year s CERT banquet. Pictured with her are EMA Director Rick McCoy and CERT Chairman Mark Klausing. (Photo submitted) • •
VAN WERT Monday evening the Van Wert Community Emergency Response
Team (CERT) held their annual banquet at 133 Bistro. Due to COVID
stipulations, only team members could attend.
CERT Chairman Mark Klausing reported the 2020 response statistics:
Of the 25 responded fires, 23 required assistance for families. Food,
clothing, and shelter were provided for 31 adults, 25 children, and 19
pets in times of disaster. Traffic control was provided for 23 events, including traffic accidents, down trees, and power lines.