Welcome to MERRAG!

February 9, 2012 - MERRAG - CERT Module 7 - Disaster Psychology

Montecito Fire Headquarters - 10:00 am.

Disaster Psychology: The psychological impact of a disaster on rescuers and victims, and how to provide psychological first aid.

Caring for Yourself, Your Buddy, and Victims: Steps one can take individually and as part of a CERT before, immediately following, and after a disaster.

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MERRAG! (pronounced Mirage) is a network of trained volunteers who work and live in the Montecito area. Members are prepared to respond to a community disaster during the critical first 72 hours following an event. Since 1987, the mutual “self-help” organization has been serving Montecito’s 13,000 residents with the guidance and support of the Montecito Fire, Water and Sanitary Districts.

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Great California Shakeout 2010

Thursday, October 28 / 2010 (15:21:12)

Posted by Geri Ventura -
October 28, 2010 - The Montecito Fire Protection District facilitated MERRAG's participation in the Great California Shakeout last week to test the community's preparedness for a large scale earthquake. MERRAG is the Montecito Community volunteer group organized to assist the Fire District and other local agencies during emergencies. MERRAG members attend monthly training sessions to learn disaster preparedness for themselves ...
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