Jan 31, 2012

The National Weather Service will present the Advanced SKYWARN Severe Weather Spotter training in Winston-Salem on March 6th, 2012. The class is designed to help students better understand the meteorology and dynamics behind all types of severe weather. The class will provide insight into the thunderstorm spectrum and describe how and why different types of...

Dec 21, 2011

Registration Period: February 20 – April 9, 2012 Disasters can severely restrict and overwhelm emergency response resources and leave communities cut off from outside emergency support.  The Forsyth County Citizen Corps Council is offering the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic Training Course.  CERTs are trained to take care of themselves...

Sep 27, 2011

Disasters can severely restrict and overwhelm emergency response resources and leave communities cut off from outside emergency support.  The Forsyth County Citizen Corps Council is offering the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) 21-hour Basic Training Course.  CERTs are trained to take care of themselves and help others in their communities for the...

Aug 15, 2011

The Second Annual Brenner Children’s Hospital Pediatric Trauma Conference will take place Wednesday, November 9, 2011, at the Brookstown Inn (200 Brookstown Avenue, Winston-Salem). Topics will include: Management of Pediatric Trauma Injury Prevention Sexual Abuse in Children Management of Snake Bites in Children Rehabilitation Needs of Burned...

Aug 15, 2011

Falls are the leading cause of fatal injuries for Americans 65 and older. More than 18,000 older Americans die every year because of a fall and the rate has risen dramatically over the last 10 years. Two “Stand Tall, Don’t Fall” fall prevention awareness events will take place on Friday, September 23   HIGH POINT EVENT Millis Regional...

Jul 26, 2011

A preparedness event kick-started by the County-wide Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will take place Saturday, September 17th 2011, from 10am until 6pm, at the central kiosk in Hanes Mall’s Food Court. To promote National Preparedness Month, the County-wide CERT, along with other Forsyth County CERT representatives, will distribute...

Jul 22, 2011

The eighth annual National Preparedness Month will kickoff this September, using the slogan: “A Time to Remember. A Time to Prepare.” The campaign seeks to transform awareness into action by encouraging all Americans to take the necessary steps to ensure that their homes, workplaces and communities are prepared for disasters and emergencies of all...

Jul 8, 2011

When disaster strikes Forsyth County, emergency responders may be unable to reach your community immediately. The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program trains citizens to assist their communities until emergency responders arrive. If you want to participate in volunteer response efforts, find out more about the CERT program opportunity in Forsyth...

Apr 13, 2011

Arson Awareness Week is May 1st – May 7th, 2011, the theme: “Working Together to Extinguish Serial Arson.” Winston-Salem Fire Department is partnering with Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Emergency Management, Safe Communities/Safe Kids, Winston-Salem Police Department and Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office to hold an hour-long event on May...

Apr 4, 2011

The Emergency Management Department is excited to inform you of an opportunity to participate in a MAJOR EXERCISE that will be held in the Lewisville-Clemmons area. The exercise will occur on Saturday, April 30th beginning at 9:00 a.m. Local response and volunteer agencies will be involved. As we recall the history of events that have affected the triad area...