Members of the Mount Pleasant community live in an area at risk for earthquakes, wildfires, and other natural disasters. If during an emergency we were cut off from access to U.S. Highway 101, first responders would not be able to reach us. Therefore, the community has established small neighborhood teams overseen by a leader across the area that are prepared for sheltering in place for extended periods of time.

 

 

What is NERT?

The Neighborhood Emergency Response Teams (NERT) was introduced to the Mount Pleasant Community Association as a way of building and strengthening disaster readiness among neighbors. It is organized and implemented through a combination of Map Your Neighborhood (MYN), a state emergency management program administered through Clallam County Emergency Management, and other methods compatible with our rural community. 

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How does NERT work?

At least one representative from each of the 25 Mount Pleasant neighborhoods -- volunteers -- [how does one become a team leader? volunteer? elected?] familiar with the Map Your Neighborhood (MYN). go through MYN or Cert training [what does this person/people do?]

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Why NERT?

In a natural emergency, your neighbors are your best source of assistance. Knowing what to do in case disaster strikes can lessen the risk of possible injury to neighbors, reduce the amount of damage to homes other structures, and even mean the difference between life and death.

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Mount Pleasant NERT 

In the event of a disaster, the Mount Pleasant Community Hall would function as the area emergency center for assembling resources, providing a place of safety, and as our communication center. The Mount Pleasant NERT coordinator John Skow , the officers of the Mount Pleasant Community Association, and the 25 NERT leaders would emergency management and coordination.

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