SERAT
The Squadron Emergency Response Assistance Team (SERAT) is a sanctioned arm of the local Power Squadron whose mission is to render volunteer assistance to local fire departments, law enforcement and other agencies. The duties are to provide a Team of qualified and experienced boaters with knowledge of local waters who are willing to donate time and effort to assist in the event of an emergency such as a major earthquake or wind storm. These may include water rescue, water search and rescue, transporting people or supplies, water related patrols and help in securing an area in the event of an emergency.
The benefits of a Squadron having a SERAT program are many. While the Squadron may be known for its Boating Education and Safety programs, they may not be recognized as a community service group. Providing this community service, the Squadron’s name becomes highly visible to other areas of the public thus increasing the potential for additional members. SERAT also provides a mechanism to promote Advanced Educational Courses as part of the membership level requirements as well as a means for its members to practice and hone their boating skills. The community will benefit by knowing that they have a highly trained and skilled group of volunteers that are able to aid with major island emergencies. Local fire departments may not have water rescue assets or may be very limited in the ability to handle a large emergency. Knowing they can rely on SERAT to assist is very important.
What we need now is to sign up you as a volunteer for this exciting opportunity. Please note that your participation in any emergency, once the squadron is activated by the DEM, is strictly voluntarily and up to each participant. Taking care of your family, neighbors and friends always comes first. All participants and their vessels will be covered by USPS insurance while participating in an authorized SERAT event.
Please contact Bill Coltrin (360-675-8102) if you are interested in volunteering for SERAT or interested in learning more. To download a copy of the SERAT brochure, click here
The benefits of a Squadron having a SERAT program are many. While the Squadron may be known for its Boating Education and Safety programs, they may not be recognized as a community service group. Providing this community service, the Squadron’s name becomes highly visible to other areas of the public thus increasing the potential for additional members. SERAT also provides a mechanism to promote Advanced Educational Courses as part of the membership level requirements as well as a means for its members to practice and hone their boating skills. The community will benefit by knowing that they have a highly trained and skilled group of volunteers that are able to aid with major island emergencies. Local fire departments may not have water rescue assets or may be very limited in the ability to handle a large emergency. Knowing they can rely on SERAT to assist is very important.
What we need now is to sign up you as a volunteer for this exciting opportunity. Please note that your participation in any emergency, once the squadron is activated by the DEM, is strictly voluntarily and up to each participant. Taking care of your family, neighbors and friends always comes first. All participants and their vessels will be covered by USPS insurance while participating in an authorized SERAT event.
Please contact Bill Coltrin (360-675-8102) if you are interested in volunteering for SERAT or interested in learning more. To download a copy of the SERAT brochure, click here
