The Strongsville Community Emergency Response Team has been named a 2024 ServeOhio award winner by the state of Ohio. The award was presented to the team June 17 by Fire Chief Jack Draves and Mayor Tom Perciak at a City Council meeting, where Perciak also read a proclamation congratulating CERT on the award and thanking its members for their service to the community.
In addition, the Ohio Emergency Management Agency recognized three Strongsville CERT members:
Dale Hawk received the Exceptional Volunteerism Award
Don Rohde received the Exceptional Leadership Award
Don Rohde and Mike Mahoney received the Volunteer Service Hour Award
The Strongsville CERT team assists the community year-round at local events; in the aftermath of severe weather; or at other venues where city leaders need the assistance of additional personnel. The team is seeking new members.
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