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CERTCommunity Emergency Response Team (CERT)
The C.E.R.T. program helps to prepare citizens to assist within their communities in the event of a disaster. The training consists of instruction in disaster preparedness, emergency first aid, light search and rescue, fire safety, disaster coordination, terrorism, communication and disaster psychology. This training offers a great opportunity for team members to assist their family, friends and neighbors in the event of a major disaster. There is no cost for the program, but students are asked to commit to attend each class in order to certify as a C.E.R.T. trained volunteer. Those completing the training will receive a certificate of completion and will be listed as a resource for use by the city and county in event of a disaster. The program for new members is scheduled based on community interest and additional courses are offered for certified C.E.R.T. members to refresh and enhance their skills. Neighborhoods are encouraged to develop active C.E.R.T. teams. The information learned in these classes will not only help those who live within the neighborhood during a disaster, but will help those attending with skills which they can use in their daily activities. The next community CERT training will begin April 7th starting at 7:00 pm. This class will be taught each Wednesday evening for seven weeks. Class size is limited, so please contact me to reserve your spot. For more information on the Tremonton City C.E.R.T. program, please contact us: Tremonton C.E.R.T. c/o Jim Hess 102 S. Tremont St. Tremonton, UT 84337 email: jhess@tremontoncity.com phone: (435) 257-9555 For more information on the C.E.R.T. program, visit www.citizencorps.gov/cert/index.shtm. |
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