The Russell County EMA is hosting a new Community Emergency Response Team training class soon! The class is free and seating is limited. Help your community today by volunteering in times of need.

What is CERT?

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program through FEMA, educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may impact Russell County and trains them in basic disaster response skills. CERT offers a consistent, nationwide approach to volunteer training and organization that professional responders can rely on during disaster situations, which allows them to focus on more complex tasks. Through CERT, the capabilities to prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters is built and enhanced.

REQUIRED SESSIONS FOR CERT COURSE COMPLETION:

Thursday, October 13, 2022 6:30-9PM – Disaster Preparedness

Thursday, October 20, 2022 6:30-9PM – CERT Organization/ Disaster Medical Operations Part 1

Thursday, October 27, 2022 6:30-9PM – Disaster Medical Operations Part 2

Thursday, November 3, 2022 6:30-9PM – Disaster Psychology

Thursday, November 10 , 2022 6:30 -9PM – Fire Safety and Utility Controls

Thursday, November 17, 2022 6:30-9PM – Light Search and Rescue

Saturday, November 19, 2022 9:00AM -2:00PM -Terrorism/Review/Test/Exercise

This training is FREE to anyone 18 and older.

To sign up, or for more information, please visit this page or call our office at (334)291-5079 ext 3

(Seating is limited! If class is full, you can be added to the roster of the next class)

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for the Greatest Number of People”