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Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Course Scheduled in Auburn

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 16, 2010

Contact:

Sarah Miller, Emergency Preparedness Manager
253-876-1909
skmiller@auburnwa.gov

AUBURN, Wash. - March 16, 2010 - The City of Auburn Emergency Management Office, in conjunction with the White River Valley Citizen Corps Council and the Valley Regional Fire Authority, will offer a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training course to area residents. First class is April 29 and final class and graduation will be on Saturday, June 5 from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. All classes will be held in downtown Auburn.

The training is a six week course that meets on Thursday evenings from 6:30-9:30 p.m. with two Saturday drills. Class members will be required to provide some basic equipment, such as sturdy shoes or boots and work gloves. Other necessary supplies and equipment will be provided. A complete list of required equipment will be provided upon registration.

Pre-registration is required for all courses and space is limited. For more information, or to register for this class, please call 253-876-1925 or e-mail emergencyprep@auburnwa.gov. Applications may also be downloaded from the Internet by visiting www.auburnwa.gov/Emergency/disaster/Disaster_Training.asp.

ABOUT CERT TRAINING

CERT training is comprised of 24+ hours of classroom education and hands-on practice in topics including disaster preparedness, emergency management, fire safety / suppression, disaster medical operations, light search and rescue, disaster communication, disaster psychology, and all-hazards identification and awareness.

Graduates have the opportunity to become registered emergency workers with their respective cities and the State of Washington, allowing them to aid in local and regional disasters. Graduates also have the opportunity to participate in local and regional continuing education activities, including training and field exercises. Courses are taught by fire department and emergency management professionals from the cities of Auburn and Pacific, as well as the Valley Regional Fire Authority.

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City of Auburn Emergency Management
340 East Main Street, Suite 201
Auburn, WA 98002
253-876-1925