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Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Courses Scheduled in AuburnFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 13, 2010 Contact: AUBURN, Wash. - July 13, 2010 - The City of Auburn Emergency Management Office, in conjunction with the White River Valley Citizen Corps Council, is providing area residents with two opportunities to complete Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training in August and October. This training is being offered at no cost to community members but participants must pre-register. TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES: CERT 3-day course: This 3-day training course will meet on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, Aug. 17 - 19 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Auburn Emergency Operations Center. CERT 6-week course: This 6-week training course will meet from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Thursdays, beginning Oct. 5 and ending Nov. 9. This course includes two Saturday drills: Oct. 23 and Nov. 13, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. 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. Emergency management and fire department professionals from throughout the area teach the courses. ABOUT CERT TRAINING 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. For more information or to register please call 253-876-1925 or e-mail emergencyprep@auburnwa.gov. Applications are also available online at www.auburnwa.gov/disaster. # # # City of Auburn Emergency Management |
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