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Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Graduates 27 New MembersFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 15, 2011 Contact: Sarah Miller, Emergency Preparedness Manager
Graduates of the class included: Wendy Beers, Dan Berry, John Bittinger, Laurie Bulson, Terri Chlebeck, Richard Engler, Scott Gibbons, Raejean Kreel, Paul Lancelle, Karen MacDonald, David McKillip, Sean Ryan McIntire, Brent Murray, Gary Nitschke, Michelle O’Brien, Nancy Pendleton, Jeff and Jackie Petersen, Mayra Ramirez, Sam Ripley, Mary Rogan, Julia Sutcliffe, Rebekah Thomas, Teresa Vaughn, Jim Wells, and Helen and Robert Zimmerman. The Emergency Management Office is working on scheduling the next CERT training. Information and applications for upcoming classes may be found on the City website at www.auburnwa.gov/disaster. ABOUT CERT TRAINING 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 sponsored by the White River Valley Citizen Corps Council and taught by fire and emergency management professionals from the cities of Auburn, Pacific, and the Valley Regional Fire Authority. # # # City of Auburn Emergency Management |
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AUBURN, Wash. - November 15, 2011 - The City of Auburn Emergency Management Office is pleased to announce the addition of 27 new members to the area’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), bringing the total number of graduates in the local program to 394. The 27 new members finished the course on Nov. 12 and will graduate from the area’s 21st CERT course during a special presentation at the city council meeting on Nov. 21. The course included 6 intensive nights of training, as well as two Saturday drills. The training culminated in a hands-on practical exercise simulating an earthquake. 
