FEB Lunch & Learn Series: Emergency Preparedness Month: Learn About Community Emergency Response Teams

Emergency Preparedness MONTH
Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT)
The Community Emergency Response Team (Cert) Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, Cert members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an… Show more event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. Cert members also are encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in emergency preparedness projects in their community.
CERT is about readiness, people helping people, rescuer safety, and doing the greatest good for the greatest number. Cert is a positive and realistic approach to emergency and disaster situations where citizens will be initially on their own and their actions can make a difference.
BRING Your Lunch to this informative seminar and learn what steps you can take today to become involved at home, in your community, and at work!
These seminars are designed for Federal Employees but are also open to city, state, and local university employees. You must register with your work email to confirm employment and attend. Travel and administrative time are not authorized for participation in this event. Please consult with your supervisor to make appropriate arrangements.

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