Free Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) will be held Thursday evenings, Sept. 12-Nov. 14, from 6:30-9:00 p.m. at the Plecker Workforce Center on the campus of Blue Ridge Community College. This course is offered in partnership by the cities of Staunton and Waynesboro, Augusta County and Blue Ridge Community College.
The ten-week course uses a standard curriculum designed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and teaches basic skills in disaster preparedness, fire safety, first aid, terrorism awareness, disaster psychology and search and rescue. The CERT course is designed to give the average person tools to prepare themselves and their family during severe weather or other emergencies when emergency personnel are overwhelmed and may not be able to respond immediately.
The course is open to anyone who either lives or works in Staunton, Waynesboro or Augusta County. The course is free and all materials are provided, but space is limited. Pre-registration is required by September 6.
To pre-register for the course, contact BRCC Continuing Education at (540)453-2215.
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