Malibu Hosts Wilderness First Aid Class

MALIBU, CA — The City of Malibu will be hosting a Wilderness and Remote First Aid class to help community members be prepared for natural disasters or other emergencies in urban, wilderness and remote areas, the City press release said.

The American Red Cross class will be offered Saturday, June 22 and Saturday, June 29 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Malibu City Hall. The class focuses on wilderness and remote environments, as well as urban disasters such as earthquakes, wildfires and mudslides. It will provide students with the "foundational skills necessary for action in emergencies when professional emergency services providers cannot respond immediately," the press release said.

The class costs $170, which covers the cost of textbooks and class materials, and all proceeds will go towards Soteria Training Services. Portions of the class will be held outside, so students should bring a hat, chair, sunscreen and water.

To register, contact Sandra Hardy at SandraSoteria@gmail.com. At the first class, students must bring cash or a check; students must attend both days of the class to get a certificate of completion.

For more information about this and other preparedness education opportunities, call the Public Safety Specialist Stephanie Berger at (310) 456-2489 ext. 368 or email SBerger@malibucity.org.

Malibu City Hall is located at 23825 Stuart Ranch Rd, Malibu, CA 90265.