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Martinez CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) Training

Martinez (Community Emergency Response Team) training for emergency preparedness and disaster response starts in April

Brian Lindblom, Neighbor
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Disasters can strike at any time. Are you ready and prepared to take care of yourself, your family or your neighborhood?
The City of Martinez is offering free classes starting in April. The classes are 20 hours of comprehensive training covering topics such as: Personal Preparedness, Fire Safety, Light Search and Rescue, Disaster Psychology, Emergency Medical, Medical Triage, CERT Team Organization and Response, Radio Communications and Terrorism.
If you are interested in taking these classes they are offered in two sessions, on either Tuesday evenings beginning April 2 from 6-9:30 pm or Saturday mornings beginning April 7 from 8 am-1pm.
Please go to the web site to register, martinezcert.org then click on the training tab and class schedule. At the top of the schedule is a link to register for the classes.
If you complete all the classes and participate in a disaster exercise following the classes you are eligible to become a volunteer city disaster service worker.
--Brian Lindblom, Martinez CERT Director

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