Free Community Emergency Response Training
Learn what to do in an emergency to help protect Yourself and your Family
CERT Basic Training is designed to prepare you to help yourself and to help others in
the event of a catastrophic disaster. Because emergency services personnel will not be
able to help everyone immediately, you can make a difference by using your CERT
training to save lives and protect property.
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This training covers basic skills that are important to know in a disaster when
emergency services are not available. With training and practice, and by working as a
team, you will be able to protect yourself and do the greatest good for the greatest
number after a disaster.
The target audience for this course is individuals who desire the skills
and knowledge required to prepare for and respond to a disaster.
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Individual Topics Covered:
--Disaster Preparedness
--Fire Safety and Utility Controls
--Disaster Medical Operations
--Light Search and Rescue Operations
--The CERT Organization
--Disaster Psychology
--Terrorism and CERT
--Course Review and Disaster Simulation (Hands On)
When:
Friday Aug 17, 2012 - 1800 (6:00PM) - 2100 (9:00PM)
Saturday Aug 18, 2012 - 0800 (8:00AM) - 1700 (5:00PM)
Sunday Aug 19, 2012 - 1230 (12:30PM) - 1700 (5:00PM)
Where:
East Lake Station 57
3375 Tarpon Lake Blvd
Palm Harbor, Fl 34685
More information about CERT: http://www.citizencorps.gov/cert/
Age Limit: 16 years of age
Cost: Free