Plainfield CERT - Community Emergency Response Team, Free Disaster Preparedness Course

Are you Prepared and know what to do in an Emergency?

Learn How To Be Prepared
Free Classes

Plainfield Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is offering FREE training on Tuesday nights from September 5th thru October 17th.

If a disaster like a tornado occurs, you want to be able to take care of your family, friends and neighbors until first responders are able to assist your area. Learn how to respond to emergencies in a safe and effective way. Plainfield CERT invites you to participate in our 2017 Community Emergency Response Team course. The CERT program educates you about disaster preparedness for all hazards that may impact our area and trains you in vital response skills. This Free hands-on course is a fun class over 7 Tuesday nights during which you learn about: Disaster Preparedness, Fire Suppression, First Aid Treatments, Medical Operations, Search and Rescue Skills, Team Organization, Disaster Psychology, along with a final hands-on simulation. Take CERT training for yourself, your family, and your community. A CERT member is trained to prepare for and respond after a disaster to provide assistance in their neighborhood.

When: CERT Informational & Signup Night - 7:00 PM, August 29th.
First Class starts Sept 5th, every Tuesday, 7-9pm, through Oct 17th

Where: Plainfield Police Law Enforcement Center
14300 S. Coil Plus Drive, Plainfield, IL 60544

For sign-up and a complete schedule please visit www.plainfieldcert.org or contact Mike Procaccio at mprocaccio@plainfieldema.org or 815-343-3329 regarding any questions.

This class is open to anyone over the age of 18 or older teens with a parental permission. All are Welcome. No cost to attend the course. Sponsored by Plainfield Emergency Management Agency and Plainfield Police Department.