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Dorchester County Citizen Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training

Six-week class that trains community volunteers to respond to natural and man-made disasters. CERT members are trained in disaster preparedness, fire safety, disaster medical operations, light search and rescue, team organization, disaster psychology and basic terrorism awareness as well as:

Providing first-aid

crowd control or other services at community events

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Hold planning, training or recruitment meetings

Conducting or participate in disaster response exercises

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Raising funds for emergency response equipment in their community

Seating is limited, please register early.

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