Free Community Preparedness Training Offered

08/28/2012
Douglas County Emergency Management is hosting a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training Friday, September 21st through Sunday, September 23rd at Mustard Seed Church in Lawrence. CERT is a positive and realistic approach to emergency situations in which individuals will initially be on their own and where their actions can make a difference. Participants will learn basic skills in Medical Operations, Light Search and Rescue, Fire Safety, and Disaster Psychology as well as learning how to be prepared for any emergency or disaster. On Sunday afternoon the class will have a chance to put their new skills in action by participating in a Disaster Scenario. This CERT training is FREE and open to the public! For more information or to register for the training contact Sheila at 785-832-5260 or smeggison@douglas-county.com.

Media Contact:
Teri Smith, Director
Emergency Management Department
785-838-2460
tsmith@douglas-county.com