Free course on disaster preparedness Aug. 14

Published on August 05, 2024

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Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), a program operated by the Menlo Park Fire Protection District, regularly offers free First Aid and CPR and Disaster Preparedness classes throughout the year. Courses offer critical skills to enable you to help your family, neighbors and community. There are still spots available for the Aug. 14 Red Cross Ready – Disaster Preparedness course at the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center from 6 – 7:30 p.m.

In this class, participants will:

  • Learn how to make a disaster plan and emergency pack.
  • Learn how to respond during and after a disaster.
  • Get a disaster kit, radio and family preparedness flip-chart.

Community members ages 13 and above are welcome. The course is free. Learn more and register.

CERT also offers the ability for volunteers to become CERT members through the CERT Training Academy. CERT volunteers are trained to assist in emergencies by offering services such as supporting communications, gathering information and providing basic medical attention. CERT volunteers have assisted the City of Menlo Park in past storm events. The next Basic CERT Training Academy is in September. Learn more.

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