[CEMA Signal] CEMA TRAINING NEWS: CERT Training Begins Again in August

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NEWS RELEASE

Chatham Emergency Management Agency

For Immediate Release
June 24, 2010, 11 AM

CONTACT:
K. Courtney Cunningham
912.201.4508  (O)
912.657.8671  (C)
kccunnin at chathamcounty.org<mailto:kccunnin at chathamcounty.org>



Community Emergency Response Team Training in August
Savannah, GA


Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training is being offered to Chatham County residents in which participants will learn about family and workplace disaster preparedness, small fire suppression, light search & rescue techniques and basic disaster medical operations.

The CERT course is 20 hours in length and will include a hands-on disaster simulation in which participants practice the skills that they have learned.  All classes are taught by Chatham County emergency response personnel. Upon completion of the full 20 hour course, participants will receive a CERT disaster kit, certificate of completion and an invitation to join the Chatham County CERT organization.

The CERT training will take place on the following dates in August:
Every Monday and Thursday night in August (see below for specific dates) from 6:30-9:30pm in the Georgetown area (specific location will be emailed to applicants a week prior to the start of class).

August 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23 & 26 in Georgetown from 6:30-9:30pm
August 28, 2010 - Disaster Simulation, 9am-5pm

Participants of the CERT class are allowed to miss two classes which they will need to make up at a later date.

All Chatham County residents are encouraged to participate.  There is a $20 registration fee that will be returned to the applicant upon completion of the 20 hour course.  Please visit the following website for more information and to complete the online application:

http://www.chathamemergency.org/general/community-emergency-response-t.php

Once we receive your online application, we will contact you via email.

Thank you so much!


K. Courtney Cunningham
Chatham Emergency Management Agency
Emergency Management Specialist - External Affairs

Office:    (912) 201-4508
Mobile:  (912) 657-8671
kccunnin at chathamcounty.org
http://www.ChathamEmergency.org<http://www.chathamemergency.org/>

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