Citizens can learn how to help others
West Chester, PA – Chester County Department of Emergency
Services will be holding a Community Emergency Response Training (CERT)
beginning April 9, 2015 at the Chester County Public Safety Training Campus in
South Coatesville, PA. There is no
cost for this course and citizens can register by going to
destraining.chesco.org or calling 610-344-5540.
The CERT program educates people about disaster
preparedness and trains them in basic disaster response skills; such as fire
safety, basic medical care and other skills needed to help themselves and their
neighbors during an emergency. “Because
emergency services personnel will not be able to help everyone immediately
during a disaster, a citizen can make a difference by using their CERT training
to help save lives and protect property,” said Robert Kagel, Director of
Emergency Services.
Once trained, CERT members are also encouraged to support
and volunteer with their local emergency response agencies and by taking a more
active role in emergency preparedness in their community.
Registration ends on March 31, 2015. There are still seats available for this
Course.
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