If you're a Churchill Area Neighbor and have been reading these CERT blogs and wondering how you can get better prepared, here's the opportunity you've been looking for. The annual spring CERT training class will begin the middle of April. Here's the schedule:
 
 
Date:   Time:   Classroom:              Topic
12-Apr  6-9pm   1&2     Unit 1-Disaster Preparedness
14-Apr  6-9pm   1&2     Unit 2-Fire Safety
19-Apr  6-9pm   1&2     Unit 3-Disaster Medical Part 1
21-Apr  6-9pm   1&2     Unit 4-Disaster Medical Part 2
26-Apr  6-9pm   1&2     Unit 5-Light Search & Rescue
28-Apr  6-9pm   1&2     Unit 6 & 7- CERT/VIP Org & Terrorism
3-May   6-9pm   1&2     Unit 8 & 9-Disaster Psych & Ham Radio
5-May   6-9pm   1&2     Unit 10-Tour of 911 & Triage Medic Review
8-May   8-12pm  1&2    Mock Disaster
 
Most people don't like to go back out after a hard day's work, but CERT training is worth the effort. The classes are fun, the lessons are interactive, the information is interesting, and the time flies by.
 
After completing the class, you'll be trained in the five CERT skills and have an understanding of how to better prepare your family to survive a disaster and how to help your unprepared neighbors afterward. You'll also be able to discuss those skills and keep them fresh by attending the CAN DO CERT monthly meetings.
 
For more information on CERT training contact: www.eugene-or.gov/portal/server.pt
For more information on CERT CAN DO (Churchill Area Neighbors Disaster Organization) contact: charlesfernandez@comcast.net