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About CERT
The
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates
community members about disaster preparedness for hazards
that may impact their area and provides training in basic
disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search
and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical
operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and
during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their
neighborhoods or workplace following an emergency event.
CERT Training
CERT
workshops provide 24 hours of basic training followed by an
emergency disaster simulation. Participants are
required to bring safety equipment (gloves, goggles, mask)
and disaster supplies (bandages, flashlight, dressings),
which will be used for practice during the training.
For more information about local training opportunities,
contact:
CERT
621 W.
Madrone, Rm 412
Roseburg,
OR 97470
541-464-3867
Volunteer Opportunities
When you
have completed the basic training, it is important to stay
involved and practice your new skills. Our local CERT
organization offers periodic refresher sessions and
additional training opportunities.
In
addition you are welcome to join a CERT team, participate on
a CERT committee or with local or county-wide emergency
exercises, or help with local events, such as manning our
booth at fairs or joining the CERT team in parades. CERT team
members are also called to help with local emergency
situations.
Emergency Response Training
Exercises
CERT
training concludes with an emergency disaster simulation
that covers fire safety, light search and rescue, and
medical triage. CERT members and volunteers participate as
victims.
Background on CERT
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