A great alternative to cleaning the garage! NU has announced the start up of two new sessions of their CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training courses aimed at preparing the community for natural disasters, acts of terrorism, or just having a bad hair day. Today’s Soapbox features the director of the program, Valerie Haseley as she describes the benefits of getting involved and being ready should disaster strike. All the info is noted below, but make sure you listen to the soapbox for April 24 for the real scoop.
FREE Emergency Preparedness Trainings Available in Niagara County Border Community SERVICE of Niagara University will host two free CERT training courses in Niagara County. CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training is a community preparedness course that includes academic and hands-on instruction as well as a disaster training exercise that is designed to prepare you to help yourself, family, and neighbors in the event of a catastrophic disaster. Individuals can make a difference by using CERT Training to save lives and protect property in your neighborhood.
Classes at Wrights Corners Fire Company, 4043 Lake Avenue in Lockport start May 1st from 6:30-9:30 pm and run nine consecutive Tuesday nights culminating with a disaster simulation on June 26th.
Classes at Cambria Fire Company, 4631 Cambria-Wilson Rd in Cambria (Lockport) start May 3rd from 6:30-9:30 pm and run nine consecutive Thursday nights culminating with a disaster simulation on June 28th.
CERT training topics include:·
Disaster Preparedness: Disasters and disaster workers, community preparedness·
Emergency Medical Operations I: Triage and treating life threatening injuries·
Emergency Medical Operations II: Public health considerations and patient treatment·
Fire Safety: Fire chemistry, hazards, safety, and suppression·
Light Search and Rescue: Search and rescue size up and operations·
CERT Team Organization and Incident Command System (ICS 100)·
Disaster Psychology: Impact of disaster on rescuers and victims and its mitigation·
Terrorism and CERT: Terrorism and its goals, CERT protocols for terrorism·
Disaster Simulation Training Exercise: Course Review & Hands-on Exercise
Participants must be at least 16 years-of-age and plan to attend all sessions. To enroll in the course, register online at www.niagara.edu/bcs-enrollment. Please indicate which class you are enrolling in.
For more information, please contact Valerie Haseley, Niagara County Project Coordinator at (716) 205-0076 or vhaseley@niagara.edu. The mission of Border Community SERVICE (Special Emergency Response Volunteer Initiative for Community Empowerment) of Niagara University is to provide emergency preparedness training to citizens and to encourage their participation in opportunities that enhance regional emergency readiness.
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