Preparing Citizens to Respond
During an Emergency
Until city responders can reach everyone after a hurricane or other large scale disaster, citizens may be on their own for a period of time because of the size of the area affected, loss of communication, or impassable roads. To prepare citizens for such catastrophes - teaching them how to help themselves, their families and neighbors during a crisis - Hampton Fire and Rescue is offering Community Emergency Response Training (CERT).
This nine-week course is free and will be held at Fire Station #9, 1590 Briarfield Road, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. beginning March 4. A full class schedule follows.
March Class Schedule
Friday, March 4 - Disaster Psychology
Sunday, March 6 - Fire Safety
Friday, March 11 - Light Search & Rescue
Monday, March 14 - Disaster Preparedness
Friday, March 18 - Medical Operations Part I
Sunday, March 20 - Medical Operations Part II
Friday, March 25 - Terrorism & CERT Team Org.
Sunday, March 27 - National Incident Management System-700
Tuesday, March 29 - Disaster Simulation
Seating is limited. Residents are asked to register by February 23 online at: www.hampton.gov/fire/public_education/cert/cert_application_form.php.
For more information, residents can contact Cheryl Copper, volunteer recruiter, at 727-1223 or ccopper@hampton.gov or Randy Price, CERT coordinator, at 727-1316 or rprice@hampton.gov.
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