CLASS STARTS SOON!
Our Mission:
To educate citizens to be better prepared to take care of themselves, family, friends and neighbors in the event of a disaster, of any type, until trained emergency responders can arrive. To establish Community Emergency Response Teams (CERTs) as a resource for first responders during disasters and emergencies and to perform projects that improve a community’s preparedness.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
What is a CERT Member?
A CERT member is a person who is trained to respond to a disaster in their neighborhood (such skills as basic first aid, debris removal, and urban search and rescue are taught). A group of 10 or more members from a neighborhood, apartment complex, business, community group or similar residential area comprise a team. Persons not affiliated with a team may serve as individuals.
Who may join a CERT?
Anyone who is interested in helping his or her neighborhood prepares for a disaster and provides assistance afterward. Team training is preferred however persons may be trained even if they are not affiliated with a team.
Are You Ready?
NEXT CLASS WILL START SEP. 10, 11&12 2010
Get involved in your community by joining Yakima County CERT:
Email us @ OEM@CO.YAKIMA.WA.US to get signed up today (include name, phone number
and you will be contacted as the class date draws near).
Phone: (509) 574-1908 / Fax: (509) 574-1901
