Every day on the news, we see the devastating effects of things like fire storms, wind events with massive power outages and flooding from atmospheric rivers. It is so important for all of us to take some time to prepare our homes and Go-Bags just in case we have to face one of these disasters. If you haven’t already done this, you will need to gather the knowledge and the supplies to keep your family fed, warm and safe. You will definitely sleep better at night knowing that you are ready for whatever comes your way and that you can help your family and neighbors until the first responders arrive. The Tualatin CERT free training provides this knowledge for our community.
The Tualatin Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) trains volunteers within Tualatin to be more prepared and able to assist others. Members learn about disaster preparedness and hazards that could impact our city. The team teaches basic disaster response skills, including fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization and disaster medical operations. Ongoing practice and community service opportunities allow CERT to help our neighborhoods to better handle whatever comes next.
CERT training is a national program designed to prepare communities in the event of a disaster. Trained instructors guide participants through a 25-hour FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) course covering basic skills that are important to know when emergency services may not be available.
Help yourself, family and neighbors get better prepared by joining the CERT team. A free Spring 2024 training class starts on March 5th. Volunteers will meet on Tuesday evenings for 7 weeks and then for a half-day on Saturday, April 20th for practical training. Space is limited.
Please contact tualatincertregistrar@gmail.com to enroll or visit www.tualatincert.org for more info.
Tualatin CERT Spring 2024 Training
Tuesday evenings, March 5 – April 16 and Final Practicum Saturday, April 20, 2024.
Contact: tualatincertregistrar@gmail.com to enroll. Space is limited.
Riverpark CIO President, Janine Wilson:
RiverparkCIO@gmail.com
East CIO President, Doug Ulmer:
CIO.east.west@gmail.com
Midwest CIO President, Richard Harrison:
TualatinMidwestCIO@gmail.com
Martinazzi Woods CIO President, Sallie Olson:
MartinazziWoodsCIO@gmail.com
Ibach CIO President, Patricia Parsons:
TualatiniBachCIO@gmail.com
Byrom CIO President, Tim Neary:
ByromCIO@gmail.com
Commercial CIO President, Catherine Holland:
TualatinCommercialCIO@gmail.com
