GETTING PREPARED: With September being National Preparedness Month, we figured it would be the perfect time to begin a new CERT class. Yesterday, our Office of Emergency Management began the 8-week training of our 25 newest members. CERT stands for Community Emergency Response Team. It is a program that trains citizens to be prepared for and respond to emergencies that may arise in their community.
In the event of a major disaster such as a hurricane, emergency services personnel can initially become overwhelmed leaving citizens on their own. CERT training enables citizens to help themselves and their neighbors by applying basic response and organizational skills during an emergency.
If you’re interested in learning about this program contact us by email at TampaOEM@tampagov.net.
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