As weather disasters and other emergencies continue to take place across the country, the Canton Public Safety Department Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training becomes even more vital.
Currently, volunteers for the program, which educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for hazards that may occur, are being sought. Training includes basic disaster response skills including fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization and disaster medical operations.
The CERT program offers a consistent, nationwide approach to volunteer training and organization that professional responders can rely on during disaster situations, allowing them to focus on more complex tasks, organizers from the public safety department explained. The next CERT Basic Training Class will take place from 6-9 p.m. Friday, April 28-30 and from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday, April 29 and Sunday, April 30. Participants are expected to attend all three training sessions. All participant material is provided free of charge to attendees.
Due to construction at the Canton Public Safety Department, the training will be take place at the Livonia Police Department Emergency Operation Center, 15050 Farmington Road in Livonia.
For more information about the CERT program and to register for the training, contact Canton Emergency Manager William Hayes at (734) 394-5357 or via email at William.Hayes@CantonMI.gov.
The deadline for registration is Wednesday, April 26.
