Are you ready for a disaster? CERT classes are available to help you prepare

Are you ready for a disaster? Big disasters like hurricanes and major earthquakes are headline news and affect thousands of people. There are also small disasters that cause devastation to those affected by them. Severe weather and power outages can be a disaster if you're not prepared for them. Disasters come in all sizes.

CERT volunteer at training exercise
Photo by Tom DeBartolo

Are you ready for a disaster? Having a flashlight with half dead batteries and a couple cans of tuna fish in the pantry doesn't count. Really ready means that you know what to do if disaster happens in your neighborhood. Do you have the tools and the training to make it through?

CERT volunteers are ready for emergencies
Photo by Tom DeBartolo

The City of Shoreline wants you to be prepared for a disaster. The Office of Emergency Management is offering a free CERT course to help you get you ready for a disaster. CERT stands for Community Emergency Response Team. CERT  training covers topics like hands-on fire extinguisher use, search and rescue, first aid, and disaster psychology. 

The classes start September 9 and are on Tuesday and Thursday nights and one Saturday in September. For more information or to sign up contact Lorrie Jennings at Shoreline City Hall at 206-801-2265.  You can also check them out online.