IF A MAJOR DISASTER OCCURRED IN OUR COMMUNITY RIGHT NOW, WOULD
YOU KNOW HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF AND ASSIST OTHERS?
WHY: In the event of a large-scale disaster, the normal Emergency Response
Agencies that serve you will be overwhelmed and they might not be able to
assist you for up to 72 hours (itâs simply a supply and demand issue).
WHO: Sponsored by SLO County Fire Chiefs Assoc. and the SLO County
Sheriffâs Advisory Foundation.
WHAT: CERT is a âhands-onâ course that teaches individuals to be better prepared
in the event of a major disaster and to form an effective neighborhood
teams to assist others. In the CERT training class you will learn about; how
and when to turn off your Utilities; Firefighting skills; Medical skills;
Hazardous Materials & Terrorism awareness; light Search and Rescue
techniques; and most importantly, youâll learn SELF RELIANCE.
WHERE: Morro Bay Fire Department, 715 Harbor St.
WHEN: Five evening classes on Tuesday and Thursday. The class dates are
January 16, 18, 23, 25, & 30th from 6:30pm to 9:00pm
COST: There is a $40 materials fee that provides you with a student manual and
first aid supplies.
Since itâs not a matter of âifâ but more a matter of âwhenâ join the over 1500 graduates
(countywide) of the program so as to better prepare yourself and your family.
To reserve your space, send your check, payable to: CERT
Mail to: Morro Bay Fire Dept, 715 Harbor St, Morro Bay, 93442
If you have any questions call the Morro Fire Department at 772-6242
or email questions to:
esterobaycert@gmail.com
Website: esterobaycert.com