Be Prepared: Free Community Emergency Response Team Classes

Fires, earthquakes and a windstorm are just some of the emergencies that have hit the Crescenta Valley.

In an effort to better prepare residents for a variety of serious situations in which citizens may at first be on their own, Crescenta Valley CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) is offering free classes beginning April 6 at the Crescenta/Canada Y.M.C.A (1930 Foothill Blvd. La Cañada).

Attendees will learn how to protect themselves, others and their neighborhood with the following skills, CERT shared:

Manage utilities and put out small fires; treat the three medical killers by opening airways; controlling bleeding and treating for shock; provide basic medical aid; search for and rescue victims safely; organize themselves and spontaneous volunteers to be effective; collect disaster intelligence to support first responder efforts.

The CERT class schedule is below and all five sessions must be completed to receive a course certificate.

Saturday, April 6, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Tuesday, April 9, 6 p.m.-9:30 p.m. 

Wednesday, April 10, 6 p.m.-9:30 p.m. 

Thursday, April 11, 6 p.m.-9:30 p.m. 

Saturday, April 13, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 

To register or get more information, contact CV CERT coordinaotris Paul or Lisa Dutton at (818) 249-8378 or midnightscout@sbcglobal.net

Are you prepared to respond in the event of an emergency? Are you interested in CERT?