Capital Area CERT

Volunteer organization The Whittier Narrows earthquake in 1987 underscored the area-wide threat of a major disaster in California.

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) concept was developed and implemented by the Los Angeles City Fire Department (LAFD) in 1985. Further, it confirmed the need for training civilians to meet their immediate needs. As a result, the LAFD created the Disaster Preparedness Division with the purpose of training citizens and private and government employees. The CERT course will benefit any ci

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“Great training, practical skills, well taught. Important training that needs to be continued yearly. Very helpful.” - real participant quote

Join us for the Emergency Response for Accidents Involving Livestock (ERAIL) training to gain hands-on skills and knowledge to keep both people and animals safe during emergencies.

Date: October 22
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m..
MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Ln, Lansing, MI

Cost: $75 per person, or $60 per person for groups of 2 or more

Register using the link in the comments.