Free CERT training offered this fall

The Pacific County Emergency Management Agency (PCEMA) is offering a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) course in Raymond. Training is scheduled as follows:

Saturday, October 29 - 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 30 - 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 5 - 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 6 - 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

The course will be held at the Grays Harbor College Riverview Center, 600 Washington Avenue in Raymond. Pre-registration is required and is limited to 20 participants.

The CERT program is an all-risk, all-hazard training. This valuable course is designed to help people protect themselves, their family, their neighbors, and their neighborhood in an emergency situation. CERT members receive 29 hours of initial training provided free of charge. The course is taught with classroom instruction for the first three days and practical exercises during the last day. Participants under the age of 18 must have parent/guardian permission to attend.

To register or for more information, contact Scott McDougall at (360) 642-9338 or email smcdougall@co.pacific.wa.us.