Free CERT training offered

The Pacific County Emergency Management Agency (PCEMA) is offering a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training course in Long Beach. Training is scheduled for Monday and Thursday nights from 6-9 p.m. The first class will be April 9.

The course will be held at the WSU Extension Cranberry Museum, 2907 Pioneer Road, Long Beach. Pre-registration is required. The class is limited to 24 participants.

The CERT program is an all-risk, all-hazard training. This valuable course is designed to help you protect yourself, your family, your neighbors, and your neighborhood in a disaster or emergency. CERT members receive 29 hours of initial training provided free of charge. The course is taught with classroom instruction for 10 weeks 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 Roger Jones at (360) 875-9300 extension 2548 or email AmeriCorps@co.pacific.wa.us.