Spring CERT Class Starts

John Bobel

March 3, 2016

Lexington’s Spring Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) got off to a good start last night. Led by Shelley Bendall, EM’s preparedness coordinator, 15 people began their 9 weeks of study in emergency response. The class will conclude with a real-life emergency response exercise.

CERT classes include:

• Basic Emergency Management
• Light Search and Rescue
• First Aid
• Firefighting
• Team Organization
• Radio Operations
• Disaster Psychology

Here’s more about CERT and how you can apply for the next class in the fall. http://www.bereadylexington.com/cert/