WILDFIRES, HEAVY STORMS, FLOODS–How can you help within your own community during events such as these?
The answer is CERT!
COMMUNITY • EMERGENCY • RESPONSE • TEAM
CERT is made up of volunteers trained in basic disaster response who support our first responders under the direction of the Jacksonville Fire Department by taking an active role within our community during emergencies. We also educate people about disaster preparedness for you, your family, friends and neighbors.
There is a role for everyone within CERT! Jacksonville CERT members range in age from 20’s to 70+.
You can learn all the skills required to become a CERT member at our upcoming Basic Training September 13, 20 and 21. Deadline for registration is September 10.
For more information and registration, contact Michele Brown-Riding at jvillecert@gmail.com or 541-846-1460.
Photo: Jacksonville CERT from left to right – Owen Jurling, Linda Kestner, Michele Brown-Riding, Carol Knapp, Debra Miles, Sharon Abshire