The Northshore Emergency Management Coalition is hosting a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training program starting March 6. The team educates participants about local hazards, basic disaster preparedness and provides hands-on training that includes fire safety, light search and rescue, and disaster medical operations.

The team of volunteer emergency workers receive specific training in basic disaster response skills with the intent of supplementing existing emergency responders in the event of a major disaster.

During actual emergencies within the cities of Kenmore and Lake Forest Park, CERT volunteers may be called upon to assist city staff and other partner agencies in performing a wide variety of tasks to help the community respond and recover.

The CERT training program consists of eight sessions and requires a $35 course fee. Training will be hosted at the Northshore Fire Department, 7220 NE 181st Street. Space is limited to the first 30 applicants. The CERT informational flyer and training registration form can be found online at kenmorewa.gov.

To learn more or register, contact Carl Lunak, emergency manager, at NorthshoreEMC@gmail.com or 425-354-1744.

This is taken from a City of Kenmore release.