The Henry County Emergency Management Agency is pleased to offer the next Community Emergency Response Team Training Course which will begin on January 15 and is looking for volunteers who want to assist with emergency management efforts.

The Community Emergency Response Team, also known as (C.E.R.T) program, educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. CERT offers a consistent, nationwide approach to volunteer training and organization that professional responders can rely on during disaster situations, which in turn, allows Emergency Responders to focus on more complex tasks. Through CERT, the capabilities to prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters are built and enhanced.

Henry County’s Community Emergency Response Team Program trains volunteers to prepare for the types of disasters that their community may face. Through hands-on practice and realistic exercises CERT members:

•Learn how to safely respond to man-made and natural hazards

•Help organize basic disaster response

•Promote preparedness by hosting and participating in community events

For more information or to register for the class, contact Robert Swanson, Henry County Emergency Management Specialist, at RSwanson@co.henry.ga.us or call 770-288-7890.