Henry County Emergency Management Agency is currently accepting applications for their 2022 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Course. This eight week course will train individuals to care for their family, neighbors and coworkers before, during and after a disaster occurs. The course is free for Henry County residents. Classes are held at the Emergency Operations Center in McDonough.

Start dates for 2022 are January 11, March 22, May 31 and August 9.
Course topics include:

•Disaster Preparedness
•Medical Operations – Part 1
•Medical Operations – Part 2
•Light Search and Rescue Operations
•Disaster Psychology
•Team Organization
•Basic Fire Suppression
•Terrorism

For more information, or to obtain an application, contact Emergency Management Specialist Robert Swanson at 770-288-7890 or by email at rswanson@co.henry.ga.us. A background check is required.