The Mendham Office of Emergency management will be conducting Citizens Emergency Response Team Training (CERT) for those interested in volunteering to assist during an emergency or disaster.

CERT teams have become an integral part of local emergency management across the country. All training and equipment is provided, all that you need to do is provide a weekend of time.

When

• Friday January 25, 2013 – 7pm to 10pm
• Saturday January 26, 2013 – 9am to 5pm
• Sunday January 27, 2013 – 9am to 5pm

Location

Mendham Township Emergency Services Building; 1 Cherry Lane Brookside.

To Register

Call Tom Berenbak: (201) 572-1308

About CERT

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness for 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. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. CERT members also are encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in emergency preparedness projects in their community.

For more information, please visit citizencorps.gov/cert/