KEMA Hosts Community Emergency Response Teams Training

~ from the City of Knoxville’s Office of Neighborhood Empowerment

Knoxville Emergency Management Agency (KEMA) is hosting a Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) training this fall!

The CERT training will take place from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on the following Saturdays:

* Aug. 26

* Sept. 16

* Oct. 7

* Oct. 28

Topics covered in the training include:

* Disaster Preparedness

* CERT Organization

* Light Search and Rescue

* Disaster Psychology

* Fire and Hazardous Materials Safety

* Medical Operations

* CERT and Terrorism

The last day will include a final exercise and Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) Fair to connect attendees with local volunteer agencies.

If you or anyone you know is interested in participating, you can apply online here (https://knoxvilletn.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2c225da2437ec3f6b734edf0b&id=aafbe720e0&e=bba8e6ddac) .

There is no set deadline for applications; however, the cut off will be when they reach 25 participants.