Get
prepared for emergencies and disasters in a weekend! Anyone who lives or works
in or near O’Fallon is invited to sign up to learn basic disaster response
skills by attending the O’Fallon Police Department’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training March 1-3, in the
Public Works Building at 1089 Public Service Drive,
O’Fallon, Missouri 63366. The free, 20-hour
course is taught by the O’Fallon Police Department and emergency professionals.
The
course, which includes training materials, will cover:
- Basic medical assessment and treatment for injuries, burns, etc.
- Preparing for emergencies at home and in the community
- Working as a team, conducting triage, light search and rescue, extinguishing small fires
- Communicating effectively with public safety organizations during a disaster
The
schedule for the CERT session is 6-10 p.m. Friday (March 1), 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday (March 2), and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday (March 3). Graduates are invited
to learn more and keep skills fresh with free monthly training and exercises.
“During
an extreme weather emergency or an earthquake, for instance, it’s going to be
important to know what do to help yourself, your household and your neighbors until
professional help arrives,” said Police Officer Andy Stowers, director of
O’Fallon CERT. “That’s why this exciting, hands-on training is important to neighborhood
organizations, parents, older teens, businesses, civic groups and churches as
well as individuals.”
For
more information or to register for the training, visit the City’s website at www.ofallon.mo.us and select “Police” on
the homepage, or go directly to www.ofallon.mo.us/PD/CERT.
For questions, contact Officer Stowers at 636-379-5686,
or astowers@ofallon.mo.us.
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