Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) are about readiness, people helping people, rescuer safety, and doing the greatest good for the greatest number. CERT is a positive and realistic approach to emergency and disaster situations where citizens will be initially on their own and their actions can make a difference. Through training, citizens can manage utilities and put out small fires; treat the three killers by opening airways, controlling bleeding, and treating for shock; provide basic medical aid; search for and rescue victims safely; and organize themselves and spontaneous volunteers to be effective during an emergency.
Do you think you have what it takes?
Do you want to learn ways to protect you and your family during a disaster?
If so, plan now to attend the next CERT training scheduled for October. Training is free to Chatham County residents and requires both classroom instruction and hands on fieldwork.
You must attend all days!
Time and location of next training:
October 20 - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
October 21 - 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
October 27 - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
October 28 - 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Southside Fire Department Station #3
2009 Grove Point Road
Savannah, GA 31419
Register Now or you can contact the CEMA office at 912-201-4500for more information.
CERT training will teach participants to:
• Take steps to prepare themselves for a disaster
• Identify and reduce potential fire hazards in their homes and workplaces
• Apply basic fire suppression strategies, resources and safety measures
• Apply techniques for opening airways, controlling bleeding and treating shock
• Conduct triage under simulated conditions
• Select and set up treatment areas
• Employ basic treatments for various wounds
• Identify planning and size-up requirements for potential search and rescue situations
• Use safe techniques for debris removal and victim extraction
