Basic CERT Training Class Now Available

From City of Tampa Online:

There will be a basic CERT training class starting on Monday, June 11. The class will be held at Tampa Fire Rescue training center, 116 S 34th St., Room 108, on the following dates:

• Monday, June 11, from 6-10 p.m.
• Saturday, June 16, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Monday, June 18 from 6-10 p.m.
• Saturday, June 23, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The purpose of the course is to provide citizens with the basic skills needed during a major disaster. This training will allow graduates to respond to the immediate needs of their community in the aftermath of a major disaster - the time when emergency services may not be immediately available.

To register for this class, please send an email to certclassinstructor@gmail.com including your name, as you would like it to appear on your CERT certificate and a daytime contact phone number by Thursday, June 7.

All training materials will be provided free of charge. Please arrive 15-20 minutes early the first day in order to fill out the necessary paperwork. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes. There are vending machines on site.

For more information, visit www.tampagov.net/cert