SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Tahoe Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is beginning free community training on April 28, April 30 and May 2. The trainings will include a 12-hour online CERT hybrid course and 14 hours of in-person, hands-on training.
Are you ready to learn lifesaving skills to help yourself, your family, your neighbors and your community during an emergency or disaster? These trainings prepare you for real-life emergencies such as wildfires, earthquakes and medical incidents at home. You’ll learn essential skills to stay calm, think clearly and take quick, effective action before first responders arrive.
The course covers basic first aid, emergency response techniques, how to safely extinguish small fires, light search and rescue and medical triage skills for helping others in your neighborhood or community. You’ll also learn practical strategies to help keep yourself and those around you safe during critical emergency situations.
You must complete the 12-hour online hybrid course before attending the hands-on training.
The in-person schedule is as follows:
- April 28th (Tuesday) 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- April 30th (Thursday) 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- May 2nd (Saturday) 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
You can sign up by emailing tahoecertinfo@gmail.com and including your name and phone number.
When residents are trained and prepared through programs like CERT, it helps make the entire community stronger!
