CERT Training
The Spring 2023 CERT class has been having fun learning how to respond should an earthquake or other disaster strike Leisure World. The latest LW training group, a congenial group of 14 women and three men, has been learning important skills that will help members take care of others.
CERT stands for Community Emergency Response Team. The program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations.
CERT offers a consistent, nationwide approach to volunteer training and organization that professional responders can rely on during disaster situations, allowing them to focus on more complex tasks. The training is approximately 20 hours spread over multiple sessions.
Patrice Johnson is carried by (l-r) Karen Flaig, GRF Safety Manager Eloy Gomez, Mike Rose, Dara Macartney, Stacy Lake, Angie Forney, and Carol Naqvi. Roberta Johnson is watching.
