Danbury Encourages Residents To Train In Emergency Preparedness

DANBURY, Conn. – The Danbury Health Department is looking for community volunteers to become prepared to assist and respond to emergencies through the Community Emergency Response Team training program.

by The Daily Voice

09/20/2013 5:00 a.m.

CERT is a nationally recognized program that trains community members and involves them in the response of emergencies. Many tasks that need to be performed during emergencies include helping neighbors or making sure people get through a clinic quickly, a flier for the program said.

The health department is recruiting people for its fall program of CERT – scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. on Sept. 24, 25, 26 and 30 and Oct. 2, as well as Oct. 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration in advance is required. Participants must attend all classes and be at least 18 years old.

For more information, contact Lisa King-Riley at 203-797-4625.

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