CERT training offered in November in Long Beach

The Pacific County Emergency Management Agency is offering Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) on the Long Beach Peninsula. Training is scheduled as follows: Saturday, November 14, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, November 15, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, November 21, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, November 22, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

The course will be held at the Lighthouse Oceanfront Resort (12415 Pacific Way, Long Beach). Pre-registration is required and is limited to 20 participants.

The CERT program is an all-risk, all-hazard training. This valuable course is designed to help people protect themselves, their family, their neighbors, and their neighborhood in an emergency situation. CERT members receive 20 hours of initial training with an option of an additional eight hours of pet preparedness training provided free of charge. The course is taught with classroom instruction for the first three days and practical exercises during the last day. Participants under the age of 18 must have parent/guardian permission to attend.

To register or for more information, contact Scott McDougall at (360) 642-9338 or email smcdougall@co.pacific.wa.us.