Courtesy City of Eastvale

The city of Eastvale has partnered with the J.C.S.D. to provide Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.) training.  Recent history has shown the need for neighborhoods, schools, and businesses to be prepared to rely on themselves for a minimum of 7 days to 2 weeks following a major catastrophic event.
C.E.R.T. is a positive and realistic approach to emergency and disaster situations where citizens will be initially on their own. Through training, citizens can manage utilities and put out small fires; treat the three “killers” by opening airways, controlling bleeding, and treating for shock; provide basic medical aid; search for and rescue victims safely; and organize themselves and spontaneous volunteers to be effective.
The 20-hour course covers such topics as Introduction to Disaster Preparedness, First Aid, Light Search and Rescue, Fire Suppression, and Cribbing. Attendance at all three sessions is required. Only those who successfully complete the practical exercise will receive a Certificate of Completion and a free C.E.R.T. kit.
Classes will be held Friday, January 29, 2016 from 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., Saturday, January 30, 2016 from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Sunday, January 31, 2016 from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

There will be a one-hour break for lunch each day.  All three days equal one class.

The classes will be held at the Jurupa Community Services District Board Room, 11201 Harrel Street, Jurupa Valley, CA 91752.  For more information, call (951) 955-4700.