Century Residents Are Getting Disaster Ready

August 26, 2011

Over two dozen people took part Thursday night in the first of several training workshops in Century to become more prepared for disasters and emergencies.

BRACE — the Be Ready Alliance Coordinating for Emergencies — is offering the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training for free. There were 28 people, including Century’s mayor and entire town council, that took part in Thursday night’s training class.

Organizers said it is not too late for new participants. CERT training is available to Escambia County (Fla.) residents 18 or older and includes basic disaster response skills like fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization and disaster medical operations.

The CERT training will be offered from 6-9 p.m. at the Century Town Hall on September 1, September 15, September 22, October 6, October 13 and October 20. The training will culminate with a disaster drill on Saturday, October 22 at 10 a.m. at the Ag Building in Century. For more information or to join, contact Denise Wiggins at (850) 256-3208.

Pictured: CERT training Thursday night in Century. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Comments

4 Responses to “Century Residents Are Getting Disaster Ready”

  1. christina donald on August 29th, 2011 5:32 pm

    awww look theres my buds jay ates n colton wilcoxon i love you guys be safe :) !!!!!!

  2. awww on August 27th, 2011 7:29 pm

    awww look at clay and the boys…yall be safe

  3. Jane on August 27th, 2011 8:35 am

    Excellent! I wish I could go…I have prior commitments. Will they offer it again any time after October?

  4. 429SCJ on August 26th, 2011 6:09 am

    Wise souls.

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