CERT training
Climate change means more weather catastrophes, and Trump means fewer rescue resources. Before the regime diverted FEMA to detention, the “Community Emergency Response Team” program trained locals to step up in emergencies. Focused on closing the inevitable gap until trained professionals could be deployed, this training is more relevant than ever.
How to do it:
FEMA still maintains CERT materials, which encompass everything from fire response to communication in an emergency. This is a project one person can pick at, but it’s an even better project for family or neighborhood to split into pieces. Begin by learning what CERT is, or dive in by locating a regional program. Ask at the nearest fire department, or search for your state and “CERT.” For example, here are a few state programs, many of which have more understandable explanations of the program than the link above:
To get started without formal certification, browse the emergency preparedness categories at ready.gov. There are dozens of areas you can study to become more prepared in an emergency, or start a “study group” to work through it with like-minded neighbors. It’s a great community-builder!
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