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Know the 4-1-1 before there's a 9-1-1!

By WIlliam Cortez, Community Writer
April 22, 2025 at 10:17am. Views: 160

Get better prepared to help yourself and others during a disaster!

 

Through our free CERT training, the City provides information and hands-on training for citizens to help them better handle disasters and reduce the risk of hazards in and around the home.

 

CERT also teaches life-saving skills, with an emphasis on decision-making, rescuer safety, and doing the greatest good for the greatest number of people. Lifesaving skills include disaster medical, sizing up hazards, fire suppression, and light search and rescue.

 

April Class Dates and Time:

 

Friday, April 25, 2025, 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Saturday, April 26, 2025, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday, April 27, 2025, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

 

About the Course:

- Classes are free and limited to 30 students

- Must be at least 18 years of age (16 years of age if a parent or guardian attends)

- Students must attend all three days (20 total hours) to receive a Certificate of Completion & free CERT backpack

- All classes are held at 22870 Calle San Juan de Los Lagos, Moreno Valley

 

Learn more at moval.org/CERT or call 951.413.3800.

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